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Yahoo
01-05-2025
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‘Lifted spirits with his signature wave': Fond du Lac community mourns loss of beloved crossing guard
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fond du Lac Police Department and community members are in mourning after the death of a beloved local icon. Jerome 'Jerry' A. Boehlen Sr. stood at the corner of Park and Merrill for two decades, helping children cross the street safely while greeting every passerby with a smile and wave. Emplify Health celebrates life-saving efforts of donors during 'National Donate Life Month' Jerry passed away on Monday, the Fond du Lac Police Department said. 'Rain or shine, Jerry was there — a steady presence, a friendly face, and a local icon whose kindness touched generations,' the Fond du Lac Police Department said. ' Brown County officials provide updates on closures during repaving of Fox River State Trail While Jerry retired three years ago, many will continue to recognize Park and Merril as 'Jerry's Corner.' 'Thank you, Jerry, for the decades of dedication, laughter and love,' the Fond du Lac Police Department said. 'You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Fond du Lac police arrest man after SWAT, crisis negotiators respond to Doty Street incident
FOND DU LAC – A 29-year-old Fond du Lac man was taken into custody Sunday after streets were temporarily closed and SWAT and crisis negotiation teams were activated. The incident began around 8:30 a.m. April 20 when police were continuing an investigation into a domestic violence incident that occurred Saturday. While officers were on scene, they learned the suspect was alone inside a residence in the 300 block of Doty Street. Additional officers responded, established a perimeter and tried to contact the man, police said in a news release. Surrounding streets were also temporarily closed. Read more: Fond du Lac road projects this week include Main/Court, North Butler & Poplar streets Fond du Lac Police Department and Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office SWAT and crisis negotiation teams were activated. Both agencies also deployed rescue armored vehicles, K-9 teams and Technology Response Groups, which contain drone and robot resources. The teams worked to establish communication with the man, who was located by law enforcement at approximately 1:20 p.m. The man was taken into custody without further incident and was taken to Fond du Lac County Jail. No injuries were reported, police said. The incident is under investigation, police said, and no further details were immediately released Sunday. Read more: Fond du Lac road projects: Main Street reconstruction, I-41 resurfacing & more to know Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: Fond du Lac SWAT situation leads to arrest, roads closed temporarily
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Active incident in Fond du Lac, police asking people nearby to shelter in place & avoid area
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fond du Lac Police Department reported an active law enforcement incident in the 100 block of South National Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. No details are available regarding the incident in question, which is right near Marian University; however, anybody who is in the area is urged to shelter in place. Police in Wisconsin still looking for missing 20-year-old Chicagoan, focus of searches to shift as water conditions improve Anybody who isn't in the area is asked to stay away for the time being. Local 5 will update this story as needed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Community Calendar: Tax help, ham bingo and jazz concerts
Apr. 4—Police versus students basketball game, 10:30 a.m., Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, Cloquet. Fond du Lac Police Department and other area law enforcement face off against students. Public welcome to watch and purchase 50/50 raffle tickets benefiting school athletics. Free tax preparation, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fond du Lac Cloquet Community Center, 1720 Big Lake Road. Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Lakes and Pines Community Action Council provide free tax preparation open to all community members. Call 320-679-1800 to schedule an appointment. Ham bingo, 6:30 p.m., Cromwell Pavilion, 5577 Cromwell Park. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church fundraiser. $10 for 20 games of bingo, plus raffles, meal available and free popcorn. Jazz orchestra concert, 2 p.m., Moose Lake Community School, 4812 County Road 10. Randy Lee Jazz Orchestra performs with singers Sarah Lawrence and Cal Metts. Part of Agate Encores Community Concerts series. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for students. Community meal, 4-5 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 612 12th St., Cloquet. Free weekly meal provided by Community of Hope 2:16. Menu: Chicken ceasar sandwiches, fruit and dessert. Call 218-600-6520 for transportation. Arrowhead Bookmobile, 12:30-1 p.m. at Cromwell City Park, 1:45-2:30 p.m. at TJ's Country Corner in Mahtowa, 3:15-4 p.m. at Holyoke Town Hall, 4:45-5:45 p.m. at Barnum High School. Advanced care directives class, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Cloquet Public Library. Community Memorial Hospital nurses provide information about legal documents providing instructions for medical care if you cannot communicate your wishes. Free and no RSVP required. Tax planning for retirement workshop, 6-7 p.m., Esko School, Room S100. Free class for ages 50 and up on lowering your tax burden in retirement. Register at Hard bop jazz concert, 12-1:30 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Commons. Minnesota Hard Bop Collective gives free performance. Robotics team fundraiser, 5-7:30 p.m., Esko High School cafeteria. Pasta dinner, bake sale, silent auction and children's STEM activities. Dinner is $10 for adults, $7 for teens, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for 4 and under. Proceeds support Esko's SubZero 5690 Robotics team. School tour and listening session, 5:30 p.m., Wrenshall School, 207 Pioneer Drive. Community members invited to tour the building and share thoughts about proposed consolidation with Carlton and Wrenshall school board members. Cloquet Public Library Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. All welcome to discuss "Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life" by Kao Kalia Yang. Northwoods history presentation, 1 p.m., Moose Lake Public Library. Author Susan Hawkinson presents about lumber barons, lumberjacks and early settlers of the Northwoods. Learn to make egg rolls, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Free class on how to make Hmong-style egg rolls. RSVP required to 218-879-1531. Ham bingo, 6:30 p.m., Barnum High School. 