Good morning, Fond du Lac.

79-year-old former EMS volunteer Jim Brien rode the final 75 miles from Stamford to Ground Zero yesterday in a 343-mile memorial bike ride honoring first responders and raising funds for 9/11 survivors—he will begin nearly 400 miles to a Shanksville memorial for Flight 93 victims this weekend.

Drivers in downtown face parking restrictions ahead of the 19th Fondue Fest Saturday, Sept.

12. No parking is allowed on Main between Merrill and Second Streets, and Division Street is closed (until 10:30 p.m.) with police and fire rescue coordinating safety for the festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Earth Fair returns to Founders Hall (320 County Rd K) in Fond du Lac on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can explore Earth-focused booths, eco-spiritual activities, and food trucks amid a celebration of nature.

The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum began a $4 million campaign on Thursday to build an indoor learning center—featuring interactive displays—and will hold a program today at 1 p.m. to mark 25 years since 9/11.

Moraine Park Technical College reported robust enrollment growth in the new academic year, with full-time equivalent enrollment up 7.4%+ program enrollment reaching a six-year high of over 3,300 students.

The college announced two new associate degree programs starting fall and urged prospective students to apply early.

The Arc Fond du Lac will host a legislative breakfast on Sept.

25 at Radisson Hotel, giving families & advocates a chance to meet with legislative candidates and discuss issues affecting people with disabilities.

An anonymous $642,000 estate gift is funding local health care programs at St. Francis Home, SSM Health Hospice Home of Hope, and newborn care at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Family Birth Suites (donor remains anonymous).

The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation announced the gift (Sept. 10) in Fond du Lac.

Peptide therapy is growing in Northeast Wisconsin for muscle growth, injury recovery and anti-aging, but local doctors (citing safety concerns) advise using only FDA-approved treatments (to prevent untested side effects).

Dr. Daniel Higgins from ThedaCare Urology Care highlighted treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, noting that symptoms like frequent urination can be eased with lifestyle changes, medication and minimally invasive procedures like Aquablation. He urged those with concerns to seek evaluation.

Donut Do Drugs Run

Join us for the Donut Do Drugs 2 mile/5k/10k Run on October 17, 2026, bringing our community together to promote drug prevention, raise overdose awareness, and honor lives lost. the 10K features 1,000 in cash prizes, with $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both the mens and women's divisions.