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.

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New Glarus, Wisconsin
Dain Walter Leaves Packers Camp, Next Stop Unclear
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Dain Walter Leaves Packers Camp, Next Stop Unclear

Reports say New Glarus offensive tackle Dain Walter was not signed following Packers rookie minicamp, with reports linking him to upcoming tryouts in Chicago and possibly New York.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
Historic Photo: Anderson’s Ben Franklin Gets Its Sign
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Historic Photo: Anderson’s Ben Franklin Gets Its Sign

A downtown New Glarus photo captures the mid-1970s moment when Anderson’s Ben Franklin took shape, replacing the former Uffelman’s store with a new sign, new facade and new ownership.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
New Glarus Riders Have a Shuttle Option to Madison & Monroe
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New Glarus Riders Have a Shuttle Option to Madison & Monroe

The Green County ADRC shuttle gives New Glarus-area residents a low-cost way to reach Monroe for shopping, appointments, errands and social visits, with routes also serving Madison, Janesville and other communities.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
New Glarus Bank Robbery Hideout
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New Glarus Bank Robbery Hideout

A 1979 bank robbery ended hours later in New Glarus, where two suspects slipped into a village home and hid in a basement crawl space as police closed in.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
Rhubarb Is the Gateway Plant
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Rhubarb Is the Gateway Plant

Rhubarb asks for little land, little care and a little patience, then returns each spring with tart stalks that can help reconnect New Glarus cooks with seasonal, local food.

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6 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
Vintage Cars Climb Kubly Road in New Glarus
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Vintage Cars Climb Kubly Road in New Glarus

Classic Alfa Romeos and vintage sports cars gathered May 2 near Elmer and Kubly roads as drivers made their hill climb runs, drawing a small crowd to this uniquely Swiss-inspired New Glarus event.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
Report of Stolen Construction Equipment Leads to Arrests
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Report of Stolen Construction Equipment Leads to Arrests

Green County sheriff’s deputies say three men were arrested after warrants were served Thursday following an investigation into construction equipment reported stolen from Rock County.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
Top 10 Scenic Drives Near New Glarus
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Top 10 Scenic Drives Near New Glarus

From wooded valleys and ridge-top views to cheese stops, old taverns, small towns and quiet country curves, these rural drives show why New Glarus sits at one of Wisconsin’s prettiest crossroads.

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7 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
Green County Added to Spongy Moth Quarantine
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Green County Added to Spongy Moth Quarantine

Green County has been added to Wisconsin’s spongy moth quarantine after trapping data showed the invasive insect is now widely established, bringing new movement rules for outdoor goods and wood products.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
Photo Essay: Tree Planting Day in New Glarus
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Photo Essay: Tree Planting Day in New Glarus

Members of the New Glarus FFA, village staff and other local volunteers helped plant trees around the village, adding to the community’s Tree City USA legacy while investing in a greener future.

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by Todd Klassy, Staff
Swiss Migration Talk Set for May 7 in New Glarus
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Swiss Migration Talk Set for May 7 in New Glarus

Historian Melanie Lorenz, a native of Switzerland, who recently defended her dissertation at Marquette University, will discuss Swiss migration to New Glarus and its place in 19th-century immigration history.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff
Monticello-New Glarus Rallies Past Argyle-Blackhawk 5-3
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Monticello-New Glarus Rallies Past Argyle-Blackhawk 5-3

Monticello-New Glarus broke through with five runs over the middle innings and leaned on a complete-game effort from Mallory Miller to hold off Argyle-Blackhawk, securing a 5-3 road win Friday behind timely hitting and steady pitching.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy, Staff

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