Milwaukee intergenerational housing model demonstrates potential solutions for some Door County problems
Trinity Woods is an intergenerational housing community located on the Mount Mary University campus in northern Milwaukee since December 2021. Students who are single mothers, their children, retired School Sisters of Notre Dame and senior citizens live side-by-side in a mixture of 24 student apartments, 52 assisted living apartments and 90 independent living apartments. There…
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Door County patients see shorter wait times for medical transport as result of hospital and county partnership
In May 2023, Door County Emergency Services and Door County Medical Center entered into a unique partnership that has improved…
Door County road budgets start to see positive results of state shared revenue increase
Door County municipalities are finalizing 2025 budgets and determining how to spend their increased shared revenue in the form of…
“Do we really need that here?” Local advocacy groups served over 400 survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Door County in one year
When someone living in Door County experiences sexual or domestic violence and decides to get help, chances are they will…
Letter from the editor: Building the future of Door County journalism
Door County Knock has recently been the recipient of some major investments from national funders that, taken together, represent a…
Door County policing: How it works and how much it costs
The electors on Washington Island approved the 2025 town budget by two thirds majority on Nov. 14, including an additional…
County budget analysis shows promising trends; sober living facility has opened
The Door County Board of Supervisors passed the 2025 budget after County Administrator Ken Pabich presented a summary and review…
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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…
Amid challenges, international workers help power tourism economy
International workers provide staff support for businesses, but there are challenges for workers, such as transportation.