Tiny Hitchhikers, Big Concerns: Understanding Wood Tick Season in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

Spring in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin means golf courses turn green, trails dry out, cabins reopen, and people head outdoors. But along with warm weather and fresh air comes another seasonal reality that many Upper Midwest residents know all too well: tick season.

On This Hmong American Day

My family came to the U.S. in 1979, or so it’s stated on my green card. I was barely more than an infant. I carried that card with me well into adulthood. Sometimes I’d stare down at a one-year-old me and barely recognize that face as my own.

Honoring The Veterans Of The Secret War In Laos: A Bipartisan Victory For Recognition And Respect

On Thursday, May 21st, community leaders, veterans, advocates, and elected officials gathered at Hmong House for a special SGU Bill Celebration hosted by the Hmong Committee of 100.

What Remains From A Lao American Memoir

My name is Amber Inthavong, I am a Lao American writer and the daughter of refugees from Laos. My work explores intergenerational memory, silence, and the lasting impact of the American Secret War on diaspora communities from Laos.

Hmong Cultural Center Awarded Grant Support For Archival Work

The Hmong Cultural Center Museum and Library has been awarded a $100,000 Community-Based Archives grant from the Mellon Foundation. Over the next two years, the grant will support the enhancing of archival work in the Hmong Cultural Center Museum and Library.

Echoes of Tradition: The 2026 Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival Returns to St. Paul

The vibrant sounds of tradition and the spirit of community will come alive this spring as the 2026 Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival welcomes visitors for a day-long cultural celebration.

From the Shadows to Recognition: Minnesota Moves to Honor Hmong Secret War Veterans

For decades, their story lived in the margins of history—spoken quietly within families, remembered in community gatherings, and carried in the hearts of those who fought a war few Americans ever fully understood.

Paul Xiong: From An Orphan In Laos To Community Leader And Candidate For Congress

Paul Xiong’s life embodies the American Dream – built through hardship, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serving others.

Creating Home In “HMong Futures: The Future Of Us,” Theater Mu’s New Play

Theater Mu’s upcoming premiere, “HMong Futures: The Future of Us” is a specifically HMong American story.

Learning From Laos

Angela is no stranger to the Legacies mission. She was introduced to Legacies by the late U.S. Ambassador to Laos Douglas Hartwick, for whom she worked in Laos 25 years ago.

The Hmong Times Newspaper is a quality publication for the Hmong Community. Providing valuable information and tools to promote togetherness and give the Hmong community a forum. The Hmong Times also provides the means for businesses, schools and organizations to make a connection with the Hmong Community.

Safety At School

Safety At School

A student’s ability to feel safe at school begins with preparation. Schools do this by working with their emergency managers and the Minnesota School Safety Center to conduct facility assessments, develop emergency operations plans for all types of hazards, and train their school resource officers.

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Back-To-School Preparation

A new school year is almost here and parents are faced with financial and organizational challenges. How do you prepare your home for some of the busiest days of your lives?

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Trade School Or College

Trade School Or College

Both trade school and college can help you in achieving your goals. Luckily, determining which one is the right option for you does not have to be too complicated.

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Choosing A School: Know The Options For Your Child

Your local public school is close by and probably where most of the kids in your neighborhood go. But it isn’t the only option. There are many different types of schools out there, public and private. There are even schools that specialize in helping kids with learning and thinking differences.

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Health

An Annual Exam Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy

One of the best ways to prioritize your vitality is with an annual health exam. That’s especially true for older adults, who tend to have more health issues to manage, according to Dr. Grant Tarbox, national medical executive with Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business.

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Can Not Speaking English Kill You?

Can Not Speaking English Kill You?

For the millions of Americans with limited English proficiency, finding providers who speak their language continues to be a challenge, hampering access to quality care.

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Business and Finance

How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You

How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You

Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future.  

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Community

Sports/Outdoors

I Can! Programs Teach Outdoor Skills That Last A Lifetime

I Can! Programs Teach Outdoor Skills That Last A Lifetime

What I Can! program instructors do is teach practical outdoor skills to adults and children. All equipment and supplies are furnished, registration fees are affordable, and in nearly all instances, participants learn skills they can develop for the rest of their lives.

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Nation/World

Mapping A Secret History

Mapping A Secret History

Walking into the Geography and Maps Reading Room in the Library of Congress is like walking into the multiverse; you can follow city streets as they existed hundreds of years in the past, long before pavement and power lines swooped overhead.

read more
Safety At School

Safety At School

A student’s ability to feel safe at school begins with preparation. Schools do this by working with their emergency managers and the Minnesota School Safety Center to conduct facility assessments, develop emergency operations plans for all types of hazards, and train their school resource officers.

read more

Back-To-School Preparation

A new school year is almost here and parents are faced with financial and organizational challenges. How do you prepare your home for some of the busiest days of your lives?

read more
Trade School Or College

Trade School Or College

Both trade school and college can help you in achieving your goals. Luckily, determining which one is the right option for you does not have to be too complicated.

read more

Choosing A School: Know The Options For Your Child

Your local public school is close by and probably where most of the kids in your neighborhood go. But it isn’t the only option. There are many different types of schools out there, public and private. There are even schools that specialize in helping kids with learning and thinking differences.

read more

Health

An Annual Exam Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy

One of the best ways to prioritize your vitality is with an annual health exam. That’s especially true for older adults, who tend to have more health issues to manage, according to Dr. Grant Tarbox, national medical executive with Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business.

read more
Can Not Speaking English Kill You?

Can Not Speaking English Kill You?

For the millions of Americans with limited English proficiency, finding providers who speak their language continues to be a challenge, hampering access to quality care.

read more

Business and Finance

How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You

How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You

Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future.  

read more

Community

Sports/Outdoors

I Can! Programs Teach Outdoor Skills That Last A Lifetime

I Can! Programs Teach Outdoor Skills That Last A Lifetime

What I Can! program instructors do is teach practical outdoor skills to adults and children. All equipment and supplies are furnished, registration fees are affordable, and in nearly all instances, participants learn skills they can develop for the rest of their lives.

read more

Nation/World

Mapping A Secret History

Mapping A Secret History

Walking into the Geography and Maps Reading Room in the Library of Congress is like walking into the multiverse; you can follow city streets as they existed hundreds of years in the past, long before pavement and power lines swooped overhead.

read more

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