St. Anthony, MN (Salo, Finland) Sister City Association, Inc.

08/19/2026

Free hot dogs and meet the fire department.

LUNCH IS ON US!
Join us at Cub Foods on Thursday, August 20, from 11 AM–1 PM for FREE hot dogs with our St. Anthony Police Department and St. Anthony Village Fire Department crews!

Come grab a hot dog (or two), meet the team, ask questions and enjoy some good conversation with the people who work hard every day to serve, support and keep our community safe. We’d love to see you there!

07/29/2026

Jerry Faust was a big supporter of St Anthony Sister City Association. You will be missed.

07/29/2026

Join us this Saturday!

Ready to put your skills (and some old phones) to the test?

The St. Anthony, MN (Salo, Finland) Sister City Association, Inc. is bringing back two VillageFest favorites in honor of our sister city, Salo, Finland!

Dead Cell Phone Throwing Contest – 3:00 PM, Central Park C2 Field
How far can you launch an old cell phone? Come find out in this uniquely Finnish tradition!

Partner Carry Race – 3:30 PM, Central Park C2 Field
Grab a partner and see if you've got what it takes to make it to the finish line. Speed, teamwork, and plenty of laughs guaranteed!

Saturday, August 1
Visit www.stanthonyvillagefest.com to register.

Join us for a little friendly competition and a fun celebration of our connection with Salo, Finland!

07/28/2026

Lakeside reflections around Finland.

07/28/2026

See what the St. Anthony Services provide.

Stop by and see us at the VillageFest Vendor Fair on Saturday from Noon to 5 PM! If you have questions about what's happening around the City, we'd love to chat; we have lots of exciting updates to share.

Be sure to visit The Village Muni booth to learn about our recent rebrand, store renovations, and what's next for our municipal retail operations.

And don't miss the St. Anthony Police and Fire Department booths – they'll have information, activities, and plenty of great swag to give away!
We can't wait to see you at VillageFest!

07/28/2026

See you at St. Anthony Villagefest, Inc.. Sign up today.

07/16/2026

Minneapolis is feeling the effects of wildfire smoke today. Stay safe, monitor air quality, and keep those impacted by the fires in your thoughts.

07/16/2026

🌿 Discover the Baltic Sea Diet – A Nordic Approach to Healthy Living 🌿

Developed through research in Finland and across the Nordic countries, the Baltic Sea Diet highlights the wholesome foods traditionally enjoyed in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

The Baltic Sea diet emphasizes whole grains, berries, vegetables, fish, legumes, low-fat dairy, and rapeseed oil while limiting processed meat, sweets, and saturated fat. Evidence suggests modest cardiometabolic benefits, including improved lipid markers, lower inflammation, healthier waist circumfe...

07/08/2026

Why Salo, Finland stands out.

07/01/2026

Register today for St Anthony Villagefest 5k today.

The VillageFest 5K returns on Saturday, August 1, with the race beginning at 8:00 a.m. Whether you're running for a personal record, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, it's a great way to kick off a fun-filled day.
Hosted by the St. Anthony High School Track & Field Team, all proceeds directly support the program, helping provide opportunities for our student-athletes.

Register today, support a great cause, and we'll see you at the starting line!

www.stanthonyvillagefest.com