Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Nonprofit organizations in rural Fond du Lac and Dodge counties can apply for the Rural Vitality Grant funded by Compeer Financial, offering $10,000 to $50,000 for new or expanded programs.

Applications are due by Oct. 31 via the Fond du Lac Area Foundation or Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation.

Local fire departments will host a free Fire Prevention Week open house from 4 to 7 Tuesday at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds on Fond du Lac Avenue — residents can meet firefighters, tour apparatus, and view safety demos.

The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac County is accepting applications for its annual Coats for Kids and Christmas Assistance programs; families may apply online from Oct.

1 to Oct. 31 to receive winter coats and toys for children. School and nonprofit partners will distribute leftover coats throughout winter.

Ripon College will host its 175th anniversary homecoming and Family Weekend from Thursday, Oct.

8 to Sunday, Oct. 11, featuring campus traditions such as a ghost walk, fireworks, and a prairie walk alongside tailgate festivities. Alumni, students, and community members are invited to join the day’s events on campus.

Drivers in Fond du Lac should plan for road closures from Oct.

5-9 as seven road projects — including utility work, grading, and paving — on Western, Elm, Morris, Griffith, Emma, Drury, and Pioneer slow traffic while allowing property access.

Medicare open enrollment begins Oct.

15, but reports show scammers are already targeting beneficiaries by posing as Medicare. Residents are urged to use official resources (medicare.gov) and avoid sharing their Medicare card information with unsolicited callers.

The Wisconsin Badgers topped Michigan State 31-3 on Saturday, Oct.

3, sparking cheers from local fans as the decisive win boosted the team’s momentum.

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.