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In collaboration with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County launched The Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign to encourage more volunteers to become mentors. The campaign is inspired by the NFL Draft—as the...

Senior Aaron Velasco of Marian University men's volleyball has been selected as the NACC Defensive Player of the Week. Velasco (Honolulu, Hawaii) continued to dominate in the back row and averaged 4.21 digs per set at the Cal-Lu-Fornia Invitational.  He had...

Community support includes monetary grants, volunteer work and donation drives Society and its employees have contributed a total of $182,712 to 110 causes within its nine-state operating territory in 2024, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting communities...

Marian University women's bowling 21st at the Music City Classic, its final tune-up before the CCIW Tournament.   Marian opened the event in 20th after Baker play going 3-2 with a 178.2 average. After dropping the first two matches of the day, Marian bounced back with...

Bank CEO said America’s Best Banks recognition reflects its dedication to financial strength, strategic growth, customer relationships Manitowoc-headquartered Bank First was recently named one of America’s Best Banks for 2025 by Forbes, an honor that takes into...

Marian University baseball (4-5, 0-0 NACC) dropped its first game back in Wisconsin falling to Lawrence 6-4.  The Sabres were able to generate the first run when senior Gus Walker was hit by a pitch, stole two bases, and crossed home on a wild pitch. Marian tacked on...

Communities’ achievements honored at 34th annual Main Street Awards ceremony in downtown Menomonie A downtown that preserves its historic character, serves as a central place for residents to gather and engage, and provides opportunities for businesses to grow is one...

Marian University men's volleyball (10-11, 3-3 NACC) defeated North Park in five sets to close out the Cal-Lu-Fornia Inviational; 21-25, 25-15, 25-23, 25-27, 15-9.  North Park opened the match with a 5-2 lead and it proved to be all they needed in the opening set. The...

Marian University men's lacrosse (1-2, 0-0 NACC) won a defensive battle defeating Clarke 6-5 for its first win of the season.  Marian was able to have a strong start scoring with 4:42 and 36 seconds left in the opening stanza. Clarke had the lone score of the second...

A slow start proved too costly for Marian University women's lacrosse (3-4, 0-0 NACC) falling to UW-Stout 7-5.  The Blue Devils had a strong start scoring two woman-down goals and a woman-up goal to elad 3-0. Senior Izzy Newton answered with a woman-up goal of her...

Marian University men's volleyball (9-11, 3-3 NACC) fell to No. 15 UC-Santa Cruz and No. 7 Cal Lutheran in straight sets.  The opener of the day saw Marian fall to UC-Santa Cruz by a total of 8 points; 26-24, 25-22, 25-22. The Sabres had a slim 22-21 edge in the...

Marian University men's volleyball (9-9, 3-3 NACC) was defeated 25-14, 25-18, 25-23 by No. 7 Cal Lutheran to open the Cal-Lu-Fornia Invitational.  Marian trailed just 12-10 in the opening set before Cal Lutheran went on a 6-1 run to pull ahead. The Regals ended the...

Congratulations to Carol Russel, who recently retired from National Exchange Bank & Trust (NEBAT).   Before joining the bank in 2005, Russel worked as a credit administrator, customer service representative and analyst for other institutions. Russel held several...

The Wisconsin Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program is now accepting applications for $9.5 million in grants, funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration through the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. The current round of...

Marian University women's lacrosse (3-3, 0-0 NACC) never trailed in a 12-11 win over UW-Stevens Point.  UWSP opened with a 2-1 lead but Marian then scored seven unanswered goals to take an 8-2 advantage with 8:36 left in the second quarter. Marian had a 5-2 lead after...

Becky Casper, an SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Dermatology electrologist, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award. Casper was nominated by a colleague who wrote: “Becky goes above and beyond to ensure our department runs...

This Breakfast Briefing will update HR professionals on the various employment law impacts of the Trump Administration Executive Orders, agency directives, court determinations as well as Congressional actions. Mark Kapocius and Jim Macy will sort through politics and...