Mishicot High School and Middle School have hired a new principal for the 2026-2027 school year. With community help and many interviews, Mishicot is proud to announce Daniel Butler as the new Principal.

Sara Greenwood takes pride in her positions in the district. Her goal is to have an impact on every student. She has been working in the district for 12 years and tries to make every student feel she has known them for those 12 years. She truly carries the Mishicot mindset throughout her time in the district. Small town, big opportunity. This is the motto she lives by.

Recently, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) recognized Mishicot High School for its strong dedication to its student-athletes. For the first time in history, Mishicot was one of 29 school districts to receive the recognition for its leadership, sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity.

On Saturday, Duck Creek Vineyard and Winery hosted this year’s “Wine, Spirit and Beer Fest” outside their acclaimed winery, distillery, brewery and tasting room in New Denmark.

Last week, a number of local youth made an impressive showing at this year’s Brown County Fair, presenting a variety of animals throughout the week and winning a host of prizes. Pictured: Left: Elizabeth Phillips (top) and Wyatt and Wesley Laabs (bottom) during Thursday’s Beef Show. Right: Michael VanderKinter and Kelsey Whitwam presenting during the Swine Show earlier that morning.

Before the excitement of last week’s Brown County Fair, several local youth represented Denmark on an even higher level during this year’s Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. To learn more, we spoke with Denmark Middle School FFA Advisor Marty Nowak and the parents of the presenters.

A new type of vehicle may soon be a common sight on village streets as the municipal government considers opening their streets up to UTVs and ATVs. Over the last two months, the Village of Denmark Plan Commission has discussed the possibility at both of their meetings and now seem prepared to move forward with an ordinance legalizing the practice on village streets.

During this month’s Village of Denmark Board of Trustees meeting, another extended discussion was had over a rental property on Wisconsin Avenue that has been deemed to be in violation of several municipal ordinances with the board ultimately deciding to approve a raze/repair order. The Denmark News first reported on the debate surrounding the building in January when the board approved daily fines for each violation.

Throughout 2026, anyone passing through downtown Denmark has undoubtedly noticed a rapid transformation taking place at one of the community’s most well-known buildings. The soon-to-be Community First Credit Union Community Center is charging through its final phase of renovation before its grand opening next month as OneDenmark puts the finishing touches on their dream turned into reality.

At the intersection of County Highway JJ and County Highway P sits a legendary tavern that has been serving the surrounding communities for generations. This year, there is a new, albeit familiar, figure at the helm of Bushville Lanes ready to continue its storied legacy while also crafting his own.

The Mishicot Business Association is a group of local business owners that come together to help the greater good of the community.

Back to school is just around the corner. September 1 could be the start of many students' high school careers, the middle with endless opportunities, or the final year as an Indian. POPS, a program created by Jennifer Wachowski, makes sure freshmen are welcomed with open arms by upperclassmen. 

Towards the end of a lengthy meeting of the Village of Denmark Board of Trustees last Monday, discussion was had on the potential of disbanding the Village’s Municipal Court in favor of joining with the Brown County Joint Municipal Court.

This fall, a Denmark native will be taking to the dance floor as they take part in a regional competition aimed at supporting vital non-profits in our area. On October 3, Amy Jo Tetzner will join with seven other competitors for this year’s Northeast Wisconsin Dancing with Our Stars at the Epic Events Center in Green Bay.

Last Wednesday, the Town of Cooperstown convened their regular monthly meeting in Rosecrans with a major item of discussion and action being the filling of a supervisor vacancy.

Throughout this summer, work crews have been hard at work at numerous construction sites throughout the local area, utilizing the warmer weather and longer days to progress and complete a variety of construction, infrastructure and landscaping projects; however, one site in the Village of Denmark has remained inexplicably all but untouched throughout the season.

Last week, the two rest stops along I-43 located between Denmark and Maribel reopened to motorists after an extended renovation project. Although the sites are mainly utilized by motorists passing through our area, many locals have expressed interest in the project as it has persisted. We visited the new sites and consulted the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) to learn more.