Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Bank First is hosting a free shred event from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturday, Oct.

3, at 825 W Johnson St to help locals securely dispose of sensitive documents in exchange for a non-perishable food donation + support area food pantries.

Marsh Haven Nature Center will host its 2nd annual Hops at Marsh Haven on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 4pm to 8pm, featuring six breweries, DD’s Mile High Food Truck, and lantern-lit trails. Tickets cost $20 (non-alcoholic option) or $40-$45 to support Nature’s Playground.

The Children's Museum hosts Play BIG Little Hands, Big Trucks on Sept.

26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon to engage kids with bounce houses, face painting and vehicle climbs as part of the Worldwide Day of Play initiative (indoor play available until 4 p.m.).

More than 180 Moraine Park Technical College students were named to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List as of yesterday.

The college honored students (enrolled in at least six undergraduate credits) who maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA and good academic standing.

SSM Health awarded a $6,000 community health gift to NAMI Fond du Lac County on Sept.

21; the funding will boost mental health education, community connection events (Togetherness Events) and youth programs to help more locals access no-cost support.

Marian University women’s soccer was scoreless at halftime before Dominican scored three goals in the second half, including a goal 2:39 into play, to earn its first win at Smith Field since 2019.

Marian University women’s volleyball ended its Stinger Classic trip yesterday by losing to UW-La Crosse and Augsburg.

The team’s record now stands at 1-7 against UW-La Crosse and 1-2 versus Augsburg (after set battles that tested their resolve).

Marian University women’s volleyball lost both four-set matches to St. Scholastica and UW-River Falls on Monday, Sept.

21 at the Stinger Classic—recording their first set win against the Saints while remaining winless in four-set games.

Marian University men's soccer dropped its home opener against Dominican on Monday, Sept.

21, falling behind early before Dominican secured a 3-0 win. Marian now holds a 3-27-0 record against Dominican in their fourth straight loss.

Marian University field hockey suffered its first home defeat as Denison beat the Sabres 6-3 on Monday, Sept.

21; Denison built its early lead and scored three quick goals late in the game (Marian had briefly closed the gap).

See Tracks? Think Train!

Week runs through Sunday, Sept. 27 and urges drivers, pedestrians and others in the community to stay alert at railroad crossings — Operation Lifesaver marks the campaign's 10th anniversary.

Donut Do Drugs Run

Join us for the Donut Do Drugs 2 mile/5k/10k Run on October 17, 2026, bringing our community together to promote drug prevention, raise overdose awareness, and honor lives lost. the 10K features 1,000 in cash prizes, with $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both the mens and women's divisions.

Donut Do Drugs Run

Join us for the Donut Do Drugs 2 mile/5k/10k Run on October 17, 2026, bringing our community together to promote drug prevention, raise overdose awareness, and honor lives lost. the 10K features 1,000 in cash prizes, with $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both the mens and women's divisions.