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Year in Review - July - Denmark FFA members earn State FFA Degrees

Mark Wanek, Leah Phillips, and Hannah Nelsen received the State FFA Degree at the 93rd Wisconsin FFA Convention.

Year in Review - June - Hayden's smack means back-to-back

DENMARK – The Denmark Vikings apparently decided that you had not in fact received your daily dose of drama.

Year in Review - May - Eddie Whipp's Dining Hall celebrates a century of service

Eddie Whipp's Dining Hall has been in the family for a hundred years. 

This summer, the banquet hall, located at 5073 Wisconsin Highway 29 in the town of Poland, will host a 100-year celebration, featuring polka music, their iconic chicken dinners and more on June 1st, 3rd and 5th. 

Year in Review - April - Denmark High School students mix comedy and mystery in spring play

Denmark High School students have revamped a classic mystery film for their spring 2022 theater production. 

Year in Review - March - Ice storms and near-death experiences comprise Denmark native Umentum's crabbing experience on next season of Discovery Channel's 'The Deadliest Catch'

Being born and raised in Denmark, Cody Umentum is used to harsh, frigid weather. 

But nothing could prepare him for how he spent two months this past year aboard a crabbing vessel in the middle of the Bering Sea. 

Year in Review - February - Denmark High FFA advisor Handrich receives school's first Golden Apple Award

Denmark High School Agri-science teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor Mary Handrich received a 2022 Golden Apple award on Tuesday, Feb. 23. 

Year in Review - January - Denmark grows in population, diversity according to 2020 census

Census data shows The Village of Denmark is slowly, but surely, growing.

According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Denmark grew roughly by 14%, or 285 people, from 2010 to 2020. 

Denmark Artists Guild Workshops

Last Tuesday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., OneDenmark, in partnership with the Denmark Artists Guild and Inspired Grounds, hosted the second of five fun and free events for the Denmark community.

DES Breakfast with Santa

It's been said before and will, without a doubt, be said again, but there is no stopping Santa Claus!

On Thursday December 22, good ol' St. Nick himself braved Winter Storm Brooklyn to have breakfast with students at Denmark Elementary.

Christmas crafts with care

On Monday, December 19, the students of All Saints Catholic School in Denmark took part in a festive holiday activity for a great cause.

That afternoon, the students from all grades came together to make handmade Christmas cards for area veterans.

Spreading holiday cheer

Last Saturday, members of the Maribel Lions Club were busy going about the Maribel area delivering care-packages and holiday cheer to elderly members of the community.

On a Whim Sweet Treats grand opening

On Saturday, December 17, the small village of Francis Creek welcomed its newest business, "On a Whim Sweet Treats". That day, the new bakery hosted its grand opening featuring arts and crafts, a visit from Santa and, of course, delicious baked goods.

Totally Awesome makes its debut

In August, we told you the story of Brian Quick and his mission to renovate the former Heritage House into a new business the likes of which Denmark has never seen, "Totally Awesome Toys & More".

Denmark youth leading the future

Last Tuesday, three Denmark High School students received a great honor in recognition of their hard work and dedication to community improvement through their work for OneDenmark. DHS seniors Isa Wagner, Emma Watzka and Chloe Godlewski were all featured speakers on a national webinar hosted by The National Civic League.

Early Denmark school played a vital role in village history

By: Alex Sekora

Caroling, caroling, on we go!

On Sunday evening, the residents of Denmark were surprised with a festive holiday treat. For a couple hours that night, carolers could be seen and heard making their merry way through the streets of town.

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