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Fond du Lac
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two major lottery winners were reported from Fond du Lac this week when a Super Cash ticket sold at Philly's On Forth won $350,000 in the September 15 drawing and a Badger 5 ticket won $125,000 two days later—winners have 180 days to claim their prizes. KFIZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce announced that 148 Wisconsin-made products will compete in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest starting Sept 22—highlighting the state's $73.1 billion manufacturing industry—and voting is open to the public; the winner will be crowned at a Business Day in Madison on Oct 23. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Farmers in Wisconsin face lower soybean prices as the U.S.-China trade war shifts Chinese buyers to Brazilian crops — forcing them to sell harvests quickly and consider planting fewer soybeans next season. Last September the U.S. shipped 1 million metric tons of soybeans to China, a change that has hit local farmers hard. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marian University will inaugurate its 18th president, Aaron Sadoff, a Fond du Lac native and two-time alumnus, on Thursday, September 25. The event will include an Inauguration Mass at Dorcas Chapel at 11:00 a.m.—an inauguration ceremony at 2:30 p.m. and a campus reception. Envision Greater FDL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Froedtert ThedaCare Health hospitals were recognized as top performers in the 2025 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient for high-quality care after evaluations from July 1 through June 30. Froedtert West Bend Hospital—ranked first out of 243 hospitals—as well as ThedaCare Medical Center Berlin, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Neenah, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital earned top marks in their cohorts. Envision Greater FDL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University women’s soccer lost to St. Norbert 0 to 2 in their NACC conference opener as the Sabres fell behind when St. Norbert scored first in the 15th minute. They extended the lead at 50:10 — marking Marian’s first shutout loss this season. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University added Amber Yahr to its men’s and women’s volleyball coaching staffs—she was a standout setter and a Fond du Lac Fusion coach—and she will use her experience to mentor student-athletes. Envision Greater FDL
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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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Build A House Bingo
9:30 p.m. — Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 270 — $50 — Enjoy Italian cuisine while playing bingo to support Habitat for Humanity and win exciting prizes.
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The Spine Stealers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $15-18 — Experience spooky folk music inspired by dark lakes and nostalgia as you kick off the concert series.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee required — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance and body awareness.
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