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June 11-12, 2010:  The 11th annual Nisswa-Stamman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival was held at Nisswa, MN.  Musicians from the area and from Europe gathered.  Saturday's events started with a Fiddler's Parade through downtown Nisswa.     

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The parade route was along the Paul Bunyan Trail.   

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Thousands gathered for the music. 

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Music filled the air.

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Young and old alike played to the delight of the crowd.

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The music went on and on.

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Costumed dancers on the side showed how it is done.

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Arnie Anderson lives near Garrison, MN, and is a regular performer at this event.  He really likes playing....and it shows.  

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