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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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Photo Essay: Power and Smoke at the Green County Fair

Friday night’s tractor and truck pull brought horsepower, smoke and a distinctly rural kind of drama to the Green County Fair, where Ross Harried of Second Crop Creative captured the machines, drivers and determination that kept the grandstand watching.

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3 Min
by Todd Klassy
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The Jimmys Still Have Two New Glarus Shows This Summer

New Glarus’ signature blues band begins its hometown summer schedule July 18 at the Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival, then returns for two August shows at Ohana Kitchen during a wide-ranging tour across seven states through late August.

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by Todd Klassy
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Rolli Sisters Grow Sweet Corn Into a Thriving Young Business

What began as a small 4-H project has become a thriving four-acre enterprise, with teenage sisters Belle and Stella Rolli growing thousands of ears of sweet corn, leading a young crew and building a business with roots across three communities.

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5 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Photo Essay: Dirt Flies at the Green County Fair

Thursday night’s SWIRA Dirt Bike & 4-Wheeler Races brought speed, noise and clouds of dust to the Green County Fair, where photographer Ross Harried of Second Crop Creative captured riders pushing their machines—and themselves—around the dirt track.

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3 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Prehistoric Pets Coming to New Glarus

Free July 30 program will bring live reptiles, amphibians and other animals to the New Glarus Village Hall for an interactive look at evolution, adaptation, conservation and the living descendants of prehistoric creatures.

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by Todd Klassy
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Former Quality Cellular Space Leased

The former Quality Cellular suite along Highway 69 in New Glarus has been leased to a local tenant, sources say. The leasing agent declined to identify the tenant or disclose plans for the property when contacted, but more details may emerge soon.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy
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12 Unwritten Rules of New Glarus

From cow statues and church lawns to Spotted Cow, Glarner Knights and Belleville, New Glarus has its own code of conduct — a collection of traditions, courtesies and local expectations that residents understand without ever seeing them written down.

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8 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Photo Essay: Rodeo Night at the Green County Fair

The opening night’s rodeo filled the Green County Fairgrounds in Monroe with pounding hooves, flying dust and hard-earned drama as photographer Ross Harried of Second Crop Creative captured the action, emotion and atmosphere inside the arena.

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3 Min
by Todd Klassy
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New Glarus Home Seeks Input on Senior Housing

Residents across Green County are being asked to share their senior housing needs, preferences and priorities through a New Glarus Home survey intended to guide possible future growth, new housing options and expanded services locally.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Shepherd of the Hills Blessing Box Returns

After several weeks out of service during parking lot work, Shepherd of the Hills Church has repaired, repainted and relocated its Blessing Box so New Glarus residents facing food insecurity can continue using the free community pantry.

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1 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Brock Weeden Is Emerging as a Premier Wisconsin Guard

A newly shared highlight video shows incoming New Glarus freshman Brock Weeden dunking, scoring from deep and turning heads as Wisconsin Academy calls the Class of 2030 standout one of the premier Wisconsin guards in his class.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy
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Community Raises $39,000 as Sophie Faces Long Recovery

Supporters have raised about $39,000 for New Glarus High School student Sophie Vasquez, who remains seriously injured after a July 7 crash near Monroe. Her family says the road ahead will be long and is asking the community for continued help.

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2 Min
by Todd Klassy

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