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Mikes Music and Sound
by Darren Goodpaster · 1/4/2026
Mikes Music has been around many years. Offering Music Instruments of all types, sound equipment and accessories. Mikes has a knowledgeable staff and offers Repair and Lessons for all Music Instruments. I've personally been a Customer for 20 years and my Daughter continues to take lessons there. Che
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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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Galentine’s Day Brings Shopping, Sipping, and Community Downtown
by ShaneRich · 1/4/2026
Galentine’s Day is coming to Fond du Lac on Friday, January 31st, and it’s shaping up to be the perfect excuse to grab your friends and spend the day downtown. The event runs from 9 AM to 3 PM and is all about celebrating friendships, supporting local businesses, and turning an ordinary winter day i
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Popping with Gratitude for 15 Years and Counting: Thank You, Fond du Lac
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
This year, we proudly celebrated 15 years of popping at Faris Gourmet Popcorn, andnone of it would have been possible without the incredible support of our Fond du Lac community. From our very first batch in 2010 to today, you have welcomed us, encouraged us, and made us feel truly supported. We are
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A Holiday Tradition in Music for Over 20 Years: FDL High School’s Night ofSilence
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
Fond du Lac High School’s Night of Silence concert has become a longstanding holiday tradition, offering the community a unique and thoughtfully structured musical experience. First introduced in 2003, the concert features approximately 200 student musicians and singers and is performed in the round
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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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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 Living Christmas Story: Holy Family’s Nativity Brings the Season to Life
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
Fond du Lac has a special way of bringing the Christmas season to life, and onecherished tradition that continues to warm hearts is Holy Family Catholic Church’s Living Nativity. Since 2016, every other year, Holy Family invites the community to step into the story of Christmas and experience the be
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St. Paul’s Cathedral Mice Continue a Fond du Lac Tradition
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
St. Paul’s Cathedral stands as one of Fond du Lac’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond its beautiful architecture lies a tradition that has quietly delighted families for generations—the Cathedral Mice. The Cathedral Mice program is an annual fundraiser for St. Paul’s Cathedral, with one new mouse
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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 Salvation Army Brings Hope to Hundreds of Fond du Lac Families This Holiday Season
by ShaneRich · 12/21/2025
This week’s Hometown Heroes goes to the Salvation Army of Fond du Lac for the work they continue to do for our community, especially during the holiday season. On Wednesday, December 17th, the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds was filled with volunteers, generosity, and a whole lot of heart as the Salv
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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