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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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Hailee Legler Turns Passion for Photography into Growing Business

New Glarus photographer Hailee Legler specializes in weddings and couples photography, focusing on authentic moments, meaningful connections and images that help clients relive some of life's most important memories.

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A Summer Tradition Returns: New Glarus Farmers Market

Operating every Friday from May through early October, the New Glarus Farmers Market connects local growers, makers and shoppers while providing a venue for fresh food, handmade goods and community connections.

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Family Fun Night Moves Indoors Due to Weather

Tonight’s free Family Fun Night at New Glarus Bible Church will be held indoors because of the weather, but organizers say all of the planned activities and fun will go on as scheduled.

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Green County Clean Sweep Set for Aug. 19

Residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household and agricultural hazardous chemicals Aug. 19 in Monticello, helping keep potentially harmful materials out of landfills, waterways and the environment.

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Emma Hendrickson Brings New Glarus Roots to Summer Internship

New Glarus native and 2024 graduate Emma Hendrickson is spending the summer documenting Wisconsin's dairy industry for the Wisconsin Holstein Association while pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications more than 1,000 miles away at Texas Tech University.

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Ana Siegenthaler Crowned New Glarus Dairy Queen

The newly crowned 2026-27 New Glarus Dairy Queen comes from a family with deep Green County agricultural roots and hopes to promote Wisconsin agriculture, strengthen her public speaking skills and represent the community at events.

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Rainbow Fleece Farm to Host Summer Wool Frolic Near New Glarus

Rainbow Fleece Farm will welcome fiber artists, shepherds and curious visitors June 19-21 for its annual Summer Wool Frolic, featuring fleece preparation demonstrations, spinning activities, yarns, wool products and farm-raised lamb.

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Beer, Bacon & Cheese, Polkafest Draw Crowds

Vendors, visitors and public safety officials described Beer, Bacon & Cheese and Polkafest as a successful weekend in New Glarus, with strong attendance, favorable weather, enthusiastic crowds and only a handful of minor issues reported.

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Monticello Homecoming Returns July 10-12

Just down Highway 69 from New Glarus, Monticello Homecoming returns July 10-12 with fireworks, a parade, live music, tournaments, carnival rides, water fights and dozens of activities around Lake Montesian.

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Culver’s Fundraiser to Support New Pickleball Courts in New Glarus

Skip the cooking Monday night and let dinner help build something lasting. A June 15 fundraiser at Culver’s of New Glarus will support New Glarus Cares as the organization raises money for new pickleball courts and continues evaluating potential sites.

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America's Little Switzerland vs. America's Little Sweden

New Glarus and a village in Minnesota called Lindström have built national identities around their European heritage, but a closer look reveals two very different cultures separated by more than a few letters and a football rivalry.

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Mount Vernon Prepares for July 5 Fireworks Celebration

Mount Vernon will celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary with a community chicken barbecue, family activities and a fireworks display July 5, supported by local sponsors and community donations.

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