On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Mishicot High School welcomed Sarah VanLaecken to speak with high school students and staff about mental health. VanLaecken traveled from South Dakota with the goal of connecting with and encouraging students in the community. 

Mishicot High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter is encouraging fellow high school students to spread positivity among their peers. FCCLA president Eva Boness discovered research showing March has the highest percentage of mental health-related incidents compared to any other month of the year.

As winter begins to fade and temperatures slowly rise, spring sports are officially getting underway at Mishicot High School. 

One and all are invited to pick up some delicious homemade booyah this Sunday without even leaving their vehicle while supporting a vital local cause at the same time. That day, starting at 11 a.m., the Denmark Fire Department (DFD) will host their yearly fundraiser at their fire station on North Wall Street featuring gallons upon gallons of the tasty stew as well as thousands of dollars in raffle prizes.

Last week, the Village of Denmark Community Business Relations Committee (CBRC) met to plan a number of upcoming local happenings. Among the events discussed were this year's Trunk or Treat, Tree Lighting and the approaching 2026 Denmark Rummage Sale.

Last Monday, a dozen Denmark High School (DHS) students took to the Performing Arts Center stage for this year's DHS Recital Night with something for all musical tastes being offered.

Last Tuesday, the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center hosted an annual auction with unconventional lots aimed at raising funds for an acclaimed local organization. That night, the Denmark FFA hosted this year's annual Worker & Homemade Pie Auction in the theater with dozens of students and even more desserts being offered up to the highest bidder. The Denmark News stopped by the auction to learn more.

This weekend, while Denmark wrestlers were vying for the top spot at this year’s Team State competition in La Crosse, a different kind of Denmark team was facing off in Green Bay in their own State-level competition.

On February 27 and 28, nine area dancers headed south to showcase their talents at a higher level. After an impressive regular season that culminated with a fourth consecutive trip to State, the Denmark Dance Team took to the nationwide stage for this year's Contest of Champions Dance Nationals in Orlando. The Denmark News spoke with parents and members of the team to learn more.

On February 21 and 22, the Denmark Middle School 8th Grade Basketball Team competed in the Wisconsin State 8th Grade Tournament achieving a flawless 5-0 record over the weekend with both final games extending to overtime. Pictured: (left to right) Back row: Assistant Coach Eric Fields, Jerome Hafeman, Jake Whipp, Madden Thiem, Crosley Fields and Coach Chase Parsons.

The Denmark Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently had a very successful Soup and Cereal Drive. Over the course of two weeks, we collected well over five hundred cans of soup and cereal boxes for the Denmark CHOW program. CHOW weekly gives food to families in our community, and they have recently seen a shortage in cereal and soup.

On Sunday, the Denmark Knights of Columbus (KC) Father Platta Council #4735 hosted the acclaimed MacDowell Male Chorus for a special concert celebrating America in the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center.

Last Tuesday night, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center (PAC) was transported back in time as Denmark Elementary School (DES) 5th grade students presented an evening of rock and roll hits from the 50s and 60s as they staged “Rock and Roll Forever - How it All Began” to a packed house.

On February 20 and 21, the Denmark High School Ice Fishing Club took part in this year’s Wisconsin Interscholastic Fishing Association (WIFA) which was held on a number of lakes along the Wisconsin River between Stevens Point and Wausau.

This week, our historical trip around the Village of Denmark has taken The Denmark News back home to our offices at 116 Main Street. The large structure has towered over downtown for over nine decades and has known many different purposes in that time. Let us now explore the building that has been home to a brewery, a warehouse, a village hall, a library, an eye clinic, a hardware store and more.

When emergencies occur, communities count on a number of apparatuses to respond and come to their aid including police, firefighters, EMTs and government bodies. Recently, the Village of Denmark has been taking steps to ensure they are more prepared if disaster were to strike with the appointment of Brandon Ackley as the new municipal Emergency Manager.

On Saturday, March 14, one and all are welcome to come together for a unique community event aimed at bringing people together and sharing unique talents. That afternoon, Denmark Connects will host a "Denmark Teaching Denmark" event at the former All Saints School with a wide array of free classes available for a diverse range of interests.