Finland MN Historical Society

06/07/2026

Today! Come on out! Its a beautiful day!

Come on out to the Finland MN Historical Society Heritage Site on June 7th, 9am-2pm to help with our spring clean-up day! Lunch will be served at 1pm. See you there!

05/28/2026

04/17/2026

Come on out to the Finland MN Historical Society Heritage Site on June 7th, 9am-2pm to help with our spring clean-up day! Lunch will be served at 1pm. See you there!

02/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE and join us for a delicious breakfast, featuring pancakes and sausage, before the St. Urho's Day parade on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 8-10am at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN!

EVENT LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/19WN1UMMVS/

02/03/2026

Do you live on land that was a historic Finland, MN homestead (see map)? We are working on gathering the history of these places. If you are willing to share your story about your (and your family's) experience with the land, please email Kaare at [email protected]

Key to map:

1. Sampson, Leskinen, Osborne

2. Wilhunen, Mattson (same area: Saari, Nykter, Lindgren)

3. Cemetery

4. Wilho Maki, Amyotte

5. Midkiff

6. Wilho Huuskonen, Steele

7. Wahlroos, Wiseth

8. Williamson, Pete Maki, Rose Dubbin

9. Ina Wilen, K. Maki, Erwin Nikolai

10. Ekstrom, Oscar West

11. Kangas Lake

12. Harma, Kalander, Ahlbeck

13. Lindstrom, Bob Nikolai

14. Lindstrom, Del Himes

15. K. Huuskonen, Louhi, Darwyn Haveri

16. Albin Lehtinen

17. John Miettunen

18. 2nd Rousku, Rabold

19. Park Hill School

20. Lindstrom School

21. 1st Rousku

22. Worlin

23. Jacob Mattson, Charlie Mattson

24. John Petaja (Pine)

25. Pelto

26. Community Hall, Kesinger

27. Koski, Klemmer

28. Kalander, Martell

29. August Moisio, Salo

30. Solomon Haveri

31. 1st Leppanen, Schieb

32. Berg, Sarristo, Leppanen, Schieb

33. Jacob Leskinen, Ali, Goutermont

34. Nurmi, John Lehtinen, gravel pit

35. Hjalmer Lindfors

36. Horak, Metzinger, A. Lillback

37. Larkka, Byse, Himes, Haider

38. A. Kosonen

39. K. Huuskonen, Jarvinen, Nikula

40. Evert Hakkarainen, Gregg

41. John Nikula, Einar Hakkarainen

42. Wilpus Tikkanen, Holden

43. Mike Lund, Knapp, Wayne Tikkanen

44. 1st Co-op, Steele

45. Stenberg, Ahlbeck

46. Rudolph Ostman

47. Aimo Moisio (new)

48. Otto Moisio, Aimo

49. Kent, CCC Camp, Recreation Hall

50. Heffelfinger

12/19/2025

When you visit the Finland, MN Historical Society website, what do you want/expect to see?

12/02/2025

Join us this Thursday, December 4th, for Pikku Joulu 2025!

🎅🏻 Join us for Pikku Joulu 2025 on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN!

11/25/2025

🎅🏻 Join us for Pikku Joulu 2025 on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN!

10/02/2025

Hey folks! Harvest Booya Festival 2025 is just 2 days away! Join us THIS SATURDAY, October 4th from 11am-4pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN!

🍲 We'll have plenty of Booya, cooked overnight with locally sourced ingredients, with homemade bread by Finnskogen Farm, so come hungry!

There will also be:

🎶 LIVE FINNISH MUSIC by Teresa Aho & the Northern Stars and Lauluaika!

🇳🇴 LEFSA by Baptism River Community Church!

🍎 APPLE PRESSING by Honor & Alma!

✨ LOCAL VENDORS & CRAFTERS!

🎃 KIDS ACTIVITIES by Finland Community Nature ChildCare!

🫐 PUURO by Finland Wild Rice House!

🎟️ RAFFLES by the Tuesday Talents group!
... and MORE! Come check it out!

✅ Sponsored by Finland Food Chain & Lovin' Lake County, MN