HANCOCK — Hancock’s Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture committees have been established to oversee areas of preparation for celebrations to accompany the city’s special designation. The report and more came from Todd Gast of Hancock’s Development Downtown Authority (DDA) during the its meeting Monday. A marketing promotions committee, planning and programming committee, budget and financial committee and hospitality committee were created in preparation for upcoming events.

While the committees are focused on how the city will proceed with the Capital of Culture events, Gast said businesses and organizations will participate. Gast reported the Hancock Rotary will host a fall wine tasting and a talent show the club was planning to incorporate into the 2026 Heikinpäivä. He explained groups are

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