Minnesotan Suomi-koulu, Finnish Language School of Minnesota

This Saturday!

Mark your calendars: Kevätjuhla (Spring party) will be Saturday, May 16th at Baker Park! Here is the signup link:

2026 Kevätjuhla (Spring Party) Potluck Sign-Up

For our Finnish-speaking followers:

Haemme korkeakouluharjoittelijoita suurlähetystön poliittiseen tiimiin, taloussuhteiden tiimiin ja maakuvatiimiin syksylle 2026!

Poliittisen tiimin harjoittelija tukee tiimiä mm. tiedonhankinnassa ja raportoinnissa sekä avustaa vierailu- ja tapahtumajärjestelyissä.

Taloussuhteiden tiimissä harjoittelijan tehtäviin kuuluvat mm. tiimin tukeminen tiedonhankinnassa ja raportoinnissa sekä avustaminen vierailu- ja tapahtumajärjestelyissä.

Maakuvatiimin harjoittelijan tehtäviin kuuluvat avustaminen maakuvahankkeiden suunnittelussa, mediasuhteissa ja sosiaalisen median sisällöntuotannossa sekä kulttuuri- ja maakuvatapahtumien järjestelyissä.

Lue lisää ja hae ke 29.4. mennessä: https://finlandabroad.fi/web/usa/ajankohtaista/-/asset_publisher/TV8iYvdcF3tq/content/suomen-washingtonin-suurlahetysto-hakee-korkeakouluharjoittelijoita-syksylle-2026/384951

Our friends at Finnish American Association - Twin Cities put on a great St Urho's celebration and we hope you can join us there! 🗣️🦗🍇🥂🥣

Spring registration for in-person classes is on a rolling basis! This means you can join us at any time!

New to Suomi-koulu? If you’d like to ask questions about the classes and resources, email [email protected]. Suomi-koulu provides a lending library of books for all ages, plus games and music. In-person classes have rolling admission. You can see the full Spring Schedule with class dates (first and third Saturdays) and events.

Schedule – Minnesotan Suomi-Koulu Schedule Spring 2026 To be added to the email list of online and in-person courses and event announcements, contact [email protected]. IN-PERSON COURSES First and Third Saturdays (All in-person classes)Central Time: 10-11:30amEducation wing of Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis Spring 202...

"Oh, the stories this name could tell! My Salolampi name, Linnea, is very near and dear to my heart. Linnea is the name of my Finnish grandfather's sister, who died young. I decided I wanted to carry her namesake forward with me so that some version of 'Linnea' could continue to speak Finnish.

Over the many years I was a camper, and now the many years I have been on staff, the name Linnea went from a torch I chose to bear to a crown I choose to wear. It doesn't just FEEL like me, it IS me! My name gives me joy every morning when I choose my nimilappu (name tag) for the day. Each one reflects a piece of me: a new craft skill I learned, a place I have lived, or a silly conversation starter I can't wait to tell you about.

On the topic of name tags, I have quite a few! I have one name tag for each year that I have been at Salolampi. The ones at the bottom are from my camper years. The middle row are the first set of years I spent as summer staff (plus a name tag a friend made, after knowing me as 'peruna' or 'potato'... if you know, you KNOW!). The top row are the last three years, where I have been both adult week and summer staff.

And yes, the one in the top middle really is a piece of Finnish bread!"

✍️ We’re collecting stories about CLV names and what they’ve meant over time in the lead up to Nametag Day.

Have one to share? We’d love to hear it! Comment, DM us, or share via this form: https://loom.ly/sJlYF_U

The Finnish passport consistently ranks among the top passports in the world, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 countries. 🇫🇮

Do you have Finnish roots? Are you a Finnish citizen living in the U.S.? Or have you ever wondered whether Finnish citizenship could be part of your future?

In our new blog article, writer Nina Dahlblom breaks down everything you need to know about Finnish passports, citizenship by descent, dual citizenship, and consular services in the United States — in clear, practical terms.

Why it matters:

Finland allows dual citizenship

Many Finnish Americans may already be citizens without realizing it

Passport and national ID card rules may be changing — including a proposed move to 10-year validity

The article also covers family relocation, military service, taxation, and Finland’s growing focus on global talent and innovation

Whether you’re renewing a passport, exploring your eligibility for citizenship, or considering a future move to Finland, this guide is an invaluable resource.

👉 Read the full article on our blog and share it with someone who might need it. FinlandiaFoundation.org/blog

Online and in-person class registration is open!