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Door County news from the pages of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living, the peninsula’s trusted, local sources for information about Door County, Wisconsin.

  • Pi Day Hike, Bluebird Nest Box Workshop at The Ridges

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    The March schedule at The Ridges is full of programs and activities guaranteed to cure spring fever. The annual Bluebird Nest Box Workshop at The Ridges is a sure sign that winter is on the wane. Bluebirds will return to Door County soon, but in some areas, they may have trouble finding homes. You’ll learn […]

  • High School Winter Athletics: Southern Door Boys in Regional Match-Up

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    SOUTHERN DOOR Boys Basketball March 4 – Regional vs. Kiel, 7 pm To stay up-to-date with WIAA tournament information, visit wiaawi.org.

  • County to Weigh In On UW-Extension Plan

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    Ever since the announcement of a $3.6 million budget cut for the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Rob Burke has been expecting people to show up at the Door County Extension office in the county’s Government Center with tape measures to size it up for their own purposes. Burke is head of the Door County Extension office […]

  • Science Snippet: Rising Sea Level

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    Some climate scientists predict that by the year 2100, sea level will be three or more feet higher than today. If you live far from the ocean in Nebraska, or high above it in Boulder, Colo., you won’t worry too much about rising sea level. However, the lives of millions of people in low-lying states […]

  • Door County Distillery’s Single-Malt Whisky Wins Gold at Tasting

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    Door County Distillery won a Double Gold medal for its Single Malt Whisky from The Fifty Best. The Fifty Best recently hosted its first ever American Single Malt Whisky Tasting, where contenders were evaluated for the distinguished “Best American Whisky” awards for 2016. Using professional criteria, The Fifty Best’s panel of judges blind-tasted the single […]

  • Pulse Price Report: Wisconsin’s Record Milk Production

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    The milk production report for January showed marked increases from last year in the upper Midwest states. One of the biggest gains was in Wisconsin, where a new monthly milk production record topped out at 2.509 billion pounds for the month, a 4.1 percent increase from January of 2015. The increase was due to a […]

  • Tall Ships Return to Sturgeon Bay

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    by David Skidmore   The creak of masts and flap of sails will fill the air in Sturgeon Bay this August as the city again hosts the return of the Parade of Sail of the Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes. The flotilla of nine sailing vessels is expected to arrive in Sturgeon Bay late Wednesday […]

  • Baileys Harbor Monopole Gets Branches

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    A four-man crew from Husker Tower of Lincoln, Neb., was in Baileys Harbor on Feb. 25 to add “branches” to AT&T’s pine cellphone tower behind the Cornerstone Pub. According to Jessica Erickson, director of public affairs for AT&T Wisconsin, the site is expected to be finished by year’s end. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.

  • Environmental Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against EPA

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    Clean Wisconsin, along with three other environmental groups, filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for missing legally required deadlines to protect public health from toxic air pollution. “Hazardous air pollutants present a great danger to public health, yet EPA is asleep at the wheel,” says Katie Nekola, general counsel for […]

  • Action Realty Team Presented with Agent Production Awards

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    Dean Dvorak, owner of the Action Realty offices in Sturgeon Bay and Manitowoc, presented the “A” Team Agent Production Awards for the Sturgeon Bay office. Ken Beutler received the Million Plus Dollar Producer award, Julie Henkel received Multi-Million Dollar Producer award, and Cindy Koutnik received the Top Producer and the Diamond Program Awards. The Action […]

  • Reps in the News: March 4 – 10

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    Governor Scott Walker The governor signed Senate Bill 293 into law on Feb. 26 at the Bellin Psychiatric Center in Green Bay. Senate Bill 293 works to improve mental health service delivery in Wisconsin by giving health care providers tools to allow for greater coordination of care, greater access to care, and more efficient health care […]

  • Bayview Bridges Closed Through June, Gallagher Joins Race for Congress

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    The Bayview Bridge in Sturgeon Bay closed on March 1 to vehicle traffic for $3.6 million in improvements. It is scheduled to reopen by 4th of July weekend. Traffic will be detoured through downtown Sturgeon Bay. Hwy. 42/57 will also be closed from the Bayview Bridge to Egg Harbor Road for utility work in preparation […]

  • Mojo Rosa’s Donates Dollar from Every Fish Fry to United Way

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    During the month of March, Mojo Rosa’s in Egg Harbor is partnering with United Way of Door County. For every Friday Fish Fry – All You Can Eat Fried Haddock or Swai with crinkle cut fires, coleslaw, and rye bread sold during the month of March they will donate $1 to United Way. The funds […]

  • Bank of Luxemburg to Fund Loans to Local Businesses

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    Bank of Luxemburg is dedicating $1 million dollars to fund low-cost loans to local businesses as part of a Revitalization Program in partnership with the Village of Luxemburg. The Revitalization Program is meant to assist business owners to enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of their businesses and commercial buildings within the Village of […]

  • Coldwell Banker Merges with May Realty in Sturgeon Bay

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    Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group announces its merger with century-old May Realty. This merger combines more than 100 years of real estate expertise with the #1 Coldwell Banker company in Wisconsin and the United States. “Our goal, and mission, is to provide our clients with an unparalleled real estate experience and a commitment to […]

  • Sister Bay Buzz: March 4 – 10

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    By Zeke Jackson, Village Administrator There is a fantastic show on display at the Meadows Art Gallery and it runs until March 12. All the artwork on display was created by resident artists at Scandia or collected by community members. The weather just hasn’t been cooperating, therefore Joe and the guys out at the Sports […]

  • Fish Sticking 2016 on Kangaroo Lake

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    by Tom Schneider, President, Kangaroo Lake Association   This story is dedicated to the volunteers who gave their time and sweat equity to install 30 trees (red pine, Norway spruce, and a couple of cedars): Tom Schneider, project coordinator, Tom Anschutz, Dan Barnowsky (of Harbor Construction who harvested our trees), Dave Hoffman, Adam Johnson, Mark […]

  • Pet Talk: Should A Neutered Cat Scent Mark?

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    By Sally Salopek   Q: We have a three-year-old cat. There have been a few times we’ve see him back up to a wall with his tail quivering and then he urinates a bit. Sam is neutered. I didn’t think a neutered cat would do this.   A: Your description of Sam’s behavior sounds like […]

  • Sevastopol Pioneers Wrap Up Youth Basketball Season

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    by Justin Skiba The Sevastopol Pioneers fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys basketball teams completed their basketball seasons in mid-February. A total of 29 athletes comprised the three teams that have been on the courts the past several weeks. The fourth grade team, coached by Sevastopol High School physical education teacher Lindsay de Young, consisted […]

  • Monday Night Volleyball League: March 4, 2016

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    RESULTS Feb. 29 A LEAGUE Nicole Beach 3, Team YMCA 0 Bayshore Powerballers 2, Music Masters DJs 1 B LEAGUE Econo Double-Baggers 2, Red Room 1 Hatco 3, Whiskepedia 0 Para Tran 3, Peninsula Podiatry 0 Renard’s Cheese 2, Brick Lot 1   PLAYOFF SCHEDULE March 7 6 pm Nicolet Beach Concessions vs. Bayshore Powerballers, […]