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Kolpitcke earns NCHA Star of the Week award
Senior Kayla Kolpitcke of Marian University women's hockey has been named an NCHA Star of the Week. Kolpitcke (Powell, Wyo.) had another dominating weekend to lead Marian to a five-point weekend against Trine. Kolpitcke allowed just one goal on the weekend to give...
Marian Valorant team finishes perfect season with NECC Championship
The Marian University eSports Valorant team (9-0) swept Culver-Stockton 13-6, 13-1, and 13-6 to claim an NECC Championship. MAP 1 - ASCENT The Sabres had a strong start with three Sabres recording at least 24 kills and a combat score of at least 331. Those same three...
What is Fond du Lac County’s “Living Wage”?
With inflation outpacing wages more and more workers are trying to keep up with the necessities. As a result, there has been more conversations nationally about providing living wages. But what does it mean to have a living wage and what is the living wage for Fond du...
Freimuth, NEW Compost LLC win 2023 NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event
Preempt Physical Therapy, Kids in Combat Boots also among New North entrepreneurial winners NEW Compost LLC, an eco-friendly business idea of entrepreneur Connor Freimuth, was the winner of the NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event, held Nov. 30 at TitletownTech in Green...
No. 17 Marian ACHA D2 splits with UWO to finish first half
No. 17 Marian University ACHA D2 (7-7-1, 2-3-1-0 NCHL) bounced back after an 8-1 loss to defeat UW-Oshkosh 4-3 in overtime in the final series of the first half. GAME 1 (AWAY - L, 8-1) The opening game was all UW-Oshkosh with the Titans opening up a 3-1 lead after...
Marian men’s bowling finishes 11th at Starrag Group Warhawk Open
Marian University men's bowling finished 11th at the Starrag Group Warhawk Open after finishing with 8,738 pins. Rory Clark earned All-Tournament recognition finishing fourth with a 218.2 average. He had five games with at least 200 and a high game of 246. Nole...
Marian women’s bowling finishes first half at Starrag Group Warhawk Open
Marian University women's bowling closed out the first half of its season at the Starrag Group Warhawk Open, hosted by UW-Whitewater. Marian was able to qualify for bracket play after finishing seventh with 7,917 pins. The Sabres would take on second-seeded...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program Named 2023 ALL Award Recipient
The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program received the 2023 Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership Award during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting on Sunday, December 3. The ALL Award was...
Sabre men’s basketball falls to IIT at home
Marian University men's basketball (0-6, 0-3 NACC) had one tough stretch in a 74-65 loss against Illinois Tech. Scoring was at a premium to start as Marian took an early 9-3 lead with 13:19 left in the first half. Illinois Tech would cut its deficit to two at 20-18...
Sabre men’s hockey falters late at No. 15 Trine
Marian University NCAA men's hockey (3-8-0, 2-6-0-0 NCHA) suffered a sweep against No. 15 Trine falling 6-3. Marian was able to get out to a quick start with freshman Caden Carlson scoring a power-play goal just 2:10 into the game. Senior Ty Mosimann and...
Sabre women’s basketball drops NACC opener to MSOE
Marian University women's basketball (1-5, 0-1 NACC) was defeated 59-44 by MSOE in the first game of NACC play. MSOE took an early 7-3 lead only to have Marian go on a 10-4 run to go up 13-7. Marian would hold onto this lead and take a 16-11 advantage into the second...
Marian women’s hockey shuts out Trine in series opener
Marian University women's hockey (3-6-1, 3-4-0-0 NCHA) posted its first shutout of the season defeating Trine 3-0. Both offenses created plenty of opportunities but both goaltenders kept the scoreboard clear of any goals through 20 minutes. Senior Lilly Accola was...
Marian men’s hockey drops opener at No. 15 Trine
Marian University NCAA men's hockey (3-7-0, 2-5-0-0 NCHA) was defeated 4-1 to open a series at No. 15 Trine. A defensive opening period saw Trine strike first at the 12:07 mark of the period. The Thunder controlled the second period scoring a pair of goals separated...
Simoneau, Schiekiera selected as Sabres of the Month for November
Senior Jordan Simoneau of Marian University NCAA men's hockey and junior Brenna Schiekiera of Marian University women's bowling have been named the Sabres of the Month for November. Simoneau (Tisdale, Sask.) had a solid month of November that saw him record eight...
YP of the Month – Emily Hoepfner (December 2023)
First and Last Name: Emily Hoepfner Hometown: Rosendale, WI What Brought you to Fond du Lac: I Moved to Fond du Lac to be closer to my place of employment and my children’s school. Place of Employment and Position: SSM Health- Nursing Director of St. Agnes Emergency...
Vesta Expands into Milwaukee’s North Shore
Vesta, a CPA-led advisory firm serving southeast Wisconsin communities, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its area of service into Milwaukee’s North Shore with a new workspace in Mequon to better serve clients. The new Vesta branded workspace replaces a...
Create a one-of-a-kind ornament for your tree in the Idea Studio at the FDL Public Library
Ready for the holidays? Let the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library help. During December’s Let’s Make event, create a unique sublimated ornament on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Learn how to use the Idea Studio’s sublimation printer and heat press while...
FDLPL will heat up December with Fond du Lac Winter Reads events and community reading program
The entire Fond du Lac community is invited to join in discovering the Fond du Lac Winter Reads ‘23-24 book selection, “All Thirteen” by Christina Soontornvat. Read this book and others for a chance to win prizes during our winter reading program that runs Dec. 1...
Explore the narrative portraiture of Dawn Weeden during December exhibit at Langdon Divers Gallery
Emerging artist Dawn Weeden will showcase her work, “Technicolor/Noir: Narrative Portraiture,” during her December exhibit at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery. From Wednesday, Dec. 6 through Tuesday, Jan. 2, Weeden’s work may be seen at the gallery located inside...
Heat up the holidays with great December craft activities at the Fond du Lac Public Library
Love arts and crafts? Sign up for any of a series of creative programs planned during December at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Join library staff Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the McLane Room for Bad Art Night as guests create Holiday Gnomes. No artistic experience...