Last Monday, the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center was host to an evening of entertainment showcasing the wide range of student talents found in the school. That night, members of the DHS Band and Choir came together to present the second annual "Denmark Recital Night" featuring 18 unique acts that highlighted a wide variety of artistic skill.

On Tuesday, the Village of Denmark Public Safety Committee convened a meeting in the conference room of Village Hall. Topics discussed included the contracting of an animal response team, a proposal for crossing guards in the village and the level of police coverage needed in the municipality now and in the future. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

Last week, we ventured out towards Stangelville to meet with a longtime area resident and local history expert. Alvin Cherney has called the community home his entire nearly nine decades of life and has more than a few interesting and fun stories to tell from that time.

A recent ruling by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals could potentially change how local municipal meetings are conducted. On Tuesday, February 18, the Court ruled the Marinette City Council violated Wisconsin Open Meeting Law on two occasions when it convened closed sessions to discuss issues related to PFAS.

Last week, downtown Denmark was filled with dust, the sounds of destruction and the sight of rubble as a longtime landmark was torn down piece by piece. Throughout the week, crews began demolishing the former Denmark State Bank building to make way for the new Bank First branch to be constructed on the same site. The Denmark News has been monitoring the project each day to share its progress with our readers.

In September, the Village of Denmark welcomed a new member of its business community with the opening of the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites on Bohemia Drive. Since then, the hotel has been hard at work getting their operation up and running and finding ways to partner with a variety of area businesses.

On Saturday, the former Early Childhood Center and soon-to-be Denmark Community Center was alive with excitement and activity not seen in its halls for some time. That afternoon, Denmark Connects hosted their first-ever Denmark Teaching Denmark event in the OneDenmark headquarters featuring a wide variety of activities for youngsters to learn from an array of area experts.

On Thursday, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center (PAC) was overflowing with attendees for the annual Denmark Elementary School (DES) 5th Grade Concert. This year, DES Music Teacher Tammy Carley and her students transported guests to a tropical paradise while performing a musical entitled "Hawaiian Beach Party" by Andy Beck and Brian Fischer. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

On Sunday, Czech peoples from across the area and beyond converged on downtown Kellnersville for an annual celebration of their shared heritage and culture. That afternoon, the Wisconsin Czechs, Inc. hosted their annual "Masopust" Dinner & Dance at Kellnersville Bar & Banquet featuring traditional food, music and cultural appreciation. The Denmark News stopped by the dance to learn more.

Last week, students in the Denmark High School Multimedia Class took a special trip to Green Bay with several exciting and educational stops. First, the class visited WLUK’s FOX 11 studio where they got a first-hand look at the professional level of broadcasting and also filmed a “Good Day Wisconsin” promo which aired three times during Friday’s broadcast.

Last week, an area organization received a major financial boost that will help secure their mission for years to come. From noon last Wednesday until noon last Thursday, the Denmark Community Cupboard took part in this year's Give BIG Green Bay initiative, raising over $30,000 from supporters with matching funds still to come.

This weekend, Rooster's Coop on the corner of County Highway NN and Cooperstown Road was overflowing with people and fun for an annual unconventional sporting competition supporting an amazing cause. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the acclaimed local tavern hosted the 41st Annual CP Blindman's Volleyball Tournament featuring plenty of fun and prizes for all with all proceeds going to the CP Center of Green Bay.

On Friday, hundreds flocked to Neshota Park in New Denmark for a one-of-a-kind winter event highlighting all the park has to offer visitors year-round. That night, the Friends of Neshota Park hosted their annual Candlelight Hike featuring wintry fun and adventure for all who joined in. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more about this annual tradition.

On Saturday, Gatherings 43 behind DeGrand's Family Restaurant in Denmark was teeming with activity and excitement for a beloved local fundraising event. That night, St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown held their annual Dinner & Dance fundraiser at the venue featuring food, music, fun and hundreds upon hundreds of prizes for attendees to win.

Last Tuesday, the hall behind Suster's was host to an annual celebration of cooperation and camaraderie between two area organizations. That night, the Denmark and Maribel Lions Clubs hosted their annual joint meeting at the tavern featuring a guest speaker, prizes, food and fun aimed at bringing the two clubs closer together.