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Fond du Lac
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 18th, a wrong way driver on Highway 151 crashed head-on near State Highway 73 when a 22-year-old female from Beaver Dam was killed and her two teenage passengers sustained serious injuries—one was taken to Prairie Ridge Hospital and the other to UW-Health while a 37-year-old Fond du Lac driver in the opposing vehicle received non-life threatening injuries and was treated at Prairie Ridge Hospital. KFIZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac Police and the County Sheriff’s office responded to a shots fired call on the 100 block of Sibley Street on April 18 and found no gunshot or weapon—neighbors with a long-standing dispute were involved. KFIZ
- ➤ On April 18, police responded to a rollover crash on Mill Pond Road near Oakfield when a 19-year-old driver, who had been drinking and told a witness not to call the police, fled the scene and was later found walking along the road and arrested for operating while intoxicated (he refused medical treatment). KFIZ
- ➤ Wisconsin drivers received text messages saying they owed tolls — but the links lead to fake websites that try to steal private information — and officials urge people to check with the toll agency before paying anything. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that three road projects are underway in Fond du Lac this week. Main Street will see utility replacements including fiber installation from April 7 through Aug. 29, North Butler Street is closed from Division to Russell as water main installation begins, and Poplar Street remains open for gas main work (with minor traffic disruptions expected). FDL Reporter
- ➤ Fond du Lac Public Works announced that the southbound lane of N. Brooke Street between Arndt and Follett will close Tuesday, April 22 at 6 a.m. for concrete pavement restoration and remain closed until 3:00 p.m. on April 29—residents near the road will still have access, and motorists are urged to plan alternate routes—since no detour is signed. KFIZ
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21st Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon
11:30 a.m. — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate amazing individuals supporting the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund.
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Spring Carnival
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Free entry — Experience carnival games, bounce houses, and fun activities for the whole family.
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22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk
Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.
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22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk
Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements designed to enhance balance, posture, and bodily awareness.
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Pre-Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — Donation-based entry — Explore crafts and local vendors while enjoying giveaways and raffle baskets.
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Spring Market at Lavish Coffee
9 AM – 12 PM — Lavish Coffee — Free entry — Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with coffee and shopping from local vendors.
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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, posture, and movement awareness.
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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 — Enjoy gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and overall movement awareness.
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Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market
8 a.m. – Noon — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Explore over 80 local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
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