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Fond du Lac
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Theresa Menting founded We EmpowHER to support women and children in Fond du Lac with year-round empowerment programs. The nonprofit (formerly a county mentorship program) now offers classes, an annual gala, and Wisconsin HER Day to foster community ties and personal growth. FDL Reporter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fives Giddings and Lewis in Fond du Lac announced equipment investments and facility upgrades to modernize operations and expand capacity. The company will add a 5-axis metal-cutting gantry machine and a universal grinding machine (installation starting mid-summer and production in late 2026) while removing older buildings to create green space. Envision Greater FDL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises Fond du Lac residents to view young wildlife safely as more baby animals move about this spring. Officials recommend contacting the DNR (or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator) if health or safety concerns arise. WBAY
- ➤ Due to melting snow and little rain this week, the Wisconsin DNR placed Fond du Lac and nearby counties at high fire risk on March 29. Relief is expected today when widespread precipitation — arriving later this week as well — raises humidity although dry vegetation may still pose risks. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A loud boom shook Fond du Lac and Oshkosh Monday around 3 p.m., and local officials are investigating its cause — weather and seismic agencies ruled out storms while Wittman Regional Airport hinted at a possible F-35 sonic boom. FDL Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center marked 10 years of care at its Encircle Health Campus, reviewing years of expanded research, clinical trials and advanced treatments that have improved patient care + survivorship services. The center also thanked community partners for raising nearly $7 million to build the facility. Envision Greater FDL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University men's lacrosse netted all four of its goals in the second half (its only scoring of the game) but lost 12-4 to Lake Forest, which led from the first quarter and controlled the shot count throughout. Envision Greater FDL
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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 overall body awareness.
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Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to improve balance, posture, and overall body awareness.
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Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement control.
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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.
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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 mobility, balance, and posture.
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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 movement, balance, and posture.
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2026 Spring Wine Walk
12-5 p.m. — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — $20.00 – $30.00 — Explore local businesses while sampling wines and enjoying a movie-themed experience.
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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 self-awareness.
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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 movement, balance, and posture.
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22 No More - 9th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk
A 2.2-mile ruck march/walk hosted by Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University to raise awareness of veteran suicide and honor those who have lost their lives too soon. Free and Open to the public.
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