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Fond du Lac
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Final preparations were completed at Lakeside Park ahead of Walleye Weekend, which starts today at 3 p.m. with food, live music on multiple stages, and activities including softball and kids tournaments, pier pups, and a wild animals show (with fishing and family competitions scheduled over the weekend). KFIZ
- ➤ Lakeside Park offers scenic views of Lake Winnebago, the historic lighthouse, flower gardens and islands with gazebos—features that make it one of Fond du Lac’s most cherished local spots. Recent photos highlight the park’s vibrant sunsets and seasonal beauty. FDL Reporter
- ➤ The Byron Historical Society and historical societies from Lomira, Theresa, and Slinger will host the 2nd Annual Yellowstone Trail Day on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Highway 175, offering free guided tours with stops at Byron Town Hall, Silver Leaf School at Sterr Park, Solomon Juneau House, and Slinger Historical Museum that showcase historic landmarks from the early auto travel era. KFIZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac Police are investigating an overnight burglary on West Johnson Street when a broken window triggered an alarm at The Supply Store early Wednesday, and two suspects were taken into custody at 4:20 a.m.—authorities are still seeking a third individual seen in all black who fled the scene. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that had blocked a religious exemption for Catholic Charities in Fond du Lac. Rep. O’Connor said the decision protects religious liberty & lets charities offering adult day services, adoption, and counseling operate freely & fairly. Envision Greater FDL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital was honored on May 14 with an Excellence in Tissue Donation Award for reaching a 66% family approval rate and improving lives with tissue donations. The award was given by UW Organ and Tissue Donation during a ceremony in Wisconsin Dells—showing the hospital's strong teamwork in donor care. Envision Greater FDL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rafters defeated the Dock Spiders 11-4—Fond du Lac committed four errors and allowed eight free passes while Matt Hansen hit the season's first homerun in the top of the ninth. The series was tied 1-1 with Wisconsin Rapids, and the Dock Spiders played against the Green Bay Rockers on June 5 with a meet-and-greet featuring former player Caleb Durbin. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ On June 5, Springs baseball won the WIAA regional final by a score of 2—1 against Mayville with photos taken by Amy Ackerman. KFIZ
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Walleye Weekend Live Music Sunday Lineup
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, family activities, and community spirit.
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Music Under the Stars: Lighthouse Big Band Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Buttermilk Creek Park — Free admission — Enjoy a delightful summer evening with the Lighthouse Big Band in a picturesque park setting.
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Dock Spiders vs. Woodchucks Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience a fun family-friendly atmosphere at a thrilling baseball game.
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Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance movement, balance, and awareness.
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Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
1:05-2:35 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy a family-friendly baseball experience with the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac.
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Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Kenosha Kingfish
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission is charged — Experience a family-friendly baseball game with the Dock Spiders bringing joy to 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 that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.
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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 — Experience gentle movements to enhance balance and body awareness.
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Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wausau Woodchucks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy family-friendly baseball action in Fond du Lac with the Dock Spiders.
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Breakfast on the Farm
1-5 p.m. — Pollack Dairy LLC — $10 ages 13 & up, $8 ages 6-12, Free for kids 5 & under — Enjoy a delicious country-style breakfast and fun farm activities in a local farm-to-fork experience.
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