FGGMN News

U of M Immigration Research Webinar

April 14, 2026

Register by Wednesday, April 15 to attend on Zoom

Ancestry DNA: Using Your Matches to Solve Brick Walls

April 13, 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 12:00pm CDT – On Zoom Hosted by Ancestry.com – you do not need an Ancestry.com account to participate Register NowReady to transform you AncestryDNA matches from a random list into a powerful research tool? If you’ve explored…

Ancestry® Search Tips and Tricks: Advanced Techniques

April 6, 2026

Wednesday, April 15 – 12:00pm CDTRegister Here Free Ancestry online zoom session, you do not need an Ancestry.com account to participate. Ready to take your Ancestry search skills to the next level? If you’ve been building your family tree for…

Ancestry.com Free Online Workshops

March 31, 2026

How to Use Newspapers.com Hints in Your Ancestry Family Tree Click to Register Now. – Wednesday, April 1, 12:00CDT Have hints from Newspapers.co sitting in your Ancestry family tree but don’t know what to do with them? This webinar is…

Movie “Never Alone” – Refuge in Finland

October 27, 2025

Thursday, October 30th, 1:00 pm: Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival will be showing the Finnish movie Never Alone at the Minnesota Jewish Center in St. Paul. The movie, based on real events, tells the gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in…

North Star Genealogy Conference

October 22, 2025

October 24 – 25, 2025 with a Pre-Conference Day on October 23: Minnesota Genealogical Society 2025 North Star Genealogy Conference, “Charting Your Ancestral Course” where tech meets tradition, at Eagan Community Center. Registration is now open; the registration fee is…

Finland, Minnesota – Tradition, Resilience & St. Urho’s Day Documentary – Sign Up Today!

October 21, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 12:00 noon CT: Finlandia Foundation National is showing through Finnposium the documentary film Finland, Minnesota – Tradition, Resilience & St. Urho’s Day with a discussion by the filmmakers Ville Besonen and Isaac (Arvo) Hanson. Register at no charge on…

Finn Fun Day – Sunday, Sept 28

September 14, 2025

The Finnish American Assoc. has an open invitation for FGGMN members and interested friends for an afternoon of games, food and camaraderie. Join the group from 12:00 – 3:00pm at the Danish American Center, 3030 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN…

Former Member Passes

April 23, 2025

Richard (Dick) Newman former FGGMN member passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. His spirit is now with our Lord! He was born on May 19, 1927 in Minneapolis. Click on the link below to read the complete obituary.Minnesota StarTribune

Looking for Singers!

April 22, 2025

Join the Finnish International Choir for Our 2025 Summer Tour! It’s not too late! You can still be part of this amazing group project. If you love to sing – even if you are not a Finnish speaker but willing…