DOOR COUNTY CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 NEWS

Gov. Evers Announces $100 Million Investment in Economic Recovery

Madison, Wis. (April 19, 2021) – Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $100 million investment in Wisconsin’s economic recovery as part of the state’s funds received under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. The investment aims to ensure businesses and […]

COVID Vaccines for Staff

Door County, Wis. (April 14, 2021) – Are you looking for a cost-effective way to vaccinate yourself and your staff? Door County Public Health has free vaccination clinics. Although they have not been able to open a Northern Door clinic yet, they […]

Travelers Both Optimistic and Cautious

According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 88% of them now have travel plans in the next six months, the highest level in more than a year. However, less than a third of them are likely to […]

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $46 Million in Support to Small Businesses

Madison, Wis. (April 7, 2021) — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR), today announced more than $46 million to support an estimated 9,300 small businesses across Wisconsin which will […]

Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounceback Budget Investments to Support Small Business, Kickstart Innovation

Governor proposes $200 million to assist small businesses in recovering from COVID-19 pandemic Madison, Wis. (February 16, 2021) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 budget will include aggressive economic development plans that invest more than $200 million in assisting small […]

Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended to March 31

Update: The CDC eviction moratorium that was originally extended until January 31, 2021 is now extended through March 31, 2021. Madison, Wis. (January 27, 2021) – Recent federal legislation and an anticipated order from the Director of the Centers for […]

Gov. Evers Announces Grants to More Than 650 Wisconsin Lodging Industry Partners

Madison, Wis. (December 7, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that COVID-19 Lodging Grants have been awarded to 663 Wisconsin lodging operators. The grants aim to provide stabilization to our state’s lodging industry as it continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and […]

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes to Host People’s Budget Virtual Listening Sessions

Madison, Wis. (November 15, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today announced a series of People’s Budget virtual listening sessions as the state begins the 2021-2023 state budget process. Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes will host […]

Miller Art Museum Shifts Operating Model in the Wake of New County Restrictions as COVID-19 Numbers Surge in Door County

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announced today that it will transition operations to an appointment-only model beginning on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in an effort to mitigate the spread of […]

Gov. Evers Directs Department of Health Services to Limit Indoor Public Gatherings

Madison, Wis. (October 7, 2020) – Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue Emergency Order #3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25 percent of a room or building’s total occupancy. See […]

2020 Sister Bay Fall Festival Cancelled

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2020) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is deeply saddened to announce that the Sister Bay Fall Festival has been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and guidance on large gatherings from the Centers for […]

Public Health to Issue Emergency Advisory Requiring Face Coverings

Door County, Wis. (July 24, 2020) – Effective Friday, July 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM Door County Public Health is issuing an Emergency Advisory which stipulates that everyone 5 years and older wear a face covering or mask when in public. […]

Annual Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Postponed to 2021

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2020) – It is with a heavy heart that Destination Sturgeon Bay Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 22nd annual Fine Art Fair. After consulting with many partners, including vendors, local businesses, the […]

We’re Halfway to our Goal! PMF Musicians Affected by COVID-19 Financial Crisis Need Your Help

Ephraim, Wis. (June 9, 2020) – At times of great challenge, music helps to uplift us, but right now, the musicians of the Festival Orchestra NEED YOUR HELP! The challenges being presented by COVID-19 are unprecedented, and the financial effects on […]

Cancelation of 2020 Root Beer Festival

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 3, 2020) – The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is saddened to announce its Root Beer Festival, scheduled for July 11th, will be canceled this year. The Board of Directors made this decision out of concern for the […]

“We’re All In” Small Business Grant

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 2, 2020) – The “We’re All In” Small Business Grant program is designed to help small businesses get back on their feet as they re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home, while also encouraging adoption […]

Requesting a COVID-19 Test is Now Easier Than Ever

Door County, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis while continuing to serve our patients and our community in the best way possible, Prevea Health has now simplified the process for requesting and receiving a COVID-19 […]

Destination Door County News

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – I don’t think it’s an understatement when we say that the past several months were something that we never anticipated. Not once would we ever have thought that we’d have to encourage people […]

Sunshine House of Door County Creates Clean Seals® for Hotels

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – As we begin to see businesses reopen after months of closure, many are taking action to ensure their customers and guests are comfortable and assured that their experience will be safe. Sunshine Business […]

Rental Assistance Now Available to Struggling Door County Residents During Current COVID-19 Health Crisis

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – To help keep struggling Door County residents from being evicted from their homes during the pandemic and resulting recession, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have partnered […]

New Door County Initiative Focuses on Cleanliness and Safety

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2020) – A new commitment to cleanliness and safety initiative has been launched in Door County, and all area businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate. To help ensure safety for both visitors and residents, the commitment […]

