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History Snob

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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History

On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing

Peshtigo, WI · 1d

Eagle Herald

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Menominee grants three conditional marijuana licenses

MENOMINEE — The City of Menominee has granted conditional marijuana retail licenses to three businesses that are built out and prepared to open. “We have started moving forward and have issued a retail license to the following: Highwire Wire Farms, Per I/Urb and Per II/Puff,” City Manager Brett Botbyl stated in an email. He said the licenses are contingent on the businesses passing all state and local inspections, codes, rules and full payment of application fees and/or past due/current taxes. This action comes as the result of a Nov. 3 ballot initiative that saw about 60% of voters approve increasing the number of marijuana licenses from nine to 13. There currently are eight licensed marijuana retailers in the city. All three of the businesses granted conditional licenses took different paths to get to this point. Highwire Farms, 1015 10th St. (corner of 10th Street and 10th Avenue), was part of a 2023 settlement agreement. Puff Cannabis, 2305 10th St. (the former Family Video location), was built out and ready to open last summer but could not get approval from the city. Urb, 1015 26th Ave. (the corner of 10th Street), has been ready to open for more than a year.

Menominee, MI · 1d

Eagle Herald

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Document destruction company has new owners, new identity

DAGGETT — Country Mile Document Destruction began a new chapter with new ownership and a new name. The waste management business transitioned to second-generation owners Brad and Trina Younk and unveiled a new brand identity as Country Mile Environmental. The new name reflects the company’s broader range of services that go beyond document shredding. Country Mile Environmental securely handles regulated medical waste and provides on-site shredding and the secure destruction of confidential documents, hard drives, computer hardware and other materials. While the company trucks now sport a new logo and company name, Country Mile Environmental offers customers the same customer service they have had for 25 years. The waste management company, headquartered in Daggett, continues to be family-owned and operated by the Younk family. Roger Younk founded Country Mile Document Destruction in 2001 with a pickup truck, trailer and a mobile paper shredder. From this foundation, the company has grown into a comprehensive, certified waste management organization. Country Mile Environmental serves businesses, municipalities and individuals in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, northeast Wisconsin, and north central Wisconsin. “Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve in recycling and waste management while continuing to provide the same reliable service our customers know

Daggett, MI · 3d

Door County Pulse

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Southern Door Weighs Next Steps After Second Failed Referendum

Board has until Jan. 26 to decide whether to try again in April 2027. For the second time in a row, Southern Door voters rejected the school district’s request to exceed its state-set revenue limit through an operational referendum. Less than a week later, on Monday, Nov. 9, school...

Door County, WI · 1d
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Wisconsin Watch

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Kewaunee County nonprofit offers hope to strays in need

Hope for animals in need is always seemingly in short supply. Shelters are over-full and underfunded, or certain rural areas don’t have easy access to animal shelters or well-funded rescues. A Cause for Paws of Kewaunee County seeks to patch that gap. A Cause for Paws is a nonprofit...

Kewaunee County, WI · 1d

Door County Pulse

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Washington Island Cuts Ribbon on New Gymnasium

The Washington Island School got to show off the capacity of the new Bradley Jordan Memorial Gymnasium at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7, where attendance was standing room only. Attendees were asked to wear bright blue construction booties over their shoes to avoid scuffing the still-curing gym floor,...

Baileys Harbor, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 3d

Green Bay Press-Gazette

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Door County Board raises tax levy, drops tax rate in 2027 budget

The Door County Board unanimously passed the county's proposed 2027 budget with no changes to its final draft or comments from the public during its Nov. 10 meeting. As a result, the tax levy will rise a little but the tax rate will drop by a notable figure, both for a fifth straight year. What that means to your property tax bill from the county (not including the tax rate for your city, village, town or school district) depends on the property's assessed value and how much it changed, if at all, in the past year. The county plans to spend about $152.8 million in 2027, about a 20% increase from the $127.3 million in expenditures in the 2026 budget. Almost all of that increase is found in capital improvement projects, where the budget is rising from $22.9 million to $48 million. Of the $152.8 million in expenditures, $33.29 million will come from the tax levy (the amount generated by the county property tax), the maximum allowed by state-set limits and 1.16% more than the $32.9 million levy in 2026. However, the tax rate for 2027 will drop by 6.98%, from $2.21 to $2.06 per $1,000 of assessed equalized property

Door County, WI · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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After Trying Fish Boils Across Door County, This Ephraim Restaurant Stuck With Us

The servers here will de-bone your whitefish right at the table. That alone made me sit up, because fish bones are usually your problem, not theirs. The cooking happens outside over an open wood fire. A Boil Master tells stories while a giant kettle bubbles away. Then comes the boil...

Door County, WI · 4d

NBC26

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Projected nationwide rise in heating costs may hit Door County, Northeast Wisconsin

DOOR COUNTY (NBC 26) — Home heating costs across the nation are expected to rise by more than 7% this winter, which may affect neighbors in Door County and other parts of Northeast Wisconsin. The increase was reported by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), a Washington-based non-profit...

