But the day before that, others will toast the Scandinavian saint who was completely made up in Minnesota -- St. Urho. According to his relatively new legend, St. Urho drove the grasshoppers out ...

Saturday marks the passing of another St. Urho’s Day in Butte, which means grasshoppers everywhere will be shaking in their boots. In case you don’t know the legend of St. Urho, it goes ...

About 40 years ago, Finnish folks in Menagha decided to celebrate St. Urho's Day on March 16, the day before St. Patrick's Day. The color green is included in this holiday as well, but so is purple.

You are also encouraged to dress in purple and green to celebrate the event. “St. Urho’s Day is really just a playful holiday created by Finnish-Americans to get an early start celebrating St ...

FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center of Saima Park is getting ready for its annual celebration of St. Urho’s Day, which is observed each year on March 16, the day prior to St. Patrick’s Day.

The sixth annual St. Urho's Day Mojakka Festival in Cloquet drew more than 125 people and eight entries. To celebrate the imaginary Finnish saint, eight volunteer cooks offered their versions of ...

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