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The Giant Carp Spawning In Lakeside Park Right Now
by Shane Michael · 6/7/2026
Every year around this time, one of my favorite things to see at Lakeside Park is the giant carp spawning in the river channels.
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Summer Days on the Fond du Lac Loop
by Shane Michael · 5/31/2026
The Fond du Lac Loop is about 16 miles long and connects different trails, bike lanes, and park paths throughout the city. Parts of it run through Lakeside Park, the Prairie Trail, Peebles Trail, and other areas around town. What’s nice about it is that every section feels a little different.
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Wisconsin’s Asparagus Season Is One Of Spring’s Best Traditions
by Shane Michael · 5/22/2026
Wild asparagus season is one of Wisconsin’s sure signs of spring, with fresh shoots appearing along roadside ditches and country fields across the state. For many, finding and cooking wild asparagus has become a spring tradition that celebrates the outdoors and simple Midwest living.
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Omkara Healing Center Brings Reiki And Sound Healing To Downtown Fond du Lac
by Kristin Santini · 5/9/2026
Omkara Healing Center offers a unique approach to wellness through Reiki and sound healing, creating what the center describes as “a sacred space for energy alignment, vibrational healing, and inner transformation.”
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Beer, Bourbon, and a Packed Downtown in Fond du Lac
by Shane Michael · 5/3/2026
Downtown Fond du Lac had a really good turnout this past weekend for the Beer & Bourbon Crawl. It wasn’t just one or two spots either, it was a full mix of places across downtown.
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Walk & Connect: Just Show Up, Walk, and Meet People
by ShaneRich · 4/30/2026
Kristin Santini and I are starting something new in Fond du Lac called Walk & Connect. Honestly, it’s exactly what it sounds like. We’re getting people together to walk around the city and just talk. No formal networking, no name tags, no weird pressure. Just real conversations while getting som
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From the River to the Lighthouse: Kayaking Lakeside Park
by Shane Michael · 4/24/2026
Kayaking at Lakeside Park is one of those things I end up doing without even planning it. You pull up to the launch on Harbor View Drive, toss the kayak in, and you’re on the water in like a minute.
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Adapting to Today’s Health-Conscious Lifestyle
by Kristin Santini · 4/11/2026
As interest in clean eating and holistic wellness continues to rise, Village Market has expanded its selection to meet changing customer needs. The store now features a wide variety of organic produce, specialty diet items and supplements, along with a popular smoothie bar and in-house bakery. Pr
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Omkara Healing Center: Slow Down, Breathe, Reset
by Kristin Santini · 4/5/2026
Omkara Healing CenterIn a world that rarely pauses, spaces that invite us to slow down feel almost magical. Tucked into the rhythm of everyday life, Omkara Healing Center offers exactly that kind of sanctuary—a place where the noise softens, the breath deepens, and healing begins from within. At
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Spring Clean Your Body & Mind: A Gentle Reset
by CassandraLeffelman · 3/29/2026
As the snow melts and longer days return, spring naturally invites renewal. While many of us focus on decluttering our homes, this season is also an ideal time to “spring clean” our bodies and minds- supporting our natural detoxification systems and refreshing our daily habits. The good news?
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Toss Bags, Support Local: Birds of a Feather Cornhole Tourney
by ShaneRich · 3/22/2026
If you’re looking for something fun and active to do on April 25th, this is an event you circle on the calendar. The Birds of a Feather 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament is going down at Korneli’s on the Ave, and it’s not just about tossing bags, it’s about bringing people together for a good cause her
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Healing From the Heart:
by Kristin Santini · 3/15/2026
Elaine Elizabeth Joins Downtown Fond du Lac’s Heart Activation Downtown Fond du Lac’s Heart Activation initiative continues to highlight creativity, wellness, and unique experiences throughout the district. One of the individuals bringing that energy to life is Elaine Elizabeth, a Holistic Heali
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Pantry Pieces: Week 1 Take It or Leave It
by ShaneRich · 3/8/2026
Take a minute to ponder which experiences shaped you to be who you are and to do what you do today. For B, her experiences in using local resources while growing up motivated her to create the Take It or Leave It - Community Pantry at 195 E. Cotton St. This pantry is a “greenhouse-style pantry that’
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Nourish Beauty & Wellness: Where Self-Care, Confidence, and Whole-Body Wellness Come Together
by Kristin Santini · 3/1/2026
Nourish Beauty & Wellness embraces the idea that salon visits are often about more than hair. Stylists naturally create spaces where guests feel comfortable sharing, decompressing, and reconnecting with themselves. Building on that connection, Nourish Beauty & Wellness intentionally fosters
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What if every habit, from your morning walk to your late-night snack, is shaping the body you live in?
by CassandraLeffelman · 2/21/2026
As Zach puts it, “We’re all bodybuilders. Every choice we make every day shapes and sculpts our appearance- we work toward our ideal image. That’s bodybuilding.” In the heart of Fond du Lac, Legacy Training Lab is more than a gym- it’s a reflection of one man’s passion for growth, discipline, and
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New Local Partnership Expands Mental Health Care Access in Fond du Lac
by ShaneRich · 2/15/2026
A new community partnership is bringing increased mental health support directly to residents in Fond du Lac. Local nonprofit ADVOCAP has teamed up with Collaborative Wellness — a regional mental health provider — to offer counseling services at ADVOCAP’s office at 19 W. 1st Street. Licensed therapi
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FHNB Annual Bash Brings Music, Community, and Safe Rides to Fond du Lac
by Ashley Ernst · 2/8/2026
A healthy lifestyle is sometimes about just being safe, which is why the Fond du Lac County Tavern League offers free safe rides home for patrons. In 2025 alone, the Fond du Lac County Tavern League completed 1,100 safe rides, helping reduce impaired driving and keep local roads safer. Looking fo
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Prolonged cold weather doesn’t just chill our bones- it wears on our nervous systems, our patience, and our sense of hope.
by CassandraLeffelman · 2/1/2026
As a nurse, I’ve seen how extended cold spells increase illness, isolation, and fatigue. As a leadership coach, I see something quieter but just as real: people pushing through, ignoring their own limits, and telling themselves they should be ‘ tougher’. Cold weather has a way of magnifying what’s a
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Essential Nail Garden & Lash Lounge
by Ashley Ernst · 1/25/2026
Nestled on Wisconsin Ave in North Fond du Lac, today we make our way to Essential Nail Garden & Lash Lounge. Sometimes health doesn't just mean your insides, but your outsides too. Owner Brenda is one of three Wellness Care certificate holders in the state of Wisconsin. In Brenda's free time sh
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Small Steps, Big Heart: New Year Intentions That Grow With You
by CassandraLeffelman · 1/18/2026
The start of a new year often arrives with a quiet mix of hope and pressure. We’re encouraged to reinvent ourselves overnight, to aim higher, do more... but real change- the kind that lasts- rarely works that way. New Year intentions don’t have to be loud or extreme to matter. In fact, the smalle
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