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WRPN News
The WRPN Daily News Roundup has your state and local news, weather, and sports for Ripon and surrounding areas, delivered as a podcast every weekday at 9 a.m. Stay on top of your local news and tune in to your community! For more news and information, visit wrpn.fm.
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WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Health Department
Kim Mueller is the Public Health Officer for Fond du Lac County. Kim discussed an intestinal parasite outbreak the majority of which was spread through the use…
WRPN NewsRipon City Administrator
Adam Sonntag discussed the Request for Proposals for the Shared Ride Taxi Service Procurement, an unexpected delay in the Houston Street improvement project…

WRPN NewsSSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Region
Laura Nakielski is the Community Health Manager for SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac. Laura participated in the point in time homeless count conducted overnight…
WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Executive
Sam Kaufman discussed the County Board’s vote to close the County’s Inpatient Behavioral Acute Healthcare Unit at the beginning of next year. He also discussed…


WRPN NewsEnvision Greater Fond du Lac
Joe Venhuizen is Envision’s Vice President of Membership and Resource Development. Joe talked about a Golf Outing for members in Waupun in September, and a…
WRPN NewsRipon Area School District Superintendent
Ron Rivard discussed the results of a community survey, preparations for an operational referendum, and readiness for the start of school in September…

WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Sheriff
Ryan Waldschmidt discussed this past week’s County Fair, Schematic Designs for a new jail, and how closing the County’s inpatient Behavioral Acute Healthcare…
WRPN NewsWRPN Monday News Roundup
7/20/26- Wayne Mausser with the New. Guests: Bob Nelson, Dick Knapinski
WRPN NewsGreen Lake County Chief Deputy Sheriff
Matt Vande Kolk talked about boating safety, a triathlon event being held in the county this weekend, and the Green Lake County First Responders Community…


WRPN NewsWRPN Wednesday News Roundup
7/15/26- Wayne Mausser with News. Guests: Bob Nelson, Michelle Bryant, Wayne Mausser
WRPN NewsEAA AirVenture 2026
Dick Knapinski of AirVenture talks about next week’s annual fly-in and convention at Wittman Regional Airport. Interviewer: Bob Nelson.




WRPN NewsSSM Health Treffert Studios
Derek Amato is a musical savant. He is one of about 20 talented savants who will showcase their talents tomorrow night at 5 pm at the Prairie Theater and Event…


WRPN NewsEnvision Greater Fond du Lac
Envision CEO and President Sadie Howell talked about an information session in Fond du Lac this Thursday for their talent attraction program Make My Move. She…
WRPN NewsGreen Lake Conservancy
Marc Dosogne of the Conservancy talks about Town Square Community Center’s Artist of the Month, Pat Dobrinska. Pat was a founding member of the Conservancy…


WRPN NewsRipon Public Library
Children’s Librarian Linda DeCramer talks about a pair of children’s events on Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th. The first will feature live animals at…

WRPN NewsRipon Vacation Bible School
Organizer Susan Mokler talks about the annual program at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Ripon. It runs July 27th-30th from 5:45 to 8 pm each night…

WRPN NewsDiverse Options of Ripon
Noreen Johnson and Mary Robichaud of Diverse Options talk about their Brat Fry Fundraiser at Immanuel United Methodist Church next Wednesday. They also…


WRPN NewsRipon City Administrator Adam Sonntag
Adam talks about applying for more money for the Library Renovation, a ribbon-cutting for Selfridge Park, a groundbreaking for a 64-unit apartment complex…

WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Fair Preview
Wayne Mausser talks with Katie Grinstead a Fair Board Member about the 174th edition of the Fair, which begins with a sneak peek night on Tuesday, July 13th…

WRPN NewsSSM Health Archipelago 2026
Meg Puddy talks about two events next month that highlight the unique talents of people with Savant Syndrome. Archipelago will be held at the Prairie Theater…

WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Executive Sam Kaufman
Sam talks about a presentation made to the County Board about the jail, a housing project on the Fond du Lac County Campus, improvements to Veterans Park, and…

WRPN NewsEnvision Greater Fond du Lac
Envision Vice President of Membership Joe Venhuizen talks about some membership benefits of Envision, including a health insurance coverage benefit.

WRPN NewsWisconsin State Senator John Jagler
Senator Jagler talked a lull in the state legislature after the current session. He also discussed a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall added to one of…
WRPN NewsRipon's Selfridge Park
Ripon Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien talks about a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for Selfridge Park. Most of the $1.27 million renovation and…

WRPN NewsRipon FFA Alumni
Keri Stenholt of the group talked about their annual Country Breakfast, which is this Sunday at the Hollatz Farm in Ripon. The event raises money for…

WRPN NewsU.S. Senator Ron Johnson
Senator Johnson talks about a 38-page report detailing how Biden health officials ignored safety signals about the COVID 19 vaccine. He also talked about the…
WRPN NewsRipon Guardian Ambulance
EMS Chief Mitch Matuszeski talked about their 2025 annual report, community presentations, and more.

WRPN NewsRipon Public Library
Adult and Teen Services Librarian Susie Menk talks about a Downtown Ripon Historic Walk, Teen Advisory Board, and several programs for teens and adults.

WRPN NewsRipon Schools Superintendent Ron Rivard
Ron talked about the 2026 Class graduating, a community survey and information sessions for the upcoming referendum, administrative staff development, and free…
WRPN NewsRipon Public Library
Children’s Librarian Linda DeCramer gave an update on the renovation project and talked about the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Children’s Fair.
WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Health Department
Public Health Officer Kim Mueller talks about the Fond du Lac for Recovery program, a Summer EBT program for kids, and Blue-Green Algae.
WRPN NewsSSM Health
Dr. Jeremy Chapman talks about the physical and mental health benefits of doing more recreational activities outdoors. Dr. Chapman is the Medical Director for…