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Community Update: 7/16/2026

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel stirred up an entertaining debate this week by asking readers to name Wisconsin’s most iconic brands. The early favorites appeared to be Leinenkugel’s and New Glarus Brewing Company. Miller Brewing Company might have dominated the conversation a decade or two ago, before its identity

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 7/9/2026

These are the full-throated days of summer here in southern Wisconsin, when the sun hangs high, the evenings stretch long and the calendar fills with the kind of weekends we dream about in January. The swimming pool is full of laughter, boys and girls are playing T-ball downtown,

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 7/2/2026

This weekend, communities across the country will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, a milestone that invites both reflection and gratitude. For New Glarus, it is a chance to consider how a small Swiss-founded village fits into the larger American story — a story shaped by immigration, hard work, local traditions,

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 6/25/2026

If it feels like New Glarus is changing faster than it has in years, you're not imagining it. Across the village, signs of investment are everywhere you look. The New Glarus Brewing Company's $55 million Hilltop expansion is quickly taking shape as it moves toward its

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 6/18/2026

There are certain smells that tell us a season has arrived long before the calendar does. The scent of freshly cut alfalfa is one of them. It drifts across southern Wisconsin on warm June breezes, settling into back roads, village neighborhoods and open car windows. For many of us, it

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 6/11/2026

The last day of school was Tuesday, and every year around this time I find myself thinking about Stan Rupnow. Stan drove bus No. 2 when I was growing up. He was a generous, jovial soul who treated every child with kindness and respect. At the end of each school

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 6/4/2026

Welcome to this week's Community Update! It feels like one of those weeks that reminds us why small-town life is special. New Glarus is buzzing with activity as summer begins to settle in. A major community milestone is being celebrated, local businesses are marking anniversaries, live music

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 5/28/2026

One of the biggest New Glarus community milestones of 2026 arrives next week when the new New Glarus Public Library officially opens its doors. The journey to this moment has been years in the making. What once seemed like a distant vision for a long time is now a reality,

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 5/21/2026

The fire in downtown Monroe late last week was a reminder that some of the most important community work happens quietly, without fanfare, and often far from home. As flames threatened a tightly packed block of historic downtown buildings, firefighters, EMTs and support personnel from across southern Wisconsin — and even

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 5/14/2026

The past few weeks have been a blur of long hours and non-stop demands. Doing my small part helping with the massive logistics of the World Euchre Championship while also ensuring that New Glarus 360 and my other projects continue humming has proven difficult and proven the clock is

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 5/7/2026

Festival season is about to begin in New Glarus, and for many local businesses, that means the start of one of the most important times of the year. The 2026 festival calendar officially gets underway next weekend when the 2026 World Euchre Championship returns and, for the first time, moves

by Todd Klassy

Community Update: 4/30/2026

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and for many in New Glarus, it brings back memories of Community Fest, which was once the unofficial start to summer and the beginning of beer tent season across southern Wisconsin. It was more than just an event. It felt like a homecoming,

by Todd Klassy

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