Green County Prepares for Solar Era, Whether It Wants to or Not

County Board formally receives RESET report examining how large-scale solar projects could affect farmland, tourism, landowners and local authority as Wisconsin communities grapple with energy development.

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Green County Prepares for Solar Era, Whether It Wants to or Not

Green County leaders are beginning to confront a question that has already sparked debate across Wisconsin: what happens if large solar developers start looking for land here?

During the meeting referenced in the board package, the Green County Board of Supervisors formally voted to receive the Renewable Energy Siting and Engagement for Tomorrow (RESET) report, a study designed to help communities prepare for the possibility of large-scale solar development.

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String of Coyote Sightings Reported in and Around New Glarus
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String of Coyote Sightings Reported in and Around New Glarus

Several local examples, including a recent sighting near Second Street and Second Avenue, are fueling questions about coyotes in New Glarus, what risks are real, and what village and Wisconsin law actually allow.

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Incumbents Hold New Glarus School Board Seats

Unofficial spring election results in New Glarus showed school board incumbents surviving a challenge, Town of New Glarus voters returning Mark Pernitz and Dan Gartzke, and several closely watched county board races turning heads.

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New Glarus Rallies Late But Falls at Lake Mills
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New Glarus Rallies Late But Falls at Lake Mills

The Glarner Knights trailed 6-0 through three innings, then scored five runs over the final two frames before coming up one run short Tuesday at Lake Mills.

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Grant Supports New Glarus Woods Trail Signage
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Grant Supports New Glarus Woods Trail Signage

CORP Trails has received a We Energies grant to support trailhead and wayfinding signs at New Glarus Woods State Park as work continues on a new 8.6-mile bike-optimized trail system being built in phases.

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