Area: Door County
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PODCAST: Weekend Primer: Fathers Day, Beer Fest, Fyr Bal
Andrew Kleidon and Matthew Marcon discuss the events for the weekend of June 15th, 2018, including the Steel Bridge Song Festival, Door County Beer Festival, The Peninsula Century Spring Classic, Fyr Bal, and more.
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For the first time since 1970, a Democrat has won the 1st Senate District seat, and for the first time since 1963, a Door County candidate has been elected. Caleb Frostman was declared the winner of the June 12 special election for the 1st Senate District that was vacated by Republican Frank Lasee at the […]
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This Weekend in Door County: Beer Fest, Fyr Ball, and Father’s Day
Father’s Day Weekend has come to Door County. Throughout the entire peninsula there are awesome events to show every single type of dad a good time. Friday, June 15 Steel Bridge Songfest If you have a cool rockin’ daddy, this one is for you! All weekend long in Sturgeon Bay, 100+ musical artists come together […]
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2018 Door County Fourth of July Events
Independence Day celebrations are a busy time of year in the county. With many people visiting, Door County towns pull out all of the stops to celebrate the 4th of July. June 30 Start the celebrations early with an Independence Day Cookout on Rock Island. Food and merchandise are available for purchase, and a silent […]
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Senate Candidate Andre Jacque Q&A
At 37, Andre Jacque is amused to be the “graybeard” in the race for the 1st Senate District seat. “I’m still considered part of the millennial caucus, the future caucus,” he said. What is not so funny to him is that his primary opponent is calling himself a conservative outsider when Jacque considers himself to […]
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A Remodel With History at Heart: True North Real Estate Offices
By the time the Seventh-day Adventist Church finally closed its doors in Fish Creek in 2015, member Polly Kuehn knew it was time to move on. The church was built by the congregation’s 64 members in 1892 on a plot below the bluff donated by Fish Creek founder Asa Thorp. By 2015 the congregation claimed […]
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Olivia Harlan and Sam Dekker Aim to Raise $50,000 for Childhood Cancer Family Foundation
Couple to wed in Door County in July When Olivia Harlan and Sam Dekker get married in Door County in July, they aim to make it a special day for people they may never meet. Harlan, an ESPN reporter, and Dekker, a former Wisconsin Badgers basketball star and member of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, […]
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‘Writer as Hummingbird’: Write On Hosts Hummingbird Global Writers’ Circle
Write On, Door County will host an intimate writers’ circle with writer-in-residence Dr. Debotri Dhar in partnership with her international reading series, Hummingbird Global Writers’ Circle. An evening of readings, discussion and new friendships will ensue at one of Write On’s many acres of orchards and meadows. The Hummingbird series aims to bring different communities […]
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Historical Society Presents ‘Baileys Harbor Now and Then’
The Baileys Harbor Historical Society presents “Baileys Harbor Now and Then,” June 13, 7 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. This presentation, given by Suzanne Bauldry, features vintage and contemporary photographs with anecdotes and history showing the changes many familiar Baileys Harbor sites have undergone. The program is open to the public. Refreshments will […]
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Pipka Hosts Event ‘Let Them Eat Almond Cake’
Sister Bay artist and entrepreneur Pipka invites all to enjoy cake and coffee at “Let Them Eat Almond Cake” on June 9, 11 am to 3 pm. Hosted at Pipka’s shop, the event is held in celebration of the upcoming summer season and coincides with Sister Bay’s annual Roofing of the Goats Parade. Samples of […]
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Surveys Sent on Sevastopol School Construction
Residents within the Sevastopol School district should have received surveys regarding two options for school renovations that were developed by a 35-member committee that has been meeting since October. “We’ve had a series of 13 meetings, looking at multiple options, and even within the options, looking at choices,” said Sevastopol School District Superintendent Kyle Luedtke. […]
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Northern Sky Breaks Ground on New Location
On May 27, Northern Sky’s company members, capital campaign donors and board of directors gathered to officially break ground on the company’s new campus on the corner of A and F in Fish Creek. In 2017, Northern Sky embarked on the public phase of its Constellation Campaign with the hope of breaking ground on its […]
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Paint and Sip Offers Fun Night Out
Led by local artist Jennifer Aldrich, Paint and Sip is offered regularly on Saturday evenings, 7 and 9 pm, at Dancin’ on the Door in Egg Harbor. Classes can also be booked by appointment. Never painted before? No worries, Aldrich takes participants step-by-step to create and finish an acrylic painting in two hours. All materials […]
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Trombone Shorty Bringing New Orleans Energy to the DCA
Even though his stage name is Trombone Shorty and the trombone is his primary instrument, Troy Andrews is a multi-instrumentalist who credits his wide-ranging musical influences to his New Orleans heritage. So it has to be asked in a telephone call to Pittsburgh, where he and his band, Orleans Avenue were performing on June 5, […]
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Door to Nature: Chipmunks and Gophers
One of the most favored foods I put out for the birds and animals is hulled peanut halves. A 20-pound bag is expensive but I put out just one big handful per day and it can last a long time. The blue jays will snarf up as many as possible in one visit so I […]
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Chill County: A Chocolate Overdose
After the success of my golf column, “Door County Is for Every Golfer,” the powers that be at the Peninsula Pulse decided readers needed more of me. I’ll be honest, I’m not much of a foodie but I do have a sweet tooth. With that being said, welcome to Chill County, the best place to […]
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Alexander Noble had a fascination with Victorian funerals. To honor his interest the Gibraltar Historical Association once again presents A House in Mourning as the 2018 season exhibit. The house exhibits the complete funeral display with a coffin and flowers in the parlor. The oldest wood framed home in Fish Creek, the Noble House contains […]
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Sister Bay Hosts Paddlefest at Waterfront Park
Check out the newest kayaks and stand-up paddleboards at Sister Bay’s Paddlefest at Waterfront Park on June 23, 9:30 am – 1 pm. Demonstrations and free use of kayaks and paddleboards are provided by Bay Shore Outfitters. The beachfront rental site is open 1 – 5 pm. Start your day on the water with SUP […]
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Server of the Week: Hannah Pekarova at Door County Ice Cream Factory
Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand, and Hannah Pekarova serves some of the best in the land. Her favorite flavor is Peanut Butter Cup, but Door County Cherry is second runner-up. To the Ice Cream Factory she’s relatively new; to Wisconsin, and the United States, too. Hailing from the Czech Republic, she chose Door […]
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Lauren Kita: Concussion Repercussion
“It was one stupid decision,” said Lauren Kita, her frustration with herself still evident three years after she made it. One moment, one decision on a carefree night with friends shortly before the end of her junior year of high school, and the effects still linger for the Gibraltar graduate. Lauren chose to get on […]