Todd Klassy

Todd Klassy

Todd Klassy studied journalism and marketing at UW–Whitewater before spending 18 years working in telecommunications. He later moved to Montana, where he built a successful career as a professional photographer and freelance magazine writer.

1373 posts
|
New Glarus, Wisconsin
Before the Swiss: The First People of the Little Sugar River Valley
Paid
Community

Before the Swiss: The First People of the Little Sugar River Valley

Long before New Glarus became known for its Swiss heritage, the Little Sugar River valley was home to Native peoples whose trails, villages, mounds and memory remain part of the landscape.

•
3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
New Glarus Brewing Expansion Hits One-Year Mark
Paid
News

New Glarus Brewing Expansion Hits One-Year Mark

One year after groundbreaking, New Glarus Brewing Company’s major Hilltop expansion is moving from site work to visible construction, with new brewing space, visitor amenities and a larger long-term footprint in the village.

•
4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
New Glarus’ Owen Palmer Earns Prestigious American FFA Degree
Paid
School

New Glarus’ Owen Palmer Earns Prestigious American FFA Degree

New Glarus FFA member Owen Palmer received the American FFA Degree in Indianapolis, a national honor awarded to fewer than 1 percent of FFA members across the country.

•
1 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
Knights Dominate All-Conference Honors
Tiers
Sports

Knights Dominate All-Conference Honors

A long list of New Glarus Glarner Knights players and coaches earned Southwest Wisconsin Conference honors as the team continues a historic football season into Level 3 of the WIAA Division 5 playoffs.

•
2 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
Photo Essay: The Sentinel of New Glarus
Paid
Community

Photo Essay: The Sentinel of New Glarus

A quiet visual reflection on the Swiss Church and its enduring place in the heart, history, and spiritual landscape of New Glarus.

•
3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
Ribbon Cut on New Water Tower and Reservoir
Paid
News

Ribbon Cut on New Water Tower and Reservoir

Village officials, local leaders, and federal representatives gathered in New Glarus to celebrate the completion of a long-awaited water reservoir and tower project designed to boost capacity, fire protection, and future growth.

•
3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
New Glarus Native Redefines How the World Understands Loss
Paid
Community

New Glarus Native Redefines How the World Understands Loss

From a one-room schoolhouse near New Glarus to international acclaim, Dr. Pauline Boss helped shape how the world talks about grief, uncertainty, and the meaning of family.

•
4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
New Glarus to Celebrate Dog Park Grand Opening Nov. 8
Paid
News

New Glarus to Celebrate Dog Park Grand Opening Nov. 8

A new dog park behind Glarner Lodge will open with a ribbon cutting, free food, and a free preview weekend for residents and their pets.

•
3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
Update: New Glarus Hotel Project Marches Toward 2026 Reopening
Paid
News

Update: New Glarus Hotel Project Marches Toward 2026 Reopening

Renovation work continues on the historic New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant as the ownership group moves toward a planned 2026 reopening while preserving the building’s history and adapting it for a new era.

•
5 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
The Curious Connection Between New Glarus and Million Dollar New York Art
Paid
Heritage

The Curious Connection Between New Glarus and Million Dollar New York Art

A Sam Gilliam work titled New Glarus now belongs to the Whitney Museum of American Art, creating an unusual link between the village and modern art.

•
3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
Updated Sheriff’s Office and Jail Plans Move Forward in Green County
Paid
News

Updated Sheriff’s Office and Jail Plans Move Forward in Green County

Green County officials reviewed updated plans for a proposed Sheriff’s Office and Jail project that could cost up to $85 million and serve the county through 2045.

•
3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
Meet the Four-Legged Heroes Changing New Glarus Classrooms
Paid
School

Meet the Four-Legged Heroes Changing New Glarus Classrooms

New Glarus therapy dogs Bruce, Gus and Moe are helping students feel calmer, more connected and more confident at school.

•
4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff

Showing 12 of 1373 total posts

Sign up for our New Glarus 360 newsletters

Breaking news, things to do and alumni updates—delivered.

Please check your inbox and confirm. Something went wrong. Please try again.