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Fond du Lac
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the repurposed building at the former UW campus, an open house and ribbon cutting will occur on Friday, May 8 at 2:15 p.m. Community members can explore updated facilities — the Prairie Theater and Event Center, a sports complex, and offices for human services and public safety training. KFIZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents extended its temporary test-optional policy for high school juniors set to graduate in spring 2027 after a vote on April 20. Applicants can choose not to submit test scores when the admission application opens Aug. 1. FDL Reporter
- ➤ Residents can join a free two-hour storm spotter training session hosted by the National Weather Service on Monday, April 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the City County Government Center to learn how to identify and report severe weather — a key step in strengthening neighborhood safety. KFIZ
- ➤ Marian University invites Fond du Lac residents to solve a vintage-era crime during a mock experience at its campus Crime Scene House on April 23 and 24 with 15-minute sessions available between 4 and 7 p.m. Groups of four or more are encouraged to sign up online. FDL Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Natural Resources says the general inland fishing season opens Saturday, May 2 with new rules for muskellunge, trout and lake sturgeon; anglers should review updated guidelines and purchase licenses online + at service centers before fishing Wisconsin's numerous waters. KFIZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University’s women’s flag football team beat Benedictine in two games — with scores of 32 to 0 and 46 to 0 — extending their winning streak to four. The team dominated in passing yards and scoring drives throughout the matchup. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University men's bowling team reached the semifinals at the USBC ITC National Championship after a slow start helped them win four straight elimination matches before they lost in a best-of-seven round against St. Ambrose. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University’s women’s flag football team extended its six-game win streak after defeating Rockford 12-7 and Illinois Wesleyan 38-12, with quarterback Holly Goodwin recording 276 yards and six touchdowns — setting the stage for the upcoming NACC Tournament. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University softball rallied in the sixth inning to win game one 7-6 against Dominican as the Sabres snapped a six-game losing streak, but lost game two when Dominican scored early and held strong—maintaining a 24-23 all-time series advantage. 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 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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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 improve balance, posture, and overall awareness.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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