Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Clock Tower Farms is an indoor hydroponic project set up at Rockwell Automation's historic building to produce fresh lettuce with Fork Farms + Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin support.
The collaboration, expected to be fully operational by end of 2026, will supply 38,500 side salads each week for local food pantries.
🎭 Culture
The Brothertown Indian Nation and Calumet & Cross Heritage Society unveiled a state historical marker in Calumet County that honors the Methodist Episcopal Church and Thomas Commuck.
🏛️ Government
The Wisconsin Department of Justice joined a coalition with the FTC and 11 other states to block the merger of Fond du Lac-based BCI Burke and PlayPower, saying the deal would reduce competition and hurt innovation in the playground equipment market (complaint filed on Oct.
21).
🏥 Health
ThedaCare nutrition experts advised residents on Oct.
21 to enjoy Halloween treats in moderation by planning balanced meals + exercise before trick-or-treating and considering non-food treats as healthy alternatives.
SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic updated its entrance with new self-service kiosks and a renovated lobby to improve privacy and patient flow as of Oct.
21. Staff remain nearby to assist visitors who prefer in-person support + ensure a smooth check-in process.
🏈 Sports
Marian University women’s tennis player Monserrat Luquin was named NACC Player of the Week after sweeping doubles and singles matches against Concordia Chicago on Oct.
21. She is the first player from Marian to win the honor since 2019.
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