On Saturday, Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Denmark came alive for a beloved annual summer tradition. That day and night, the 3rd Annual Denmark Fundraising Incorporated (DFI) Denmark Pulls were held on the park's pulling track in an event that featured clouds of smoke, torrents of noise and a whole lot of fun.

On Sunday morning, hundreds of people gathered in the unincorporated community of Cooperstown for a celebration 175 years in the making. That day, the congregation of St. James Catholic Church held an all-day commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the parish's founding featuring prayer, music, reflection, fun and heritage.

On Sunday, the streets of the Village of Denmark were lined throughout town with eager spectators for an annual community tradition. That morning, the Denmark Lions Club hosted the yearly parade featuring a wide variety of local organizations and businesses processing through town. The Denmark News was stationed near Village Hall to witness this year's parade for ourselves.

Immediately following Sunday's parade, one and all were invited to Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Denmark for another long-standing summer tradition. That afternoon, the Denmark Lions Club held their annual picnic in the park with a number of other community organizations also taking part in the fun. We swung by to get a taste of this year's free family fun.

On Saturday, dozens of area farmers, former-farmers, agriculture enthusiasts and their families gathered in a field near Stangelville to take part in a day devoted to tradition, heritage and preserving the past. That day, the Titletown Threshing Club hosted their 14th Annual Thresheree on the Reinke Family Farm where they worked together and showcased antique machinery while harvesting wheat "the old fashioned way".

Editor's note: This summer, we have partnered with OneDenmark to bring you a series of articles about their organization and their ongoing project to renovate the former Early Childhood Center into a state-of-the-art community center. For our second article in this series, we spoke with organizers of their ongoing "Fill the Bucket" capital campaign.

Last Wednesday night, powerful storms ripped through much of the reading area leading many to seek shelter and causing a good deal of damage. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a large line of storms evolved across central into northeast Wisconsin during the afternoon and early evening of July 23 within a “warm, very humid airmass”.

This weekend, one and all are encouraged to venture out to the northeasternmost corner of the Town of Morrison for a summer bash that is sure to be a blast. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the first-ever “Roostapalooza” will be celebrated at Rooster’s Coop on the corner of County Highway NN and Cooperstown Road and will feature live music, food, drinks and a whole lot of fun.

Last Sunday, Kristen Wartella and Lauren Vandenberg visited the Denmark Historical Museum in the basement of Village Hall to make a presentation honoring their late mother–Mary Ellen Kubsch. That afternoon, the two met with Denmark Historical Society member Mike Albers to present him with a commemorative plaque honoring their mother’s commitment as well as a $1,000 donation in her name.

On Saturday, the air around Harpt Lake was filled with the sounds of music, explosions and fun as hundreds of community members came out to celebrate a local milestone. That day, the Larrabee Sportsman's Club hosted a multi-faceted celebration to commemorate the 75th anniversary of their organization and its commitment to local outdoor pursuits.

Last week, we ventured out to the area's newest yoga and gymnastics studio in downtown Maribel. Since last September, Katie and Kody Hansen have been operating Born Again Yoga and Gymnastics from a former bar building they renovated to fit their needs. Last Monday, we sat down with the Hansens to learn more about their new venture.

This Saturday, Veteran's Memorial Park in the heart of Denmark will be filled with smoke and noise as competitors and spectators take part in a beloved local tradition. The 3rd Annual Denmark Pulls, presented by Denmark Fundraising Inc. (DFI), is set for this Saturday with a full slate of fun for everyone to enjoy.

Last week, two dozen people from the Denmark area made a long journey across the country to help others and grow in their faith. From July 12 through July 20, 17 high school students and young adults as well as seven adult chaperones traveled from Denmark to Lake Charles, Louisiana, as they took part in this year's annual One Degree Youth Ministry Mission Trip.

Last week, we ventured out to Cooperstown for a visit to the area's premier camping destination. Devils River Campground, located roughly four miles southeast of the Village of Denmark, has been a favorite stop for campers for nearly fifty years. Although it is right in our own backyard, many readers probably do not know how much the local campground has to offer to visitors from near or far.

Last Tuesday, St. John Lutheran Church and School in Maribel was buzzing with activity and excitement. That day, the congregation hosted its first-ever Day Camp for local youth featuring demonstrations, projects, games, prayer and fun. The Denmark News stopped by that afternoon to see the faithful fun for ourselves.