Door County Pulse Podcasts

Andrew and Myles break down last Friday's Door County Board of Supervisors meeting where the board voted not to instruct its staff to draft a county-wide masking ordinance for consideration by the board. Myles runs down how the meeting progressed, and what may likely come next. After the break Myles chats with Laurel Hauser, the new interim executive director of Crossroads at Big Creek, about some of the changes that have happened at the preserve lately, including the introduction of new trail maps.

Andrew and Myles chat about the weeks events, including the upcoming Door County Board of Supervisors special meeting this Friday morning to discuss issuing a county-wide masking order for people when indoors or when social distancing is not practicable. Also this week the Door County Sheriff's Department is investigating a threatening video posted to Twitter over the weekend in which an anonymous man ridicules and "shoots" at BLM protesters in Sister Bay with a finger-gun gesture. After the break Myles sits down with Jessica Alfaro who shares her experience with COVID-19 lockdowns in Spain, her thoughts on visiting the US during the pandemic, and comparisons on mask usage in Door County versus abroad.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Charlie Ransford of Cure Violence, which targets violence prevention using the same methods as disease control, aiming to prevent incidents from occurring before they happen. As people have been calling to defund the police, organizations like Cure Violence are alternatives that can step in to solve problems before police action is necessary, which reduces costs and saves lives. Charlie explains how the organization works, the impact it has had on communities suffering from violence, and more.

Andrew and Myles jump into the pre-4th of July news, including the christening of the Washington Island Ferry Line's new vessel the Madonna, the DNR closes Rock Island State Park for the rest of the season, and the condo proposal for the center of Egg Harbor comes back with some new revisions.

Andrew and Myles break down two big stories this week, the owners of Fred & Fuzzy's and adjacent Little Sister Resort have accepted an offer on the restaurant and waterfront parcels of the Little Sister Resort contingent on the buyers getting approval to rezone the parcels from commercial to residential zoning. Also, Egg Harbor has made on offer on a portion of the Alpine Resorts shoreline in hopes to expand the Egg Harbor beach.

This weekend would have been the 4th annual Open Door Pride Festival in Door County, so Andrew and Maddy sat down with Cathy Grier, founder of the festival, to talk about Pride in Door County, starting the festival off small in 2017, and seeing how it's grown and been received in the past years. In lieu of a formal festival this year due to COVID-19, Cathy talks about some ways in which Open Door celebrated Pride this month and how you can get involved as well.

Andrew and Myles sit down this week to discuss some news and pieces featured in this weeks Pulse, including an update on how Door County has kept its COVID numbers low, and a piece remembering Oscar Boldt and his impact on this community. Also the Barker Center's uncertain future in Sturgeon Bay leaves families wondering what their child care options are in Door County.

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Myles sits down with Mike Holmes to talk about the challenges his three businesses, Wickman House, Trixie's, and Taco Cerveza, have faced as they re-opened in new ways following COVID-19. Wickman House made the decision to revamp their menu into a summer of BBQ, which is a departure from what they are known for, but something Mike and his team have been really excited about.

Andrew and Aleah chat about a few of the new businesses that have opened in the last year, as well as an in-depth look at how restaurants have started or expanded their outdoor dining options in response to COVID-19.

Andrew and Myles break down this weeks news, including some new rules for State Park campgrounds opening back up next week, a look at some bills pasted last year targeting ticks and some tips on dealing with those little gross bugs this summer. Also, a look into what area schools have learned about the need for broadband access for their students following school closures in March.

Andrew and Myles sit down to talk about a community testing site for COVID-19 in Sturgeon Bay June 3rd and 4th, as well as a discussion on the killing of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis, and the protests that have gripped all 50 states following his death, including demonstrations being led in Door County this week in support of Black Lives Matter.

Andrew has some short updates from last week, including Bearded Heart's new location, Czarnuszka Soup Bar closed at the end of February, and more. After the break Debra Fitzgerald has a conversation with Nicolet National Bank Chairman and CEO Bob Atwell about the tough decision to close seven branches, including Door County branches in Brussels, Fish Creek, and Ellison Bay.

Andrew Kleidon and Debra Fitzgerald sit down to talk about some of the stories from over Memorial Day weekend, including a brief update on the condo fire in Sister Bay. Also, Door County extends emergency order, a look at amending the Broadband tower ordinance, and a temporary National Guard COVID-19 testing site tentatively planned for next week.

Today on the podcast Andrew chats with Britt Unkefer of Wild Restaurant Concepts to talk about how his businesses adapted to COVID-19 both during the Safer at Home order and into their Memorial Day weekend reopening.

Andrew and Myles go over the latest, including an update on the Fish Creek highway construction, a recap of some of the guidelines Door County businesses can use to open safely this season, as well the numbers from a recent survey Destination Door County sent out asking how peoples plans have changed this summer, if people are planning to visit the County, and what their expectations on wearing masks are. After the break, Myles chats with Nicolet Bank CEO Bob Atwell about some grants they had available to small businesses effected by COVID-19

Andrew and Myles talk about Rep. Joel Kitchens proposal for new election guidelines in response to the April 11 election last month, as well as word from Lt. Gov. Mandella Barnes on the "We're All In" grant program for small businesses. After the break we talk about what Door County will look like this weekend after Safer at Home has been lifted locally.

Myles sits down with Dan Egan, Great Lakes reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, to talk all about the history of the Great Lakes water quality, invasive species, and the high water levels we've been seeing over the last few years.

Andrew and Myles go over the latest, including Door County extending the Safer At Home Order locally until May 20th, 4th of July events being canceled, and more. After the break Myles chats with Bret Bicoy about how we must hold together as one county, and some new emergency funds available to the community.

Andrew and Myles go over yesterdays decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to end the Safer at Home Order.