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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin health officials have  reported 400 new cases of the coronavirus and three additional deaths. The Department of Health Services update on Sunday shows that the number of COVID19 cases across the state is 15,277. The total number of hospitalizations was 2,315, an increase of 23 from Saturday’s report. The number of deaths related to the coronavirus in Wisconsin is 510. Statewide, 186,206 tests have come back […]

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says she is hoping not to see a spike in COVID-19 cases following the long Memorial Day Holiday weekend.    Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says encouraged residents to postpone or cancel all nonessential travel including travel to private or rental cabins,  and avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.  "We're just urging everybody, please take it seriously,"  Mueller told WFDL news.  […]

It was a different look over the Memorial Day holiday weekend at the Dodge County Fairgrounds and the events that follow this year during the coronavirus pandemic.   The vendor fair was lined with unique items and collectibles and socially-distanced visitors – something that has not been observed for weeks in Beaver Dam or anywhere else.    While the community attempts to navigate a “new normal” as Wisconsin transitions  out of  the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources says state parks resumed normal hours this weekend but visitors won't have access to bathrooms until next month.   Most state parks have been operating with reduced hours and no bathroom access as the state grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Those parks resumed normal hours starting Saturday.   Visitors will have limited access to bathrooms beginning June 3.  All campsites will remain […]

Gov. Tony Evers has congratulated the Class of 2020 on their graduation. Students and their friends, families, and supporters across Wisconsin are celebrating this important accomplishment but are unable to participate in traditional graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As folks continue to celebrate while staying safe, the governor offered his congratulations to the Class of 2020 and made a video for use in virtual ceremonies. The video is […]

The Fond du Lac School District is pleased to announce that “Parents During the COVID-19 Crisis” have been selected for the 2019-20 Friend of Education Award.   The Fond du Lac School District in partnership with the Fond du Lac Education Association select an individual or group each school year to recognize as a Friend of Education.   “We wanted to recognize all parents for the incredible way they adapted and partnered […]

The COVID-19 health crisis continues to evolve. To date, Wisconsin has a confirmed case count of 14,396 individuals who have contracted the virus. In Dodge County, we have 137 confirmed cases, with 65 currently active. As more businesses open up, and testing becomes more readily available, we will see an increase in active cases.   In response to the lifting of the Safer at Home restrictions last week, Dodge County Public […]

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac  is taking a phased approach to reopening during the pandemic and will reopen Tuesday, May 26 with two new art exhibitions.   “It’s important to us that our guests are comfortable and of course, the art is celebrated  so we are taking all necessary precautions and ensuring that THELMA staff are trained on the new procedures and the building is sanitized,” […]

The Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds swimming pool will not be opening this summer.   The city of Fond du Lac says  unfortunately, due to lifeguard shortages, the Fairgrounds  Aquatic Center will not be able to open.  The City says it is working with the  Fond du Lac Recreation Department and the Fond du Lac County Health Department on a plan to possibly open Taylor Park  Pool in the near future.