Category: Door County News
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.
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Three Months of Antarctic Research
Scientific research in Antarctica will be the focus of a presentation by Bruce Smith, Atmospheric Education Resource Agent for the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
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On April 25, Sevastopol elementary students celebrated Arbor Day by recognizing and honoring two Sevastopol residents for their efforts and awareness of protecting and preserving the natural beauty of Door County.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Manufacturers Performance Report that assesses the automobile industry’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks in the 2012 model year – the first year of this 14-year program.
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Making the Most of Wood Energy
As part of the national observance of Earth Day, the U.S. Forest Service recently announced that it is seeking proposals that expand wood energy use and support responsible forest management.
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It takes a single-minded focus to train to run 13.1 miles, a focus that doesn’t leave a lot of brain space for what comes after the finish line. The 2,000-plus runners who will run the Door County Half Marathon Saturday have spent countless hours planning and evaluating their training program, but many of them have spent very little time planning for recovery in the days that follow.
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Bank of Luxemburg Opens in Door County
Ray Balza, chairman of the board of the Bank of Luxemburg, is about to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Sturgeon Bay branch on Monday, April 28.
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Breanne Kiehnau Joins Details Hair Innovations
Details Hair Innovations in Egg Harbor welcomes Breanne Kiehnau to their Aveda team of professionals. Kiehnau has more than 13 years of current salon experience in haircutting, coloring and styling.
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CenterPointe Yacht Services Celebrates New Ownership
Sturgeon Bay’s shipbuilding legacy continues with the rebirth of the old Palmer Johnson Shipyard on S. 1st Ave., under the new ownership group, CenterPointe Yacht Services.
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Second Story Opens with Fresh Look, Menu
Second Story Restaurant at Ephraim Shores Resort has a whole new menu with a fresh taste and look. Come experience the innovative, locally sourced and wholesome cuisine Chef Campbell and the third-generation Nelsons have to offer with the finest of views and the friendliest folks.
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Steak Sales at Gibraltar Grill Benefit United Way
Gibraltar Grill in Fish Creek will benefit United Way of Door County in May and June with sales of their hand-cut, certified Angus beef steaks. When customers order a featured steak, $1 will be donated to United Way of Door County.
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Betty Tipler Joins Kellstrom-Ray Sales Team
Heather Olson, broker/owner of the Kellstrom-Ray Agency, Inc., announces the addition of Betty Tipler to the real estate sales team. Tipler entered the real estate business in 1986 and has been going strong ever since.
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Mojo Rosa’s Hosts Next Buy Local Mixer
Door County Buy Local is holding its next business networking mixer on Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 – 7pm at Mojo Rosa’s, 7778 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. The event will feature a presentation by Mojo Rosa’s owner Kim Jensen, who will share “An Entrepreneurs Story: Tackling the Challenges to Grow Her Business.
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Cheeses can be served in a variety of ways, times, and for different occasions. I will never forget the time my father, brother and I were visiting relatives in Scotland in the late ’70s. My cousin Robin and his wife Winnabelle had us over for dinner one evening, and after we finished a satisfying four-course […]
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New Kid on the Block: Door County Creamery
T hree generations of goats greet Jesse Johnson with bawling entreaties for brunch as he arrives at the barn for the first of two daily feedings. “It’s second-cutting hay, which is usually the best cut of hay. It has alfalfa in it,” Johnson said as he spread two bales of the still-green hay in the […]
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Fresh and Local at the Gray-Aire Dairy Farm
Growing up on a farm is definitely not what it seems. It certainly has its perks, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty it’s a lot of hard work and dedication. My name is Madalyn Gray, more commonly known as Maddy. It amazes me how much I have gained from growing up in this […]
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It was just another day at work for DNR fishery technicians Lynn Peters and Joe Rosnow, but April 23 was a huge day for the charter fishing captains of Gills Rock.
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Jeff Weborg didn’t want to go to Ukraine, even though he was invited to go on a mission through his church. South America, Central America, the Philippines, sure, they need help from church missions.
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Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. In Wisconsin, scientists with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) are documenting and projecting the impacts global warming is having and will have in the future in our state.
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Article posted Thursday, April 24, 2014 11:21am
In fairy tales, a young maiden kissing a frog may result in the frog transforming into a handsome prince. But there are some frogs you wouldn’t dare touch, much less kiss.