FGGMN News

North Star Genealogy Conference

November 30, 2024

FGGMN President, Barb Wilson, attended the North Star Genealogy Conference on October 24 in Eagan, Minnesota. The conference focused on general genealogy in the state of Minnesota. With an eye on new members, Barb talked to young attendees to learn…

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Female Finnish Immigrant Stories

November 28, 2024

In October, FACA/FFTC held an event in hosting Lotta Leiwo, doctoral candidate at University of Helsinki. Lotta presented “From Toveritar to Today: Exploring Weather Narratives in Finnish-American History”. FGGMN member, Sally Dale, attended the event and thought it was amazing.…

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Finnish Sing Along – Saturday, Dec 7

November 24, 2024
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Finnish Paper Stars

November 22, 2024
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Long Time Member Passes in September

November 22, 2024

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…

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Finnish Organizations Merge in Fall 2024

November 20, 2024

Finnish 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.…

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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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Member’s Son Passes

August 27, 2024

We 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…

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