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Fond du Lac
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting today at Accent Wealth Management at 54 E. 1st Street to celebrate their community partnership and highlight the firm’s focus on personalized financial planning, including retirement planning, investments, insurance, and estate planning — a move built on 16 years of industry experience. Envision Greater FDL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers flying out of Wisconsin's major airports this fall need to avoid packing cordless hair care tools in checked luggage because the TSA banned three types that may contain hazardous gas or butane—tools now allowed in carry-ons with safety covers; unusual items like live lobsters and cowboy spurs remain permitted. FDL Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Joe Bird, a Fond du Lac native who passed away in early April, left a $612,100 estate gift to the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation to support local health care services. His quiet life of service set an example for selfless giving—his legacy will help the foundation meet growing community needs. KFIZ
- ➤ A Neenah biotech company created a new carbon bandage—tested to last several days and save patients money from extra doctor visits. The company will expand to Madison and the Fox Valley in October and plans to bring the bandage to patients in India and the Americas soon. WBAY
- ➤ SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital will open a new youth and community art gallery in August thanks to funding from Agnesian HealthCare Foundation and local partners. The gallery in the lobby — featuring rotating work from area schools and nonprofits — will host a free art open house on August 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and run through August 2025. Envision Greater FDL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at Lillian Kast Boudoir to mark the opening of its new storefront at 51 N. Main Street downtown, where the luxury studio offers private photography sessions that empower women. The business began in 2020 as a personal dream and now provides make-up, a client closet, refreshments, and coaching—ensuring high privacy and safety for its clients. Envision Greater FDL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University women’s volleyball ranked eleventh in the NACC preseason poll with 118 points + coaches and sports information professionals cast their votes. The Sabres will open their season hosting the Marian Invitational on August 29-30 at Sadoff Gym + they will play three matches against UW-La Crosse, Monmouth, Benedictine, and Wheaton. Envision Greater FDL
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Labor Day Parade
11 AM - 12 PM — Veterans Park — Free — Celebrate Labor Day with a vibrant parade that showcases community spirit along Main Street.
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Fondue Fest
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Fond du Lac Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a melting pot of live music, fondue delights, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Celebration of Giving: Honoring 50 Years
5-8 p.m. — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — RSVP required — Commemorate 50 years of community philanthropy with dinner, networking, and grant announcements.
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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 improve 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 — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.
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Fondy Food Truck Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of diverse food offerings, live music, and family-friendly activities at this year's festival.
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