PenArt Cancels In-Person Programs and Events through Aug 30

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 11, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, announces they are cancelling all in-person programs and events through August 30. They will be taking some programs online and offering new […]

Door County 4th of July Events Canceled

Door County, Wis. (May 12, 2020) — It is with great disappointment that the communities of Door County have announced that 4th of July festivities have been canceled throughout the county, including fireworks celebrations in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Sturgeon […]

Gov. Evers Announces Another Turn of the Dial for Wisconsin Businesses

Madison, Wis. (May 10, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency […]

Nonpartisan Voter Protection Effort Finds Widespread Confusion, Numerous Obstacles in Wisconsin’s Spring Election

Madison, Wis. (may 11, 2020) – Wisconsin voters encountered widespread confusion and numerous obstacles to voting during April’s statewide elections, a report issued today by Wisconsin Election Protection and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin shows. The groups, who respond to […]

FM106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 Seek Nominations to Honor Local Heroes

Ephraim, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, fm 106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 seek to honor two members from the Door County community who have gone above and beyond to help others. While many people are […]

Partnership for Infection Prevention

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – Door County Public Health and Door County Medical Center are publishing the attached guidelines to help our local businesses prepare to re-open towards the end of May, and to assist essential businesses as they […]

Door Shakespeare Cancels 2020 Performance Season

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 2, 2020) — Door Shakespeare has announced that while it had hoped to celebrate its 25th Anniversary Summer Season in style, and had brought together an amazing company in order to do just that, the company’s […]

Door County Emergency Response Fund: Donate or Apply

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 1, 2020) – In an effort to provide a coordinated philanthropic response to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have activated the Door County Emergency Response […]

DATCP Adopts Emergency Rule Prohibiting Late Fees on Rentals

Madison, Wis. (April 29, 2020) –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has approved an emergency rule to prohibit late fees or penalties for missed or late rent payments during COVID-19. Due to the rapidly changing economic landscape, […]

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Announces Expanded Opportunities for Certain Nonessential Businesses

Madison, Wis. (April 27, 2020) – Gov. Tony Evers today announced another turn of the dial in expanding allowed operations for nonessential businesses, providing more opportunities for businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency […]

More Wisconsin National Guard Troops Mobilized to Establish Additional COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site Capacity

by Capt. Joe Trovato Wisconsin (April 20, 2020) – Approximately 225 additional Citizen Soldiers and Airmen mobilized Sunday to establish additional specimen collection teams in support of Wisconsin’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services requested Wisconsin […]

Midsummer’s Music HOPES to Celebrate 30 Years of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County this Summer

Sister Bay, Wis. (April 20, 2020) – We at Midsummer’s Music are doing all we can to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak, and we express our concern that you are well. We hope and have planned that our 30th season […]

Midwest Governors Form COVID-19 Coalition

Wisconsin (April 17, 2020) – State of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and his regional colleagues in the Upper Midwest are working together to judge when best to start easing stay-at-home restrictions and reopen their states’ economies. Today, the coalition becomes […]

Someone Needs Your Stimulus Check, Especially If You Don’t

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 17, 2020) – More than 20 million people in the United States have just lost their job. If you are NOT one of those people, think about donating your government stimulus check to help someone who is. Consider […]

Public Health Dept. Orders Temporary Closure of Door County Campgrounds

Door County, Wis. (April 16, 2020) – The Door County Public Heath Department has announced the immediate temporary closure of all campgrounds in Door County as a “reasonable and necessary act to prevent, suppress, and control the COVID-19 virus.” Susan Powers, […]

Door County Mourns First COVID-19 Related Death

Sturgeon Bay, WI (April 13, 2020) – Door County Public Health is saddened to report the county’s first death associated with COVID-19. The individual was a hospitalized male in his 70’s with multiple underlying medical conditions. Due to privacy laws, […]

Ephraim Cancels Annual Fyr Bal Festival

Ephraim, Wis. (April 9, 2020) – According to the the Village of Ephraim’s facebook page, Ephraim officials have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Fyr Bal Festival due to the COVID-19 situation. At this unprecedented time, the health […]

DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center is Here to Help

Madison, Wis. (April 7, 2020) – With Wisconsin farmers facing an unprecedented series of challenges brought on by low commodity prices, unfavorable weather patterns, uncertain global markets and now, challenges posed by COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and […]

Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection team sent to senior living facility in Sheboygan

Sheboygan, Wis. (April 6, 2020) — The Wisconsin National Guard dispatched a team April 5 to a senior living facility in Sheboygan to establish a mobile testing site and perform COVID-19 specimen collection. Approximately 30 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen arrived early […]