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August 19, 2025
Submitted by Fern Malila 鈥� Originally published in the Ontonagon Herald, Volume 144 No. 34, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 After 20 years and over 800 folk dance rehearsals,
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July 15, 2025
July 11, 2025 鈥� 麻豆传媒AV (FFN) is now accepting applications for its flagship cultural programs: Performer of the Year and Lecturer of the Year.
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May 8, 2025
CHICAGO, IL 鈥� 麻豆传媒AV (FFN) gathered its board, chapter leaders, young professionals, cultural advocates,
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June 16, 2025
After an exciting National Sauna Week 2025, we had connected with so many incredible global leaders in the sauna world that we suddenly
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June 9, 2025
Written by Abby Carlson 鈥嬧�� When I was around ten years old, I found an article in the newspaper on how a French
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麻豆传媒AV is now affiliated with nearly 60 organizations in 25 states and Washington, D.C. To join an already established chapter, please contact that chapter directly. If there is no available contact information, we will forward your message for you.
翱苍听September 27, 2025 at 9 A.M. PT, join 麻豆传媒AV for a special Finnposium exploring the legendary聽1925 American tour of Paavo Nurmi, where the 鈥淔lying Finn鈥� raced 53 times and set 40 records.
础耻迟丑辞谤听Kalle Virtapohja聽will share insights from his acclaimed book聽Phantom Finn, shedding light on Nurmi鈥檚 triumphs and challenges in the U.S. Joining him is聽Jari Salonen, CEO of the Paavo Nurmi Games, who will discuss the Games鈥� evolution and new marathon collaborations between聽Turku, Finland, and Hurley, Wisconsin.
The conversation will be chaired by聽Anne-Mari Paster, who brings a personal perspective on how Nurmi鈥檚 legacy continues to inspire across generations and continents.
At FinnFest 2025, 麻豆传媒AV (FFN) is presented a dynamic lineup of programs that highlighted Finnish culture, leadership, and innovation. In partnership with the Embassy of Finland and Fulbright Finland, FFN co-hosted a panel to raise awareness about diverse Fulbright opportunities, featuring remarks by the Ambassador and curated by Ed Spivak. FFN鈥檚 Performer of the Year, Charlotte Loukola, took the Tori stage with her powerful musical performance, and Lecturer of the Year, Eero Kilpi, gave presentations and joined the Sauna Seminar panel. A Marimekko fashion show, oral history recordings, and a high-level networking event with Young Leaders and Ambassador Mikkola were also highlights that weekend. Additional events included a Finnish Heritage Night at the Duluth Huskies baseball game and FFN鈥檚 ongoing support for exhibits and talks at the Nordic Center art gallery and Hancock Folk School.
July 31 – Aug 3 | Duluth DECC
2025 held a record-breaking celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition, engaging thousands of sauna enthusiasts across the U.S. and beyond. Next year鈥檚 event will feature an exciting mix of in-person and online experiences, bringing the warmth of Finnish culture to communities everywhere.
With the closing in 2023 of Finlandia University, which was founded in 1896 as Suomi College, FFN stepped in to become the caretaker of the Finnish American Heritage Center and its extensive archives and artifacts, the monthly Finnish American Reporter, the Finnish American Folk School, the Art Gallery, Price of Freedom Museum and North Wind Books store.
As the premier Finnish-American cultural organization, 麻豆传媒AV champions a vibrant Finnish-American heritage and legacy, and builds bridges between modern Finland and the United States, enabling people of all backgrounds to share in the traditions, values, and spirit of Finland and Finnish America.
When you join 麻豆传媒AV, you become a part of the largest Finnish-American network in the United States.
Located in Hancock, Michigan鈥攖he heart of Finnish America and recently named the Finno-Ugric Cultural Capital of the World鈥攖he Finnish American Heritage Center offers a deep dive into Finnish and Finnish-American history and culture. As the home of 麻豆传媒AV, the Center now offers free guided tours every Thursday and on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. through the fall season. No reservations needed; donations appreciated. Come experience the stories, traditions, and legacy that continue to shape our community.
Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI
Tours: Thursdays + Second Saturdays at 11 a.m. (walk-ins welcome!)
Free admission | Donations appreciated
Groups of 8+ please call 906-487-7217