Fond du Lac, Octagon House

The historic Octagon House in Fond du Lac has been steeped in intrigue since 1856
Former Fond du Lac Mayor Isaac Brown built the Octagon House in 1856, and it almost didn't survive the 1970s. Here's the history of the house.
Landlord seriously injured by tenant during altercation in Fond du Lac County
A 39-year-old landlord in Fond du Lac County suffered life-threatening injuries during an altercation with a tenant. It happened Tuesday, March 11, in the town of
Controlled burn sparks house fire in Fond du Lac County, leaving two without a home
A controlled burn in Fond du Lac County led to a house fire that left two people without a home, with the structure suffering extensive damage and the cause determined to be the spread of the fire from a nearby ditch.
Two Fond du Lac households displaced after fire at South Royal Avenue apartment complex
An apartment caught fire just after 8 p.m. March 12 in Fond du Lac, displacing one household in the apartment and a family in the unit below.
House fire leaves Fond du Lac county home a 'total loss'
Ten fire departments assisted in stopping the spread of a house fire in the Town of Metomin. It seems that the Department of Government Efficiency isn’t done furnishing the federal offices they’ve turned into dorm rooms—and their boss Elon Musk himself has joined in on the fun.
Home destroyed after controlled burn in Fond du Lac County spreads from ditch
A residence in Fond du Lac County is considered a total loss after a controlled burn spread from a ditch to a nearby home.
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39-year-old man arrested in Fond du Lac County for first-degree attempted homicide after reported fight with landlord
AUBURN, Wis. (WFRV) – A 39-year-old man was arrested by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday on a charge of ...
Fond du Lac County man accused of fighting with landlord, referred on attempted homicide charge
A 39-year-old man from the Town of Auburn in Fond du Lac County was taken into custody on Tuesday after being accused of a ...
'It was difficult seeing the world shut down.' Fond du Lac readers share their COVID experiences.
At five years since COVID-19 began sweeping through Fond du Lac, here are some stories, from lost loved ones to long-term ...
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Fond du Lac St Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday
The City of Fond du Lac’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade happens this Saturday, March 15. The parade will start at 3 PM on the ...
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One hurt after a truck-motorcycle crash in North Fond du Lac
One person is in critical condition after a pickup truck hit a motorcycle in North Fond du Lac Thursday night.
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Fond du Lac County property sold for $3M in latest real estate transfers for March 3-7
Here's a list of real estate transfers in Fond du Lac County from March 3-7, 2025, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
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Train and semi-trailer collision in Fond du Lac County causes secondary crash, injuring one
One person was injured Wednesday in Fond du Lac County after a train collided with a semi-trailer when it failed to yield, ...
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Wisconsin DOJ investigating Fond du Lac officer-involved death
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved death from late February. According to ...
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Fond du Lac's Majestic Roller Rink was a popular spot between 1974 and 1988
From 1974 to 1988, the Majestic Roller Rink on Pioneer Road hosted not only skating events, but also popular dances for area ...