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Fond du Lac Celebrates Ribbon Cutting For Veterans Memorial Park
by Shane Michael · 5/23/2026
Around 200 people gathered today as Fond du Lac County officially celebrated the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park. After a year of construction, the transformed park now beautifully honors both living and deceased veterans with dedicated military branch pillars and personalized memorial bricks placed along the walls by local families.
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Food Trucks Take Over Lakeside Park This Weekend
by Shane Michael · 5/23/2026
The Fondy Food Truck Festival returns to Lakeside Park this Sunday, bringing food trucks, live music, family activities, and summer energy to one of Fond du Lac’s favorite gathering spots. From incredible local food to running into familiar faces along the lakefront, the event has quickly become one of the city’s best ways to kick off summer together.
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From Farmers Market Dream to Full-Time Success: Hang 10 Poké Celebrates 5 Years
by Kristin Santini · 5/23/2026
What started as a bold idea serving fresh poké bowls at the Fond du Lac Farmers Market has grown into one of the area’s standout local food success stories. Five years later, Hang 10 Poké continues to grow through hard work, community support, and a passion for bringing something unique to Wisconsin’s food scene.
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How Pickleball Quietly Became One Of Fond du Lac’s Fastest Growing Sports
by Shane Michael · 5/22/2026
What started as a random stop at the pickleball courts at Adelaide Park quickly turned into a new favorite hobby, with daily games, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs throughout the summer. Easy to learn and fun for all ages, it’s easy to see why pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in Fond du Lac and across the country.
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Fond du Lac County Fair
by Darren Goodpaster · 5/22/2026
The Fond du Lac County Fair continues to be one of Wisconsin’s biggest summer traditions, bringing together live music, carnival rides, fair food, motorsports, and family entertainment for all ages. With major concert headliners, crowd-favorite events like demolition derbies and tractor pulls, and a strong hometown atmosphere, the fair delivers unforgettable summer memories year after year.
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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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The Country Doctor Since1984: A Lifetime of Healing Through Natural Care
by Kristin Santini · 5/17/2026
For more than four decades, The Country Doctor Since1984 has been helping people find comfort, healing, and hope through natural wellness practices rooted in compassion and tradition.
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D-Man Entertainment
by Darren Goodpaster · 5/17/2026
D-Man Entertainment has become a go-to name in Fond du Lac County for high-energy karaoke, DJ services, and live music entertainment at bars, weddings, festivals, and private events. Known for creating fun, crowd-driven experiences at venues like Shakey Joe’s and Main Street Depot, D-Man Entertainment continues to bring people together through music and unforgettable nights.
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Running Through Fond du Lac For A Bigger Cause(Salute The Troops)
by Shane Michael · 5/15/2026
The Salute the Troops Race at Lakeside Park has become one of Fond du Lac’s biggest community events, bringing together runners, families, veterans, and supporters to raise money for veterans, military families, and suicide prevention efforts. With scenic races through Lakeside Park and a mission that goes far beyond competition, the event continues to showcase the strong sense of community that m
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More Than A Lighthouse: A Fond du Lac Landmark
by Shane Michael · 5/15/2026
The Lakeside Park lighthouse is more than just a recognizable Fond du Lac landmark—it’s a piece of community history built in 1933 during the Great Depression through local support, donations, and hard work. Today, it continues to stand as a symbol of the city, creating memories for generations enjoying the park and the shores of Lake Winnebago.
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The Crayon Initiative
by Shane Michael · 5/15/2026
The Fond du Lac Public Library is partnering with The Crayon Initiative throughout May to collect used and broken crayons that will be recycled and donated to children in long-term hospital care. It’s a simple way for the community to give back while teaching kids how small acts of kindness can make a big impact.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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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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.
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Whiskey Dix Saloon
by Darren Goodpaster · 5/2/2026
Whiskey Dix is an amazing Venue for Live Music and great cocktails.
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