On Friday morning, dozens of Denmark High School (DHS) students took to the streets of the village on a variety of tractors of all shapes and sizes to commemorate our local agricultural ties. That morning, over 34 tractors made their way through downtown for this year’s Tractor Day. The Denmark News was live on the scene to learn more.

While many may usually make plans away from home for the 4th of July, this year, a group of local organizations is giving area residents a reason to stay in town and celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary as a community. 

On Thursday, State Senator André Jacque announced he would not be seeking re-election for another four-year term representing Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District in Madison this November.

As the soon-to-be Community First Credit Union Community Center & Library continues to take shape in the former Early Childhood Center (ECC), OneDenmark has now set their sights on finding the perfect employees to help run it. Last week, the organization announced it was now looking to fill two positions, a full-time Community Center Manager and a part-time Community Center Maintenance Technician.

Last weekend, families and animal lovers of all ages got the chance to get an up-close look at a special kind of farm. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Black Frog Farm in Maribel welcomed one and all for their annual Open House weekend where visitors could take a self-guided tour and meet all the animals face to face.

Last week, much ado was made in the local theater community with the announcement of this year’s Denmark High School (DHS) fall musical.

On April 22, the Denmark High School Student Council partnered with the American Red Cross to host their annual Blood Drive. The students were able to exceed their original goal of 45 units and collected a total of 57 throughout the day. Student Council members would like to recognize the students, staff and community members who volunteered and donated.

Bee’s Emporium & Café is one business among many raising awareness of Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease, also known as non-tropical sprue, is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten. Ingesting gluten can lead to inflammation and damage in the small intestine, which must be cared for immediately. 

Shoot’n For P, a non-profit organization founded by Nic and Becky Armbruster in memory of their son, Paxton Armbruster, and based in Mishicot, Wisconsin, set up a stand at the D3 Elite Meet held at the Mishicot Track. Shoot’n For P helps to spread awareness and mental health advocacy as well as promote suicide prevention among adolescents and student athletes.

On April 30, a special moment of connection and support brought together Mishicot elementary students, staff, and high school musicians in a celebration of talent and encouragement. As the high school’s state-qualifying Solo and Ensemble singers prepared for their performance on May 2, the younger students had a unique opportunity to hear them perform and send them off with heartfelt well wishes.

The School District of Mishicot’s Spring 2026 Community update and newsletter highlights a period of growth, investment, and strong community support. A major focus of the update is the upcoming groundbreaking for the district’s Performing Arts Center and Commons project.

Planting season is now upon us with gardeners and green thumbs across the area rushing to get their hands on this year’s assortment of blooms and veggies. Locally, Larry’s Bellevue Gardens has provided a one-stop-shop for all your garden needs for nearly 30 years. For this year’s Spring Home & Garden issue, we spoke with Larry and Vicki to learn more about their business and what this spring has in store.

Grey Fox Bar & Grill hosted Mishicot’s 2026 Prom on Saturday, April 25. The theme for Prom this year was “Tangled” with gold, purple, and white decorations throughout the dance. There was a great turnout at Grey Fox with many students also bringing their friends or dates from other schools.

On April 15, 2026, a group of students had the honor of visiting the Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere. The students dived deep into the cultural existence of the Genghis Khan museum and used the opportunity to push their learning to a further understanding of life during the Mongol Empire.

Spring is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for the Mishicot High School floral program. Students in the floral design class are putting their creativity and teamwork skills to the test as they complete 38 prom flower orders while also preparing for the upcoming plant sale on May 8th and Mother’s Day arrangements.