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Canter Inn Gains More National Spotlight in Bon Appétit

New Glarus restaurant earns another major mention as Bon Appétit highlights chefs leaving big cities to open restaurants in smaller towns across the country.

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New Glarus Art in the Park Seeks 2026 Artists

Artists invited to apply by May 1 for the 2026 Art in the Park in New Glarus, a long-running summer tradition in Village Park featuring fine art, live music, food, craft beer and wine.

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Solar Power Gains Ground in New Glarus

From the Chalet Landhaus’ 445-panel array to more than 30 residential installations, solar energy is expanding across New Glarus as homeowners, businesses and schools weigh costs, incentives and long-term savings.

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Go Bigs or Go Home Trivia Night Honors Jeremy Bigler in 10th Year

Friends and family gathered at Puempel’s for the 10th annual GO BIGS event, raising funds for the Jeremy Bigler Scholarship Fund and celebrating a life remembered through laughter and love.

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New Glarus Brewing Company Taps Geothermal Energy

The $55 million Hilltop addition will double production capacity and introduce what leaders say is the first geothermal HVAC system of its kind in New Glarus, possibly Green County.

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New Glarus’ Canter Inn Featured in The Wall Street Journal

The New Glarus restaurant is highlighted in a national story about chefs revitalizing historic small-town taverns and inns across America.

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Flag Throwing Classes Return to New Glarus Schools

The Swiss Center program offers an eight-week Fahnenschwingen course at New Glarus Middle School beginning March 2, welcoming youth and adults to learn traditional Swiss flag throwing in the local community.

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Backyard Chickens Growing in Popularity in New Glarus

Village rules allow hens on residential lots as interest rises across Wisconsin; UW Extension offers guidance on housing, health and getting started this spring.

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New Glarus Ace Hardware Taking Chick Orders

Preorder chicks by March 10 at New Glarus Hardware for discounted pricing; limited to 154 total birds this season, vaccinated and ready for spring flocks.

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From New Glarus to Social Media Marketing Leader

New Glarus High School graduate Zoe Schmitz now serves as VP of Talent Management at A-List Me, helping digital creators build sustainable businesses in today’s fast-moving influencer marketing industry.

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Culver’s Share Night Program Expands in New Glarus

Restaurant aims to host biweekly fundraising events in 2026, donating 10% of net sales to support New Glarus schools, nonprofits and community organizations.

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Limitless Lawn & Landscape Growing in New Glarus

From high school startup to a year-round landscaping operation, Tyler Lueschow’s New Glarus business continues to grow, expanding services while staying rooted in community values and reliable local service.

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