Last week, following the news that State Senator André Jacque will not be seeking reelection this year, it was announced his District Director Nic Cravillion would be running in the GOP primary for Wisconsin’s first senate district.

On Thursday, the Denmark Middle School (DMS) gymnasium played host to three back-to-back-to-back band concerts celebrating students’ musical achievements throughout the school year. The concerts were directed by Bill Dennee with a number of solos receiving accompaniment from Mickey Utrie.

Last Monday, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center was filled with people and music as the middle school and high school choirs hosted back-to-back spring concerts under the direction of Lucas Jordan and accompanied by Kay Busse.

Last week, students from Viking Academy teamed up with the Friends of Neshota Park and the Brown County Parks Department to help plant new trees in the picnic area! Two of the three trees were funded by a grant from the Cellcom Green Gifts Program.

With this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week being May 4 through May 8, 2026, the Mishicot FCCLA chapter decided to do something special for the educators in their high school. The FCCLA chapter works and dedicates its time to volunteering, career preparation, and community service. Many members of FCCLA pursue careers in education, training, hospitality, arts, and tourism.

On May 6, Mishicot School District hosted an exciting and educational STEAM Night at O. H. Schultz Elementary School bringing together students, families, businesses, and community organizations for an evening focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Congressman Glenn Grothman visited the Mishicot High School Junior class between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Grothman is a U.S. Representative for District 6 of Wisconsin, which is the same district in which Mishicot lies.

The district will host a special community celebration to recognize exciting developments that mark a significant step forward in its growth and commitment to students. The event will bring together community members, staff, students, and supporters to celebrate both completed and future projects that will enhance opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts. 

On Friday and Saturday, hundreds upon hundreds filled the yards, driveways and side streets of Denmark for a yearly tradition that combines bargain hunting with spring cleaning. The 35th Annual Denmark Villagewide Rummage Sale unfolded on Friday and Saturday with over 85 individual sales taking place throughout the municipality and surrounding countryside.

On Friday morning, dozens of Denmark High School (DHS) students took to the streets of the village on a variety of tractors of all shapes and sizes to commemorate our local agricultural ties. That morning, over 34 tractors made their way through downtown for this year’s Tractor Day. The Denmark News was live on the scene to learn more.

While many may usually make plans away from home for the 4th of July, this year, a group of local organizations is giving area residents a reason to stay in town and celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary as a community. 

On Thursday, State Senator André Jacque announced he would not be seeking re-election for another four-year term representing Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District in Madison this November.

As the soon-to-be Community First Credit Union Community Center & Library continues to take shape in the former Early Childhood Center (ECC), OneDenmark has now set their sights on finding the perfect employees to help run it. Last week, the organization announced it was now looking to fill two positions, a full-time Community Center Manager and a part-time Community Center Maintenance Technician.

Last weekend, families and animal lovers of all ages got the chance to get an up-close look at a special kind of farm. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Black Frog Farm in Maribel welcomed one and all for their annual Open House weekend where visitors could take a self-guided tour and meet all the animals face to face.

Last week, much ado was made in the local theater community with the announcement of this year’s Denmark High School (DHS) fall musical.