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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Mishicot High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program continues to provide students with valuable hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and life after graduation. The Quarter Four 2025 – 2026 CTE Newsletter highlights the wide variety of courses available to students and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026.

Mishicot High School has a limited population of 276. That number is the number of students cared about and valued by staff and community members. Although the district is overall smaller than surrounding schools, that does not create limitations. High school seniors from the Class of 2026 have explained having a small school has benefited them more than they could’ve ever thought.

Last Thursday, The Denmark Community Golf League saluted their own longtime members for over 50 years of participation. That night, Dave Bielinski, Ken Storzer and Karl Johansson were recognized by their fellow golfers for their five decades of commitment to the local league.

Among items discussed at last Tuesday's Town of Cooperstown monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors was a vacancy that will soon be created amongst its ranks.

On June 6 and 7, over two dozen Denmark students made their way out to Nekoosa in central Wisconsin to compete in this year’s Wisconsin State High School Clay Target League Trap Shooting State Tournament.

Last month, six local young people ventured to our nation’s capitol to compete in this year’s National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament where they tested their performance skills alongside other top performers in the country.

As of the date of this publication, the bridge on County Highway KB crossing the Nehota River is closed to traffic as crews begin a reconstruction project on the aged infrastructure.

An exciting event is coming to the Village of Denmark this September, and it is shaping up to be a wild ride. On September 26, the first-ever Denmark Dash 920 will take to the streets with a high-intensity, downhill race through town as the main event and so much more to enjoy while celebrating all things Denmark.

On Saturday, Denmark's own Nic Lyons completed a major milestone when he crossed the finish line of the Bellin Run for the 50th consecutive time. Lyons is one of only 22 "Bellin Legends" who have taken part in the race every year since its inception in 1977. Last week, we ventured out to the Lyons farm to meet with Nic and discuss his passion for running and the impact it has had on his life.

Earlier this month, a local woman traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet face to face with lawmakers and advocate for legislative action in the fight against Alzheimer's.  From June 1 through 3, Suzanne Koss was part of a national delegation that traveled to the capitol as part of this year’s Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocacy Forum.

During last week's monthly meeting of the Village of Denmark Board of Trustees, leadership from the Brown County Sheriff's Department was in attendance to assuage some concerns about vehicle recognition cameras located within the municipality and throughout the county.

The last day of elementary school was filled with excitement, laughter, and special surprises for students. To celebrate the end of a successful school year, students enjoyed a live performance by the Kolache Brothers and a visit from the Sweet Escapes ice cream truck during recess.