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Fond du Lac
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the annual Samaritan Cash Raffle are now on sale at local outlets, offering prizes up to $50,000, and the drawing will take place at noon on Wednesday, May 13 at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital (broadcast live on KFIZ) to support vital local health care. KFIZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pet Supplies Plus (477 W. Johnson St.) held a ribbon cutting today for its grand opening, welcoming local pet owners to explore a wide range of quality products and services including a grooming salon and self-serve dog wash. Envision Greater FDL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac voters rejected the school district’s $30 million funding plan in a spring election by a 51% to 49% margin, prompting plans for additional staff cuts and two school closures in the 2027 to 2028 school year based on concerns over rising costs and new county jail taxes. WBAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health will offer free advance directive info on April 16 at sites like the Family YMCA in Fond du Lac and the Ripon Senior Center for a lunch and learn session, helping residents plan their healthcare wishes & access essential resources. FDL Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian baseball used a fast start with early runs in the first and second innings to defeat Carthage by a score of 10 to 7 in a nonconference game. (The teams each had 11 hits and split their last eight meetings as both continue their 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 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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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 movement, balance, and posture.
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