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Fond du Lac
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, Silica For Your Home, and the Boys and Girls Club have teamed up so $50 is donated for every stolen base this season, and a Caleb Durbin bobblehead giveaway will benefit 500 fans on Friday, July 10 (supporting local youth) at the ballpark. KFIZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MJ LIVE (the Michael Jackson tribute act) will perform on the main stage at the Fond du Lac County Fair on Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m.; VIP tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 9 a.m., and the show is free with fair admission. KFIZ
- ➤ The Sisters of St. Agnes will host a three-part series, 'To Form A More Perfect Union: Division and Unity in the USA at 250', at the Prairie Theater and Event Center (400 University Avenue) in Fond du Lac. The first session is on Apr. 23 at 5:30 p.m. featuring retired Justice Janine Geske. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Wisconsin DATCP warn residents cleaning up after recent storms that scammers are posing as repair crews and offering fixes for storm damage — a tactic that can lead to poor-quality work and lost money. They advise using trusted referrals and getting a written contract before work begins. WBAY
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as 'ABLE to Save' Month in Wisconsin to boost financial independence for people with disabilities; the Department of Financial Institutions encouraged residents to use free webinars * resources to learn how ABLE accounts support long-term savings. KFIZ
- ➤ Gov. Evers signed an executive order Wednesday (executive order #289) declaring a state emergency after severe storms and flooding began on April 13 across Wisconsin; emergency teams are coordinating resources as more heavy weather is expected. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University baseball split games with Dominican from MSOE—losing the opener 6-4 and winning the second 15-13 after a late rally cut a four-run deficit. The split improved Marian's all-time record to 23-19 against Dominican. Envision Greater FDL
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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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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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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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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
6 PM - 8 PM — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a chilling cocktail journey through the literary world of Edgar Allan Poe.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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