Last Monday, the Denmark School Board held their monthly board meeting in the high school Media Center. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members in attendance, the board unanimously approved the night's consent agenda before hearing the monthly reports.

Last Monday, the Village of Denmark held their monthly board meeting at Village Hall. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, the board unanimously approved the night's agenda before moving on to comments from pre-registered members of the public.

Last Wednesday, the Brown County Sheriff's Department hosted their annual Awards Ceremony at Rock Garden Supper Club in Green Bay. That night, over 40 area police officers were honored and recognized for their efforts and special achievements throughout 2024.

This month, the winter weather that had been noticeably absent for the most part this season struck the Denmark area with significant force. Over the past two weeks, the greater northeast Wisconsin region has received multiple winter weather occurrences leading to snow accumulation and numerous travel and scheduling issues. Even with March just around the corner, spring seems to only be a distant dream.

On Saturday, the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center was filled with glitz and glamor for an annual competition of poise,  confidence and talent. That night the theater hosted the Miss Green Bay Area Competition with ten young women vying for the Miss Green Bay Area and Miss Green Bay Area's Teen titles.

Next month, one and all have the chance to witness the end of an era and the close of a chapter in local history with a spectacular star-studded performance at the Meyer Theater in Green Bay. On March 14, the one and only Tom "Wimpy" "TV Tommy" VanGroll will present a "Farewell to Magic" concert at the acclaimed theater featuring music, stories, laughs and great music.

Last Tuesday, two local businesses were recognized and awarded for their culinary abilities to craft delectable products with quality ingredients from our state. That night, both Ampersand Cake Co. and Duck Creek Vineyard & Winery were featured artisans in this year's 10th Annual Brown County Taste of Wisconsin at Stadium View in Green Bay with both businesses claiming victory in their respective categories.

During Friday’s Varsity Girls Basketball game against the Luxemburg-Casco Spartans, the Denmark High School Pep Band took the opportunity to recognize and honor members who will be graduating at the end of this school year. Prior to the game, throughout the first half and at halftime, the Pep Band belted out a number of the senior’s favorite tunes including “Starships”, “Stacy’s Mom” and “Crazy Train”.

In the early hours of Friday morning, multiple area fire departments were called to the scene of a barn fire on Stark Road in the Town of Morrison. Crews first arrived at the fire around 3:30 a.m. and began battling the flames that were engulfing the structure. A number of area departments were reported to have responded including Morrison, Brillion, Ledgeview, Lawrence, Maribel, Wayside, Greenleaf and Denmark.

Last Monday, the Town of Glenmore held a Public Hearing followed by their monthly board meeting in their Community Center near Shirley. The meeting was once again attended by upwards of 50 town residents along with town officials.

Last weekend, members of the Denmark High School Dance Team had the chance to shine on an even bigger stage during the Wisconsin Association of Cheer & Pom Coaches (WACPC) State Competition in La Crosse. There, the team performed in both Kick and Hip Hop and two members also performed as soloists.

On Saturday, the Denmark American Legion Post 363 hosted the Brown County level of the 2025 American Legion Oratorical Contest at their Post building on Railroad Avenue. This comes one week after they hosted the Post Level of the competition at Denmark High School.

On Saturday, multiple area fire departments were called to the scene of a house fire on Nachtwey Road in the Town of Gibson. The fire is believed to have started shortly after noon with the first fire crews arriving soon after to find the adjoining garage in flames. Crews immediately went about extinguishing the flames while also trying to save the connected house with smoke being visible for miles around.

Last week, All Saints Catholic School in Denmark, along with Catholic learning institutions across the country, took part in Catholic Schools Week 2025. Throughout the week, schools hosted a variety of fun and faith-filled activities to celebrate what makes their schools great and promote the benefits of a Catholic education. In Denmark, students and staff at All Saints had a whirlwind week filled with memorable events and adventures.

Last month, the local agricultural community received big news regarding two area implement dealers. On Friday, January 17, it was officially announced that Eis Implement of Two Rivers had been acquired by Riesterer & Schnell of Pulaski. This merger may have long-lasting implications for many area farmers and will no doubt change the area agribusiness landscape for years to come.

Last month, 116 voting members of the Our Savior's Lutheran congregation gathered and officially passed a resolution to begin the process of disaffiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This historic decision will have to be ratified at their next meeting in May, and congregants will spend the coming months thinking and praying on the matter.

This weekend, the ice covering Harpt’s Lake in the Town of Gibson was humming with activity and excitement. From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon, anglers from across the area and beyond converged on the small body of water for the 42nd Annual Harpt’s Lake Ice Fishing Derby presented and facilitated by the Larrabee Sportsman’s Club.