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The Magic of Lakeside Park Lights
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
Each winter, Lakeside Park transforms into one of Fond du Lac’s most beloved holiday traditions, glowing with Christmas decorations and festive lights that draw families back year after year. The park’s holiday displays have been a symbol of togetherness and seasonal joy for generations. While a dev
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A Downtown Staple Turns 20: The Coliseum’s Anniversary Celebration
by ShaneRich · 12/21/2025
Last night, The Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill celebrated a big one. Twenty years. What started as a downtown sports bar back in 2005 turned into one of those places everyone in Fond du Lac seems to have a story about. Games on the TVs, drinks flowing, music playing, and that familiar buzz you only
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Kooking With Kelly: Bringing Local to the Table
by ShaneRich · 12/14/2025
Kooking With Kelly is one of those ideas that just makes sense. Kelly and her family genuinely love to cook, and she’s always made an effort to buy local whenever possible. Supporting local farmers, makers, and producers has been part of her everyday life, so sharing what she’s cooking and where it
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Warm Up in Downtown Fondy: The Soup Walk Is Back!
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
There’s just something special about Downtown Fondy in the winter. The snow on Main Street, the lights in the shop windows, and that little buzz you feel when you know you’re supporting the community you love. And for me… there’s no better excuse to wander downtown than the Downtown Fond du Lac Soup
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18 Hands Ale Haus & Karaoke?
by Darren Goodpaster · 11/30/2025
If you like music and Food, 18 Hands Ale Haus is a great place to stop. Offering both Live Music and Karaoke throughout the month of December and some great Food while enjoying some awesome Music. Featuring Wylde Girl Karaoke every Friday at 8:00 PM, and Live Music the rest of the month. Check ou
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A Hidden Gem... Chef Santiago
by Shawn Ness · 11/23/2025
In September the kitchen inside of Ziggy’s started humming again. Wait… what… but Ziggy’s is long gone. You bet it is but if I referenced The Stone Pizzeria & Pub would you know where I was talking about? If not, then this series of articles is for you. Once a month I want to focus on new restau
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A Thanksgiving Morning Tradition: Fond du Lac’s Turkey Trot Brings Families Together 🦃 🏃 🏃♀️ 🍂
by SFW · 11/16/2025
Every Thanksgiving morning, the Festival Foods Turkey Trot brings Fond du Lac together for a tradition that’s as heartwarming as the holiday itself. From bundled-up families to familiar faces laughing through the cold, it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of starting the day side by side before the feast begins.
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A Place Where Creativity Lives: The Fond du Lac Public Library
by ShaneRich · 11/9/2025
More than just a place to borrow books, the Fond du Lac Public Library is where creativity and community meet. From 3D printing in the Idea Studio to programs that connect families, teens, and lifelong learners, it’s a space that celebrates imagination, inclusion, and opportunity for everyone. Inside its walls, curiosity isn’t just encouraged, it’s brought to life.
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Dancing Through the Decades With Julie Wilson!
by SFW · 11/2/2025
This week in Creative Corner, I sat down with longtime friend and dance instructor Julie Wilson, a woman who’s been moving to the rhythm of life since she was three years old. From her early days training under Mary Wempner to competing across the country in Ballroom and Latin dance, Julie’s story is one of passion, community, and joy. Now teaching out of the same studio she grew up in, she contin
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