In honor of The Denmark News’s first-ever Employment Section, we have chosen to offer a number of tips that are considered essential for those seeking employment. These guidelines were sourced from employment experts including the Wisconsin Job Center, Indeed and Forbes among others.

The Importance of a Resume

One of the most dreaded features of the job-seeking process is the perilous job interview. The final step on the hunt is the hardest for many and is the easiest to fail in spectacular fashion. Below, we offer some tips for before, during and after a job interview to help employment seekers nail their next interview.

For the last six years, Konopie Natural Wellness has been growing, crafting and selling a wide range of CBD and hemp-derived products from their farm on Langes Corners Road in rural Glenmore; however, recent changes at the federal level have left hemp producers like Konopie fearing for their businesses as their products are set to become illegal in November of this year.

This summer, sweets lovers across the greater Denmark area lamented the closing of Ampersand Cake Co. at 127 Wisconsin Avenue and were forced to find a new home for their sugary fixes. Luckily, they did not have to suffer for long as a new baking destination prepares to open its doors. The brand new bakery & board co.

Recently, the subject of AI data centers has dominated headlines across the country as companies race to cash in on the new technological boom. In our state, data centers have been built and are being planned for in a number of areas around Milwaukee, and they have brought about heated debate in their communities.

Last week, an area resident who lives in western New Denmark stopped by our office to report peculiar lights and movement he has seen in the sky near his home at night. This individual, who wishes to remain anonymous at this time, lives near the intersection of State Highway 96 and County Road NN and shared a number of videos to back up his claim.

Last Monday, the Town of Glenmore Board of Supervisors convened their regularly monthly meeting in the municipal Community Center near Shirley. In a short meeting that lasted just over fifteen minutes, a number of items were discussed including recent security concerns with the building where the meeting was being held and what was being done to address them.

On January 6, sophomores at Denmark High School in Mr. Derenne’s Personal Planning Class had the opportunity to take part in a number of mock interviews with local business professionals. To prepare, students learned about crafting resumes, dressing for success, answering interview questions and also asking questions of their own to learn more about potential career opportunities after high school.

On Sunday, Neshota Park received a sturdy, new hand-crafted firewood shelter for their fire ring courtesy of a local young woman working towards an impressive achievement. The shelter was crafted by Denmark High School Senior Sophie Gerondale and serves as her Eagle Scout Service Project which is set to earn her the highest designation in Scouts BSA.

Last week, Jeff Altenhof was the lucky winner at All Saints Bingo taking home the $6,246.00 Progressive Jackpot! Jeff got the blackout on the 57th number called, which was the last number called for the prize at the session. The next All Saints Bingo session is this Monday, January 19 with sessions to follow every Monday night until May 4! All Saints Bingo is hosted at Gatherings 43 in Denmark with doors opening at 5 p.m. and Bingo kicking off at 6:30 p.m.

Camp Tapawingo, located at 915 West Tapawingo Road in Mishicot, WI, strives to connect people with nature, as well as each other, through low-cost, community-driven camp programs. Their mission is to “cultivate personal growth, leadership, and lifelong memories in a safe, supportive, and enriching outdoor environment”, as said by Camp Tapawingo’s Director, Alyssa Neff-Miller.

A new assisted-living facility coming to Mishicot is rooted in something deeply personal — family.

The Village of Mishicot has recently been accepted into the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) Connect Communities Program. This is a significant step forward for Mishicot, as the program collaborates with communities to advance downtown revitalization efforts.

After years of leading the Mishicot High School football program, head coach Kevin Fix reflects on a career centered on growth, teamwork, and community support.

On Thursday, much of the world celebrated the start of a new calendar year. While each New Year is cause for a good deal of reflection on the year that has been, it also serves as an opportunity to look forward to the one that is beginning.