Door County Pulse Podcast

Andrew is joined by Terrie Cooper, the Community Conservation Director at the Door County Land Trust, to talk about the history of the non-profit, the importance of preserving natural areas and fragile ecosystems, as well as the Land Trust's most recent land acquisitions on Washington Island.

Andrew and Myles take a look at a few stories this week, including the removal of two Institute barns, as well as the Sevastopol girls cross country teams run at the state championship. Also a drive-through benefit will be held for Dan Krowas who is currently battling MDS. After the break Myles chats with Louise Howson of the Sister Bay Advancement Association about creating a Halloween light display that can be enjoyed safely this weekend.

Andrew and Myles break down several smaller stories this week, including Ephraim's long-term plan to shore up their waterfront and protect the streets as well as the Hardy Gallery from the high water levels. Also, some COVID-19 related updates, a look at a special cover on this weeks Pulse, and more.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-Green Bay), who is seeking his third term as representative of the 8th Congressional District. Gallagher is running against Wisconsin Assembly Representative Amanda Stuck, who was on the podcast last week. Dannhausen talks to Gallagher about his background, how his military service impacts his role in Congress, and a host of issues on voters’ minds as election day nears including health care, Covid-19, the economy, and the tone of politics in the Trump era.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Amanda Stuck, Democratic candidate for the 8th Congressional District. The three-term Wisconsin Assembly representative from Appleton talks about her background, how her days as a single mom impact how she approaches policy, and her priorities if she is the choice of voters in northeastern Wisconsin. She is seeking the seat held by Republican Mike Gallagher, who is scheduled to be a guest on the podcast next week.

Andrew is joined by Jerod Santek and Lauren Ward to talk about Write-On Door County's past programming, how they've adapted their offerings in response to the pandemic, and their virtual grand opening of their brand new writing center on October 9th.

What has it been like to operate a restaurant through a busy summer in Door County? Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Todd Frisoni of the Door County Ice Cream Factory and Meredith Coulson-Kanter of the White Gull Inn about their experiences changing practices, finding staff, and struggling to keep the doors open through the pandemic. They also take a look forward about what they think the winter and 2021 might be like.

Andrew and Myles break down this weeks stories, including Door County Public Health announced they are no longer able to contact trace people who have been in close contact with people who test positive for COVID-19, instead pivoting to working closely with businesses and schools dealing with positive cases. Also, Camp Zion in Ellison Bay faces difficulty as they look to build a 12,000 square foot dining hall and conference space to replace the cramped, aging dining hall it built in 1984, and Dollar General looks to build a new store in the town of Egg Harbor.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. is joined by Dr. Jim Heise, Chief Medical Officer of Door County Medical Center, to discuss the state of the Covid-19 virus in Door County. They discuss what we've learned about the COVID-19 pandemic, where we are today, and why the status of hospital in the Fox Valley and Green Bay matters for Door County.

Andrew and Myles break down a few stories including June's room tax numbers coming in near last year's numbers, the upcoming grand opening of Write-On's new writing center, and the next phase of the Pulse's election coverage. After the break a discussion on where we find ourselves six months into this pandemic, what we've learned, and how we might move forward as cases continue to climb in Door County.

Andrew is joined by Pulse Creative Director Ryan Miller to talk about how he helps tell the stories of Door County every week through his layout design in the paper, as well as some of the original art he creates for special issues and the Door County Living magazine.

This week on the podcast Andrew and Myles discuss preliminary partnership talks between the Ridges Sanctuary and the Door County Land Trust, and an affordable housing project begins to take shape in Liberty Grove. After the break, COVID-19 numbers continue to increase in September, with Door County reaching it's highest active case count this week.

Andrew and Myles go over the latest COVID-19 numbers in which the county sees the highest number of active cases yet. Also, a look inside some of the stories and profiles featured in the latest issue of the Door County Living magazine, as well as some insights on the stunning photography and graphic design that really makes each issue so special.

Andrew and Myles are back for a second week of sign discussion spurred on by an act of vandalism which took place at the GOP headquarters in Sturgeon Bay over the weekend. Also this week the Door County Land Trust and the Ridges Sanctuary have begun potential partnership talks which may merge the organizations into one entity, and Destination Door County announced their partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, becoming the first tourism destination in Wisconsin to do so.

Deb Fitzgerald sits down with Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and member of Governor Ever's Task Force on Broadband Access, to discuss the hopes of the task force, and some potential solutions to spotty internet access throughout the state by looking at similar places throughout the country who have solved their internet woes.

Andrew and Myles sit down to talk about billboards in Door County, which most folks figured were banned back in 1985, until Link Media submitted applications for 15 new sign permits to expand existing billboards and to erect two new freestanding billboards in May of 2019. Turns out a 2015 United States Supreme Court ruling in a case known as Reed v. Town of Gilbert opened the door for Link Media to pursue new billboards in the county.

Andrew sits down with Michael Stebbins, Artistic Director of Door Shakespeare, to talk about some of the challenges they faced this season, all culminating in the premiere of their virtual production of Rosalind by J.M. Barrie, in which actors were filmed performing remotely from their homes, which was then edited into a full play. Rosalind premieres online September 2nd.

Andrew and Myles break down this weeks news, including Bellin Health and Door County Medical Center hosting a no-cost, drive-up COVID-19 testing event Aug. 27, 10 am – 6 pm, at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay. Also The Village of Egg Harbor’s Plan Commission approved the proposal for the Village View Residences condominium and retail project on Aug. 18th.

If you've completed a crossword puzzle in the last 15 years there is a good chance it was one of Myles Mellor's. Myles has been writing the Pulse crossword for years, and this week Myles Dannhausen sits down with him to talk about how he got his start writing puzzles, and how he turned the crossword into his career.

Andrew and Deb sit down to go over each of the Door County schools currently fluid plans to reopen next month. What considerations are being made inside the classroom and beyond? Also, the DNR doubles down on their intent to demolish Potawatomi tower.

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.