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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.

  • DNR Board Changes Opposed

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    Among the non-fiscal, policy-changing items inserted into Gov. Walker’s proposed 2015-17 state budget is one that has raised the ire of sportsmen and conservationists of every political stripe.

  • Cherry School Option On Hold

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    At its Feb. 24 meeting, the Door County Board of Supervisors postponed until March a decision to exercise its option to purchase the Cherry School property.

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    • Attorneys Jim Smith, Randy Nesbitt and the Pinkert Law Firm have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit for defamation against Carri Andersson.

  • Article posted Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:49am

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    In addition to the loss of Diporeia, a major food source for fish in Lake Michigan, there are other challenges to the Great Lakes ecosystem, including the arrival of zebra mussels in 1980 and quagga mussels in the 1990s.

  • Funds Available to Enhance Wildlife Habitat

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    Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $20 million is being made available to improve wildlife habitat and enhance public access for recreational opportunities on privately held and operated farm, ranch and forest lands.

  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Open House

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    The Climate Change Coalition of Door County is hosting the third in a series of four in-construction open houses on Feb. 28, from 10 am-2 pm at 120 Alabama St.

  • Invasive Species Network Enrollment

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    The Wisconsin First Detector Network is now enrolling for 2015. Invasive species are expanding throughout the state of Wisconsin each year. While these species are often overlooked, they are impacting our state’s economy, environment and even human health.

  • Door County Visitor Bureau Certified Green

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    The Wisconsin Department of Tourism welcomes the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) as a certified member of its Travel Green Wisconsin program. With a longstanding conservation legacy, this program furthers Wisconsin’s commitment to sustainability.

  • Lottery to Learn about Your Land

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    Ever wonder what plants or animals call your land home? People who want to learn more about their land can enter a lottery to win a free customized report to discover if unique plants, animals, soils and geology are potentially on their property based on what’s been found on nearby public lands.

  • Program to Help Businesses Save Energy

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    Businesses have an opportunity to save energy and reduce operating costs by participating in Focus on Energy’s Business Incentive Program (BIP) and Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP).

  • Bjorklunden Screens “The Economics of Happiness”

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    The Climate Change Coalition of Door County will screen The Economics of Happiness, an acclaimed film about the costs of globalization and efforts to reverse it, at 7 pm Wednesday, March 4, at Bjorklunden, Baileys Harbor.

  • Local Producers Guide 2015

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    Do you grow vegetables or create products right here in Door County with local resources? Then you should be in our 2015 Local Producers guide, part of our annual Sustainability Issue.

  • DNR Releases 2,200 Historic Images

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    Looking at the first group of 500 historic Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources photos that were recently posted online, the first line from L.P.

  • Interior Designer Speaks at Designworks

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    Don’t know where to begin with your remodel? Join interior designer Amy Gulseth on Thursday, March 5, for breakfast at Designworks and she will share with you her tricks of the trade.

  • Wisconsin Agricultural Numbers in 2014

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    Wisconsin’s agricultural exports rose by 13.6 percent in 2014 to a record $3.7 billion. The state’s increase was nearly three times greater than the growth rate for total U.

  • Brown County Showcase of New Homes

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    Meet area home building experts at the Brown County Home Builders Association’s 2015 Spring Showcase of New Homes, March 7-8 and 12-15. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 am to 5 pm.

  • Nominations for Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council

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    The Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council has four openings for individuals interested in shaping the future of organic farming in Wisconsin. Nominations are being accepted until March 27.

  • Jon Blahnik Named to 2015 Leaders Council

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    Jon A. Blahnik, president of Blahnik Investment Group Inc., an independent firm located in Sturgeon Bay, was recently named a member of the 2015 Leaders Council.

  • Peninsula Building Systems Wins Award

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    Peninsula Building Systems (PBS) of Sturgeon Bay was awarded Building of the Year in the Commercial Building less than 5,000 sq. ft. category. With 300 people in attendance at the Wick Buildings National Sales Meeting held at Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, PBS received the distinguished award for the design and construction of the U.

  • Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award Luncheon

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    On March 19, from a group of 16 nominees, the winners of the “Ethics in Business” Awards will be announced and the public is invited to attend the celebration luncheon.