Music scene · New Ulm
A German-heritage town on the Minnesota River where polka, brass bands, and church choirs set the tone. Oktoberfest and other heritage festivals anchor the performance calendar.
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A German-heritage town on the Minnesota River where polka, brass bands, and church choirs set the tone. Oktoberfest and other heritage festivals anchor the performance calendar.
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New Ulm, a German-heritage town on the Minnesota River, has a music culture shaped by polka, brass bands, church choirs, and school ensembles. Community festivals feature strongly in the performance calendar.
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