Several Mishicot High School students recently attended Badger Boys State, a six-day leadership and government program sponsored by the American Legion. The program was held from Sunday evening through Friday morning, and it brought together nearly 800 young men from across Wisconsin. The boys participated in hands-on government simulations while developing leadership skills and new friendships.

In May, The Denmark News reported that the Village of Denmark was looking into the potential of establishing a community dog park in the vacant lot behind the new Denmark Bank First branch building. Last week, we sat down with Village President Susan Selner and Village Trustee Brandon Ackley to learn more.

During their meeting on June 15, the Denmark School Board addressed alterations to the high school’s open campus policy with major changes being approved after an extended discussion.

Last Tuesday, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church hosted a commemoration of service, fellowship and community. That afternoon, the volunteers who had facilitated Denmark’s Ruby’s Pantry location for the last eight years came together for a final celebration of the time they spent together and the bonds that were formed.

Next Saturday, communities across the country will come together to commemorate and celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. While Denmark is not usually home to an Independence Day celebration, this year, to honor the semisesquicentennial, local veterans and community organizations are working together to present a fun and free event for everyone to enjoy and celebrate their country.

During last Monday’s monthly School Board meeting, one of the final items on the agenda was appointing a new member to fill a vacancy. On April 22, School Board Vice President Paula Larsen, who was re-elected to her seat for another three-year term on April 7, announced she would be stepping down from the position after over 18 years due to the fact that she will soon be moving out of the district.

While the Denmark Vikings Softball Team were unfortunately not featured on the field during this year's WIAA State Softball Championship, one familiar Denmark face was. On June 12 and 13, Denmark's own Toby Olsen ventured down to Madison where he put his umpiring skills to work during three of the tournament's final games. Last week, we sat down with Olsen to learn more about the experience.

With the summer season officially begun, two area organizations are already underway with their annual outdoor concert offerings. This year, both the Mishicot Growth and Improvement Committee (MAGIC) and the Way-Morr Lions Club have a number of opportunities to get out of the house and enjoy live music free of charge.

Last week's The Denmark News featured a report on a presentation given by Brown County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy John Rousseau about the benefits of Flock Safety cameras. After publishing the piece, we received a great deal of feedback from readers and the greater community in person, over the phone and online.

Last week, the Denmark Lions Club announced they will not be hosting their annual summer picnic in the park this July. A club member explained that finding help for the event each year has gotten more difficult and turnouts have been lower than the amount of effort put in warrants.

During this year’s Wisconsin State FFA Convention, Denmark’s Michael Vander Kinter was named the winner of the 2026 Agricultural Services Proficiency Award! Vander Kinter is the fourth generation involved in his family’s custom harvesting business which operates across the state and harvests nearly 30,000 acres of alfalfa, chops 8,000 acres of corn silage, combines 5,000 acres of grain and applies more than 85 million gallons of liquid manure each year.

Are you in the market for some delicious summer fruit? Do you want to support a great local organization? Well, you are in luck! This month, the Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735 is once again conducting their annual Peach & Blueberry Fundraiser!

Following this month's regular Board of Trustees meeting on June 8, the Village of Denmark convened its Sex Offender Residency Board to address an application for residency. In consistency with prior articles on the subject, and out of concern for their family, we have elected to not include the name of the applicant or the address in question in this article.

The School District of Mishicot Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the elementary school library. During the meeting, district leaders shared updates on student programs, construction projects, technology improvements, athletics, and plans for the upcoming school year.

Mishicot High School softball player Sierra Skarda recently earned the honor of representing Mishicot in the Senior All-Star Game showcasing her talent, dedication, and competitive spirit on the field.