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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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Fond du Lac Festivals: Bringing Our Community Together, One Event at a Time
by Darren Goodpaster · 12/21/2025
This weeks Business of the week is Fond Du Lac Festivals. I had a chance to sit down and speak with the Director Pete Wilke. I learned a lot about FDL Festivals and what they do. There's a lot that happens to put on the events they do. They Partner with many Business's in the community and their mot
Finding Balance
Welcoming the New Year with Presence and Purpose
by CassandraLeffelman · 12/21/2025
As holiday celebrations draw to a close, many of us look to New Year’s Eve as a moment to celebrate and New Year’s Day as a chance to reset. This year, local businesses are reimagining both days through a health and wellness lens- creating opportunities rooted in connection, reflection, and purpose.
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Bringing the Magic of Christmas to Fond du Lac: Kettle Moraine Santa
by ShaneRich · 12/21/2025
I first met Kettle Moraine Santa when my wife and I went to get a family Christmas photo taken with Santa at the Fond du Lac Public Library. We went in expecting a simple holiday photo, but what stood out right away was how genuine the experience felt. Santa, portrayed by Robert, took his time and m
The Fondy Frontline
Fond du Lacs New Yearly Night Christmas Shopping Event!
by ShaneRich · 12/14/2025
Shop The Night is coming to downtown Fond du Lac this Wednesday, December 17th from 5–8 PM, and it is all about bringing that classic holiday feeling back to Main Street. This is a brand new event for our city and something we are hoping grows into a yearly tradition. Fond du Lac has not had a night
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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
Finding Balance
Bauer Chiropractic & Wellness
by Ashley Ernst · 12/14/2025
Dr. Shayne Bauer opened Bauer Chiropractic 27 years ago and has expanded from your traditional chiropractor office, offering an array of services. Dr. Bauer offers a unique array of services unlike other chiropractors. What kind of services are available? Chiropractic Care using different tec
Homegrown Heros
This Weeks Hometown Hero
by Darren Goodpaster · 12/14/2025
This weeks Hometown Hero"s are the City and County Plow Truck Drivers. These Folks work all night during storms to make the roads as safe as possible for us to go to work, take kids to School, etc. I leave for work at 5AM. I expected the worst.The city roads were plowed although the salt hadnt had a
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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
Faces of our Future
Evans Elementary Teacher Inspires and Shares Hope
by McKenna Boelk · 12/14/2025
Evans Elementary, right here in Fond du Lac, has won awards and is highly esteemed in the local education world. Let's showcase an outstanding Evans teacher making a difference in our community. I got to do a Q&A with Casanna Rasch, a teacher in the Special Education Department at Evans. She
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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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The Fondy Frontline: The Ol’ Bread Box — Fond du Lac’s Nostalgic CornerGrocery
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
The Ol’ Bread Box, tucked away at 721 S Military Road, brings a warm, old-fashioned charm to Fond du Lac. Once known as “Mrs. Karl’s Bread Thrift Store,” the shop continues its nearly 30-year tradition of offering affordable Butternut bread products alongside favorites like Brandon Meats, Star Dairy
Homegrown Heros
The Caring Cottage Aka The Little Free Pantry
by Darren Goodpaster · 12/7/2025
The Caring Cottage, also known as The Little Free Pantry is on the corner of 1st and Park. It is open 24/7 for take what you need or leave what you can. I stopped to donate some food and had the opportunity to meet and speak with the Owner, Bethany. She was super nice and explained a little bit abou
Faces of our Future
Fondy Special Education Teacher Offers Advice and Shares Facts About Herself
by McKenna Boelk · 12/7/2025
In our city there are heroes that sometimes fly under the radar. They do one of the most important jobs: teach our children. I'd like to highlight an amazing teacher in the Fondy Special Education Department that makes a difference in the lives of our youngsters. At the elementary level, Ashley Shmi
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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
Finding Balance
Small Habits, Big Impact: Simple Ways to Improve Your Health
by Zoelle Reinke · 12/7/2025
In a world full of complicated diets, fitness trends, and wellness fads, it’s easy to forget that health is often built on simple, consistent habits. Our bodies thrive when we support them in foundational ways—rest, nourishment, movement, and stress management. You don't need to overhaul your entire
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Holiday Coloring Contest
by Zoelle Reinke · 12/7/2025
Remember the thrill of seeing a coloring contest in the newspaper and rushing to grab your crayons?They’re back, and New Directions Chiropractic is bringing that magical tradition to our community once again! Print Your Coloring PageDownload and print the official coloring sheet for the contest.
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Weekly Savings!
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
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Homegrown Heros
Carl Kiekhaefer revolutionizes the boating industry!
by ShaneRich · 11/30/2025
Working at Merc Marine for 14 years often has me thinking about how cool it is that Fond du Lac is the home of Merc. That’s why this week’s homegrown hero is Carl Kiekhaefer. Long before Mercury became the global powerhouse we know today, it started with one determined Wisconsin inventor who saw pot
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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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