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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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Silica Applianc
by Darren Goodpaster · 5/9/2026
Silica Appliance is your one stop shop for everything appliance
Faces of our Future
Kids Kitchen Club Teaching Kids To Cook
by Shane Michael · 5/8/2026
Kids Kitchen Club is helping young chefs in Fond du Lac build confidence and independence through fun, hands-on cooking classes designed for beginner cooks ages 5–11. From making fruit parfaits and wraps to learning kitchen safety and basic cooking skills, the program creates a positive space where kids can learn, have fun, and feel proud of what they make.
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See Fond du Lac From a Different Angle
by Shane Michael · 5/8/2026
Lake Coast Watersports and The Press Box are teaming up this summer to give people a whole new way to experience Fond du Lac—by kayaking the scenic downtown river and ending the adventure with food, drinks, volleyball, and summer fun. From family-friendly paddles to sunset trips and Saturday pub paddles, it’s a laid-back reminder that some of the best adventures are right here in our own backyard.
Homegrown Heros
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there!
by Ashley Ernst · 5/7/2026
Mother's Day is today! What a better way to celebrate all the mom's in your life, then to check out some of the local options here in town!
Finding Balance
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.
The Fondy Frontline
Main Street Spotlight: Where Flavor Meets Community in Downtown Fond du Lac
by Kristin Santini · 5/2/2026
If downtown had a heartbeat, it would echo somewhere between the clink of glasses and the sizzle of a perfectly toasted sandwich.
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Rugby in Fond du lac!
by Brad Casetta · 5/2/2026
The picture is the first team in 1999 after taking 3rd at the State Championships.
The Creative Corner
Whiskey Dix Saloon
by Darren Goodpaster · 5/2/2026
Whiskey Dix is an amazing Venue for Live Music and great cocktails.
Homegrown Heros
The Earth Pigz: Nearly 50 Years of Softball, Brotherhood, and Fond du Lac Tradition
by Shane Michael · 5/2/2026
If you grew up in Fond du Lac like I did, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name The Earth Pigz at some point. For me, it goes a little further than that.
The Fondy Frontline
Sweet and Salty Pig
by Darren Goodpaster · 4/30/2026
Tucked along Pioneer Road in the heart of Fond du Lac, The Sweet & Salty Pig has carved out a reputation as one of the city’s most distinctive and beloved dining destinations. Since opening its doors in 2018, this locally owned, woman-led restaurant has become a place where creativity meets comf
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StoryWalk Season Is Back at Lakeside and Hamilton Park.
by ShaneRich · 4/30/2026
If you walk Lakeside Park as much as I do, you’ve probably seen these and maybe didn’t even realize what they were at first. I remember going on one of my normal walks and noticing pages of a kids book posted along the path. At first I thought it was just some random display, but then I realized… it
Finding Balance
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
The Fondy Frontline
Hopper's Screen Printing & Embroidery
by Ashley Ernst · 4/30/2026
Hoppers in Fond du Lac has been a staple in our community since 1978. They are the largest screen printing and embroidery store in our area. Hopper’s will imprint on premium apparel, or anything you just want to bring to life. They are located at 77 N Main Street in the heart of downtown Fond du Lac
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The VFW in Fond du Lac
by Darren Goodpaster · 4/30/2026
Supporting Those Who Served: The VFW in Fond du Lac In communities across America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) plays a vital role in honoring and supporting the men and women who have served in the military. In Fond du Lac, that mission comes to life every day at VFW P
Faces of our Future
Local Foster Mom Turns Compassion into Community Movement with “Little Lights Closet”
by Kristin Santini · 4/30/2026
In homes across the region, foster families are quietly stepping up to provide stability, care, and love to children during some of the most uncertain moments of their lives. But behind every placement is a reality many don’t see: children often arrive with little to nothing of their own. That’s
Homegrown Heros
6 Years Strong: Mother’s Day Flower Sale Returns to Support a Local Mission
by Shane Michael · 4/24/2026
There’s a Mother’s Day tradition in Fond du Lac that keeps getting better every year. Tim Wiskow from Whisper Hill Clydesdales Special Needs is bringing back their annual flower sale, now in its 6th year, and it’s happening starting Tuesday, May 5.
The Creative Corner
Rooted in Love & Fur Photography Brings Heart, Community, and Purpose to Downtown Fond du Lac
by Kristin Santini · 4/24/2026
In the heart of Downtown Fond du Lac, a photography business is doing more than capturing beautiful moments—it’s telling stories that matter. Rooted in Love & Fur Photography is blending artistry with compassion, creating a space where memories are preserved and animals in need are given a voice.
Finding Balance
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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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 36th Home in Fond du Lac
by ShaneRich · 4/11/2026
On Saturday, April 11th, Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County hit a big milestone with the groundbreaking of their 36th home build right here in Fond du Lac. From 11AM to Noon, people showed up at 467 Walker Street to be part of it. Volunteers, supporters, and community members all came togeth
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