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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

On Friday and Saturday, hundreds upon hundreds filled the yards, driveways and side streets of Denmark for a yearly tradition that combines bargain hunting with spring cleaning. The 35th Annual Denmark Villagewide Rummage Sale unfolded on Friday and Saturday with over 85 individual sales taking place throughout the municipality and surrounding countryside.

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.

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.

For this year’s The Denmark News Spring Home & Garden section, we teamed up with a local lawn and garden and motorsports expert just to our south. For decades now, TA Motorsports has been serving the motorized recreation and landscaping needs of the greater area from their home base in Francis Creek. Last week, we spoke with TA’s Rich Rothmund to learn more about all they have to offer.

Last Wednesday, first grade students from Mrs. Marie and Mrs. Menard’s classes commemorated Earth Day by taking part in a special nature walk around the school grounds. Students learned about the importance of caring for the environment while picking up litter along the way. (Photos courtesy of Denmark School District)

On Saturday, the Denmark FFA teamed up with AOT Yoga to host Goat Yoga at Denmark High School. The event combined the eastern calming discipline with adorable baby goats to create a fun and relaxing atmosphere. (Photos courtesy of Heather Propson)

During Saturday’s Bellevue Rummage Sales, 9th Street Wellness Center hosted a Flood Relief Donation Drive. Organizers collected personal care items, non-perishable food, new and gently-used clothing and children’s necessities for victims of the historic flooding earlier this month. The center will host another drive on May 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. during their first Farmers Market of the Year.