14 games. Cards are $1 or three for $2, and two blackout games for $2 or three for $5. Proceeds benefit Barnum Community Club. Raffle benefiting Spring Fever Days and concessions from Barnum students also available. Linda Peterson with Jason Peterson-DeLaire, 7 p.m. Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Mother and son perform. Dinner from Room at the Table. Tickets are $80 at . Night Ranger, 7 p.m. Black Bear Casino Resort. Rock band performs. Tickets are $22 to $77.50 at North Country RIDE volunteer training, 9 a.m. to noon, 180 Hatinen Road, east of Cloquet. Learn about opportunities to volunteer at the nonprofit therapeutic riding center. More info at . Another orientation is planned 5-8 p.m. April 24. Spring Farm Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Townline Farms, 6556 Morris Thomas Road, northeast of Cloquet. Vendors, petting zoo, pony rides for a fee, egg hunt at noon. $10 for adults, $5 children over 5 and free for younger children. Carlson family benefit, 2-6 p.m., Cloquet High School cafeteria. Auctions, raffle, food and baked goods. Proceeds go to the family of Darrin Carlson, who died at age 58 after a fall. "Law and Disorder," 3:30 and 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 South, Cloquet. Carlton High School students perform play about storybook characters and a court trial. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults at Power of the Purse, 4-8 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Fundraiser for United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area Homeless Youth Program. $60 ticket includes meal, champagne and music from Ricky Carl. Live and silent auction and chances to win designer purses also available. Get tickets at Linda Peterson with Jason Peterson-DeLaire, 7 p.m. Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Mother and son perform. Dinner from Room at the Table. Tickets are $80 at Community meal, 4-5 p.m., Good Hope Church, 55 Armory Road, Cloquet. Free weekly meal provided by Community of Hope 2:16. Menu: Sloppy Joe, salad, fruit and dessert. Call 218-600-6520 for transportation. Arrowhead Bookmobile, 10:30-11 a.m. at Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko; 11:30-noon at Silver Brook Town Hall, Wrenshall; 1:30-2:15 p.m. on Main Street in Kettle River. Adult craft, 2-4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Stop by to make glitter Easter eggs. No RSVP needed. Carlton County Animal Rescue training, 5-7:30 p.m., Journey Christian Church, 1400 Washington Ave., Cloquet. Learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. RSVP to carltoncountyanimalrescue@ Car seat checks, 4-6 p.m., Cloquet Fire Station 2, 2779 Big Lake Road. Certified technicians will ensure your child's car seat is installed and used correctly. Criminal justice career fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College gymnasium. Learn about career opportunities in the criminal justice field and meet representatives of law enforcement agencies. Environmentally responsible lawn care class, 6-7:30 p.m., Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton. Learn best practices for planting, mowing, fertilizing, weed control and more from University of Minnesota Extension educator Jon Trappe. $10, includes refreshments and handouts. RSVP to rustx048@ or 218-384-8684. Trash, treasure, craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to noon Friday, April 4 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, Barnum Area Senior Center, 3794 Main St. Aging with Gusto, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24, Cloquet Public Library. Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging leads conversations about attitudes toward aging. Free. RSVP required at Teen writers group, 4 p.m. Thursdays, April 10 and 24, Cloquet Public Library. RSVP to 218-879-1531. Barks and Books, second Thursdays, 4-5:10 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Read with therapy dogs. Each session is 20 minutes. Geared for pre-K-6, but older and younger children are welcome. Register at Chair yoga, 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays, April 7, 21 and 28 at Cloquet Public Library. Free, open to all ages and no RSVP needed. Tech help, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 and the second Tuesday of each month. Get help using your electronic devices and the library's e-resources. Ruby's Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 10 and the second Thursday of each month, Cromwell Pavilion, 5577 Cromwell Park. Purchase a $25 food bundle from the nonprofit that distributes food overages to help people stretch their food budget. Open to everyone. Storytime, Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m., Moose Lake Public Library. Chess club, 3:30-5 p.m. Fridays, Cloquet Public Library. Open to all community members. Motherhood Walk and Talk, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Northwoods Credit Union Arena, 1102 Olympic Drive, Cloquet. Carlton County Public Health hosts program for moms and children. No RSVP needed. Esko Historical Society meets on the third Thursdays at 4 p.m. at Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road. Members of the public are invited to attend. Questions, call 218-316-0947 Toddler parenting class, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, April 17, May 1, 15, 28, June 12, Community Memorial Hospital Birch Room. Occupational therapists lead free class. RSVP requested to .
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin driver faces charges after crashing into milk tanker, drugs and illegal guns found in vehicle
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Justin Fena, a man from Waukesha is facing serious charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase on March 4th. According to a Facebook post from the Fond du Lac Police Department, the chase ended when Fena's vehicle crashed into a milk tanker at the intersection of STH 175 and CTH F. Fena is charged with five counts of recklessly endangering safety, drug possession, fleeing from law enforcement, and driving under the influence. He is also accused of having illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. 'Utter disregard for human life': Appleton man charged in 2010 death of one-month-old child, faces up to 60 years in prison Police report that after Fena was arrested, a sheriff's K9 dog named Iro alerted deputies to drugs inside the car. A search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, THC, ketamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). Deputies also found five firearms, including two AK-47s, along with a large amount of ammunition. Fena is currently in the Fond du Lac County Jail with a $100,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may be added. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
