Daily
Fond du Lac
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local State Farm Insurance agent Sam Meyer is hosting an open house today to show his refurbished 1860s building on Main Street after moving it from 42 North Main. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. + food, drinks, and mariachi music from 12 to 2. KFIZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a June 6 bicycle crash at the intersection of East Pioneer Road and Martin Avenue in Fond du Lac when his bike collided with a delivery van, and he underwent a six-hour surgery for severe left leg trauma after being airlifted to a Milwaukee trauma center—a family friend set up a GoFundMe page that is more than halfway to a $5,500 goal for his medical, travel and rehabilitation expenses as Fond du Lac police investigate the crash. FDL Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health Treffert Center will host Archipelago 2025: A Celebration of Exceptional Minds on July 11 from 5—9 p.m. at Fond du Lac County Campus. The event will feature live performances, art showcases— and networking opportunities for savants to share their talents. KFIZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On June 5, Riverside Elementary School was named a 2023-24 Wisconsin School of Recognition by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for its strong focus on student growth and academic achievement. The High Impact award is given to Title I schools that meet strict criteria, and both the principal and the Fond du Lac School Superintendent praised the school’s hard work & community support. KFIZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several Northeast Wisconsin beaches are closed because the DNR found high levels of E. coli bacteria. Fischer Park, Red Arrow Park, Long Lake North, and Baileys Harbor Ridges Park beaches have been closed since June 10 and will remain shut until levels improve. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Public Works and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have contracted with Lunda Construction of Black River Falls to replace the Promen Drive Bridge in Lakeside Park. The bridge will close to all traffic starting Monday, June 16 (and remain closed until fall) while boaters must use other launches as access under the bridge and at Harborview is restricted. KFIZ
- ➤ The Fond du Lac Department of Public Works said the Promen Drive bridge will close starting June 16 until fall for replacement by Lunda Construction—drivers must take detours and boaters should use alternative launches like Mohawk Avenue or Lakeside Park West—while Lakeside Park attractions remain open. FDL Reporter
- ➤ The Department of Public Works announced that Main Street between First Street and Merrill Avenue in downtown will close tomorrow for asphalt milling and repaving until the end of next Friday—business access may be disrupted as side street parking and city lots remain available. Local businesses will maintain access throughout the project. KFIZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 10, the Dock Spiders won 14-4 over the Woodchucks as starting pitcher Ethan Cole recorded seven strikeouts in seven innings—while left fielder William Hoerner went 4-for-5 with two doubles to earn his first player of the game nod. The team, which played without an error after a tough setback the previous day, rebounded after earlier losses in the series. Envision Greater FDL
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of baseball with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders.
-
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 improve balance, posture, and overall body awareness.
-
Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Green Bay Rockers
4:05 – 5:35 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy family-friendly baseball entertainment in Fond du Lac.
-
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly baseball entertainment in Fond du Lac.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Writers live twice.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Fond du Lac
Welcome to the Daily Fond du Lac, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin community. If you like the Daily Fond du Lac, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fond du Lac.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fond du Lac and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Fond du Lac
A free Fond du Lac community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyfonddulac.com/sitemap