Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Alliant Energy and its charitable foundation donated nearly $6.6 million and 66,000 volunteer hours in 2025 to support local safety, environment, workforce readiness, and hunger programs.

The contributions benefitted over 1,280 groups (including a Farm Education Zone at local events) and funded projects in Fond du Lac.

Businesses across Northeast Wisconsin have until March 10 to apply for the Fastest Growing Companies Awards (applications are free) that rank revenue growth from 2023 to 2025.

Award winners will be announced on April 17 and celebrated at a breakfast on June 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Local elementary students' art celebrates Youth Art Month at two Fond du Lac Public Library locations: the Allen J.

Buechel Branch (Feb. 28-Apr. 6) and the Langdon Divers Gallery (March 4-31). A public reception is scheduled at the gallery on March 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Marian University has scheduled Barb Allen as the keynote speaker for the Women in Construction 2026 event on Tuesday, March 10 at the Stayer Center.

High school and college students are invited to register for free (by March 3) to explore careers in construction.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling Great Value cottage cheese sold Feb.

17 to 20 after tests found pasteurization issues, so customers should not eat the product. Willamette Valley Fruit Company confirmed 55,000 pounds of recalled frozen blueberries have been accounted for + no illnesses were reported.

Four Marian Sabres earned All-NACC honors in men's basketball this season, with standout play from junior Andrew Ayeni, senior Alex Vassilakis, senior Derek Lindert and freshman Marvin Haslett + their achievements mark the program’s highest such honor since 1999-2000.

Marian University men’s basketball upset top-seeded MSOE 85-74 in the NACC Tournament semifinals — ending the Raiders’ ten-game winning streak and booking their spot in today’s championship game against third-seeded Aurora.

Photos (by Amy Ackerman) capture local wrestlers in action during day 2 of the WIAA state individual wrestling tournament on Friday, Feb.

27. The images offer a close look at community talent at this key state event.

Photos by Amy Ackerman (A Flash Of Sunshine Photography) capture the intense action from day one of the WIAA state individual wrestling tournament held on Thursday, Feb.

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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance and control while reprogramming your nervous system.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance and awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and body awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership or daily fee — Experience gentle movements designed to enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.

Bones for Life and Awareness Through Movement Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements that enhance movement ease, balance, and posture.

Bones for Life/ATM Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements that promote better movement, balance, and awareness.

Fond du Lac Scaled Up Reptile Expo

10 AM – 3 PM — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — $8 general admission, $15 VIP — Explore a fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians with vendors and educational insights.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30-11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to improve balance, posture, and overall movement quality.