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USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Rural Businesses Produce and Market Value-Added Products
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers (AIC). AICs provide technical and business development...
Bug Tussel Explodes in Growth Providing High-Speed Internet to Rural Wisconsin
Here's how government helped, and where fiber optic is going next. A funny thing happened on Steve Schneider’s way to retirement: He says he found “the secret sauce” for rural broadband expansion. In the early 2000s, at Schneider's home in the Kellnersville area of...
Integrated Safety Solutions to host Electrical Safety Training
Integrated Safety Solutions will host Electrical Safety Training on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Envision Greater Fond du Lac Boardroom located at 23 S. Main Street (entrance is at 9 Sheboygan Street), in downtown Fond du Lac. The cost...
O’Brien, Hang 10 Poké win 2022 NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event
AntiMussel, Starr Merrie Native Gifts also among New North entrepreneurial winners Hang 10 Poké, a business idea of food-service entrepreneur Kean O’Brien, was the winner of the NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event, held Dec. 1 at TitletownTech in Green Bay. AntiMussel and...
Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Announces Shop Small Sweepstakes
Want to win up to $500 by shopping downtown? It’s easy! This Holiday Season the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership along with Fox Valley Savings Bank is making it easy to choose shopping small. The DFP wants to emphasize the importance of shopping small and shopping...
Mercury Marine announces 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today announced its 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. The guide offers gift ideas for every angler or boater in your life, from an engine maintenance kit to a wireless trolling motor, youth apparel and even...
USDA Seeks Grant Applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program
Applications due by January 30, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help people in rural...
The Arc Fond du Lac will host training classes in December
The public is invited to attend the following courses: Core CBRF Courses: Standard Precautions – December 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm* (7 openings) Medication Administration -November 30 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm & Dec 1 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm** (5 openings) First Aid...
Discover the special ‘Line of Vision’ by a local artist at Langdon Divers Gallery
During December, the Langdon Divers Community Gallery will host a special gallery showing by a local artist. From Dec. 7 to Jan. 3, view “Line of Vision” at the Fond du Lac Public Library to see the work of Malachi Schmidt, a 20-year-old savant artist living in Fond...
Cool crafts planned during December at FDLPL
Looking for a creative outlet as the days get shorter? The Fond du Lac Public Library is offering two art and craft programs this month to help you create a gift or just have a little fun as the seasons shift. On Monday, Dec. 5, Bad Art Night returns. Celebrate the...
Create a gift (or treat yourself) at FDLPL’s Idea Studio
Not sure what to give a friend or family member this holiday season? Let the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library help you out, or give you a reason to treat yourself, via a series of December programs. On Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Idea Studio, get...
FDLPL will heat up December with Winter Reading & FDL Reads programs
Put on your best flannel and say “no, yeah!” to two big programs that start in December at the Fond du Lac Public Library. This month, the library invites the Fond du Lac community to read “The Midwest Survival Guide” by Wisconsin’s favorite comedian and author,...
Book-lovers unite! Chat about books at FDLPL during December
Love to discuss books with other book-lovers? The Fond du Lac Public Library has a series of upcoming events just for you. The library will continue to host a fireside Book Chat every Tuesday through Dec. 20. This program, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the...
Santa is coming to FDLPL to celebrate a Winter Wonderland
The big guy in the red suit, Santa Claus, is returning to the Fond du Lac Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 7 as the youth services department turns the entire library into a Winter Wonderland. The Winter Wonderland Celebration will be just one of many events...
YP of the Month – Bethany Warntjes
First and Last Name: Bethany Warntjes Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts Degree, Double Major in Psychology and Human Social Services from Wisconsin Lutheran College '16 in Milwaukee. Describe Yourself in Three Words: Achiever. Helper....
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced that USDA is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under...
Pray with a Sister During Advent
As Advent approaches, people throughout the world will focus on hope, peace, love, and joy, but we know that the holidays can also be filled with needs for comfort and companionship. With that in mind, the Sisters of St. Agnes offer time each week of Advent when...
Eight local entrepreneurial pitch contest winners advance to Dec. 1 NEW Launch Alliance regional pitch competition at TitletownTech
Local contest winners demonstrate variety of creative business ideas in New North region Eight entrepreneurial pitch winners who advanced from local pitch competitions hosted by collaborative local partners will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch...
YMCA Annual – Calling Community for a Cause Fundraiser
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Fond du Lac Family YMCA will be hosting our 2nd annual fundraiser, “Calling Community for a Cause.” This radio-a-thon, silent auction, and cash raffle event, in partnership with Sunny 97.7 FM, will help support cancer survivors in our...
Dock Spiders Announce Cyber Weekend Deals for November 25-28
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders ticket package specials and Holiday Packs are available now, but will include a complimentary first pitch when purchased during Cyber Weekend, from November 25-28. New this season – FREE JERSEY! All ticket packages renewed or purchased by...