Tag: Brooklyn Park
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North Hennepin Community College hosting International Women’s Day celebration
North Hennepin Community College and the city of Brooklyn Park are partnering to host the fourth annual International Women’s Day celebration March 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Helling … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/north-hennepin-community-college-hosting-international-women-s-day-celebration/article_624788ec-c753-466e-8005-ccdeb1575917.html
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Xp Lee announces campaign for House District 34B
Former Brooklyn Park City Council Member Xp Lee has announced his intention to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34B. The vacancy was caused by the fatal shooting … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/xp-lee-announces-campaign-for-house-district-34b/article_a03872e4-2806-4e45-96c1-c8c93d1dd9a8.html
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22-year-old woman is one of the newest members of Brooklyn Park City Council
At just 22 years old, one of the newest members of the Brooklyn Park City Council is ready to get to work. Amanda Cheng Xiong will become the youngest councilwoman for the city when she’s sworn in … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/22-year-old-woman-is-one-of-the-newest-members-of-brooklyn-park-city-council/
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Line dancing and language lessons: At Hmong summer camp, kids build friendships, cultural fluency
Strive is a Hmong summer camp in Brooklyn Park helps students build language skills and fill in cultural knowledge. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/hmong-language-summer-camp-istrive-north-hennepin/
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Brooklyn Park City Council celebrates Juneteenth, welcomes new employees
On June 10, 2024, the Brooklyn’s Park City Council meeting featured the Juneteenth and Dr. Yang Dao proclamations, a censure discussion against Maria Tran, and an introduction of new employees. Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/news/brooklyn-park-city-council-celebrates-juneteenth-welcomes-new-employees/article_37cd99e4-4276-11ef-a290-33c8a4ef224f.html
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Owners of Viengchan Oriental Market in Brooklyn Park to reopen Cooper’s Foods site in St. Paul in October
A call to the Brooklyn Park location was not immediately returned. The market’s website advertises Thai, Laotian and Hmong cuisine, though following minor construction updates, it will likely open in … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/25/owners-of-viengchan-oriental-market-in-brooklyn-park-to-reopen-coopers-foods-site-in-st-paul-in-october/
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Pirates volleyball tops PSA in first win of season
Brooklyn Park’s Prairie Seeds Academy and Park Center High School met last week in a boys volleyball game. Park Center won the April 12 game 3-1, as both teams kicked … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/sports/pirates-volleyball-tops-psa-in-first-win-of-season/article_1e11dd66-fb4b-11ee-a7ff-bb3ee150e2bd.html
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Brooklyn Park To Host 3rd Annual Hmong New Year Celebration
The Hmong New Year celebration will take place on December 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center. Read Full Article
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Hmong FF looks to provide community with its own national team
A unique chapter in history started in Brooklyn Park last week, as the Hmong Futbol Federation and local club Karen FC played two friendlies at Prairie Seed Academy. What looked … Read Full Article
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Brooklyn Park Hosts Hmong New Year Celebration
The cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park joined MN Zej Zog to host a Hmong New Year Celebration on Saturday. Read Full Article
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Brooklyns Hmong New Year celebration is Dec. 17
Brooklyn Park is hosting a Hmong New Year celebration at the Community Activity Center on Dec. 17. The event is being organized by the community organization MN Zej Zog, the cities of Brooklyn Park … Read Full Article
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Brooklyn Park to Host the Hmong New Year Celebration
The Hmong community is getting ready to celebrate their biggest night of the year. The cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center are partnering to host the 2022 Hmong New Year celebration. “This … Read Full Article
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Susan Pha grew up on free school lunches and donated clothing. As a senator-elect, she plans to uplift Minnesotans of color.
Susan Pha was elected to represent Minnesota Senate District 38. She was the first person of color elected to the Brooklyn Park City Council. Read Full Article
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Hmong Language Camp in Brooklyn Park Strives to Preserve Culture
Camp began 19 years ago at Concordia University but has since moved to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park to serve the growing Hmong population. Students ranging in age from four to … Read Full Article
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Hmong language and learning camp underway in Brooklyn Park
The i-Strive Hmong Summer Camp in Brooklyn Park is underway as 250 students learn about the Hmong culture and language. Read Full Article
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New Hope resident helps lead Hmong language summer camp in Brooklyn Park
A language summer camp dedicated to teaching the Hmong language to children expanded to preschoolers thanks to a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation grant. Read Full Article