Month: November 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It was too early to declare a winner Wednesday in Wisconsin’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race that pit two-term Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin against Republican Eric Hovde. The millionaire businessman is backed by former President Donald Trump and poured millions of his own money into the contest. Baldwin ended her planned victory party in downtown Madison without taking the stage. Republicans remained gathered nearby at Hovde’s […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters have approved a constitutional amendment that prohibits foreign nationals from voting. The amendment passed Tuesday revises part of Wisconsin’s Constitution that allows every U.S. citizen who is at least 18 to vote. It will say instead that only U.S. citizens can cast ballots in federal, state and local elections in the state. Republicans across the country have been pushing voters to adopt constitutional amendments […]

Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Wisconsin on Tuesday. Grothman won a sixth term in the reliably Republican district in eastern Wisconsin. It includes rural, suburban and exurban communities between Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay. Grothman is a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and faced only nominal Democratic opposition.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Scott Fitzgerald won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Wisconsin on Tuesday. Fitzgerald won a third term in the heavily Republican district in east-central Wisconsin, an area that has not been represented by a Democrat in more than 20 years. Fitzgerald is a former state lawmaker who has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump. He faced only nominal Democratic opposition.

Voters have rejected school operations referendums in the Oakfield and North Fond du Lac School Districts.  A North Fond du Lac referendum  to exceed revenue limits by $12.4 million over  five years was defeated by 93 votes and an operations referendum in the Oakfield School District to exceed revenue  limits by $1.1 million for each of  the next four school years was voted down by 87 votes.

Republicans were winners in several area legislative races in Tuesday's election.  Republican state senator Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac was elected to the District 20 state senate seat.  "It was a tough race.  We fought and we won,"  Feyen told WFDL news.   Republican state representative Jerry O'Connor of Fond du Lac was elected to the 60th Assembly District seat.  "I felt comfortable with my race based upon the district that […]

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in condemning any potential violence related to upcoming election results.  The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)’s statement emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and respect for the democratic process. Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. […]

Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League has announced that the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders have received the 2024 Northwoods League Video Production Team of the Year Award.  Northwoods League teams offer, what many consider to be, one of the best sports broadcasting developmental opportunities available. Each team hires video production crew members who have aspirations in sports broadcasting, many of whom are seeking their degrees from excellent college broadcasting and […]

The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will present its 48th annual Cathedral Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, Nov. 17.  Concerts at St. Paul’s have been held every November since 1976. Under the direction of Music Director Dr. Evan Chancellor and Associate Conductor Jill Wagner, the concert will begin at 3:00 p.m. According to Dr. Chancellor: “This program is one of many contrasts and grew around two pieces: Chorale and […]