Recent content from John Nguyen

Drag ON Talent teaches Southeast Asian youth a transformative craft
The St. Paul nonprofit Transforming Generations has pioneered this drag mentorship program.

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.

Minnesota State Fair announces new rides and attractions ahead of opening day
New booths and rides will greet fairgoers this summer.

Suni Lee's community sends love from Maplewood to Paris
The lauded Hmong American brings a people onto the world map again.

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.

Ramsey County picnic celebrating treatment courts promotes sobriety, paths forward
The 13th annual picnic celebrated clients' sobriety and achievements.

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.

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.

Fireworks return to the Minneapolis riverfront this Fourth of July
Here's what you need to know about the return of 'Red, White and Boom!' after a five-year hiatus.