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Marian University Opens New Disc Golf Course
by ShaneRich · 4/11/2026
I had a chance to stop out at Marian University this week for the unveiling of their brand new on-campus disc golf course, and it’s a really cool addition to the area. This wasn’t just thrown together either. The idea came from the university’s Campus Services department as a way to get students
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This New Fond du Lac Shop Feels More Like Home Than a Store
by Voltage Bloom · 4/5/2026
In the heart of Fond du Lac, Gray Park Collective is quickly becoming more than just a flower shop—it’s a cozy, creative space built on family, community, and a love for all things handmade. Opened in December 2025, the shop grew from the owner’s lifelong passion for crafting. After years focused
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19th Annual Make a Blanket Day Brings Comfort to Children in Our Community
by ShaneRich · 3/29/2026
As the Chapter Coordinator for Project Linus Dodge, Fond du Lac and Washington Counties I am very thankful for the many blanketeers(volunteers) who came to our 19th Annual Make a Blanket Day on Saturday March 28. This was a great family event. We had fun making 184 blankets for the children in our a
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Irish’s Bar A Staple Of Fond du Lac
by ShaneRich · 3/22/2026
I stopped down at Irish’s Bar this last Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day, something I’ve made a habit of over the years. It’s not my first time in there by any means, but there’s something about going on that day that is always so much fun! I grabbed a Guinness and a cup of their Irish stew, and hung o
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Fond du Lac Rugby Builds Community On and Off the Field
by ShaneRich · 3/15/2026
Building a legacy since 2004, Fond du Lac Rugby Inc. is more than just a sport-it's a community. From our flagship Stoutmen high school teams to our youth flag programs, we provide a comprehensive pathway for athletes of all ages to learn the game, build character. We invite the community to supp
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Loren Voss: The Resilient Story of Wisconsin’s “Turkey Commander”
by ShaneRich · 3/8/2026
A resilient person is someone who can adapt well and bounce back quickly from stress, adversity, trauma, or significant life challenges, maintaining emotional strength and continuing to move forward, often growing stronger from the experience. They possess traits like flexibility, optimism, and good
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Lakeside Park: The Return of Walking Season
by ShaneRich · 3/1/2026
There’s something about this time of year in Fond du Lac that just pulls you back outside. The air’s still got that bite, the lake’s half frozen, half waking up, and the paths at Lakeside Park start filling back up with walkers, dogs, and families who’ve been cooped up all winter. It’s not quite spr
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Why Sturgeon Spearing Season Still Feels Like the Heart of Fond du Lac
by ShaneRich · 2/21/2026
Every February in Fond du Lac, you can just feel it when sturgeon spearing season is back. Before the sun even comes up, trucks are heading out onto the ice, heaters are firing up in shanties, and families are settling in for long, quiet hours staring into that dark hole. For a lot of people around
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Three Years Strong: How Sandy Ritchie Built More Than Just a Diner on Main Street
by ShaneRich · 2/15/2026
This past week marked three years since Sandy Ritchie took over The Diner in downtown Fond du Lac, and if you know even a little of her story, you know that’s a big deal. Not a small milestone. Not a “nice little anniversary.” A big one. Three years ago she stepped into something completely new afte
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Fond du Lac Hosts One of the Largest Bowling Tournaments in the U.S.
by ShaneRich · 2/8/2026
Fond du Lac has the honor of hosting the 14th Wisconsin State Tournament. It is the biggest state tournament in the United States. The Wisconsin State Open Championship started on January 17th and will run every weekend Friday, Saturday until May 3rd. Over 11,000 men and women from every part of
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You’ve Driven Past It for Years: The Story Behind Dave’s Engine Service
by ShaneRich · 2/1/2026
If you’ve ever driven down Scott Street in Fond du Lac, chances are you’ve passed Dave’s Engine Service without really knowing what was inside. I know I did. I grew up right around the corner and honestly had no idea there was a full-blown engine shop tucked into that building until I bought a weed
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Connor and Sons Tree and Landscape: Rooted in Family, Growing in the Community
by Voltage Bloom · 1/22/2026
Connor and Sons Tree and Landscape was built on the vision of creating a better life for their family. As an ISA Certified Arborist, the owner chose to use his skills and knowledge to serve the community he now lives in. The name reflects the company’s family roots—their last name, Connor, and his t
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Hometown Nutrition Fond du Lac
by Ashley Ernst · 1/18/2026
Hometown Nutrition- FDL 229 W Scott Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 (Wrightway parking lot) Looking for a healthy alternative than running to your morning coffee shop and getting a calorie loaded coffee, or just something to sip on without drinking all your carbs, sugar, and calories for the day? Ho
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East Fond du Lac's Hidden Gem
by Ashley Ernst · 1/11/2026
Theres always been that rumor, that word of mouth talk you hear now and then. Fond du Lac has a hidden Artesian Water Well. We make our way to the East side of Fdl County, going East on Hwy 23 until Triple T Road. We go past residential homes, and farms, and reach N7138 Triple T Road. It's a wooden
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Inside Race to 21: How Fond du Lac’s Cornhole Scene Found Its Home
by ShaneRich · 1/4/2026
Race to 21 Fond du Lac started from something simple. Pat Ha noticed people constantly asking on Facebook where they could find local cornhole events, and there really was not one clear place to point them. That is what sparked the idea. The name came naturally because in cornhole, everyone is racin
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Where Christmas Lives Year-Round: Fond du Lac’s Kristmas Kringle Shoppe
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
For decades, the Kristmas Kringle Shoppe has been a beloved part of the holidayseason in Fond du Lac, welcoming visitors into a world that feels like Christmas all year long. Stepping through its doors is like stepping into a memory—twinkling lights, festive décor, and shelves filled with ornaments
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Exploring Your Goals and Finding the Perfect Gym
by ShaneRich · 12/21/2025
As we roll into the New Year, this is the time when a lot of us start thinking about resolutions and setting goals. For some people it’s about slowing down, for others it’s about getting uncomfortable and pushing themselves a little harder. I’ve worked out for years, and for me it’s always been abou
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The Jimmys Bring Big Sound to THELMA
by ShaneRich · 12/14/2025
Fond du Lac is getting a serious dose of live music when The Jimmys hit the stage at THELMA Arts Center this Saturday night. Funny enough, the first time I ever heard about this band wasn’t through a poster or an ad. It was from my buddy Tyler, who invited me to go check out one of their shows. Ever
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Still Standing, Still Serving: The Story of Fondy’s Surplus Army Navy Store
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
If you’ve ever driven down Scott Street, you’ve probably noticed The Surplus Army Navy Store that legendary treasure-trove packed wall to wall with boots, jackets, and more gear than you could ever need. It’s been a staple in Fondy since the 1950s, long before the current owner Gary Graves ever step
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Sip, Relax, & Celebrate the Season at Ziegler Winery! 🍷
by ShaneRich · 11/30/2025
Ziegler Winery in Malone, is one of those places that just feels different the second you pull in, and maybe I’m biased, but when you’ve helped plant a lot of the vines, it hits on a whole other level. My dad, Shy Ziegler, wife Jenny Ziegler, and my two uncles bought the property back in 2015 with a
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