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Friday, November 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Fond du Lac School District released its 2024-25 State Report Card, ranking 175 out of 420 and earning an Exceeds Expectations rating not seen since 2016-17. Most schools improved with Parkside Elementary rising to Significantly Exceeded Expectations while the high school dropped to Meets Few Expectations — district leaders are now working with high school staff to raise its performance next year.  Envision Greater FDL
  • Dock Spiders introduced Weaver’s Reading Club for the 2025-2026 school year—registration is now open for area teachers and coordinators to enroll pre-K through sixth grade classes with support from Timber Rattlers Give Back, and students who meet their reading goals will earn game tickets and a special hat.  KFIZ
  • Area schools can now register for the 2025-2026 Weaver’s Reading Club, a program supported by Timber Rattlers Give Back that offers free Dock Spiders game tickets and special hats to students who meet their reading goals. Teachers may enroll their classes by emailing the team’s director of Marketing (Nikki Zerjav) and can tailor the program to meet their students' needs for the upcoming school year.  Envision Greater FDL

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Wisconsin residents saw the northern lights on November 11-12 and November 12-13 due to a strong geomagnetic storm — forecasts had predicted the colorful display for northern and central areas overnight November 13-14 as the sun reached solar maximum.  FDL Reporter
  • Wisconsinites saw dazzling northern lights on Nov. 11 and 12 as strong geomagnetic storms lit up the night sky (NASA explains this happens when the sun’s wind meets Earth’s magnetic field). Residents can use Space Weather Prediction Center tools (a general viewline forecast and a short-term forecast) to check when the aurora might reappear, though cloudy conditions could limit views between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.  FDL Reporter

HEALTH NEWS

  • Internal Medicine nurse Kristee Glaman received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Fond du Lac Regional Clinic on October 30 for her work in getting a patient emergency care and supporting his family. She was honored with a certificate, a DAISY pin, and a sculpture called A Healer’s Touch—recognizing her compassion and skill in patient care.  Envision Greater FDL

SPORTS NEWS

  • Marian University ACHA D3 hockey lost two games to Northwestern, falling 6-4 in the first and 4-2 in the second as Northwestern scored multiple unanswered goals (the Sabres are now 0-12-0 against the Wildcats).  Envision Greater FDL

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Bones for Life/ATM Class

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership or daily fee — Experience gentle movements promoting balance and improved posture.

    Wed, 11/19/25

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  • Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce Holiday Show

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $19-$23 — Experience a festive blend of holiday classics and family-friendly humor with Kate Voss and her talented band.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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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 — Explore gentle movements to enhance balance and movement awareness.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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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 enhance balance and movement awareness.

    Wed, 12/3/25

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  • For Kids From 1 to 92 Holiday Show

    7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $36-$45 — Experience a joyful holiday musical extravaganza for everyone from 1 to 92 with your favorite Christmas classics.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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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 enhance balance, posture, and awareness.

    Wed, 12/10/25

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  • Night of Silence Concert

    7 p.m. - 4 p.m. — Fond du Lac High School — Admission charged — Experience a heartwarming collection of holiday music performed by various student ensembles.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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