On Saturday, hundreds flocked to the Maribel Sportsman’s Club for the 37th Annual Cottontail Classic. Throughout the day, hunters took to the woods to bag their rabbits with a number of other activities, prizes and food and drink being featured.

While the recent warmer weather has been a welcome development for most people, the swings in temperature create a number of issues for area roadways. Throughout our area and beyond, pothole season has arrived with divots appearing in a number of roadways. In Denmark, potholes on Main Street and De Pere Road have recently created hazards for motorists and headaches for work crews as warmer weather rolls in.

Recently, the topic of potential AI data centers has spread rapidly across the greater area. Last Tuesday, the conversation officially reached the Town of Cooperstown during their monthly Board of Supervisors meeting with board members and residents offering their thoughts on, and research into, the subject.

Prior to last Monday's monthly Village of Denmark Board of Trustees meeting, the municipal Sex Offender Residency Board was convened to address a request from a registered sex offender to locate within the Village. Due to the sensitive nature of this topic and out of concern for their family, we have elected to not include the name of the applicant in this article.

In this month’s Denmark Bulletin and during their monthly report to the village board, Denmark DEOs JJ Rusk and JR Pigeon advised motorists about the proper rules of the road during school drop-off in the morning.

On Saturday, February 12, Mishicot High School proudly recognized five distinguished alumni for their accomplishments in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields. Those honored include Aimee Willems, Ross Mueller, Cora Duescher, Tony Swetlik, and Jacob Haag—each representing the impact and value of CTE pathways in different professional industries.

The Mishicot School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, in the high school library.

Community members are invited to gather Wednesday, March 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fairway Inn & Suites for a Sextortion Awareness Community Event focused on educating families about online exploitation and prevention. The event is being organized by the Mishicot Police Department and the Yindra family, with support from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

The Mishicot Boys’ Wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday, February 14, at the Sectional Tournament held at Omro High School. Competing against some of the top wrestlers in the area, the Indians rose to the challenge and showcased their determination, skill, and resilience on the mat.

This weekend, a number of talented, local young people were sharing their skills and representing the Denmark community at the state level. On Friday and Saturday, the Denmark High School Dance Team traveled to La Crosse to compete in this year's Wisconsin Association of Cheer & Pom Coaches (WACPC) State Competition where they faced off against other top teams in Division 3 Hip-Hop.

For a decade and a half, it has been a Denmark destination for everything from family breakfasts, to lunches with friends, to wedding dinners and anything in between. Since opening its doors in the early months of 2011, DeGrand Family Restaurant has established itself as a premier local dining option as well as a staple of the community. This week, the eatery is celebrating their 15th anniversary with a community bash planned for Saturday night.

Last week, students and staff in the Denmark School District were forced "back in time" when a reported "cyber incident" caused the loss of internet access across all facilities. For five school days, teachers and their classes had to find ways to make do without this now-vital resource. The Denmark News spoke with staff, students and administration to learn more.

Last Tuesday, two Denmark businesses were recognized for their culinary expertise in crafting delicious products utilizing ingredients from our state. That night, Duck Creek Vineyard & Winery as well as the bakery & board co. were both featured artisans in this year's 11th Annual Brown County Taste of Wisconsin with Duck Creek claiming this year's "Best Beverage" title.

Moving along on our historical tour of Downtown Denmark: Past & Present, we come to a large two-story brick building that has been servicing the thirsts of the community for over a century. The structure, which is now home to DD's Saloon, has known many owners over the decades along with countless patrons and has remained a staple of the Denmark community throughout.

This weekend, while top athletes were competing for medals in Italy in a number of athletic categories, some local students were on the road attempting to earn medals of their own for business acumen.