Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Third grade students from Lakeshore Elementary read a proclamation confirming Fond du Lac as a Tree City USA (for 37 years) and then planted a Redpointe Maple Tree at Lakeside Park (on Arbor Day).

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering Bradyn’s Law—named after 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn—to let prosecutors charge alleged sextortion offenders with felony murder if their actions lead to suicide.

The bill, developed with the state Department of Justice and supported by hearing testimony from Bohn’s family, will now move through the legislature for a vote.

The Scott Street Railroad Crossing in Fond du Lac will close at 7 a.m. April 28 for emergency repairs by Canadian National Railway and remain closed for a week until reopening on May 6.

Drivers must follow a detour along Hickory—Johnson—Main streets during the closure.

Campbellsport High School softball beat WLA 5—1 on April 24 as photos by Amy Ackerman captured key moments of the game.

On April 25, 2025, the NFL Draft campus in Green Bay overflowed with 205,000 fans while only 125,000 had seats, so many watched the first round picks on TV screens and the jumbo screen at Lambeau field — the Packers selected wide receiver Matthew Golden from Texas as the 23rd overall pick, marking the first receiver picked in the first round since 2002.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 control.

Salute the Troops Run Series

6:30-11 a.m. — Lakeside Park — Admission charged at registration — Participate in a series of races supporting local veterans, including a half marathon, 5K, and kids’ fun run.

Fondy Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and family activities at this community celebration.