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Fond du Lac
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nine Wisconsin companies were recognized for outstanding workplace safety by the Wisconsin Safety Council on Monday. The awards will be presented at the Annual Conference in Wisconsin Dells from April 13 — 15. Envision Greater FDL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital now offers inpatients iPads provided by the Auxiliary for games and relaxing apps — devices that are cleaned after each use to ensure safety. Hospital staff say the new tablets help ease stress during long stays. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Nurse Lisa Wright, a two-time breast cancer survivor and cancer navigator with ThedaCare, testified on Gail’s Law and promoted preventive screenings. She will serve as an honorary survivor at the Sole Burner 5K Walk-Run on May 9 in Appleton + the event funds local cancer programs and research. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital medical staff launched an endowment today to support patient care, staff well-being and future challenges (honoring a legacy of over 125 years of community care). FDL Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University softball will host UW-Oshkosh in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Apr. 22 at 3 p.m. as a makeup for the postponed event, and will host Rockford on Thursday, Apr. 9 at 2 p.m. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University men's golf opened its spring season at the Judson Spring Invite with a fifth-place finish, as Tyler Bunkoske posted his lowest round of the season with a 73 and Wyatt Pfeiffer finished one stroke behind. The team showed a strong start for the season. Envision Greater FDL
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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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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 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 overall bodily awareness.
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The Fond du Lac Bead Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — Free entry — Discover dazzling beads and interact with local artists at the inaugural bead show in Fond du Lac.
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