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Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller, announces the Fond du Lac County Public Health Order # 1 regarding closure of businesses (see below) shall be rescinded effective May 14, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The following businesses will be allowed to open and operate.  Barber/barbering and cosmetology, nail salons, massage therapy establishments, and tattoo and body art studios.  Restaurants may reopen.  Grocery stores and gas stations.  Religious […]

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of Wisconsin's ruling that puts the health and safety of Wisconsinites across the state at risk by ending Wisconsin's Safer at Home order, effective immediately, and requiring the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to go through the rulemaking process to be able to respond to an epidemic. “Up until now, Wisconsin was in a pretty good place […]

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down Gov. Tony Evers' stay-at-home restrictions. The high court ruled for Republicans in a challenge to an extension issued by the governor's health secretary, arguing she exceeded her authority.   Republican state senator Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac says he expected to ruling to go the way it did.  "We (Republicans) figured they would rule with the legislature that Andrea Palm, the secretary-designee of […]

State health officials reported an uptick in the number of positive COVID-19 cases Wednesday after a two day dip in new cases.   The state Department of Health Services there were 291 new cases,  and an increase in the percent positive rate to 6.25 percent.  In Fond du Lac County there are 11 new cases bringing the total number of positive cases locally to 120.   There are 44 active cases in Fond  du Lac County […]

The North Fond du Lac school superintendent says Horace Mann High School is holding out hope for some type of an in-person graduation ceremony this summer.    Superintendent Aaron Sadoff says as of today school officials are looking at dates in late July or early August.  The state Department of Health Services and Department of Public Instruction are strongly recommending schools hold virtual graduation ceremonies to maximize the safety and health of everyone involved.   The […]

Wisconsin farmers are seeking mental health services in greater numbers during the coronavirus pandemic, which has hurt their sales. The loss in income and increased uncertainty have weighed heavily on the industry. Randy Romanski, the interim head of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, told reporters last week that more farmers have been receiving guidance from the Wisconsin Farm Center. Romanski says the center gave out 91 […]

Road America in Elkhart Lake says it will still hold its season-opening races at the track the last weekend of May. But, the races will be held without fans. MotoAmerica announced Tuesday that it will still hold its season-opening races at the track May 29-31. Road America general manager Mike Kertscher says the event draws competitors and fans from around the world, but because of the uncertainty for public gatherings […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources plans to reopen eight state shooting ranges on Thursday. Shooters will have to maintain social distancing and observe capacity limits at some locations. All visitors are encouraged to wear face masks and gloves as well as bring hand sanitizer. People should wait in their vehicles until enough space opens up for them to use the range. Shooters should leave immediately when […]

The  Merc National Walleye Fishing tournament on Lake Winnebago has been cancelled.  Tournament organizers say the cancellation is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and conforms with the state’s Safer at Home prohibition of certain activities and public gatherings.   The event was scheduled to take place June 12-14.    Meanwhile, the Walleye Weekend Festival at Fond du Lac's Lakeside Park has been postponed until late August.