What started as a love of Christmas lights has become a beloved New Glarus holiday tradition. Each December, Roseann and Pete Ott open their home to hundreds, welcoming visitors from across the country—and beyond—to celebrate and give back.
New Glarus woke up to dangerous cold Sunday as arctic air gripped southern Wisconsin, driving wind chills near 25 below zero and prompting warnings of frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.
The Sugar River Raiders placed second at the 2025 Raider Scramble, scoring in 10 weight classes and racking up 25 pins. The Belleville/Monticello/New Glarus co-op showcased depth and aggressive wrestling throughout the day.
New Glarus calls itself America’s Little Switzerland, but its identity runs deeper than a single label. Swiss roots, Bavarian flair, and Alpine imagery blend into a culture found nowhere else.
Paoli’s Christmas Market drew crowds—and gridlock—Friday night, backing up traffic on Highway 69 and County PB. Drivers reported long delays and safety concerns as congestion stretched well beyond downtown.
The New Glarus Merchant Association has launched a holiday video campaign spotlighting local shops, including a “12 Days of Christmas” gift guide series aimed at boosting downtown holiday shopping.
When the first Swiss settlers founded New Glarus, just 108 immigrants carved out a small colony along the Little Sugar River. 180 years later, that settlement has grown into a thriving village — and it continues to grow, one new subdivision and apartment building at a time.
An estimated 12,000 visitors packed downtown New Glarus for what may have been the village’s most successful Christkindli Market yet, turning cold weather and crowded streets into a joyful, community-wide celebration.
The Green County Board approved nearly all agenda items Dec. 9, tabling only a proposal on supervisor duties. Actions included bridge aid, conservation grants, insurance renewals, tax collections, and major Human Services contracts.
For the first time in many years, the snowmobile trails leading into New Glarus officially opened. With a solid base of snow on the ground, New Glarus is suddenly back on the map for snowmobilers in a big way.
After a snowed-out Small Business Saturday, New Glarus is getting a holiday shopping do-over. This weekend is the perfect chance to shop local, skip shipping stress, and support village businesses close to home.
After more than four decades shaping the culinary identity of New Glarus, Chef Mike Nevil is preparing to hang up his apron. The longtime chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, volunteer, and community fixture will retire from the Chalet Landhaus Restaurant at the end of January.
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