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WRPN NewsConsumer Protection Tips
Michelle Reinen is the state’s Administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. She talks about “Juice Jacking,” Recovery Scams, and Internet…
WRPN NewsGreen Lake County Sheriff's Office
Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk talked about an arrest in a fatal UTV accident, a sergeant’s retirement, conclusion of the Highway 23 project, and a special badge…
WRPN NewsState Representative Alex Dallman
Alex talked about the possibility of a special session in an effort to return some of the $1.8 billion in state budget surplus to taxpayers. He also says he…
WRPN NewsSSM Health
DeAnn Thurmer talks about her 41-year career in rural health care. She is currently president of Waupun Memorial Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital, and St…
WRPN NewsRipon Bike Rodeo
Police Officer Lindsey Michels and Pastor Paul Ethington talk about the 11th Annual Bike Rodeo coming up at Barlow Park Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm.
WRPN NewsEnvision Greater Fond du Lac
Envision’s Director of Agricultural Programming Amy Ries talks about June Dairy Month and Breakfast on the Farm.
WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Emergency Management
Emergency Management Director John Ross talks about Heat Awareness Day which is June 3rd. He also talked about efforts to raise money an Emergency Safety…
WRPN NewsGreen Lake Association
Association CEO Stephanie Prellwitz talks about the release of an Economic Impact Study. She also had information on the State of the Lake Breakfast and The…
WRPN NewsSSM Health
Dr. Jason Geiger of Ripon Community Hospital’s Emergency Department talks about summer safety and the types of injuries they see.
WRPN NewsBerlin Schools Superintendent
Emmett Durtschi talks about wrapping up the school year, Summer School, and avoiding the Summer learning slide.
WRPN NewsDiverse Options
Noreen Johnson and Mary Robichaud talked about their summer program for youth “Empower Me.” They also talked about a couple of upcoming brat frys, and art…
WRPN NewsThrasher Opera House
Jason Mansmith of Thrasher talks about their recently announced Summer/Fall schedule. He also talked briefly about how the Mill Street Bridge project in Green…
WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Executive
Sam Kaufman talked about a proposal to close the county’s mental health inpatient acute unit, and the delay of a report on the county jail. Kaufman also says…
WRPN NewsRipon Parks and Recreation
Ripon Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien talks about the programs and classes they will be offering in June and July everything from Intro to…
WRPN NewsRipon Public Library
Adult and Teen Services Librarian Susie Menk gave an update on the renovation project and talked about their Summer Reading Program.
WRPN NewsEnvision Greater Fond du Lac
Envision Economic Development Coordinator Zach Beasom talks about the WRNC Fund for businesses and entrepreneurs. The fund was started with a grant from the…
WRPN NewsRipon Schools Superintendent
Ron Rivard talks about contributing to employee’s retirement accounts, honoring longtime employees who are retiring, the Class of 2026, and getting ready for a…
WRPN NewsGreen Lake Conservancy
Marc Dosogne of the Conservancy’s Board of Directors talks about a Bird Walk and Open House at the Guskey/Miller Prairie. The 49-acre site is located off…
WRPN NewsSummer Trades Academy
The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area are offering a Summer Trades Academy at the Club’s Ripon facility. Ashley Dodson and Amy Arndt talk about the…
WRPN NewsRipon City Administrator
Adam Sonntag talks about summer projects in the city, the Common Council going paperless, removal of an old barn from the Dog Park, and a favorable write up…
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Treffert Studios Touch A Truck
Nicky Koon is a supervisor for SSM Health Treffert Studios. She talks about a Sensory-Inclusive Touch a Truck event that will be held at the Fond du Lac County…
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Consumer Protection
Michelle Reinen talks about payment by barcode scams, reporting Do Not Call Registry violations and ensuring product safety when buying at a garage sale…
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Ripon Public Library
Children’s Librarian Linda DeCramer talked about Kids to Park Day, closures for the library renovation project, and their Summer Reading Program.
WRPN NewsDrivin' Fore The Club
Kassidy Walters of the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area talks about the annual golf outing that raises funds for their three sites in Berlin, Green…
WRPN NewsRipon School Board Member Preston Benton
At 19-years-old the Ripon College student is one of the youngest school board members in the state of Wisconsin. He talks about why he ran for the board and…
WRPN NewsEnvision Greater Fond du Lac
CEO and President Sadie Howell talks about a job fair in Waupun, the last Project G.R.I.L.L in Fond du Lac, and the Leadership Fond du Lac completion ceremony.
WRPN NewsWaupun Mayor Rohn Bishop
Rohn talks about serving a third term, a Congressional staff tour of Waupun, a job fair in Waupun, and National Corrections Officer Week.
