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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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New Glarus Burger Contest Gives Local Entries a Taste Test

Four New Glarus restaurants are competing in the 2026 Green County Best Burger Contest, and after sending one of our intrepid reporters into the field with friends to try them all, here is how each local entry stacked up in flavor, creativity and crowd appeal.

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4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Alumni Earn Academic Honors

Two New Glarus High School graduates recently marked academic milestones, with Annika Ziperski earning Dean’s List honors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Noah Ziperski completing a master’s degree at Winona State University.

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1 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Green County’s New World Cup Team

With the U.S. eliminated, an ancestry map gives Green County a reason to adopt Switzerland before tonight’s World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina — complete with one-county pride, underdog odds and a familiar red-and-white look.

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6 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy

Wisconsin Lingo and Lexicon Dictionary: From Bubbler to Uff Da

From bubblers and brats to meat raffles, supper clubs, Spotted Cow and “ope,” this Wisconsin slang dictionary explains the words, phrases, definitions and local lingo that make the state’s language funny, familiar and proudly local.

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12 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Construction Continues at Glarner Community Complex

Walls are now rising on the new concession and restroom building at the Glarner Community Complex, marking another visible step forward as work continues on the next phase of the New Glarus project.

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2 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Glarner Coed Grass Fours Coming to New Glarus

A 4-on-4 coed grass volleyball tournament is set for Saturday, July 18, at Glarner Park, bringing players to New Glarus during the same weekend as the Blues, Brews & Food Trucks Festival downtown and offering two competitive divisions.

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1 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Runner Pushes Through Driving Rain to Raise Funds to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

Runners in the nationwide relay crossed the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin despite heavy rain, bringing greater awareness to multiple sclerosis while raising thousands of dollars for research, financial assistance and support for those living with the disease.

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3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Thyme Savor Cuisine Brings Garden Flavor to Market

Laura Eyler brings garden-grown salsa, jams, jellies and handcrafted extracts to the New Glarus Farmers Market, offering shoppers a taste of Green County ingredients while introducing them to her personal chef work across the area.

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5 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Monticello Homecoming Returns This Weekend

A late change means the carnival will not be part of this year’s Monticello Homecoming, but the July 10-12 weekend still includes fireworks over Lake Montesian, food stands, Sunday chicken barbecue and several local sports tournaments.

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2 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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The New Owners Plan Swiss Twist for Ott Haus Pub & Grill

A husband-and-wife team with deep hospitality roots has purchased the Ott Haus Pub & Grill in New Glarus and hopes to keep its familiar neighborhood feel while gradually adding a new name, more music, Swiss-inspired menu items and a renewed sense of gathering.

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5 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival Takes Over Downtown

This year’s New Glarus festival moves downtown July 18 with live blues, a beer tent featuring suds from the hometown brewery, an eclectic mix of food trucks and a lineup built to turn 1st Street into a full summer music scene for all.

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3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Skinny & the Shakes Bring High-Energy Show Tuesday

After another well-attended evening of live music in Village Park, New Glarus Music's free Tuesday Night Music Series continues July 7 with a band blending pop, soul, rock and original music.

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1 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy

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