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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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Garden Success 101: Spotting Weeds and Stopping Pests

Learn how to tell seedlings from weeds and protect your plants from deer, rabbits, and common garden pests during peak growing season.

by Todd Klassy

The Matterhorn Ice Cream & Grill Sets June 7 Grand Opening

After passing inspection, the new owners of the former Kennedy’s property say The Matterhorn Ice Cream & Grill will officially open Sunday, June 7, with plans centered on family involvement, seasonal service, and a familiar downtown favorite.

by Todd Klassy

Pickleball Court Raffle Winners Announced

New Glarus Cares awarded $3,500 in cash prizes during the World Euchre Championship as fundraising continues for a future pickleball court complex in New Glarus.

by Todd Klassy

Green’s Prairie Cemetery Ceremony to Honor Early Veterans

The Memorial Day ceremony will honor veterans from the Black Hawk War, War of 1812 and Civil War at one of Green County’s historic prairie burial grounds.

by Todd Klassy

The Sign Painter Behind a Piece of New Glarus

Bryan Dove, with help from his wife Anndre, has built Dove Designs into a small Argyle sign shop whose hand-crafted work has quietly become part of the look and feel of New Glarus.

by Todd Klassy

Hidden Along the Little Sugar River, a Prairie Waits

Randy and Peggy Kruse have spent years restoring and maintaining a six-acre natural area along Highway 69. Now the question is what its future should be.

by Todd Klassy

The Jimmys Bring Home Three WAMI Awards

The southern Wisconsin blues band earned three honors at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards, including repeat wins for Blues Performer and Organist of the Year.

by Todd Klassy

State Grant Moves Glarner Community Complex Forward

A $108,000 state grant will help New Glarus add a Swiss-inspired pavilion, plaza, restrooms and food service facilities near the high school.

by Todd Klassy

Little Golf and Grill Returns to New Glarus June 2

The annual New Glarus fundraiser will honor Hans Lenzlinger’s legacy while supporting SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home and hospice services across the region.

by Todd Klassy

Help New Glarus Cares by Playing Euchre Online

New Glarus residents can support future community projects by joining the free Virtual World Euchre Championship hosted by Euchre.com. Registration closes tomorrow.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Festival Moves Downtown This Summer

Blues, Brews & Food Trucks Festival will shift from Village Park to 1st Street this year, bringing live music, food trucks, a large tent and downtown street closures.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Celebrates Big World Euchre Weekend

More than 800 players filled downtown New Glarus for the 2026 World Euchre Championship, a fundraiser that also raised money for future pickleball courts.

by Todd Klassy

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