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Life in New Glarus—people, events, food, and the everyday moments that shape our town. From 1st Street to Pioneer Road, this is where stories of community, life and local living come together.

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Mount Vernon Prepares for July 5 Fireworks Celebration

Mount Vernon will celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary with a community chicken barbecue, family activities and a fireworks display July 5, supported by local sponsors and community donations.

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New Glarus Favorites Reach Best of Madison Finals

Several New Glarus and Green County businesses have advanced to the final round of Madison Magazine's Best of Madison contest, giving local residents an opportunity to help determine the region's top destinations, products and experiences.

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New Glarus Residents Invited to Explore Deep History of York Prairie

A July 18 Wisconsin Conservation field trip near New Glarus will take participants beyond wildflowers and grasslands to explore thousands of years of natural and human history preserved within York Prairie State Natural Area.

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Sugar River Advances to Sectional Final Saturday in McFarland

Toria Devoe scored the only goal of the night as the Sugar River Raiders beat Delavan-Darien in New Glarus and advanced to Saturday's sectional final at McFarland.

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Monroe Balloon & Bands Festival Returns

Hot air balloons, live music, classic tractors, carnival rides and family-friendly attractions will fill the Green County Fairgrounds as the Monroe Balloon & Bands Festival returns June 19-20, drawing visitors from across southern Wisconsin for a weekend of summer entertainment.

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When Wisconsin Communities Merge

Wisconsin communities have used incorporation, consolidation and merger to settle questions of identity, services, growth and local control, offering a neutral look at what can change when old municipal lines are redrawn.

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Raiders Host Delavan-Darien in Sectional Semifinal

After Thursday's sectional semifinal was postponed by weather, the Sugar River Raiders return to New Glarus tonight for a postseason showdown with Delavan-Darien, with a trip to Saturday's sectional championship on the line.

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New Glarus Yodelers Head to Switzerland for National Festival

Approximately fourteen members of the New Glarus Jodlerklub are expected to travel to Basel later this month to participate in Switzerland's premier yodeling festival, an event that draws performers from around the world and is held only once every three years.

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Green County Historical Society to Host Early History Event

The Green County Historical Society will host a June 20 event in Monroe featuring archaeology, flint knapping, Black Hawk War history and artifacts from private collections.

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Historic New Glarus Hotel Artifacts Go on Sale

As restoration work continues at the historic New Glarus Hotel & Restaurant, owners are offering a rare opportunity to purchase original furnishings, artwork, bells, signs and other artifacts that have been part of the landmark property for decades.

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Fireworks Options Near New Glarus

With no local Fourth of July fireworks planned in New Glarus, residents looking for Independence Day celebrations have several nearby options in Green, Dane, Rock and Sauk counties.

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Swiss Center Plans National Day Dinner

The Aug. 1 dinner at Bailey’s Run Vineyard will feature Master Cheesemaker Steve Stettler, updates from the Swiss Center and a chance to explore its new digital collections catalog. A limited number of tickets are available.

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