Last week, the Town of Cooperstown received a special visit from a national podcast looking to observe the one-and-only Nick Propson in his natural habitat. On Monday, members of the hit Barstool Sports podcast “The Yak” stopped by a number of sites in the local area with Propson and a merry band of mischief makers, getting a taste of some of the outlandish activities they get up to when left to their own devices.

On Thursday, Denmark High School (DHS) welcomed students, staff, parents and the community as a whole back for another academic year with a brand-new event showcasing just some of the amazing things happening in the school every day. That afternoon, the school hosted its first-ever Back-to-School Kickoff featuring music, games, fun and a celebration of all things DHS.

From August 19 through the 23, thousands from across the county converged on a property on the northern edge of De Pere for an annual tradition celebrating agriculture, heritage and all things Brown County. The 2026 Brown County Fair featured five days of exhibitions, competitions, performances and fun with hundreds and hundreds coming together to make the event possible.

Next Saturday, September 12, one and all are invited to Tisch Mills for an annual celebration of community and local heroes. That afternoon and night, the Tisch Mills Fire Department will present its 15th annual Fireman’s Fall Festival at their fire station located at N110 County Highway B featuring music, food and fun for all.

The Trek the Creek Scott Bohman Memorial 5K Family Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Pla-Mor Park in Francis Creek, Wisconsin. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will offer community members an opportunity to come together for a morning of fitness, family, and remembrance.

The School District of Mishicot Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mishicot High School Library. Board members discussed several topics related to the upcoming school year including the district budget, construction projects, staffing, transportation, technology and school policies.

During last week’s monthly Denmark School District Board of Education meeting, board members heard from District Director of Facilities Bryan Hansen about work that has been done to each of the schools and grounds in the last year as well as improvements and renovations planned for the coming school year.

Recently, the Village of Denmark has acknowledged some newly-released data that bodes well for the municipality’s future. Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Department of Administration released population projections for the next 25 years for each of the state’s municipalities. While many are expected to see a decline in size in the coming decades, the Village of Denmark is projected to grow.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mishicot is seeking a choral director, an essential position to the district.  The position is an important opportunity for someone passionate about music and education to help shape the future of choral music in Mishicot. The district is looking for a dedicated individual who can inspire students, develop their vocal skills, and build a strong and exciting choral program.