Miller Art Museum and Sturgeon Bay library to part ways within five years
After sharing a space for five decades, the Miller Art Museum is slated to move out of the building it shares with the Sturgeon Bay Library.
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Election results: Kitchens, Wied, Hovde win primaries; voters reject constitutional amendments
Door County voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide on multiple primary elections for state and federal offices, as…
Door County Habitat for Humanity trying to keep head above water after flood damage further strains funding
Flooding in June at Door County Habitat for Humanity’s headquarters and ReStore location in Sturgeon Bay resulted in roughly $45,000…
Referendum questions on Aug. 13 primary ballot would change how federal funds are allocated in Wisconsin
There are two questions posed to voters on the Aug. 13 primary ballot, both seeking to add legislative control to…
Republican state Assembly candidates weigh in on issues for Door County voters ahead of Aug. 13 primaries
Republican incumbent Joel Kitchens has served as the representative for District 1 since 2015 and is running against three-term Kewaunee…
Understanding the primary ballot for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District race
Door County voters may face some confusion at the polls on Aug 13, with two elections for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional…
Two of three Republican primary candidates for U.S. Senate say Washington needs regular people representing Wisconsin
Three candidates on the Aug. 13 primary ballot will vie to be the Republican challenger to incumbent Tammy Baldwin for…
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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.
Help available, but roadblocks exist for Door County residents experiencing opioid and meth addiction
Like virtually every community in America, Door County has residents who are suffering from substance use disorder. Gaps in services,…