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Meet Ly Vang. at Regions Hospital Nearly 50 years ago, she became the first Hmong interpreter at Regions. Regional Hospital is honored to be the first hospital in the Nation to host the exhibition and celebrate the legacy of Hmong nurses. Their courage and compassion live on in our teams and in the care we provide to our community. See less

No hate here means is no hate anywhere!

Hate shouldn't exist no matter where you are—at school, online, in your neighborhood, or in your community. Choose kindness. Stand up against racism. Speak out against bullying. Stop Asian hate.

To learn more or report hate visit: https://stopaapihate.org/

Monday is World Reef Day.
Rising global temperatures are dramatically increasing the risk of irreversible damage to marine and coastal ecosystems. Coral reefs and mangroves — vital to ocean life — are already suffering widespread harm.

From avoiding products that harm the ocean to joining beach clean-ups — each of us can take action to protect the world’s coral reefs.

To learn more about climate change visit: https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/

[Fully Funded] Wonju City of Literature Writers’ Residency 2026, deadline May 31, 2026

Wonju City of Literature is calling for applications from writers from a city of literature for an 8-week residency at Toji Cultural Centre from 1 September to 31 October 2026. https://culture360.asef.org/opportunities/wonju-city-of-literature-writers-residency-2026/

Wonju City of Literature is designed to promote the understanding and the friendship of cities of literature and contribute at an international level to the cities of literature sub-network. In the call of 2026, as in previous years, one writer from cities of literature and/or who has a close connection to cities of literature will benefit from the Wonju Residency 2026.

Criteria
An upper-intermediate level of proficiency in English or Korean.
A minimum of 5 years of creative writing experience, with at least one work published in English or Korean translation.
Willingness to participate in local literary events, meetings, interviews, and festivals.
Consent to participate in an interview and photo shoot, and agreement for profile and photo upload to Wonju City of Literature promotional media.
Interest in Korean culture and literature.
Attend at least one local literary festival or exchange event in Korea during the residency.
Produce a short creative work (such as an essay or poem) on the theme of Wonju or Korea and submit it to Wonju City during the 6th week of the residency via email.
Produce literary work during the residency.
Support
Round-trip air ticket
Transportation on arrival and departure dates provided
8 weeks stay at the Toji Cultural Centre with organic meals
Writing Room at Toji Cultural Centre
An opportunity to get engaged in the cultural scene of Wonju and to participate in various events, including the ‘Wonju literature month festival’.
Wonju City of Literature Writers’ Residency 2026 application guidelines

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Wonju City of Literature Writers’ Residency 2026 | ASEF culture360 Wonju City of Literature is calling for applications from writers from a city of literature for an 8-week residency at Toji Cultural Centre from 1 September to 31 October 2026.

Free trees for Rondo, Frogtown, & St. Paul residents!

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Sun’s out, tree flyers are out! Xiem, Chris and volunteers are flyering Frogtown, Rondo/SummitU and North End to promote Human Nature’s free tree program! We are excited to be able to continue the free tree program started over a decade ago by Frogtown Green! We are planting in Frogtown and helping our friends the Canopy Connectors in the Rondo/SummitU neighborhood. Plus, we’re able to expand our reach this year into the North End neighborhood! Our goal is to plant 250 trees. If you are a resident or property owner in Frogtown, Rondo/SummitU or North End, consider planting a free tree on your property! All you have to do is dig the hole - we and our volunteers do the rest. Browse trees, sign up and learn more by clicking the 🔗link in bio, scanning the QR code on our slide or by visiting: humannaturemn.org/community-forestry Funding for this project is provided by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Urban and Community Forestry Program, in partnership with Great River Greening @greatrivergreening

Register: https://forms.gle/Vir2w12jR6QppAk69

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00pm-8:00pm
at UROC University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center

Hmong community electrifying your home workshop

More than 1 in 4 adults with serious mental health conditions also experiences a substance use issue. These two are often part of the same story. Whole-person care addresses both. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring-disorders

The earth is crying

Snow melts like silent tears slipping down its cheeks. Each drop a quiet warning we keep pretending not to hear. How long until we listen?

To learn more about climate change visit: https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/

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