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Area: Sturgeon Bay

  • One Nation, Under Parking Lots

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    One of the issues Wal-Mart will deal with in its dispute with Nash Finch, the food distributor that threw the Supercenter proposal for a loop a couple weeks ago, is parking.
    Not that I want to make it

  • Art and Farming Sheep: Whitefish Bay Farm & Gallery

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    The hidden gems of Door County are best discovered while touring the back roads of the peninsula. Adventurous spirits encounter fields of wildflowers, grazing animals, historic barns, and art galleries charmingly filled with one-of-a-kind pieces from local talented artists, such as those at Whitefish Bay Farm & Gallery. Resembling more of a working farm than […]

  • A New Twist at The Nautical Inn

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    Sometimes putting a new twist on an old favorite works, and sometimes it doesn’t. Lucky for Door County residents and those who like to visit, Chef Andy’s Nautical Inn (referred to around town as “The New Nautical”) is a winner. Tucked into 234 Kentucky Street in downtown Sturgeon Bay, just a half block from the […]

  • An Inside Look

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    Every summer there comes a chance for visitors and residents to get a tour of some of the finest homes and gardens in Door County. This inside peek allows all to share in beautiful architecture, interior design, scenic views and striking gardens that are hidden around the peninsula. This summer the Door County Memorial Hospital […]

  • Preserving, Sustaining, Entertaining: Steel Bridge Songfest 5

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    For some it’s a homecoming, for others it’s a new home. They come from all across the country, and beyond. The Steel Bridge Songfest, and the accompanying Construction Zone songwriting project, brings artists from all over to Sturgeon Bay to rock the city for a solid week each June.

  • Copperbox at SteelBridge Songfest. Photo by Len Villano

    Gearing up for Steel Bridge: Festival has its issues, but we err when we lose sight of its benefits

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    Steel Bridge Songfest doesn’t officially start until Thursday night, but artists have already begun to arrive for the Construction Zone songwriting workshop. While most of the musicians coming to Sturgeon

  • Taking It to the Bridge: Steel Bridge Songfest

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    Door County’s reputation as a haven for the arts is strong and far-reaching; each year, the peninsula lures countless artists and non-artists alike with its vibrant art and music scene. But long before the days of galleries, potteries, and outdoor theaters, visitors were drawn to the peninsula by its vital position in the Great Lakes, […]

  • The Big Ones That Don’t Get Away: The Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament

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    “The Small Mouth Bass,” said fisherman Don Hewkin of Zion, Illinois, “are what bring me.” He and his fishing partner Dave Davis have entered the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament every year since 1994. The contest is an annual event on the weekend following Mother’s Day. Hewkin likes the number of fish in the bay […]

  • THE Farm: A Living Museum of Rural America

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    I first went to THE Farm in 2003 or 2004, having avoided it for many years; I had ignorantly assumed it was some sort of hokey petting zoo for kids, and I hadn’t had kids yet. I agreed to go only because my cousin and his young daughter, Scarlett, were in town – THE Farm […]

  • The Warmth of the Wellness Center

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    Dedicated to providing compassionate, confidential, and affordable health care for the men and women of Door and Kewaunee counties, one would expect the Wellness Center of Door County to be located in an austere building with a formidable edifice so typical of medical facilities. But the welcome mat is always out at the Wellness Center, […]

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    Katie’s Fund

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    There is a lot about Door County that makes it an idyllic place to visit and live; the first things that come to mind are the natural beauty, the small town feel, and the welcoming people. However, not even Door County is immune to some of life’s challenges. Katie Graf is very familiar with these […]

  • Sherwood Point Lighthouse

    Sherwood Point Lighthouse: The Keeper of the Ship Canal

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    Known for its uncharacteristic red brick and for its double distinction of being both the last Door County lighthouse to be automated and the last manned lighthouse on the Great Lakes, Sherwood Point Lighthouse is perched at the end of a serene country road, near Sturgeon Bay’s Idlewild area. The story of Sherwood Point is […]

  • A Culinary Anchor: The Inn at Cedar Crossing

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    It takes just one bite of the Brie Cheese Beignet (a brie cheese wedge, breaded, fried crisp, and served with raspberry coulis and fresh fruit) to let me know that I’ve made the right decision to lunch at the Inn at Cedar Crossing in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Located on the corner of Third Avenue and […]

  • Sturgeon Bay News: Administrator Settles In

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    The journey to become administrator for the City of Sturgeon Bay was one of varied paths for Steve McNeil, paths that included a career in the construction industry and a son who is an Olympic athlete.

  • A Glimpse of Door County Wineries

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    People are drawn to Door County for a lot of reasons – restaurants, shopping, scenery, and of course, all things cherry – but you don’t find many people who come here with wine on the brain.

  • Lunch (and more) at Launch: Café Launch

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    “Eating and drinking at Launch is always the right choice:  great food, great beer, great company. Good times…” –Chris Olson, Door County resident and Launch-goer In every town, I suspect, there is a place – often but not always an eating and drinking establishment – that locals hope to keep quiet. Sort of like the […]

  • Sturgeon Bay’s west side comes back

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    By Myles Dannhausen Jr. It may have taken a bit longer than many expected, but Sturgeon Bay’s west side is suddenly the place to be in business. The area’s journey out of the shadows of 3rd Avenue is a lesson in patience, community, and organic urban development.

  • Sturgeon Bay Delays Room Tax Decision

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    The Sturgeon Bay City Council’s July 2 decision to table discussion on joining the Door County Tourism Zone for a year will not have a large impact on the way the rest of the county is marketed, according to Jack Moneypenny, President/CEO of the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB).

  • The Seanchaí: Jack Moneypenny

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    Spring is fighting to make its entrance as Jack Moneypenny looks out his office window at the Door County Visitor Bureau. He, along with the nearly 1,000 business owners who belong to the DCVB, is anxious for the new season to begin. Having arrived at his new post as President and CEO in mid-October of […]

  • Satisfying a Niche: The Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art

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    I, like many Northern Door folk, seem to keep just busy enough that my spare time is more often than not filled with mundane tasks such as laundry and dishes rather than exploring the wonders of this great place. However, the fact that my free time is rare does not stop me from dreaming up […]