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Rick Solem

Sports, news journalist since 2002. | Hometown: Greenville, Wis. | Avid noonball basketballer and sand volleyballer in La Crosse | Two-time Waupaca Boatride first-round playoff loser | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate | Cut from UW-SP's basketball team in 2000 on Midnight Madness as a junior walk-on | Went on to become UW-SP intramural basketball champion | Then UW-SP club lacrosse defenseman with two career goals (on two shots).

Only 6 times has boys and girls hoops teams won WIAA title in same season. Bangor looks to make it 7

The halls will be empty at Bangor schools today. The town might be empty, as well. The Bangor boys basketball team begins its half of a quest to achieve the […]

Bernie Brewer visits La Crosse

Kids at the Gundersen Child Care Clinic couldn’t wait to see Bernie Brewer on Thursday. (Wait for the end of this video) Kids at the daycare had a blast seeing the […]

Jordy Nelson signing two-year deal with Raiders

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones had some breaking news Thursdsay on Jordy Nelson. Jones, an analyst for the NFL Network, reported that the recently-cut Nelson signed a […]

Brewers’ Vogt won’t be ready for opener; Braun hits 2 HRs

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt will not be ready for the season opener because of a shoulder strain. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday a second opinion […]

Vikings, Broncos talking QB Trevor Siemian trade

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — While Kirk Cousins was on his way to visit, the Minnesota Vikings were moving swiftly toward securing a potential backup. According to a person with knowledge of […]

After Packers release Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers offers heartfelt farewell

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is losing his most prolific receiver but might be getting an upgrade at tight end. The Green Bay Packers released veteran Jordy Nelson, […]

Jimmy Graham in, Jordy Nelson out and other NFL things

Not long after the news that Jimmy Graham was going to sign with the Green Bay Packers, another report says Jordy Nelson will be cut. No word on how much […]

Packers looking at Jimmy Graham, wide receivers in free agency

With Ted Thompson no longer the general manager, it looks as though the Green Bay Packers are rumored for every free agent in the NFL. At the top of the […]

Christian Yelich joins lefties Thames, Shaw in Brewer lineup

PHOENIX (AP) — Striking the right balance could help the Milwaukee Brewers reach new heights this season. That means striking out less and using the team’s upgraded left-handed options to […]

Bucks request waivers on injured Teletovic, sign Jennings to 10-day

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on forward Mirza Teletovic, who has been sidelined since December because of blockages in his lungs. General manager Jon Horst said […]

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