We at The Denmark News hope you have been enjoying the additional local content in the past few weeks’ editions. While I have been hard at work writing articles and taking photos for the paper, we have also had the immense benefit of receiving a large number of pictures and stories from community members. This submitted content has been a great addition, and we only hope to grow on what we have started.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Last week, I had the honor of being sworn in as an official member of the Maribel Lions Club. At a meeting at Suster's attended by our fellow Lions and their wives, two other new members and myself were officially inducted into the organization by Lions District Governor, Dave Brinkman.

Over the past eight months working for The Denmark News, I have had the privilege to see first-hand all the amazing things happening in our community, as well as the awesome people and organizations that make them possible. This experience has left me feeling extremely hopeful for what the future holds for our town and its people. So many in our community want what is best for everyone and are willing to put in the hard work necessary to accomplish it.

Regardless of the size and lack of infrastructure, many believe this major event will still come to Titletown

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

Over the last couple months, in addition to my duties as lead writer for The Denmark News, I have also had the pleasure of serving as Assistant Director for this year's Denmark High School Spring Play, "Arsenic and Old Lace". For those who did not get the chance to see the show this weekend, the cast and crew delivered three outstanding performances for all audiences to enjoy. Night after night, they gave it their all and made each performance shine.

If you are like me, you are more than a little relieved that this year's spring election is now over. Finally, after months of increasing annoyance, the phone calls, text messages, mailers and most of all, the non-stop advertisements on television and radio will finally cease, at least until the next election cycle rears its ugly head.

Before 2017's solar eclipse, it was 38 years since the last one; the next after 2024 not for another 20 years!

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Traditions help us focus on faith

By: Chris Nelson, Publisher

Many of us celebrate this time of year. Spring is here, the weather is warmer, the days are longer and the sun seems to shine a little brighter. Winter is becoming a distant memory and we begin to focus on the new season that’s arrived.

By: Alex Sekora

In 1910, Denmark State Bank undertook a major upgrade to increase the safety of deposits by purchasing a burglar alarm. The new alarm was purchased from the American Bank Protection company of Minneapolis.

Over the past couple weeks, writing for The Denmark News has led me to covering some of the great things that are happening in Denmark School District's music program. Whether it is competing at Solo Ensemble last weekend, performing at the Band Extravaganza a couple weeks ago, or traveling together to Washington D.C.

National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark followed and mocked by LSU player at end of championship game

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Looking around at the modern political climate, it is hard for one to fathom just how we got here. The American political system is more gridlocked and polarized than ever, with elected leaders rarely reaching across the aisle for any reason. With the current state of affairs, it's hard to imagine any way out of our current political predicament. My solution? Mandatory voting.

"I thought Disney was an overpriced, tourist trap; I was wrong!"

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

My idea of a good time is anywhere I can go with my son. Each weekend we pack in as much adventure as possible; from something as simple as a trip to Fleet Farm for a new inflatable (My six year old prefers to call them ‘up/downs’) to the creative-SpamTown USA in Austin, Minnesota. We visit family and friends and spend lots of quality time making memories.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

Mid-March can bring just about anything weather wise. We find ourselves celebrating warmer spring-like temperatures, basking in the summer-like sun on Monday and then pulling out the snow boots the next day, as we brace ourselves for a bone-chilling blast of winter-like weather.