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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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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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Canter Inn Earns National Recognition from Town & Country

New Glarus' Canter Inn was recently featured by Town & Country magazine as one of just five restaurants worth planning a road trip around, placing the local restaurant (and our community) alongside nationally recognized dining destinations.

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New Glarus Dairy Queen to Be Crowned Tomorrow

New Glarus will crown its Dairy Queen June 10 during Cruisin’ the Campus at New Glarus Home, joining classic cars, local vendors and a Green County tradition celebrating agriculture.

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608 Day Celebrates a Region in Transition

As Wisconsin celebrates 608 Day on June 8, the familiar area code that has defined southern and southwestern Wisconsin for generations now shares its territory with 353, marking a new chapter for a uniquely Wisconsin region.

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Bailey’s Run Vineyard & Winery Hosts Pickleball Bingo Benefit

The June 10 pickleball bingo benefit at Bailey’s Run Vineyard & Winery will help New Glarus Cares raise money for new pickleball courts in New Glarus as the organization continues fundraising and works toward selecting a site for the project.

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Library Donor Wall Tells a Story of Community Support

Created by New Glarus High School Tech Ed students and local craftsmen, the donor wall honors those who helped make the new library possible while highlighting the community spirit behind the project.

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