Melnik Kolaches
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, the small church in the quiet little town of Melnik was humming with activity. There, over 30 area volunteers went about the enormous task of making over…
The Big Bribe of 1854
In times like these, when our government and politics in general seem to be so corrupted and polarized, it is important that we remember that political scandal and trickery are nothing…
OneDenmark brings community together
By: Chris Nelson Sometimes it takes a lot of work to help a small community survive. Time passes. Generations are raised. Change happens. Then one day, there’s the realization that som…
Storm Stories #1 - The Tornado that piqued my interest: Denmark Twister of 1994.
By: Chris Nelson I was 9 years old. I was about to enter the fifth grade. When I woke up that summer morning, I was among those in the extreme southern end of Brown County and northern…
Denmark Trophy Case Sells Off Apparel Business
For Joe Loritz, being a trusted resource for the Denmark community has simply been a way of life. When he and his wife Lonnie started The Denmark Trophy Case in May of 2002, their goal…
Friends of Neshota Park Build Picnic Tables
On Sunday July 17, Friend's of Neshota Park brought this summer's picnic table fundraiser to a successful conclusion when they came together to install 25 new picnic tables throughout …
Making Their 'Mark'
New and exciting things are happening at The Mark, just south of Denmark, formerly 20th Century, then Free Bird Saloon. The site is once again under new management and a new team of ha…
Newspapers won't die, large conglomerates will
By: Chris Nelson, Publisher Newspapers are not dying. Despite what you’ve heard. Despite what you’ve seen. Despite what you’ve read. The real story here? The large newspaper companies…
Storm Chasing Stories coming to the digital newspaper
By: Chris Nelson Former TV meteorologist and current Nelson Media Company owner Chris Nelson spent most of his life admiring and studying storms. Now, he will blow you away with his a…
August is Rudeneja
August is Rudeneja By: Chris Nelson There’s the month of May. Then there’s August. The summer month of extremes in the weather world. In late spring, May has brought triple digit heat,…
Neuman hopes speed, numbers, depth will help offset inexperience
By KELLY FENTON The Denmark News DENMARK – Denmark fifth-year head football coach Tom Neuman is approaching the 2022 season with, in no certain order, uncertainty, eagerness and optimi…
FREE FISHING, FOOD AND FUN
The Denmark chapter of Wings Over Wisconsin is proud to announce they will be holding a Free Fishing Day on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their fishing ponds loc…
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES REFERENDUM PROPOSAL
On Monday, August 15, 2022, the Denmark School Board voted unanimously to move forward with placing a new district referendum on the ballot in November. The referendum asks district re…
JUNQUE IN THE TRUNK
The Denmark News is proud to welcome its new neighbor “Junque in the Trunk” located next door to our offices, behind Inspired Spaces. The new storefront first opened its doors on Monda…
TOTALLY AWESOME TOYS & MORE REVAMPS HERITAGE HOUSE
For over twenty years, the former Heritage House has sat empty, a decapitated shell of its former grandeur. Long gone are the days when the structure was a warm and welcoming fixture o…
BelGioioso Breaks New Ground
Those with a keen eye may have spotted construction beginning on the west side of Highway R, just north of Townhall Road. There, construction on a new cheese factory has just begun. Y…