Door County, WI · 1d

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Open Road Resorts Acquires ‘Rustic Timbers’ in Wis.

Open Road Resorts (ORR), an outdoor hospitality company focused on owning and operating RV parks and campgrounds throughout the United States, has announced the acquisition of Rustic Timbers Door County Camping in Egg Harbor, Wis. The acquisition brings ORR’s portfolio to 11 parks and marks the company’s entry into Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Egg Harbor, WI · 9h

Fox11online.com

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Menominee issues 3 new dispensary licenses; Puff eyes opening next month

MENOMINEE, Mich. (WLUK) -- New marijuana dispensaries could soon open just across the Wisconsin border. FOX 11 has closely followed years of legal back and forth between marijuana companies and the City of Menominee. Last week, voters approved a measure that raises the limit on dispensary licenses in Menominee from nine to 13.

Menominee, MI · 20h

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Bink, Dorner, Simonar earn Luxemburg Chamber honors

The Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce will honor longtime businessman Paul Simonar, fitness instructor Diane Dorner, and Luxemburg-Casco Transportation Coordinator Gretchen Bink during its annual Christmas party next month after announcing the honorees this week. Simonar, the 2026 Person of the Year Award winner, is the co-owner and vice president...

Casco, WI · 1d

Door County Pulse

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West Side School Lives On

One of the best views in Sturgeon Bay once belonged to the city’s youngest residents. Originally opened in 1921 as the Sawyer Elementary School, the brick building that sits stoically atop the hill along South Madison Avenue was one of the first public schools on Sturgeon Bay’s west side. Later, it was known as West Side Elementary School, a place where thousands of children started their educational journeys.

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d

Eagle Herald

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Stauss set to bring his slugging ways to Winona State

MARINETTE — It’s a good thing that Wyatt Stauss looks good in purple and white because he’ll be cloaked in those two colors for the foreseeable future. In front of a congregation of family, friends, teammates and coaches, Stauss put ink to paper on the first day of National Signing Day and signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Winona University on Wednesday. Stauss, Marinette High School’s hulking six-foot, 228-pound first baseman, will trade in the Marines’ color scheme for the Warriors blend of purple and white beginning in the spring of 2028. “Get to keep the purple and white,” Stauss joked. Located in Winona, Minnesota, Winona State is a powerhouse in the Division II ranks of the NCAA. The Warriors have reached the NCAA tournament six times and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament 21 times, with six NAIA World Series and one NCAA World Series appearances under their belt. The Warriors’ track record of success, coupled with the recruiting efforts of head coach Seth Wing and his staff, vaulted Winona State to the top of Stauss’s list. “I love the coach there. The guy is a great guy and I loved their campus and

Winona, MN · 1d

Eagle Herald

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Unexpected underground conditions adds costs to street project

MARINETTE — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Marinette Common Council approved a $32,909 change order for street reconstruction after contractor Barley Excavating encountered underground conditions that had not been known when the project was designed and were not included in the bid. The work involved Eggener and Wells streets and the change order was allocated among wastewater, water and stormwater utilities. During discussion, City Engineer Brian Miller described an old building foundation discovered on Eggener Street and on Nestegg Marine’s property. Miller also reported a large electrical transmission duct running along Wells Street, encased in concrete reaching as deep as 10 feet below grade. Also, at the intersection of Eggener and Wells, the existing water main was found completely encased in concrete. These unexpected obstructions required work beyond what had been anticipated in the original design and bid leading to the additional cost. The council also approved the recommended increases to cemetery fees after hearing that local rates had remained unchanged after many years. City Clerk Lana Bero compared Marinette’s charges with those of similarly sized, city-owned cemeteries. Bero reported that other communities charged about $900 to $1,000 for a grave space, while Marinette’s current price was $650. The

Marinette, WI · 3d

Door County Pulse

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Movie Trail Returns, Bigger And Better

Destination Door County’s Christmas Movie Trail Pass is back to guide visitors to filming locations from the locally shot holiday rom-com A Cherry Pie Christmas. Returning for its second year, the free, mobile-based experience will be available through Jan. 5, 2027, at doorcounty.com/movie. The pass is free and requires no app to download; users can sign up and start exploring from their mobile browser.

Door County, WI · 1d

doorcountyknock.org

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Serenity Springs at Scandia Village faces renewed scrutiny over care and staffing

Get the latest reporting delivered directly to your inbox with our free weekly newsletters. This story is part of a series about aging in Door County that Door County Knock is producing this year. Click here for the series page. Almost every day, “Theresa,” a Door County resident, goes to...

Sister Bay, WI · 21h

WBAY Green Bay

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Sturgeon Bay tree lighting and Christmas by the Bay Parade set for Nov. 20 and Dec. 5

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Destination Sturgeon Bay will hold holiday events over two weekends, beginning with the annual tree lighting Friday, Nov. 20, and the Christmas by the Bay Parade Saturday, Dec. 5. Tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 20. The annual tree lighting will take place at the Old...

Sturgeon Bay, WI · 1d