Diane Pearson
Our friend and long-time member Carol Schwartzbauer, passed away on Monday, September 23, after a battle with lung cancer. Carol will be missed. When our group met in person, she was always one of the first to arrive to get…
Read MoreFinnish American Association – Twin Cities Affiliate of Finlandia Foundation National FACA and FFTC! We are excited to proudly announce the name of our newly merged organization. We want to thank all of you who participated in the naming process.…
Read MoreGreetings from Duluth! As this colorful fall changes to another winter, we are getting ready to bring you back to Duluth next summer for FinnFest 2025. After the 2024 festival we received a lot of great feedback and look forward…
Read MoreLakehead chapter of the Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society is offering a free program by fiber artist and FGGMN member, Mary Erickson. “Magic, Geometry & Beauty Himmeli” Thursday, September 19, 20246:00 pm Kenwood Lutheran Church2720 Myers AveDuluth, MN
Read MoreJoin the fun on Saturday, September 14, 12:00-3:00pm at the Danish American Center (3030 West River Parkway, Minneapolis) Finnish music, food, games…something for everyone! This annual event Organized by Finnish-American organizations) is free and open to everyone who wants some…
Read MoreWe have sad news to share. Prayers to FGGMN member, Mary Ann Scott, with the passing of her son Michael, on August 23, 2024 at the age of 51. Read the complete obituary using this link: https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/michael-scott-1090677883 Services for Michael Scott will…
Read MoreFinnFest runs a booth at each festival. The booth provides the following: Do any of you know someone who would be willing and able to organize and manage the booth? You and a friend may want to share the responsibilities.…
Read MoreLongtime FGGMN member Ernie Lantto passed away on January 16th, 2024 in Dassel, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on June 25th at 11 AM at Gethsemane Lutheran Church is Dassel, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior…
Read MoreEarly Bird Tickets Now Available! Register for FinnFest 2024 before March 15 and take advantage of the Early Bird discount. This will be the lowest price for full festival registration and with the discount, Full (5-Day) Festival Pass is only $150. Dates are July 24-28,…
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