How did polka become a dance and tradition? You betcha we have an answer!

Published: April 21, 2023, 10 a.m.

Wisconsin seems to have a pretty good sense of humor about its clichés. Beer? Brats? Cheese? Bring it on. And if we’re making a list, let’s add polka! A question came in from Josie, an elementary school student in Mineral Point, who asked, “How did the polka become a dance and a tradition?” So WPR’s WHYsconsin followed up with her and answered her question.