As the calendar turns toward 2026, New Glarus finds itself at a familiar crossroads — balancing growth, tourism, tradition, and the day-to-day realities of living in a small village that continues to attract big attention. Some changes feel inevitable, others more speculative, and a few are the kind of predictions meant to spark debate at the coffee shop or tavern. In other words, please don’t take them too seriously. Have some fun, will ‘ya?