Event

National Sauna Week, Feb 16-22

February 16, 2025

Finlandia Foundation National is proud to present a lineup of online events celebrating the Finnish sauna tradition and its rich cultural and spiritual significance. National Sauna Week is a heartfelt celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, a cultural treasure that blends…

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Laskiainen – Finnish Sledding Day & Winter Picnic

February 13, 2025

Saturday, February 1512:00 pm – 3:00 pmLebanon Hills Regional Park, EaganEagan, MNPotluck (optional) Bring your own sleds, and/ or be cozy by the fire Join Finnish American Association (formerly FACA) and Suomi-Koulu for the annual Laskiainen — traditional sledding day and winter…

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New Directions in Finnish North American Research

January 21, 2025

Thursday, January 23, 10:00 – 11:30AM the University of Minnesota is holding a webinar that showcases four innovative PhD dissertation projects on Finnish North American history and heritage. The speakers will present new approaches from the perspectives of history, folklore…

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The Formidable Genealogist

January 16, 2025

Jen Shaffer is a Certified Genealogist based in St. Paul, Minnesota. She offers classes on Zoom and on demand. The next will be held on Thursday, January 16. Check out her website with class schedules and more information: https://www.theformidablegenealogist.com.

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“The End of Drum-Time” Author, Hanna Pylväinen

January 11, 2025

Date: Thursday, January 16Time: 2:00pm CSTLocation: Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth Campus Parking: https://tps.d.umn.edu/ All are welcome to join the event. Hanna Pylväinen will take attendees through her process of researching and writing The End of Drum-Time, and will share…

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“I Am Nobody’s Slave” Lee Hawkins Memoir

January 4, 2025

On January 30, the 2025 the Minneapolis Public Library Talk of the Stacks season kicks off with a special visit on Zoom from Pulitzer Prize finalist and investigative reporter, Lee Hawkins.  Hawkins is a celebrated journalist, podcast host, and author. Please…

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Finnish Sing Along – Saturday, Dec 7

November 24, 2024
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FINN FEST 2025 Early Registration OPEN

November 17, 2024

Greetings 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…

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Himmeli Class, Thursday, Sept 19

September 17, 2024

Lakehead 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

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Finn Fun Day, Saturday, Sept. 14

August 30, 2024

Join 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…

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