Door County Pulse Podcast

Andrew and Myles break down this weeks news, including Bellin Health and Door County Medical Center hosting a no-cost, drive-up COVID-19 testing event Aug. 27, 10 am – 6 pm, at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay. Also The Village of Egg Harbor’s Plan Commission approved the proposal for the Village View Residences condominium and retail project on Aug. 18th.

If you've completed a crossword puzzle in the last 15 years there is a good chance it was one of Myles Mellor's. Myles has been writing the Pulse crossword for years, and this week Myles Dannhausen sits down with him to talk about how he got his start writing puzzles, and how he turned the crossword into his career.

Andrew and Deb sit down to go over each of the Door County schools currently fluid plans to reopen next month. What considerations are being made inside the classroom and beyond? Also, the DNR doubles down on their intent to demolish Potawatomi tower.

Andrew sits down with Carly Sarkis, Marketing and Events Director at Destination Sturgeon Bay to talk about many of the events that have been canceled this summer, but also some events that were modified to be safer, as well as new events that were created in response to COVID-19. Also we dig into some of the challenges and considerations Carly faced as a destination marketer during a pandemic.

Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen Jr. discuss the latest COVID information after the Wisconsin Mask Mandate became effective over the weekend, including Door County's positive case total entering triple digits. Also this week an update on the Egg Harbor Condo proposal, as well as some discussion on July's record breaking water levels.

Andrew sits down with Pulse Intern Maddy Schierl to reflect on her 2nd summer writing interesting pieces for the Pulse, and how she was able to explore unique topics from a fresh perspective. Also, as Maddy begins to pack for her senior year at college, we discuss the considerations she had to make when deciding whether to go back as schools across the country are asking tough questions about how...

Andrew and Myles break down some stories from this week including the Pulse's decision not to post news articles to Facebook in order to foster higher quality conversations, and how some businesses have responded to positive COVID-19 cases among their staff. Also, the Sister Bay Plan Commission denied a request for a change of use for the property that contains the waterfront portions of Little Si...

Andrew sits down with Door County's first certified cicerone Sophie Nelson to talk about interesting beer facts, what a cicerone is and what the lengthy certification process entailed, and how she's been able to put her knowledge to practice in the county and within the pages of the Peninsula Pulse in her column: Suds with Sophie.

Andrew and Myles have some updates on a few stories, including new life for the Barker childcare center in Sturgeon Bay, which will soon become the Door Community Child Development Center as soon as September. Also Sister Bay has approved an ordinance which will fine anyone caught removing stones from Pebble Beach, and Andrew and Myles talk about how Husby's closure last week due to COVID-19 sent...

Andrew is joined by Pulse writer Maddy Schierl to talk about the myriad of different topics she's been able to write about this summer, from her weekly beach showcase, to her adventures on the water, as well as her art and literary endeavors including a piece on yoga and art journaling, as well as her installment of our ongoing literary series, and much more.