Todd Klassy

Todd Klassy

Todd Klassy studied journalism and marketing at UW–Whitewater before an 18-year telecommunications career. He later became a professional photographer and freelance writer, contributing to local newspapers and national magazines.

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New Glarus, Wisconsin
The Forgotten Airport of New Glarus
Heritage

The Forgotten Airport of New Glarus

A private grass runway near Airport and Elmer roads connected New Glarus to aviation’s early years, where local pilot Herman Lufi carried the village’s first airmail, trained as a mechanic and survived a dramatic 1951 crash at night.

by Todd Klassy
ATV/UTV Question Moves to New Glarus Committee
News

ATV/UTV Question Moves to New Glarus Committee

After a July listening session drew strong opinions on both sides, New Glarus officials will take up ATV and UTV access Aug. 13, when the Public Works/Public Safety Committee could recommend whether the proposal advances to the Village Board.

by Todd Klassy
Partisan Primary Election Is Tuesday
News

Partisan Primary Election Is Tuesday

New Glarus-area voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for Wisconsin’s partisan primary, with statewide, congressional, legislative and county races on the ballot — including two Democratic candidates with strong New Glarus ties.

by Todd Klassy
A Busy Week Ahead for Local Government
News

A Busy Week Ahead for Local Government

From fire district finances and a Village Park proposal to ATV/UTV access, downtown parking, road work and a Green County highway facility project, a packed slate of local government meetings will shape several issues in the week ahead.

by Todd Klassy
Odds & Ends: Coyotes, Beer, Ballots and More
Community

Odds & Ends: Coyotes, Beer, Ballots and More

From brewery construction and a rooftop coyote to beer chatter in Michigan, a geography puzzle, election week, trail running, hunting dates and a stormy forecast, here are some of the smaller New Glarus items that caught our eye this week.

by Todd Klassy
Green County Clean Sweep Returns Aug. 19
Community

Green County Clean Sweep Returns Aug. 19

Green County residents may dispose of up to 100 pounds of qualifying household or agricultural hazardous chemicals at no charge during the county’s Clean Sweep event Aug. 19 at the Monticello Recycling Center, with no preregistration required.

by Todd Klassy
On the Horizon: Google Search Is Changing

On the Horizon: Google Search Is Changing

Artificial intelligence summaries and zero-click searches are changing how people find local businesses and information about New Glarus, raising new questions about website traffic, customer relationships and who controls the message.

by Todd Klassy
New Glarus Schools Expand Leadership Teams
School

New Glarus Schools Expand Leadership Teams

The New Glarus School District is expanding its collaborative leadership model for 2026–27, adding a special education team while strengthening systems designed to improve instruction, behavior supports and long-term student success.

by Todd Klassy
Top 10 Fastest Growing Communities in Green County
News

Top 10 Fastest Growing Communities in Green County

New state population estimates show the Village of New Glarus has grown 4.2% since the 2020 Census, placing it fourth among Green County municipalities. The Town of New Glarus also made the top 10, while one neighboring town posted even faster growth.

by Todd Klassy
New Glarus Brewing Co. Raspberry Tart Soft Serve Is a State Fair Hit
News

New Glarus Brewing Co. Raspberry Tart Soft Serve Is a State Fair Hit

Fairgoers are giving high marks to a new Wisconsin State Fair dessert that blends New Glarus Brewing Company’s Raspberry Tart with Wisconsin dairy, turning the celebrated fruit beer into a sweet, lightly boozy soft serve treat at the Bud Pavilion.

by Todd Klassy
Historic Photo: New Glarus Takes on ‘The Music Man’
Heritage

Historic Photo: New Glarus Takes on ‘The Music Man’

A 1981 New Glarus High School production of “The Music Man” brought students together on stage as residents of fictional River City, Iowa, complete with period costumes, painted storefronts and some familiar New Glarus faces from more than four decades ago.

by Todd Klassy
SSM Health Offers Grief Support Group in Monroe
Community

SSM Health Offers Grief Support Group in Monroe

The free eight-week “Walking Through Grief” program will meet Wednesday mornings in Monroe from Sept. 2 through Oct. 21, offering education, resources and encouragement to adults grieving the death of someone special.

by Todd Klassy

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