NEW ULM - Visitors and locals alike came out to see how Germans have more fun Saturday for Oktoberfest. Following the official keg tapping on Center Street, the Germanic-American Day Parade rolled down Minnesota Street…
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NEW ULM - Minnesota street began its transformation Friday morning with Oktoberfest upon the town. Artificial turf and the corn…
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THUMBS UP Oktoberfest starts in New Ulm It is the first weekend of Oktoberfest in New Ulm. The celebration began Friday with musical entertainment on Minnesota Street and at the Best Western. The traditional Oktoberfest Keg Tapping was held at the Best Western on Friday. At the same time, the US Steinholding Association State…
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