First-time author Theresa Evans joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about her new memoir detailing the emotional journey of a mother-daughter relationship, exploring themes of reconciliation, healing, and end-of-life decisions. Evans walked side-by-side with her mother, a Canadian resident, when she chose to use Medical Assistance in Dying at the end of a long struggle with debilitating pain. Evans, a former registered nurse wrote a memoir about that journey, discussing the ethical and medical dilemmas involved in the decision and how she and her siblings handled what was an emotional, gut-wrenching but beautiful time with their mother in her final months.

It's a big year for the Pulse, as Memorial Day Weekend marks 30 years since the first issue went to the presses on May 22, 1996. Myles Dannhausen Jr. recalls his first impressions of paper that it was and what it has become and points you to David Eliot's column about those humble beginnings. Plus, a quick look what's new in dining this year, and Myles shares 3 Things He Loves this week.

Debra Fitzgerald talks to Leslie Boden, a certified credit counselor and financial social worker, about the challenges local residents have managing finances. They discuss rising debt, credit card trends, financial crisis management, and the impact of cost-of-living on personal finances. The conversation covers a range of financial challenges faced by individuals, including housing costs, digital expenses, vehicle payments, medical debt, and bankruptcy. It also delves into the psychological and societal factors that influence financial behavior and decision-making.

When the DNR started clearing a wide swath of trees for a road expansion in Potawatomi State Park, it shocked users - and for good reason. Debra Fitzgerald joins Myles Dannhausen to discuss the communication breakdown that left the DNR facing a backlash from local users. They discuss whether the road expansion was necessary, but mostly how the department continues to struggle to communicate goals and objectives to a vigilant public.

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Myles Dannhausen Jr. dives into the birth and evolution of the Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DCAF) with creator Eric Simonson, highlighting the challenges of communicating its essence and the impact of location on its significance. We also explores the festival's diverse and multidisciplinary arts, its community impact, and the process of artist selection and collaboration. Additionally, it emphasizes the festival's outreach to schools and universities, as well as its role in inspiring and engaging young artists.

There will be a huge crowd in Peninsula State Park on Saturday for the Door County Half Marathon. Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Tim Kowols about the race that draws more than 2,700 people each year, including more than 40 who have joined him in running for a cause. But first, we catch up on the fight of Lucia Ramirez, a young girl from Sevastopol who is battling leukemia. Fernwood Gardens will host a Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser for Lucia Saturday afternoon from 3- 7 pm to support her family in their fight.

Dan Rankin always knew he wanted to own his own business, he just didn't know what kind of business that would be. Then opportunity knocked – or more accurately, he knocked until opportunity opened the door. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about his journey from the shipyards to the head of Hi Tech Fabrication, where he was honored this week as the Emerging Business of the Year by the Door County Economic Development Corporation.

Door County relies on 11 volunteer fire departments and dedicated emergency medical responders to answer the call in our scariest moments. Debra Fitzgerald talks to one of them – Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Chief Mike Goldstone – about the challenges and rewards that come with the job as a volunteer firefighter in rural Wisconsin. They discuss his journey to Sister Bay, the training required for our local responders, and the emotional job he had in stepping into the shoes of his friend and former chief, the late Chris Hecht. The interview is part of the 2026 Sustainability Issue of the Peninsula Pulse that dived into the role of emergency responders in supporting a sustainable community.

Debra Fitzgerald talks with Wisconsin State Representative Joel Kitchens about the latest legislative session and what it means for local communities. They cover key accomplishments, education challenges, and environmental efforts, including PFAS legislation and what could still happen with Knowles-Nelson legislation. The conversation also touches on the state budget surplus, property tax relief, and how these decisions are impacting everyday life across Wisconsin.

Newport State Park is the only dark-sky designated park in Wisconsin, but if light pollution continues to grow in the surrounding area, it may be hard to keep it that way. Debra Fitzgerald joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss recent efforts to stop light pollution from encroaching on the park in northern Door County, and what individual property owners can do to help. Plus, they discuss why a bill was needed to stop people from throwing batteries in the trash, and why the city of Sturgeon Bay did not renew a contract with a security camera company.