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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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Patty Adamson Memorial Fundraiser Returns Sept. 3

Friends and family of Patty Adamson will gather Sept. 3 at Ohana Kitchen in New Glarus for a memorial fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County, with music by The Jimmys, a meat raffle and silent auction planned.

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by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Chamber Seeks Oktoberfest Sponsors

Businesses can support New Glarus Oktoberfest 2026 through two sponsorship levels offering tent signage, social media promotion and other recognition during the Sept. 24-27 celebration, which draws thousands of visitors to the village.

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by Todd Klassy
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On the Horizon: Who Will Work in New Glarus?

As the world grows older and Wisconsin’s worker shortage deepens, New Glarus faces a defining question: Can new housing, senior living and major business investment help the village attract the younger workers and families it will need? Does it want to?

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7 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Grant Helps New Glarus Veterans Stay Connected

A grant from Only in Wisconsin Giving is helping New Glarus veterans stay connected, funding new Zoom equipment at the Legion Hall so members of three local veterans organizations can take part in meetings even when they cannot attend in person.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Top 10 Things People from Illinois Hate About Wisconsin

For generations, Wisconsin and Illinois have traded jokes, traffic complaints and football insults across the Cheese Curtain. Here are 10 Wisconsin habits and peculiarities most likely to make our neighbors to the south roll their eyes.

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7 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Sugar River Mat Club Fundraiser Moves to Belleville Tomorrow

The Sugar River Mat Club has moved Saturday’s silent auction, bags tournament and gun raffle to The Hop Garden in Belleville, where the Aug. 15 fundraiser will run from 1 to 4 p.m. and support wrestling programs in Belleville, New Glarus and Monticello.

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by Todd Klassy
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Shop New Glarus Speaker Series Debuts with Finance Session

The New Glarus Merchant Association will launch a quarterly Shop New Glarus Speaker Series Aug. 19 at Bailey’s Run Vineyard with a free session on small business finance, featuring experts from Lake Ridge Bank and CLF Asset Management.

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by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Alum Raine Stern Returns to Wisconsin

A decade after graduating from New Glarus High School, singer-songwriter and guitarist Raine Stern is returning to Wisconsin for a run of summer shows while continuing a career that has taken her from local stages to “The Voice” and Los Angeles.

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9 Min
by Todd Klassy
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This Weekend: Trails, Markets and Live Music

From a farmers market and vineyard concerts to a trail run, state park gathering and live music around New Glarus, the weekend of Aug. 14-16 offers plenty of reasons to get outside, explore the area and enjoy late-summer activities.

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3 Min
by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Lists 20 Permitted Short-Term Rentals

The Village of New Glarus has released its list of 20 short-term rentals permitted for the coming year, providing a clearer picture of the locally owned houses and apartments that have become part of the community’s tourism lodging mix.

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6 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Wellville Club & Courts Takes Shape in Belleville

Construction remains on track for Wellville Club & Courts to open by the end of 2026, with memberships, hiring and programming details coming soon as the 23,000-plus-square-foot fitness and recreation facility continues taking shape in Belleville.

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4 Min
by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Lions Award $5,000 in Annual Raffle

Four winners each took home $1,250 Saturday as the New Glarus Lions held their annual $5,000 raffle at Dirty Dog Tap Haus, raising money to support the club’s community service projects throughout New Glarus.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy

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