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Catholic Schools Week a reminder kids can thrive in religious schools

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

My mom always reminds me she wished she sent me to Catholic school. I’m sure she has her reasons, but I think it’s because of all the headaches I caused her and dad during my high school years.

Downtowns and Main Streets of small communities more important than ever

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

When was the last time you shopped at the stores lining your community’s Main Street?

From the Mom and Pop shops to the quaint boutiques to the businesses that have stood the test of time. Main Street USA serves as the heart of towns of all sizes.

ChatGPT. It’s set to change how we all do business.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

Let me explain what it is. Actually, I’ll let ChatGPT tell you what it is:

ChatGPT is a large language model trained by OpenAI that can generate human-like text based on the input it is given.

Artificial Intelligence that can create content. It is trained and designed to hold natural conversations.

EDITORIAL - Mrs. Graham

The teachers we have when we are children can, and often do, have a huge impact on our future lives. I was fortunate enough to have five amazing teachers for my five years of grade school, each leaving their own impression on who I would become. None more so than Mrs. Graham.

Damar Hamlin injury sends message America remains UNITED

By: Chris C. Nelson

(Photos courtesy of the NFL)

I believe the United States is not only the greatest country on Earth, but the greatest civilization ever formed in the history of mankind. But I don’t think I’m alone in my thinking that as of late, there’s been a serious divide in our beautiful country.

Maribel Caves Hotel offered rest, relaxation, reinvigoration

By: Alex Sekora

The Maribel Caves Hotel was built in 1900 by Charles Steinbrecker, an Austrian immigrant, who modeled the hotel on resorts from his home country. The hotel was even built in a style reminiscent of his home country, a style not as familiar in the United States which gave it an old world appearance.

Denmark had entrepreneurial spirit to bring electricity to village

By: Alex Sekora

Soon after the village of Denmark was incorporated, the community began moving toward having electricity come to the village. At that time, electricity was in its infancy, and so the infrastructure had not yet been built.

Through the eyes of your grandson

By: Chris Nelson

"Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another.” — Richard Garnett

No one is really ever ready to lose a Grandparent. It’s always in the back of your mind it will happen - if it’s tomorrow or several years down the line - we go through life sometimes taking for granted how special they really are to us.

Denmark once home to successful dairy company

By: Alex Sekora

Denmark needs more housing and rental properties

By: Chris Nelson

The last 20-25 years have brought population growth to our Wisconsin village. In the 1980s the Denmark census showed just under 1500 residents. Today, we are right around the 2300 mark. While we are not changing into a mega-metropolis by any means, it is a consistent growth for the community.

The science behind fall colors

By: Chris Nelson

Storm Stories #5: Hail-Ya! The beauty of spring tornadoes

My latest tornado chase in spring 2022. By: Chris Nelson

Storm chasing is a natural fit for me. The older I get the bolder I become. It’s who I am as a human. It’s what has driven me to pursue a career in weather and to continue my hobby of hunting storms.

'Bridge Out' prank of 2002 Homecoming

By: Chris Nelson

Wisconsin climate becoming more like present day Kansas

By: Chris Nelson

'Lead Forecaster in the world says warming Earth leading to changes to traditional weather patterns'

Storms Stories #4 - The Hurricane Blizzard of the Century in Wisconsin

By: Chris Nelson

Who laid the foundation of Denmark?

By: Alex Sekora

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