Door County Pulse Podcasts

Andrew sits down with Carly Sarkis, Marketing and Events Director at Destination Sturgeon Bay to talk about many of the events that have been canceled this summer, but also some events that were modified to be safer, as well as new events that were created in response to COVID-19. Also we dig into some of the challenges and considerations Carly faced as a destination marketer during a pandemic.

Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen Jr. discuss the latest COVID information after the Wisconsin Mask Mandate became effective over the weekend, including Door County's positive case total entering triple digits. Also this week an update on the Egg Harbor Condo proposal, as well as some discussion on July's record breaking water levels.

Andrew sits down with Pulse Intern Maddy Schierl to reflect on her 2nd summer writing interesting pieces for the Pulse, and how she was able to explore unique topics from a fresh perspective. Also, as Maddy begins to pack for her senior year at college, we discuss the considerations she had to make when deciding whether to go back as schools across the country are asking tough questions about how to re-open.

Andrew and Myles break down some stories from this week including the Pulse's decision not to post news articles to Facebook in order to foster higher quality conversations, and how some businesses have responded to positive COVID-19 cases among their staff. Also, the Sister Bay Plan Commission denied a request for a change of use for the property that contains the waterfront portions of Little Sister Resort and Fred and Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar and Grill.

Andrew sits down with Door County's first certified cicerone Sophie Nelson to talk about interesting beer facts, what a cicerone is and what the lengthy certification process entailed, and how she's been able to put her knowledge to practice in the county and within the pages of the Peninsula Pulse in her column: Suds with Sophie.

Andrew and Myles have some updates on a few stories, including new life for the Barker childcare center in Sturgeon Bay, which will soon become the Door Community Child Development Center as soon as September. Also Sister Bay has approved an ordinance which will fine anyone caught removing stones from Pebble Beach, and Andrew and Myles talk about how Husby's closure last week due to COVID-19 sent ripples through the community, and what the current climate is regarding the virus locally.

Andrew is joined by Pulse writer Maddy Schierl to talk about the myriad of different topics she's been able to write about this summer, from her weekly beach showcase, to her adventures on the water, as well as her art and literary endeavors including a piece on yoga and art journaling, as well as her installment of our ongoing literary series, and much more.

Andrew is joined by Deb to break down some of the stories she's been working on over the last week, including an update on the Potawatomi Tower's reinforcement effort, TAP in Sturgeon Bay announces their capital campaign, and more. Also the plan to pursue purchasing police PPE is back on the table after a $10,000 donation, and we hear stories from businesses who are requiring their customers to wear masks, and the struggles they've had enforcing mask use.

After Friday's Door County Board of Supervisors meeting where the board members voted by consensus not to pursue a countywide masking ordinance, Myles Dannhausen Jr. dug in to confirm an official tally. He found that not only was Friday's meeting confusing, but the consensus tally wasn't actually a consensus. Andrew Kleidon and Dannhausen recap that confusion, and discuss what may come next from the board as COVID numbers continue to rise across the county.

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.