On Friday, the Denmark High School Jazz Band ventured west to take part in this year’s UW-Stevens Point Jazz Festival where they had a chance to play for, learn and hear from top musicians in the field. Each instrument had their own master class as well as a group clinic with two professional musicians.

The Manitowoc United/Mishicot boys’ hockey team has built its season around grit and determination, according to player Jacob Wallander. As a program that was revived in 2021 after being disbanded in 2015, the team continues to focus on effort and growth rather than just wins and losses.

This past Saturday, February 7, the Mishicot Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization sent five students to the Region VI Wisconsin Regional Leadership Conference at Dodgeland High School. Previously, two more students participated in online events for the same conference.

On Friday, February 6, Mishicot High School sent its wrestling team to Cedar-Grove Belgium to compete at the Conference Tournament. The boys’ and girls’ teams both came out with many first-place wins and overall podium placings. Both teams are coached by Head Coach Max Loberger and assistants Justin Kuss, Bailey Thelen, and Frank Koeppel. 

On Saturday, hundreds upon hundreds flocked to Neshota Park in New Denmark to take part in a unique walk in the woods. That night, the Friends of Neshota hosted their annual Candlelight Hike through the park with adventurers from across the area and beyond joining in for an evening stroll along the trail. The Denmark News joined this year's hikers to experience this yearly winter celebration for ourselves.

Last Monday, over 150 people gathered in a conference room at the Grey Fox Bar & Grill in Mishicot to discuss a growing issue that has recently exploded onto the local scene. While talks of potential AI data centers in our area originated to the west in the Greenleaf area, rumors of such a development are now circulating to the east in the Town of Mishicot.

The third entry in our new Downtown Denmark: Past & Present series takes us to the grand two-story building at 118 Main Street which has served a number of commercial, governmental and community needs over the last century.

On Thursday, representatives from numerous area organizations, businesses and the general community gathered in Village Hall to discuss a vision of a more united community.

During halftime of Friday’s home boys’ basketball game, the Denmark Dance Team recognized parents and celebrated their senior team members. Dance team members presented their parents with yellow roses before giving gifts to the four seniors and reading tributes to their time together. The Denmark Dance Team will be taking part in the WACPC State Competition this weekend in La Crosse.

Winners from this year’s Denmark Lions Poster Contest at Denmark Middle School. Pictured: (from left to right) DMS Art Teacher Sara Hegbloom; 3rd Place, Arie Busch; 2nd Place, Addisen Scherer; and 1st Place winner Lillian Walker. (Photo courtesy of Brenda Steinhorst)

Last week, we reported on a new one-stop shop in the Village of Denmark that will now be serving a variety of health and wellness needs from one location. What some may not know is there is a similar facility just to our north that also covers a wide range of full-body and mind-healing services under one roof.

The winter season can be brutal on one’s health in numerous ways. From seasonal illnesses, to the physical toll of wintry weather, to the mental and emotional strain created by the lack of daylight and increased solitude, the cold weather months can wreak havoc on our wellbeing. Luckily, The Denmark News has compiled a list of handy tips to keep you in top shape until spring arrives.

Starting in 2020, Mishicot High School has been honored with the chance to be a part of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program.  The concept of this program is to partner Wisconsin schools with UW-Green Bay to “redefine what’s possible for high school students.” While being a part of this program, high school students have the ability to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts and Sciences d

Owen Schacht is putting together a historic wrestling season, establishing himself as one of the top competitors in the state. Schacht currently holds an impressive 35–1 record, with his only loss coming in the semifinals at Bay Port earlier this season. He later earned redemption by defeating that same opponent at the Northern Badger Wrestling Classic, proving his resilience and determination.

In 2016, Mrs. Carrie Sand, a Mishicot High School Teacher in the English Department, created Mishicot’s Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). A few years later, around 2018 or 2019, she introduced Passion Projects. Passion Projects are a way for students to extend their passions towards the school and community. Mrs.