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Michelle Reinen talks about flooding and storm repair scams, financial literacy, and a fake lottery scam. Michelle is the Administrator for the state's Division of Trade and Consumer Protection.

Jason Mansmith of Thrasher talks about what the groundbreaking means for the historic opera house and the community. He also highlights a few upcoming performances at Thrasher.

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 Council reorganization meeting.

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 232,000 calls last year.

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 Library Book Sale this weekend, a K-Pop Party and more.

Fond du Lac County Emergency Management Director John Ross talks about the week and a pair of statewide Tornado drills set for Thursday.

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 music, prizes, and a raffle. Donations are still being taken for the Post Prom she gives details on how they can be made.

Deb Toth of SSM Health talks about four different locations on Thursday, April 16th where people can fill out advance healthcare directives. Those locations are in Fond du Lac, Ripon, and Waupun. As Toth puts it, "It is always too early, until it is too late!"

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 Culver's.

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.

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 dog which begins its training next week.

Executive Director Tanya Marcoe talks about open enrollment for Head Start, a good federal review of their Head Start program, and construction on their Child Care incubator in Oshkosh.

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 qualifications for the court.

Chris Schattschneider, athletic training lead for Ripon Community Hospital, talk about the benefits of varying your exercise routine.

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.

District Administrator Jason Breaker talks about the upcoming referendum, a school musical, how well the forensics program did, and the Discovery Fair.

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.

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.

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 a housing developer.

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.

Kim Mueller talks about keeping yourself safe during heavy snowfalls, a falls prevention workshop in Oakfield, and a toy recall for toys containing lead.

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.

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 Syndrome.

Jason Mansmith of Thrasher talks about their 3-day "Refresh Sale," which will benefit their Capital Campaign for a new entrance and renovations.

Katie Rousonelos has some tips and recommendations for Flood Safety Awareness Week. For more information click here .