Karen News

Monday, June 9
KOM Statement on Recent Travel Restrictions
President Trump issued a proclamation going into effect today, June 9, that restricts travel to the U.S. for nationals of 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, […] More »

Wednesday, February 12
Visit from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan to KOM
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan made a visit to the office of the Karen Organization of Minnesota on January 23rd, 2025. There she met with KOM […] More »

Thursday, August 4
ThayGeMoo: A New School-Based Mental Health Program
ThayGeMoo is a culturally therapeutic school-based support program for elementary to high school-aged Karen students. This Wilder Foundation program is hosted at various Saint Paul […] More »

Friday, April 9
Multi Ethnic Youth Movement for Human Rights
On Saturday, March 13th, the “Multi Ethnic Youth Movement for Human Rights” led a march from Harriet Island to the State Capitol. The march began […] More »

Thursday, March 4
Crisis in Burma: How You Can Help
The Karen Organization of Minnesota is deeply concerned about the violent actions of the military in Burma that undermines efforts towards a democracy and continues […] More »