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Fond du Lac
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac police arrested a 28-year-old suspect on Sept. 3 after he fled a traffic stop that led to a lockdown at Sabish Middle School — deputies recovered a backpack with 2.3 pounds of marijuana while the search for the second suspect continues. FDL Reporter
- ➤ After a high-speed pursuit ended in a crash on September 4 at the intersection of Highways 23 and 26 in Rosendale, deputies tracked a related vehicle and took a 24-year-old female driver and two male passengers into custody after finding illegal narcotics—authorities said the 28-year-old driver from the initial crash was evaluated at SSM Health before facing charges including felony fleeing and drug delivery. KFIZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Campbellsport School District in Fond du Lac County was awarded $100,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as part of nearly $1 million in grants to support its manufacturing curriculum. The funds will be used to purchase a Fuji Automatic Numerical Control Certified Industrial Robot Training Lab+providing hands-on experience that prepares students for skilled jobs. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fond du Lac Chapter DAR will rededicate a new Toll Gate Marker in Roosevelt Park on Sept. 11 at 1:45 p.m.—the marker honors the historic toll gate on the Military Trail and old Plank Road, and local officials will attend the ceremony. FDL Reporter
- ➤ Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Tony Wied have introduced the Go Pack Go Act to ensure that over 400,000 Wisconsin residents in 13 counties can access Packers broadcasts from in-state providers—allowing viewers to watch local sports and news. The bipartisan legislation, introduced since 2019, is now pending in the Senate Commerce Committee—promising a boost to local viewer choice. WBAY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital patients will soon have access to Sentimag technology—advanced breast cancer detection equipment funded by an $81,557 gift from the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation. The system uses magnetic signals to help surgeons guide precise tissue removal and reduce incision sizes. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ A Fox Valley doctor warned today that ending school vaccine mandates might lead to more measles in Wisconsin as 24 cases have been reported with 13 among school-aged children—none were vaccinated. State officials and Senator Baldwin say high vaccination rates are needed to protect vulnerable children. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University men’s soccer lost 5-1 to No. 14 UW-Platteville after UW-Platteville took an early 1-0 lead at 5:51 and Danny Gutzwiller scored twice to put them ahead 3-0 by halftime—Marian’s only goal came on a penalty by Nathan Blazenko as UW-Platteville scored two more in the second half to secure the win. Envision Greater FDL
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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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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 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 — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.
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