Door County Pulse Podcasts

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.

Andrew and Myles have the latest today including retail stores and drive-in cinemas being allowed to open, Culvers in Sturgeon Bay closing due to a case of the virus, and speculation on the Safer at Home lawsuit making its way through the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also, new Pulse Editor Debra Fitzgerald talks with Myles about coming back to Door County during the pandemic, and how it feels to report on COVID-19.

Andrew and Myles chat about the new business guidelines released by the state, including the use of masks and social distancing, as well as how some businesses may choose to require customers to wear masks this season. Also, and update in the high water levels on Lake Michigan again this summer, and more. After the break Myles chats with Jackson Parr about the J1 visa program that brings around 500 seasonal workers to Door County every year, and how COVID 19 impacts that program and the people and businesses that participate in it.

Dave Lienau, Door County Board chair and Sister Bay village president, revealed Tuesday that he found out yesterday he had the COVID-19 virus in late March. Today, Myles chats with Lienau about his experience, his symptoms, and his views on just how important social distancing is during this pandemic. Also, some discussion on last nights Sister Bay board meeting regarding whether or not to mandate masks, close parks, or limit open beverage consumption.

Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen Jr. talk about the influx of visitors the county saw this weekend. Then Kaaren Northrop of Main Street Market talks about their decision to switch to curbside pickup only and how they transformed their operations overnight in response to COVID-19.

Today on the podcast: The Peninsula Music Festival cancels their season, more businesses are able to open with restrictions, and May 1st brings new operating hours for state parks in Wisconsin. Also, Myles chats with Dr. Jim Heise and Door County Medical Center CEO Brian Stephens about how the hospital has been adapting their care over the last two months, new guidelines and best practices for businesses, and what the future might look like as creative solutions to unique problems arise during the pandemic.

Myles is joined by Pulse writer and Man at the Capital Jackson Parr to talk about how COVID-19 effects municipal budgets, including lower room and sales tax numbers, delayed property tax payments, and more.

Andrew and Myles go over the latest COVID-19 news in Door County, including two new cases bringing the county's total to 12 positive cases and 2 deaths. Also, Myles talks with Dan Powers about the 2020 census, why Door County is lagging behind, and why the census is so important.

Andrew and Myles have some quick updates from the weekend, including Hatch Distillery giving away free hand sanitizer, and Birch Creek canceling their summer season. Also, Myles and Dave co-wrote an article last week to begin the discussion on how Door County moves forward in the coming weeks as we begin to look at reopening businesses, what that will look like, and what guidelines we still need.

Andrew and Myles have the latest COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin, as well as a peak at this years Sustainability issue celebrating 50 years of Earth Day. Also, Myles chats with wedding planner and event organizer Carrie Baldwin about how her business is changing this season, and how she's been tackling home schooling her young children.

Today Myles has a conversation with JR Schoenfeld of Chives and Barringer's about his timeline for potentially reopening, creative solutions to COVID-19 related challenges, and how he's looking to keep his customers and staff safe this season.

Andrew and Myles go over Gov. Evers Badger Bounce Back guidelines for reopening businesses released yesterday. Also, Myles chats with Joel Kitchens about those guidelines, and what an eventual reopening of businesses might look like down the line.

Myles connects with fellow sports geek Keith Puro to talk Michael Jordan, the '90s Bulls, and why MJ is the greatest player ever on the eve of episode 1 of The Last Dance, a documentary about the 97' - 98' Chicago Bulls. It's a special, completely self-indulgent fanboy episode of the Door County Pulse Podcast.

Andrew and Myles break down todays news, including Gov. Evers extending the Safer at Home order to May 26th, and Peninsula Players canceling their summer season. Also, Myles chats with Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Sara Meaney about how her department is adapting to a world without travel.

Andrew and Myles discuss the County ordering the closure of all campgrounds effective April 15th, and Myles chats with Sturgeon Bay Schools superintendent Dan Tjernagel about what the just-passed referendum means for the district and the future of education in the COVID era, including graduation ceremonies for seniors.

Andrew and Myles breakdown the latest today, including the April 7th election results, Gibraltar closing its doors for the remainder of the school year, but continues remote learning, and Kewaunee County reports its first COVID-19 related death. Also, the developers behind the proposed Quarry RV Park have appealed the decision from February.