Last week, the Friends of Neshota Park joined with some local young people to help remove an invasive plant species and beautify a great local park. On Tuesday and Thursday, groups of volunteers helped pick and bag garlic mustard from Neshota Park in order to allow native wild flowers to grow and flourish. We stopped by Thursday morning to learn more.

Last week, the Denmark Lions made a donation of $2,500 to the Denmark Volunteer Fire Department to support their work in protecting the greater Denmark area. Pictured: Denmark Lions Treasurer Susan Selner presenting the check to Denmark Fire Chief Dave Bielinski. (Photo courtesy of Susan Selner)

Last Tuesday, the Maribel Lions welcomed new and returning officers during the club’s annual Fry-Out at the Maribel Community Center. Newly-elected President Seth Radue was officially sworn in by Wisconsin Lions District 27-B1 Governor-elect Barb Leictfuss and Vice District Governor Scott Scovronski. Radue will assume the helm of the club after this year’s annual Maribel Lions Picnic on June 27 and 28.

Last Wednesday, the Village of Denmark received some new and unique temporary public art installations celebrating America. That day, Denmark Connects and their Crochet Art Club mounted multiple patriotic displays at a number of public locations throughout town.

Last Wednesday, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center was host to an evecelebrating student-athletes and their future competing at the next level. That afternoon, eleven of the school’s athletes were recognized for their athletic abilities over the last four years as they signed their intentions to continue their sports in college.

Whenever there is talk of the best and/or most influential teachers in the Denmark School District in recent years, one name is part of every conversation. Bill Dennee has spent over two decades at the helm of the Denmark Middle School (DMS) Band shaping young talent and leaving a lasting impact on his students and his coworkers as well as the greater community.

This month, the Denmark School District is searching for someone to step forward and serve an important leadership role in their community. Following the resignation of current Denmark School Board Vice President Paula Larsen, the remaining board members must now identify and appoint her replacement until the next spring election. To learn more, we consulted with District Administrator Luke Goral.

In 1971, the Denmark Fire Department had a need for a new truck to help fight brush fires. The previous year had a very dry spring, and it was noted the department’s current vehicles could get “bogged down in some areas while fighting grass fires, leading to expensive equipment damage and making it difficult to answer other calls promptly”.

On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Mishicot School Board held their monthly meeting in the Mishicot Library. There were 13 board and school members present with one attending virtually. In addition, 9 community members attended this meeting, all students at Mishicot High School.

The Mishicot Middle and High School Choir Department held its annual spring choral concert on May 12 featuring students in grades 6–12. The evening showcased the hard work, dedication, and musical growth of students throughout the year while bringing families and community members together to celebrate the arts.

On May 14 the community was invited to the ribbon cutting and groundbreaking of new facilities in the district. The event started with opening remarks from Cory Erlandson, the district superintendent, and the president of the board of education, David Skorr. Both expressed their appreciation for the referendum voters. “Without you voters none of this would be possible…..

The Mishicot Solar Olympics Team proudly sent Ben Brice, Ben Backus, Gavyn Hagenow, Sam Dempsky, Adriel Maequez, Eva Boness, Tessa Kamien, and Elli Johanek to the UW-Oshkosh campus on May 6, 2026, to compete in ten events, all of which are related to either solar or renewable energy. The Solar Olympics Team is made up entirely of seniors, five of whom are returning members.

In honor of this year’s Memorial Day issue, we would like to share the story of a local hero passed to us by Mark Cherney of the Denmark Historical Society. Corporal Alvin A. Winnekens served his country with bravery and endured unthinkable suffering at the hands of enemy captors. Through news clippings and available records, we will attempt to recount his heroic tale.

During last Tuesday's Town of Cooperstown Board of Supervisors meeting, much discussion was had about upcoming increases to the fees charged by County Rescue for ambulance services.

Last Monday, during their regular monthly meeting, the Village of Denmark Board of Trustees once again spent considerable time discussing issues with water flow through the Daybreak Estates neighborhood. The topic was previously discussed in the board’s March meeting, with board members expressing a desire to gather more information before a decision was made.

Last Monday, Director Andy Pagel and the two Denmark High School Bands took to the stage in the school’s Performing Arts Center to present the final concert of this school year.

For our next entry into our historical look back through the downtown Denmark of years past, we decided to turn our attention to the newspaper's soon-to-be home at 107 Wisconsin Avenue. The large building that stands on the southern corner of the intersection of Main Street, North Wall Street and Wisconsin Avenue is actually counted as two structures with separate addresses–105 and 107 Wisconsin Avenue.