Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Veterans Park is finishing its remodel (honoring local service members) and now offers a peaceful space for reflection.

The update brings renewed focus to local community pride.

The Fond du Lac Public Library offers free items for summer events such as party supplies, hiking gear, and outdoor games to help residents plan gatherings or solo outings, and with a library membership you can borrow passes to Wisconsin State Parks — visit the library to explore the collection.

Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture proclaimed that Wisconsin is the world’s Dairyland in honor of National Dairy Month this June.

He noted that the state’s dairy industry is expanding internationally—with growing markets in Mexico and Thailand boosting local economic opportunities.

WMC Foundation released a new video series that examines Wisconsin’s economic challenges, including high-tax rankings, low reading levels, and strict regulations.

The first episode, featuring Kurt Bauer & Wade Goodsell, offers data on workforce issues, taxes, education, and health care affecting the state.

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced WisTRAIN, a grant program offering over $7 million for job training in advanced manufacturing and AI for employers statewide.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on July 13 + later requests will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Two dozen new doctors graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin on Thursday, including Drake Best, the first military graduate from its Green Bay campus.

Drake Best was commissioned as a Navy lieutenant and is headed to Camp Pendleton to begin a family medicine internship.

The DNR is asking residents to share feedback on Great Lakes beach use to update the state beach list and secure federal funding for E. coli monitoring (feedback must be submitted by Dec.

31 via email or phone).

Gov Tony Evers declared June 3 as Heat Awareness Day to help residents prepare for rising summer temperatures in Wisconsin.

Emergency management officials urge families to stay hydrated & seek cool spaces to avoid heat-related risks.

Kimberly Van Sistine recovered from severe ankle surgery after a water skiing accident a year ago and returned to the lake over Memorial Day weekend using a ski with a quick release boot, crediting her positive attitude and consistent physical therapy.

The Dock Spiders lost 7-2 to the Mallards in their fresh turf opener at Herr-Baker Field after an early rally — they will face the Mallards again at Warner Park tomorrow night and host the Lakeshore Chinooks Sunday, with early fans receiving a reversible bucket hat.

Marian University will host summer volleyball camps at Sadoff Gym for high school and middle school players; the women's program will run a Girls High School camp on July 30 and a Middle School Clinic on Aug.

1, while the men's program will hold a Boys High School camp on Aug. 6 and a Middle School Clinic on Aug. 8 (fees apply).

Sunset on the Water Live Music

2-8 p.m. — Sunset On The Water — Free — Enjoy live music by THE DOWN GLOW at this scenic venue in Fond du Lac.

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 body awareness.

Pups Purrs & Paints

11 AM - 3 PM — Fond du Lac Beer Company — Free — Enjoy a day of fun with raffles, painting, and adoptable animals at this community event.

Fine Arts Fair at Lakeside Park

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI — Free entry — Explore a vibrant collection of fine arts and enjoy live music and family activities by Lake Winnebago.

Nike Baseball Camp at Herr-Baker Field

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — $299 for a 3-day camp — Enhance your baseball skills while creating lasting memories with professional coaching from Dock Spiders players.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements that enhance movement, balance, and posture.

Walley-ball Tournament at Walleye Weekend

3-5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — $50 registration fee — Gather your team for a weekend of exciting Walley-ball softball games!

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements designed to improve movement, balance, and body awareness.

Listening Party: Thelma Thursdays

7-9 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience a vibrant summer night of live music featuring the Americana sounds of Listening Party.