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Hey Fond du Lac, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Road work closures, a tornado relief lemonade stand, and free pub trivia + lots of fun things to do for free.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
City work impacts travel: Driving to Oshkosh today? Road work continues through Friday, Aug. 3–7, with closures on West 12th, West 16th and Lake Shore Drive, plus lane restrictions and Jackson Street paving resuming -- see the full road list.
Young generosity shines: Nine-year-old Harrison Pfeiffer of Oshkosh raised more than $1,000 for tornado relief with a lemonade stand, selling $1 cups and collecting donations with help from friends -- see the lemonade stand haul.
Building the next fire corps: Wisconsin’s youth firefighter training program received a $25,000 grant, funding a cohort of high school upperclassmen and strengthening cadet academies to help local departments address staffing shortages through hands-on training -- see the cadet grant impact.
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade*. Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh-face fix, nearby: Ready for a subtle refresh that still looks like you this week. Monarch Medispa specializes in thoughtful neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments, plus personalized skincare and weight-loss injections, all led by medical pros who favor precise, natural results, perfect when you want improvements that whisper, not shout.
Tonight’s easy win: Too tired to cook but still picky, Fond du Lac Mancino's comes through with handmade-crust pies loaded with a Grande cheese blend and fun picks like the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza or Mancino’s Pride, plus toasty baked grinders that hit the spot on a busy weeknight.
Local fairways, stellar views: South Hills Golf & Country Club brings 164 acres of rolling hills, pristine greens, and DeNeveau Creek scenery to your week, plus modern dining with panoramic views of the course and pool. Tee it up with a member or plan a wedding, reunion, or business get-together, then reward yourself with a perfectly cooked Angus steak.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚶 Walking Groups- Summer Series @ Into The Woods Wellness | Tuesday (8/4) at 8:00 AM – Summer mornings call for an easy lap and some neighborly gossip, with a free walking group meeting in the yoga space, then looping the ITWW neighborhood. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m., it’s relaxed, social, and suspiciously effective. Comfortable shoes, water, friend, done.
🎱 Xtreme Bar Bingo @ 4 Mile House | Tuesday (8/4) at 7:00 PM – Tuesday nights mean one thing, Xtreme Bar Bingo that is louder than a church basement and a lot more fun. Free to play, prizes are big, and the bar appreciates the kind of support that comes in pint glasses, which keeps the seats warm.
🏃 FDLRC Youth Running Series @ Theisen Middle School | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:30 PM – Got kids with more energy than your lawn can handle? This free, four-week Wednesday evenings youth running series at Theisen Middle School lets Pre-K through 8th graders race on grass, snag a weekly ribbon, and sleep great, while you socialize, sip water, and feel athletic.
🎹 Ann Lemmenes Organ Recital @ St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral | Thursday (8/6) at 12:15 PM – Settle into the pews as Ann Lemmenes coaxes thunder, whispers, and cathedral-grade rumbles from the Moller Op. 10078. A free-will offering keeps the scholarship fund humming for young organists, and helps fuel future summer recital series. Come for the pipes, stay for the goosebumps.
🚗 Cruise-In Car Show 2026 @ Holiday Budget Center | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – The eighth annual Cruise-In hits Holiday Budget Center in Fond du Lac with music, food, and cars aplenty, free to wander and free to enter, open to every year, make, and model. Expect lawn chairs, nostalgia, and that neighbor’s project car finally getting its moment.
🥕 2026 Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market @ Main Street - Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market | Saturday (8/8) at 8:00 AM – Saturday mornings, Main Street becomes Fondy’s pantry, with 90-plus vendors slinging Wisconsin-grown produce, flowers, meats, cheeses, and local bakes. Snack your way from breakfast to lunch, then wander the shops like a pro. Leave the dog at home, bring your patience, and a tote.
❓ Free Pub Trivia Every Sunday @ 18 Hands Ale Haus | Sunday (8/9) at 6:30 PM – Round up your smartest friends and form a team for free trivia every Sunday with DJ Trivia. Bragging rights come with prizes for first, second, and third, plus pizza, pretzels, and the kind of carbs that fuel answers. Start with a Bloody Mary, pace yourself.
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07 — Fond du Lac report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 77%
Rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. This house is wildThis stunning 4-bedroom, 2-story home pairs exceptional craftsmanship with designer upgrades throughout. The open-concept layout centers around a Quartz kitchen with abundant cabinetry and easy flow into spacious living areas. A finished lower level adds extra room, an egress window, and a second gas fireplace. Outside, enjoy a landscaped yard, paver patio, and oversized 2.5-car garage with rear stall.
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