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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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Christmas Celebration Light Show Makes A Local Impact.
by SFW · 11/23/2025
Every year when the Lakeside Park light show hosted by Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Club starts up, it feels like the start of Christmas in Fond du Lac. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been there, pulling into that parking lot, tuning the radio, and watching the lights dance in the cold night air s
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From Landmark to Lifeline: Octagon House Now Home to Walton Recovery House For Men
by McKenna Boelk · 11/16/2025
The historic Octagon House is now home to Walton Recovery House for Men, offering support, community, and sober living for eight residents. Run entirely through donations, Walton House provides essential resources including free men’s clothing and continues to bring the community together through events and outreach.
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New Bridge Opening At Lakeside Park!
by SFW · 11/9/2025
After nearly a century of service, the old Promen Drive Bridge at Lakeside Park has been replaced with a modern structure designed for today’s walkers, runners, cyclists, and families. The city celebrated its reopening Monday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and community members. With wider sidewalks, better access, and a smoother connection for kayakers heading
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BMX Pump Track proposal in Franklin Park.
by ShaneRich · 11/2/2025
A pump track is a community gathering space that brings riders of all ages and skill levels together to enjoy outdoor activity, build confidence, and stay healthy. Designed for bikes, skateboards, and scooters. It encourages fitness, balance, and fun without the need for pedaling. Beyond recrea
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