WRPN NewsGreen Lake County Sheriff's Office
Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk talked an investigation into a fatal UTV accident, a new county ordinance, local road construction, correction and law enforcement…
WRPN NewsStop the Bleed
Fond du Lac County Emergency Management Director John Ross explains the “Stop the Bleed” training county and Fond du Lac city employees recently received. The…
WRPN NewsState Senator John Jagler
Senator Jagler talks about seeking another term in office, trying to return some of the state budget surplus to taxpayers, tax breaks for retirees, and two…
WRPN NewsSamaritan Cash Raffle
The raffle is the main fundraiser for the Samaritan Clinic which provides medical services to the uninsured and underinsured in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties…
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Berlin Area School District
District Superintendent Emmett Durtschi talks about some of the student achievements as they close in on the end of the school year. He also covered a new…
WRPN NewsFond du Lac County Public Health
Public Health Officer Kim Mueller talks about a workshop for those living with diabetes, National Infant Immunization Week, and tick prevention.
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Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Zac Beasom Envision’s Economic Development Coordinator talks about the WRNC Fund a revolving loan fund for businesses in Waupun, Ripon, North Fond du Lac, and…
WRPN NewsRipon Area School District
Team members gathering feedback for an operational referendum talked about that effort. Guests included District Superintendent Ron Rivard, Business Manager…
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DATCP Scams Update
Michelle Reinen talks about flooding and storm repair scams, financial literacy, and a fake lottery scam. Michelle is the Administrator for the state’s…
WRPN NewsThrasher Opera House Groundbreaking
Jason Mansmith of Thrasher talks about what the groundbreaking means for the historic opera house and the community. He also highlights a few upcoming…
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Ripon City Administrator
Adam Sonntag talks about the Houston Street project, a new grant the city was just notified of, how the new DPW building is coming along, and the Common…
WRPN NewsPublic Safety Telecommunicators Week
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Captain Eric Halbach talks about the service the 19 dispatchers who work in their Communication Center provide. They handled over…
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Ripon Public Library
Adult and Teen Services Librarian Susie Menk gives us details on a one-week closing due to the ongoing renovation. She also talks about the Friends of the…
WRPN NewsTornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
Fond du Lac County Emergency Management Director John Ross talks about the week and a pair of statewide Tornado drills set for Thursday.
WRPN NewsRipon Post Prom
Post Prom organizer Glenda Rueter talks about the May 2nd Prom and the Post Prom event that follows it. She says the Post Prom event is a safe fun event with…
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Healthcare Decisions Day
Deb Toth of SSM Health talks about four different locations on Thursday, April 16th where people can fill out advance healthcare directives. Those locations…
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Diverse Options
Noreen Johnson and Mary Robichaud talk about a ribbon cutting for their remodeled day services, their own coffee brand, and an upcoming fundraiser at the Ripon…
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Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Sadie Howell talks about their annual meeting and the awards they will be handing out at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Fond du Lac Thursday night.
WRPN NewsRipon Police Therapy Dog
Officer Lindsey Michels talks about how the male Golden Doodle will be used in the schools and the community. Local school kids are suggesting names for the…
WRPN NewsState Supreme Court Candidate Chris Taylor
Judge Taylor says her run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court is about being a justice for the people. She talks about the things that motivate her and her…
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SSM Health Exercise Routine
Chris Schattschneider, athletic training lead for Ripon Community Hospital, talk about the benefits of varying your exercise routine.
WRPN NewsRosendale Brandon School District
Superintendent Wayne Weber talks about some flattering newspaper articles they recently were the subject of, and forming an ad-hoc committee for a new track.
WRPN NewsMarkesan School District
District Administrator Jason Breaker talks about the upcoming referendum, a school musical, how well the forensics program did, and the Discovery Fair.
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State Senator John Jagler
Senator John Jagler talked about the Grooming Bill that was just signed into law, Senator LeMahieu’s announcement that he won’t seek another term, and more.
WRPN NewsGreen Lake County Chief Deputy
Matt Vande Kolk talks about how they preplanned to handle this past week’s blizzard and a mental health session for first responders in the coming week.
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Fond du Lac County Executive
Sam Kaufman talks about the possibility of closing a county-owned In-patient Mental Health Facility and selling some land from the Fond du Lac County Campus to…
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Ripon Public Library
Adult and Teen Services Librarian Susie Menk talked about the success of their Art Showcase, The Friends of the Library Book Sale, and an upcoming K Pop Party.
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Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer
Kim Mueller talks about keeping yourself safe during heavy snowfalls, a falls prevention workshop in Oakfield, and a toy recall for toys containing lead.
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Ripon City Administrator
Adam Sonntag talks about changes to the bylaws of the Ripon Area Fire District, a Safe Drinking Water Loan, the first projects from the Wheel Tax and more.
WRPN NewsTreffert Academy
Jenny Thompson talks about a birthday celebration at the SSM Health facility in Fond du Lac for the famed children’s psychiatrist and leading expert on Savant…
WRPN NewsThrasher Opera House
Jason Mansmith of Thrasher talks about their 3-day “Refresh Sale,” which will benefit their Capital Campaign for a new entrance and renovations.