The Denmark News

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The Denmark News
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The Denmark News Building
Type Weekly newspaper
Format Tabloid
Owner(s)Nelson Media Company
PublisherChris Nelson
EditorChris Nelson
Founded2009
LanguageEnglish
Headquarters116 Main Street,
Denmark, WI 54208 U.S.
Circulation 1,416(as of 2022) [1]
Website thedenmarknews.com

The Denmark News is a weekly newspaper based in Denmark, Wisconsin.

The newspaper primarily serves Denmark, Maribel, and Kellnersville, and is distributed throughout Brown, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties.

History

The paper began as a joint venture between local businessmen Ryan Radue and Mark Hansen, who decided to start the paper soon after Gannett Company ceased publication of the former Denmark Press in 2008. [2] Many of the staff members of the former paper were hired by Radue and Hansen for their new paper.

The paper is now owned and operated by Chris Nelson and Nelson Media Company. Kelly Fenton is the sports editor.

The newspaper is a member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

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References

  1. 2023 Wisconsin Newspaper Directory. Wisconsin Newspaper Association. 2023.
  2. Steve Arveson (January 22, 2009). "Back in town". The Denmark News.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)