Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Local employers invited to exhibit: Looking for work close to home? The Waupun Business Alliance will host a job fair May 7 at Waupun Community Center, connecting job seekers with hiring companies and career leads -- see exhibitor and event details.

Contributed to Super Bowl sets: Fond du Lac’s Spark Ops Metalworks was named Wisconsin’s Small Business Manufacturer of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and has worked with Tesla and Road America -- read the full story.

Olympic champion honored locally: Kewaskum celebrated Jordan Stolz Day earlier this month with a parade, a proclamation, a temporary renaming of Fond du Lac Avenue, and a Q&A with kids -- read the full story.

The bill everyone over 50 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.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Biergarten nights, anyone?: When you need a laid-back spot that feels like a quick getaway, 18 Hands Ale Haus brings the German-style pub vibes, live music, and a bonfire-ready outdoor biergarten. Round up friends, sample some simple German fare, and make a weeknight feel like a mini festival.

Patio plans, solved: When you want a no-fuss spot that nails the classics, Kurtev's Backyard Bar and Grill delivers burgers, pizzas, wraps, and big salads without overcomplicating things. Grab a table on the patio, catch up with friends, and let the casual dining, serious food vibe do its thing.

Swing into spring: Rolling Meadows Golf Course blends easygoing fun with smart challenges across 27 holes and a spacious practice range. Post-round stories flow at the 28th Hole Barn Bar & Grill. Three nines offer plenty of variety as water and sand keep things honest and scorecards memorable.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

💌 Stamp a Stack of Cards Card Class @ Cards by Christine | Monday (4/27) at 4:00 PM – If your mailbox misses you, trade the group chat for actual cards at this stamp-a-stack with Cards by Christine. In person or online, make 15 A2 stunners, five layouts, three of each, ready for birthdays, gratitude, and those just-because moments.

🩸 Blood Drive @ Holy Family Church | Wednesday (4/29) at 12:00 PM – Got an hour to spare? Roll up your sleeve at the Holy Family blood drive, helping Versiti Blood Center stock Aurora and other local hospitals. Appointments encouraged, sign up at tinyurl.com/HolyFamily429 or call 877-232-4376, and leave with bragging rights, gratitude, and probably a cookie.

🎷 Lighthouse Big Band @ Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts | Wednesday (4/29) at 7:00 PM – If your Tuesday needs a little swing, Lighthouse Big Band keeps THELMA buzzing every other Tuesday, a 20-year local habit that still hits. Free to wander into the Fountain City room, donations welcome, and the bar happily doing its job.

🌸 Hanging Basket Workshop @ Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center | Thursday (4/30) at 5:00 PM – Spring at Stuart’s means dirt under your nails and bragging rights. Build a custom hanging basket with real guidance, choose your blooms, then let the greenhouse babysit it until Mother’s Day, so you can gift it, or hang it and gloat. Limited spots, locals.

🐥 Baby Farm Animal Barn @ Kelley's Farmstead | Friday (5/1) at 9:00 AM – Head to Kelley’s Farmstead for the 6th Annual Baby Farm Animal Barn, a hands-on visit to a real working farm. Pet soft noses, bottle-feed a fluffball, and rediscover why boots, hand sanitizer, patience, and your inner child exist.

💆 Mommy + Me Spa Weekend @ Wellness 360 Spa at Hotel Retlaw | Friday (5/1) at 9:00 AM – Wellness 360 at Hotel Retlaw is shaking up its zen with a playful Mommy + Me weekend, $60 30-minute facials, mimosas, and juice. Bring your mini, your mom, or just yourself, because nothing says bonding like matching glow and someone else handling the craft mess.

🗑 Shred Day @ National Exchange Bank & Trust | Saturday (5/2) at 8:00 AM – Time to purge that pile of “important” mail you've been saving. Free, secure shred day in downtown Fond du Lac, on-site by Shred-It, paper only, personal only, bring what you can lift, and beat the rush before the truck fills, not recycling.

This 2,900 sf 4-bed, 3-bath two-story pairs stone curb appeal with updated systems, roof 2022 and furnace/AC 2025. A dramatic foyer leads to a maple kitchen with granite and an island. Fireplaces warm the family and four-seasons rooms. The fenced .40-acre yard features a patio and firepit. Extras include heated sidewalk, central vac, and a plumbed lower level with egress.