FGGMN News
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
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,…
Read MoreWe are sad to lose two active members of FGGMN in February, Marian Sawyer and Richard Harju. Sawyer, Marian Eileen 78, of Bloomington, MN, passed away on February 8, 2024. Marian was born on April 1, 1945 to Alphonse and…
Read MoreStanley Gabriel of Eden Prairie, MN., passed away peacefully the morning of October 24 at his home surrounded by family – just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. Stanley and his wife, Marjatta, were FGGMN members for many many years.…
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Jeanne Luoma Swope passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2023, at age 78, after a long illness. She was a reader, a writer and an artist, a student of Finnish, a beloved sister, mother and grandmother, and a good friend.…
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The Minneapolis Institute of Art is featuring Tia Keobounpheng, daughter of Duluth MN architect David Salmela. She weaves together Finnish and Sami familial threads. The show is free and ends on Oct. 29th. For more information: new.artsmia.org <http://new.artsmia.org/>.
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