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Four projects in Wisconsin benefit from investment U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native...

Local Chambers of Commerce in cities around Wisconsin say that the recently-announced federal grants to study passenger rail expansion in the state are an important first step to determining the feasibility and potential economic benefits that trains could provide....

Ag in the Classroom recognized with Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership Award Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Ag Ambassador program, directed by the Agri-Business Council, received the 2023 Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership (ALL) Award on December 3,...

Senior Kaitlyn Merrill of Marian University women's volleyball has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. The CSC Academic All-American program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their efforts both in competition...

Junior Nicholas Cherkowski of Marian University NCAA men's hockey has been named an NCHA Star of the Week. Cherkowski (Vernon, B.C.) led the Marian offense recording five points in a sweep of Concordia College.  Cherkowski had four of his points come in the opener of...

Haase to lead change management, marketing teams; Saldana to lead sales, underwriting teams Society Insurance has promoted Ryan Haase to vice president – change management and marketing and Dennis Saldana to vice president – chief sales and underwriting officer on its...

Fond du Lac Area Transit announced that bus fares will increase beginning on January 2, 2024. The Fond du Lac City Council approved the new rates during recent 2024 budget discussions on November 8. Fixed route cash fares will now be $2.00 for adults, increased from...

Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently promoted Lisa McArthur to Vice President of Economic Development. McArthur has been with Envision Greater Fond du Lac since its inception in 2017. She was a member of the team at the Association of Commerce before the merger where...

The SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers have scheduled a Collective Goods sale on Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital lobby concourse, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. The sale is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm on December...

Marian University men's basketball (0-8, 0-4 NACC) led for most of the game but fell to Benedictine 64-61 in the final seconds.  Benedictine had the early lead at 6-1 as both offenses struggled to find a rhythm early. The Marian offense was able to got on an extended...

Marian University women's hockey (4-8-1, 3-4-1-0 NCHA) fell to Bethel 3-1 to close out a non-conference road series.  Just like game one, the defenses controlled the pace early. Bethel was able to take a 1-0 lead into the second period scoring with just 2:41 left in...

Marian University NCAA men's hockey (5-8-0, 2-6-0-0 NCHA) defeated Concordia College 5-3 to finish the first half with a sweep.   The Cobbers struck first at the 4:21 mark but Marian had a quick response just 2:48 later. Freshman Caden Carlson was able to light the...

Marian University women's hockey (4-7-1, 3-4-1-0 NCHA) was defeated by Bethel 2-0 to open a non-conference series.  Neither team could light the lamp in the opening 20 minutes of action. Midway through the second period the Royals would find the back of the net to...

Marian University NCAA men's hockey (4-8-0, 2-6-0-0 NCHA) scored four goals in the first period as part of a 6-3 win over Concordia College.   Junior Daunte Fortner was able to open the scoring just 5:36 in with an assist from freshman Nolan Flint.  The goal was the...

Marian University women's basketball (2-6, 0-2 NACC) outscored Lakeland in the second half but was defeated by Lakeland 65-55.  Lakeland was able to jump out to a 14-5 lead in a first quarter that saw both offenses come out firing. Marian trimmed that deficit down to...

47 young leaders and 135 high school students impacted by event The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF), a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, recently hosted its third annual Young Leaders Breakfast event at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in...

The City of Fond du Lac has finalized contracts with three humane officer organizations who will continue providing animal control services to the city in 2024. Critter Junction, Lucky Dog and Sandi Paws will provide a variety of vital animal control services to the...

Marian University women's basketball (2-5, 0-1 NACC) never trailed defeating Mount Mary 59-54.  The two offenses had a slow start but Marian was able to build a comfortable 17-9 lead with a 10-4 run over th final 4:26 of the quarter. The Sabre defense then dominated...