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John Nguyen

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A graduate of Yale University, John is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar and is headed to Vietnam in 2024-25 to teach English. He is more a poet than a journalist, but don't tell his boss.

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Lifestyle

Drag ON Talent teaches Southeast Asian youth a transformative craft

The St. Paul nonprofit Transforming Generations has pioneered this drag mentorship program.
August 15, 2024
Khooblah_Khon, Oblivia Nukem Jun, Jasmine D Cassadine.
Picture taken at Black Hart of Saint Paul, University ave. Feb 23,2024
Variety

Lavender farms find a home in Minnesota

The finicky, fragrant plant is becoming a favorite among growers, U-pickers and those who use it for its medicinal purposes.
August 2, 2024
State Fair

Minnesota State Fair announces new rides and attractions ahead of opening day

New booths and rides will greet fairgoers this summer.
August 1, 2024
A large crowd attended the last day of the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn., on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Food & Culture

Suni Lee’s community sends love from Maplewood to Paris

The lauded Hmong American brings a people onto the world map again.
July 30, 2024
Variety

At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss ‘reclaim some joy’

Individuals with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment share intense moments of presence.
July 26, 2024
Local

Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward

The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients’ sobriety and achievements.
July 19, 2024
Variety

Minneapolis teacher becomes Minnesota royalty

Khadijah Lamah, the daughter of Liberian refugees and a second-grade teacher, is a winner of the 2024 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota Pageant.
July 8, 2024
Variety

These Minnesotans serve as mosquito bait so you don’t have to

For some Mosquito Control District employees, getting bit is part of the job.
July 2, 2024
Variety

At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss ‘reclaim some joy’

Individuals with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment share intense moments of presence.
July 26, 2024
Local

Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward

The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients’ sobriety and achievements.
July 19, 2024
Variety

Minneapolis teacher becomes Minnesota royalty

Khadijah Lamah, the daughter of Liberian refugees and a second-grade teacher, is a winner of the 2024 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota Pageant.
July 8, 2024
Variety

These Minnesotans serve as mosquito bait so you don’t have to

For some Mosquito Control District employees, getting bit is part of the job.
July 2, 2024