Election results: Door County supports Crawford for Supreme Court; Sturgeon Bay re-elects Ward as mayor
A majority of Door County voters picked statewide winners Wisconsin Circuit Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court and incumbent Jill Underly for state superintendent, in a high-turnout spring election that also featured many local races, including the mayor of Sturgeon Bay and various trustees, alders and school board members.
About us
Knock is an independent, nonprofit news organization. We’re focused on meeting Door County’s information needs and producing in-depth, community-centered reporting for and with all residents – especially underserved populations – on the issues that affect their lives.
Read more about our mission.
Latest Headlines
News
No questions asked, no judgment given; local food pantry workers rely on network of funding and donations to feed people
Recent USDA funding and program cuts will affect food pantries in Door County whether or not they rely on state…
A look at Door County’s vulnerability to measles, immunization trends and addressing vaccine hesitancy
Door County, as well as most of the country, can no longer count on high vaccination rates to protect them…
Nonprofit theater continues quest for property tax exemption; state ‘GOAT’ committee submits DEI record request to Door County
Northern Sky Theater cleared the latest hurdle in its state legislative bid for property tax exemption status and Door County…
Local businesses and LGBTQIA+ organizations respond to threat accusations
Two Door County businesses cancelled reservations for an event scheduled at their venues on Feb. 22. The event, billed as…
Rowleys Bay Resort cleanup continues; neighbors remain concerned about environmental impact
On Feb. 14 the last of the debris was removed from the Rowleys Bay Resort, where a fire destroyed a…
Door County Knock seeks associate director of philanthropy
Door County Knock, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to making sure Door County residents have the news and information they…
In-Depth Reporting
New leadership in county zoning charts course to continue addressing backlogs, inefficiencies
The Door County Land Use Services department recently came under new leadership amid attempts to improve department operations and accountability…
First phase of new federal staffing requirements rolls out; local nursing homes respond
Though Door County’s nursing homes have made it through the first phase of requirements under a new ruling on staffing…
On the heels of staff shortages and fines, new owners are optimistic about future of Scandia Village
Scandia Village in Sister Bay has transferred ownership for the second time since 2019. Representatives of the new owner, Continuum…
Door County nursing homes fall far short of federally proposed staffing minimums
All three of Door County’s nursing homes meet state-mandated minimum staffing ratios. However, they all fail to meet the higher…
The future of an epidemic: No easy answers
According to those in the treatment and recovery communities, there are no quick fixes for substance use disorder. However there…
Employee housing needs affect hiring, reflect overall housing shortage, business owners say
Finding properties for use as employee housing has been a significant obstacle for Door County business owners, who say the…