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Theisen’s Home•Farm•Auto Expands Wisconsin Footprint with New Ripon Store
Family-owned retailer continues growth with its fourth Wisconsin location Theisen’s Home•Farm•Auto, a family-owned and operated retailer founded in 1927, is proud to announce the opening of its newest store in Ripon, Wisconsin. The store officially opens its doors to...
WMC Announces 148 Products Competing in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), in partnership with Johnson Financial Group, announced 148 nominees will compete in the 10th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The competition showcases the state’s $73.1 billion manufacturing industry and its...
Yahr added to Marian men’s and women’s volleyball coaching staff
Marian University men's and women's volleyball has announced the addition of Amber Yahr to the coaching staff. "Amber will be a great addition to both the men's and women's programs with her coaching and playing background," said Head Men's and Women's Volleyball...
Sadoff to Be Sworn in as Marian’s 18th President in Inauguration Ceremony
Marian University is set to inaugurate its 18th president, Aaron Sadoff, on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The long-time tradition has been a year in the planning. The day’s events will begin with an Inauguration Mass at Dorcas Chapel on the Marian University campus...
Hospitals Recognized By Vizient As 2025 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performers
Awarded for Excellence in High-Quality Care Five Froedtert ThedaCare Health hospitals were recognized as top performers in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. The organizations were individually recognized for demonstrating...
Marian women’s soccer falls at St. Norbert
Score By Periods Team 1 2 F Marian (WI) 0 0 0 St. Norbert 1 1 2 Marian University women's soccer (3-2-2, 0-1-0 NACC) suffered defeat in their conference opener to St. Norbert, 0-2. St. Norbert started with a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute off a goal from Abigail...
AACVPR certifies SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has certified SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs. This certification is recognition of Ripon Community Hospital’s commitment to improving the...
Marian women’s volleyball opens registration for Prospect Camp
Marian University women's volleyball has announced an upcoming High School Prospect Camp for Saturday, October 18. A fun day of volleyball is ahead as the Sabres will welcome high school student-athletes for their annual prospect camp before playing host to...
SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic welcomes family medicine with obstetrics physician
SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic welcomes Holly Haberman, MD, a family medicine with obstetrics physician, to its clinic at 608 W. Brown Street, Waupun. She is now accepting new patients. Dr. Haberman specializes in family medicine and sees patients of all ages....
Lu earns NACC Player of the Week award
Junior Yinan Lu of Marian University women's golf has been picked as the NACC Player of the Week. Lu (Qindao, China) earned medalist honors at the Marian Invite and the Benedictine Fall Invite, while also finishing third at the Fighting Scot Invitational. Lu averaged...
Implant May Help Cut Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
ThedaCare Cardiologist: WATCHMAN Device is ‘an Excellent Alternative’ A treatment option for some people living with atrial fibrillation may also help lessen the possibility of them suffering a stroke, a ThedaCare Cardiologist said. Atrial fibrillation, commonly...
Celebrate Regional Businesses at Marian’s Annual B&I Dinner
Get ready to celebrate the best of regional businesses! Marian University is hosting the 44th Annual Business and Industry Awards on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Marian University Stayer Center. This year's event will bring together community and business...
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by August Severe Storms
Low interest disaster loans now available The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms and flooding occurring Aug....
Alliance Laundry plans IPO
Alliance Laundry Systems, Ripon, announced that it has filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering of common stock to be listed on the News York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ALH." The number of shares to be offered and the price...
Festival Foods acquired by St. Louis-based Schnucks
Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced the 1939 Group, Inc. has purchased 100% of the shares of the Wisconsin-based parent company of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, Inc. The purchase includes shares held by Mark Skogen, CEO of Festival...
Beer Walk at Marsh Haven!
Marsh Haven is excited to announce a new event happening this year, Hops at Marsh Haven. On October 10, 2025, visitors will have the opportunity to sample brews from local breweries including Hoya Hop House Brewing, Knuth Brewing Company, Shattered Glass Brewery, and...
Biemans selected as CFHC Offensive Player of the Week
Senior Jikke Biemans of Marian University field hockey has been selected as the CFHC Offensive Player of the Week. Biemans (Rijen, Netherlands) posted the fifth hat trick of her career to lead Marian to a 5-1 victory over Wittenberg. She scored the opening goal of...
Patti Habeck named as new President and CEO of New North Inc.
Feeding America CEO will lead Northeast Wisconsin economic development corporation Patti Habeck, CEO and President of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin whose professional career spans a quarter-century in the area, has been named President and CEO of New North Inc.,...
Marian University Names New Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Tracy Qualmann
Marian University named Tracy Qualmann Assistant Vice President for Marketing. In this position, Qualmann will lead the University’s marketing and branding efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy back to Marian in this role,” Aaron Sadoff, President of Marian...
Interested in trying Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Try the Fond du Lac Public Library for events, handbooks & more
Once upon a time, tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons was considered a niche teen activity. That has changed. A recent survey found that more than 1 in 8 Americans collect and play tabletop role-playing games and/or wargames. And with the...



















