This New Year's Eve, families had an all new fun event to check out to celebrate together. That afternoon, Gatherings 43 behind DeGrand Family Restaurant was transformed into a kid's wonderland complete with games, activities and beloved characters. 

Over the past few months, readers may have noticed a small structure being assembled on the north side of Denmark High School. Since September, the mini-building has taken shape as the school's construction class has completed their annual project. Last week, we talked with the class's instructor, Tim Kapinos, to learn more about the project itself and the benefits it provides for his students.

While the Denmark Village Hall may be finding a new home in the former BMO Harris Bank, another organization has already called the building home for a decade. In 2024, The Denmark Historical Society will mark its tenth year headquartered in the basement of the former bank which hosts their museum as well as storage for their large collection.

Despite the weather turning towards more wintry conditions, progress on the new addition to Denmark Elementary School is continuing at a steady pace. Since breaking ground in August, the district's partnering contractors have been hard at work assembling the large addition that is scheduled to house students within this calendar year. 

This year, Denmark Village Hall and its associated offices have a new home in the former BMO Harris Bank building on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and North Wall Street. Municipal offices officially vacated their former location at 118 Main Street on December 28 making the relatively short move down the street to their new headquarters.

2024 began with some very big news for one of Denmark's largest businesses, Salm Partners. In a press release dated January 3rd, Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, which has been an investment partner of Salm Partners since 2020, announced that the pre-cooked sausage giant had been sold to Johnsonville, LLC of Sheboygan Falls.

The following is a press release from Entrepreneurial Equity Partners announcing the sale of Salm Partners. Be sure to check out next week's The Denmark News for the full story!

DECEMBER

Hall of Fame coach Bill Miller resigned after 31 seasons, 516 victories and three straight state titles. Miller’s win total is ninth-best in state history, third among active coaches. Along the way during his final 30-2 season last spring, Miller picked up his 500th victory. 

NOVEMBER

In November, the long anticipated Cobblestone Hotel & Suites began construction in the Village of Denmark with a groundbreaking ceremony. Following the proceedings, contractors quickly began working on the site, which is expected to open sometime next year.

OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER

At the start of September, students from across the reading area made their way back to school for another year of learning. The Denmark News was live on the scene to check out the start to another great school year.

AUGUST

Since passing in November of 2022, the Denmark School District’s referendum improvements have been a large focus for readers. In August, we covered the groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the commencement of construction.

JULY

This July, a long-loved Denmark tradition made its long-awaited return to the village’s annual weekend of summer celebrations. The Denmark News had a front row seat for the action and detailed its massive success.

JUNE

MAY