Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN

05/20/2026

Thanks to Tuesday Talents for doing a volunteer cleaning day at the center! Read more:

So Much Summer Fun! Thanks to Tuesday Talents for doing a volunteer cleaning day at the center. The group got together and cleaned the windows in the gym. We really appreciate this work! Having a community center is a huge benefit to our community, but it takes a lot of work to keep it in

05/18/2026

Memorial Day Pizza Party - May 25th at 5pm:
Come one, come all, to celebrate Memorial Day with us! We’re throwing a pizza party as part of the celebration, and we invite you all to come. We will be making pizza in the new wood-fired pizza oven at the Clair Nelson Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to see your neighbors and get some good food. The Memorial Day Pizza Party will be on Monday, May 25th, at 5pm at Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN.

05/18/2026

Youth Night recently featured a special presentation about fishing from Kurt Mead and Finn Nikula. The presentation taught youth about different types of fish, how to tie tackle on a fishing line, how to remove a hook from your finger, and more. Read more:

So Much Summer Fun! Youth Night recently featured a special presentation about fishing from Kurt Mead and Finn Nikula. The presentation taught youth about different types of fish, how to tie tackle on a fishing line, how to remove a hook from your finger, and more. After the initial presentation, se...

05/18/2026

Community Coffee Hour is on Mondays, 10 am at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN. We will provide coffee, treats, and a space to meet. All you have to do is come and share some coffee and conversation! Please join and invite your friends, all are welcome!

05/14/2026

Thanks to volunteers Jesse Walters, Carrie Walters, Brock LeBlanc, Troy LeBlanc, Chase Peterson, Nick Perfetto, Cody Peterson, Chris Bonander, and Dustin Huckell, who came out to help fix up the fence surrounding the ballfield. Read more:

So Much Summer Fun! Thanks to volunteers Jesse Walters, Carrie Walters, Brock LeBlanc, Troy LeBlanc, Chase Peterson, Nick Perfetto, Cody Peterson, Chris Bonander, and Dustin Huckell, who came out to help fix up the fence surrounding the ballfield. Resetting fence posts, taking down old fencing, and....

05/14/2026

The Finland Community Youth Program's weekly youth night is TONIGHT amd every Thursday, 6pm-9pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN! Open to youth ages 5-17. Call 218-353-0300 for more info.

05/11/2026

Come one, come all, to celebrate Memorial Day with us! We’re throwing a pizza party as part of the celebration, and we invite you all to come. We will be making pizza in the new wood-fired pizza oven at the Clair Nelson Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to see your neighbors and get some good food. The Memorial Day Pizza Party will be on Monday, May 25th, at 5pm at Clair Nelson Center in Finland, MN.

So Much Summer Fun! Come one, come all, to celebrate Memorial Day with us! We’re throwing a pizza party as part of the celebration, and we invite you all to come. We will be making pizza in the new wood-fired pizza oven at the Clair Nelson Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to see your neighbor...

05/07/2026

The May Newsletter is out!
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May at the Clair Nelson Center:
•Spring Arrives in Finland, MN
•Memorial Day Pizza Party - May 25th at 5pm
•Public Hours at the CNC
•Monday Community Coffee Hour - 10am-11am
•Bonebuilders - Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15am-10:15am
•Call for Summer Activities
•Youth Night - Thursdays 6pm-9pm
•Now Hiring For Youth Night Staff
•Thank you to Pam Jonson!
•Thank you to Kurt Mead and Finn Nikula
•Little Kids Play Time - Fridays 11am-1pm
•Community Gaming Night - Fridays 7pm-Midnight
•Finland Community Senior Meal -Wednesday, May 13, 11:30am-1pm
•Urho T-shirts Available
•Ballfield Fence Repair at Gregg Field
•Thanks to Tuesday Talents
•Volunteer with Friends of Finland!
•Thanks to Genavive and Galvin George
•Rental space available at the CNC
•Meet FOF: Melody Baerg
•Community Potluck: Sunday, May 31, 5pm
•Facility Schedule

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05/04/2026

Carrie Walters is the board chair for Friends of Finland and has been a member of the board since January 2025. But that’s not all Walters does for the community. She is also an active member of the Finland Fire Department, Lake County Rescue Squad, and the Little Marais Community Club. Walters really enjoys volunteering and loves to help people. This community ethic also extends to her professional life, where she works in the mortgage and commercial departments at North Shore Federal Credit Union. Carrie has worked at the North Shore Federal Credit Union for 26 years. Read more:

So Much Summer Fun! Carrie Walters is the board chair for Friends of Finland and has been a member of the board since January 2025. But that’s not all Walters does for the community. She is also an active member of the Finland Fire Department, Lake County Rescue Squad, and the Little Marais Commun...