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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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Christmas Eve Services Bring Community Together in and Around New Glarus

As Christmas Eve approaches, churches in and around New Glarus are preparing for one of the most enduring traditions in Christian life.

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Edited by Todd Klassy
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Green County Humane Society’s Foster Families Give Animals a Second Chance

Through its foster program, the Green County Humane Society relies on local families to provide temporary, loving homes for animals in need. The effort is key to remaining no-kill and giving vulnerable pets the care and comfort they need to heal.

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4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Holiday Cheer and Community Spirit Fill Annual Ott Christmas Party

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.

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3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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A Small Business Saturday Do Over: Eat, Shop, and Explore Downtown New Glarus This Saturday

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.

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4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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End-of-Year Giving Options in the New Glarus Community

As the year winds down, December inspires many to give back. Supporting local organizations means investing in the neighbors, causes, and places that make New Glarus a vibrant hometown.

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Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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A Glarner Through and Through: The Life and Craft of Master Cheesemaker Steve Stettler

From a rural cheese factory near New Glarus to statewide acclaim, Steve Stettler learned the craft early—shoveling coal, helping farmers, and absorbing Swiss cheesemaking traditions that shaped his future.

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4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Roy’s Market: A Community Cornerstone in the Heart of New Glarus

For more than 50 years, Roy’s Market has been a cornerstone of daily life in New Glarus. Now marking 10 years under owner Darin Burreson, the hometown grocer continues its small-town legacy.

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4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Love in Little Switzerland: New Holiday Romance Puts New Glarus in the Spotlight

Written by two New Glarus residents, the holiday romance Love in Little Switzerland captures the village’s winter charm, Christkindli Market magic, and the community spirit centered around The Alpine wine bar.

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2 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Homegrown Harmony: The Jimmys Keep the Beat Alive in New Glarus

A profile of Jimmy Voegeli and The Jimmys, tracing how a sixth-generation dairy farm, deep musical roots, and small-town community spirit shaped one of Wisconsin’s most celebrated blues bands.

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7 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Lions of New Glarus Roar with Community Spirit

More than 80 years after its founding, the New Glarus Lions Club remains a force for good, supporting local students, families, parks, and community projects through service, fundraising, and volunteerism.

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4 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff
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Jason Kelce’s New Glarus Crush: How Spotted Cow Won Over an NFL Star

Jason Kelce’s Wisconsin weekend included Spotted Cow, cheese curds, supper-club favorites, old fashioneds and plenty of praise for the people he met during a Green Bay visit that quickly won over fans.

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2 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy
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Kristi’s Restaurant Prepares for New Chapter in New Glarus

After 12 years downtown, Kristi’s Restaurant is preparing to relocate to the former Town Edge Restaurant space, where the family-owned New Glarus favorite plans a more casual breakfast and lunch concept.

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3 Min
Edited by Todd Klassy, Staff

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