NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — New Braunfels is home to the historic Gruene Hall, Schlitterbahn and the Comal River. But every November its signature celebration of German heritage and Texas spirit known as ...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Leinenkugel is giving away free beer, but there’s a minor catch. You have to listen to a minute of polka music to get it. When you finish listening to the music, the brewing ...

Chris Bogdon was in first grade in his native Carnegie when he started taking accordion lessons. Steve Novosel, while growing up in Murrysville, took up the instrument at 9 years old. Both were raised ...

Florian Chmielewski’s polka music has had Minnesotans dancing for decades. The 97-year-old musician and former Minnesota State Senator died earlier this week, according to his family. “I thought ...

TWO THIS AFTERNOON. WELL, NEW ON 12 TODAY IS WISCONSIN POLKA DAY. GOVERNOR TONY EVERS IS MAKING THE PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLKA BECOMING OUR STATE DANCE. AND JOINING US ...