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Wishing you a happy, and safe, Halloween

While Halloween is a beloved annual tradition for many, the associated observances do come with a variety of safety concerns. With Halloween this Friday, we thought it would be prudent to share tips for a safer holiday experience with our readers. On Thursday, we sat down with Denmark DEOs JJ Rusk and JR Pigeon to get their advice on how everyone can make sure this Halloween is a fun and safe experience for all.

Seasonal music

Last Monday, the Denmark Middle School and High School Choirs held their annual Fall Concerts in the DHS Performing Arts Center. The program highlighted “sounds of the season” with a number of spooky Halloween-inspired musical selections.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner switches format

With fall weather fully setting in, many thoughts are turning to the upcoming holiday season. However, in Denmark, a group of dedicated and caring community members have already been planning a special Thanksgiving dinner for months. The Denmark Community Thanksgiving Dinner has been hosted by local volunteers for ten years now and has seen hundreds of people come together to enjoy fellowship and a delicious meal.

"A celebration of craftsmanship"

On November 8 and 9, one and all are invited to Denmark High School (DHS) to take in an incredible display of local craftsmanship and artistic talent. That weekend, the Northeast Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild (NEWWG) will host their 42nd Annual "Artistry in Wood" Show in the school's gymnasium featuring over fifty artists from across the region.

Denmark's own American Legion Johnson-Hershman Post 363

The "American Legion" was founded in Paris, France on 3/19/1919 following the aftermath of WWI. It was quickly chartered by our US congress on 9/16/1919. Our Denmark Post was chartered on 6/22/1922. Our First Post Commander was a prominent doctor in Denmark, Dr. Frank Hagar. He and others had fought in WWI and returned to Denmark and saw the immediate need for such an organization.

OneDenmark breaks ground

Last Wednesday, dozens gathered outside the former Denmark Early Childhood Center (ECC) to celebrate and dream of the future of the building and what it will mean for the community as a whole.

Governor Evers visits Denmark

On October 15, 2025, the Village of Denmark hosted the Governor of Wisconsin for what is believed to be the first time ever in its over 100-year history. That morning, Governor Tony Evers stopped by the future site of the Community First Credit Union Community Center to commemorate the commencement of renovations on the facility with OneDenmark and their community and county partners.

For the love of pumpkins

On Saturday, thousands of people flooded the streets of Mishicot for an annual fall celebration centering on a beloved variety of gourd. That day, Pumpkinfest 2025 took over the town with a wide variety of pumpkin-themed food, activities and fun available for all who attended. The Denmark News ventured out to Mishicot on Saturday morning to see this autumnal extravaganza for ourselves.

Candy season begins

On Sunday, hundreds of costumed youngsters and their parents descended on the grass behind St. John Lutheran Church and School in Maribel for a fun Halloween tradition that gave sweet seekers a head start on their yearly candy quota.

To mow, or not to mow

One of the first agenda items discussed at last Monday's Village of Denmark Board of Trustees monthly meeting was a dispute over an ordinance violation with a property owner. The property in question is located on North Avenue and was recently reported to village officials for having unmown grass with the property owner disagreeing with the requirement to mow.

Lucy the Goat Part 2

Another topic that led to a lengthy discussion at last week's monthly Village of Denmark Board of Trustees meeting was continued discussion surrounding a goat named Lucy and the broader topic of the municipality's place in regulating Emotional Support Animals (ESA).

Cooperstown board debates raising tax levy, "blessing" race track

Last Tuesday, the Cooperstown board of Supervisors convened their regular monthly meeting in their Town Hall in Rosecrans. In a lengthy meeting that stretched over two hours, many topics were discussed and things occasionally became heated. Two of the topics that drew the most discussion were the prospect of raising the town's tax levy for another year and a request from a local motocross track.

Local equestrian team sets sites on state competition

Earlier this month, the Denmark-Luxemburg High School Equestrian Team competed for the Region 6 Championship in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association. On October 4 and 5, the team competed with roughly 15 other teams from across the region at the Sunnyview Exposition Center in Oshkosh. The team competed in Division B, with divisions being determined by the number of riders on a team.

WIXX hosts "crash" Denmark concession stand

During Friday night’s football game between the Denmark Vikings and the Sheboygan Falls Falcons, the team from 101 WIXX’s morning show including hosts Huggie, Natalie and Corey took over food sales as part of their “Crash Your Concessions” program. At halftime, the radio hosts presented representatives from Denmark Youth Football with a $1,000 check thanks to a partnership with Builders FirstSource.

Scouting for Food 2025

The Denmark Boy Scouts and The Denmark Community Cupboard would like to express their appreciation to the residents of the Villages of Denmark and Maribel for their donations on Saturday during the biannual “Scouting for Food” event. This initiative is a great boost for the Community Cupboard in a time of need as they provide help for over 140 households. They are sincerely grateful for your continued generosity.

DMS elects new Student Council officers

We’re so proud of all the students who ran for DMS Student Council officers this year.  Your leadership, creativity, and school spirit truly shined! 

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