New bakery in Francis Creek
Something new and exciting is coming to Francis Creek that is sure to be a hit with sweet-tooths of all ages. This week, On a Whim Sweet Treats will be opening in downtown Francis Cree…
A plan for our parks
On Monday, November 28, the Denmark Village Board was presented with the first draft of their "Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan" (CORP) by Jeffrey Sanders, the village's hired com…
Santa's busy Saturday
Last Saturday, December 3, the Denmark area was visited by a famous man from the North Pole. That's right, Santa Claus himself was in town last weekend to hear what area children wante…
Providing a helping hand
Of all the different groups and organizations that help serve the underprivileged and needy in our community, many of you have probably not heard of Viking Shield. However, this organi…
Denmark Christmas sales
On Sunday, November 27, the Village of Denmark was transformed into a festive holiday wonderland for shoppers from across the area. On that day, five different local businesses and org…
Rural school consolidation took a bumpy road
By: Alex Sekora For much of American history, schooling was highly-localized, being done in many small schools throughout the country. Many small school districts dotted the countrysid…
Highway 141 Bypass increased safety, efficiency
By: Alex Sekora As cars and driving changed and innovated throughout the 20th Century, so too did the construction of highways. When the first state highway system was implemented in W…
Community Dinner Missed By Many
Among the many holiday traditions that make the Denmark area great, one community favorite was sadly missing for yet another year. Many people throughout the community were saddened to…
'The Wake of Johnny Blood' at Gatherings 43
Next Sunday, December 4, 2022, Gatherings 43, behind Degrand's Family Restaurant in Denmark will be the sight of a one of a kind holiday performance. Let Me Be Frank Productions will b…
Jingle & Mingle All the Way!
Last Saturday, November 26 2022, the quiet town of Tisch Mills hosted a holiday community event unlike any other. The second annual "Jingle & Mingle" holiday craft show and open house …
Christmas at The Mill Art Center
Last week The Mill Art Center on Broadway Street in Denmark held its annual holiday craft sale. "The Holiday Sale", which is in its sixth year at the Mill Art Center and has a thirty p…
Good Times with Bad Habitz
Last Wednesday, on the night before Thanksgiving, DD's Saloon in Denmark welcomed the rock band Bad Habitz to the stage for a special "Blackout Wednesday" concert. Bad Habitz is a thre…
Not Your Average Turkey Dinner
The busy Thanksgiving week can be especially hectic for businesses that provide the festive fare for our annual dinners. On Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, we paid a visit to J…
Sting Cancer Spaghetti Dinner
Last Wednesday, Denmark Sting Cancer held a special spaghetti dinner for cancer survivors and their families in the Denmark area. The event was held in the multipurpose room of the hig…
Denmark Schools Receive Grant Money
Last week, the Denmark School District was proud to announce that they have been selected to receive two large grants for improvements to be made to their learning environments. Over t…
Opening Weekend with Bradley Gun Sales
Last weekend marked the beginning of a very special time of year in Wisconsin; a time many people around here anxiously await every year--deer hunting. This year's gun season kicked of…