🌱 See which Fond du Lac County properties changed hands and for how much
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Fond du Lac! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Fond du Lac County properties changed hands and for how much
- How a $10,000 gift could change health access in Fond du Lac
- How a routine Fond du Lac traffic stop led to a major arrest
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A strong afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Monday: Chance for a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fond du Lac County real estate transfers topped by $810K sale (fdlreporter.com) — If you’re watching Fond du Lac’s housing market, this week’s transfer list shows an $810,000 sale topping recent deals across Fond du Lac County. The report walks through dozens of property transfers from July 13–17 and explains how to translate transfer fees into sale prices, offering useful context for first-time buyers facing tight inventory and rising costs. 
2. 7-25-26 ssm health awards $10,000 to fdl literacy services (radioplusinfo.com) — Fond du Lac residents who struggle with reading, English, or digital skills will see expanded support thanks to a $10,000 Community Health gift from SSM Health to Fond du Lac Literacy Services. The funding boosts a program that helps adults navigate telehealth, understand medical information, and access care, aligning with Fond du Lac County’s health improvement priorities and aiming to serve 200 learners this year.
3. Milwaukee man already on parole for selling drugs, charged with intent to deliver drugs in Fond du Lac County (kfiz.com) — A July 4 traffic stop by a Fond du Lac County deputy led to the arrest of a 57-year-old Milwaukee man after a K9 search found drug paraphernalia and 58 grams of cocaine. The man, already on parole for prior drug and firearm convictions, now faces multiple felony charges and remains in custody at the Fond du Lac County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond.
4. Wisconsin Sent 13 Players Into the 2026 MLB Draft. Here Is Where They All Landed. (racinecountyeye.com) — Wisconsin’s 2026 MLB Draft class includes catcher Jack Brenner from Fond du Lac High School, selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round with a notable slot value. The broader roundup tracks 13 Wisconsin-connected players across eight organizations, explaining where they landed and why fans might watch their progress, especially those interested in futures betting markets.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Goat Yoga at LaClare →
LaClare Creamery Cheese Shop, Cafe, & Goat Farm, W2994 County HH, Malone
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Live Music on the Ledge – Andy Braun →
Ledgerock Distillery LLC, N5287 Grandview Rd, Fond du Lac
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Connect & Create 2026 - In Person — Cards by Christine →
Cards by Christine, 575 E 11th St, Fond du Lac
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Live Music with Amillennial & Sharp Left Turn (Metal) →
The Passenger Lounge, 105 S Brooke St, Fond du Lac
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Impact Theatre Presents: Next to Normal →
Goodrich Little Theatre, 72 W 9th St, Fond du Lac
7:30 pm
Saturday July 25
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- Pick 'n Save posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Fond Du Lac. Apply here.
- Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Center Manager in Fond Du Lac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fond du Lac here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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