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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).
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La Crosse’s Donarski still can’t find shot, but No. 23 Tar Heels keep rolling

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Another tough outing for La Crosse native Lexi Donarski, but her 23rd-ranked North Carolina women’s basketball team pulled out a 73-68 win Thursday over Georgia Tech. Donarski shot just 2-for-8, […]
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NEWS

Ice skating rink at Chad Erickson Park on La Crosse’s south side now open

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The skating rink at Chad Erickson Park in la Crosse is now open through February — weather permitting. For those with skates, it’s free and open any time. The free […]
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COLLEGE

Are fans getting out of hand at local sporting events?

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When it comes to local sporting events, things can sometimes be spoiled by just one or two fans. What can be done about it? Is it a problem that’s getting […]
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COLLEGE

La Crosse’s Donarski looks to bounce back Thursday from two-game slump, as No. 23 North Carolina faces Georgia Tech

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Ahead of a matchup at home against 13th-ranked Louisville, La Crosse native Lexi Donarski looks to bounce back from a two-game slump Thursday evening, as the 23rd-ranked North Carolina women’s […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

Aquinas ranked fifth in latest poll, but falls Tuesday to Onalaska, which just dropped out of Top 10 rankings

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Two Coulee Region boys basketball teams didn’t change rankings in the latest AP polls but that could change next week, after Tuesday’s games. Aquinas (11-2) stayed at No. 5 in […]
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Aquinas girls remain No. 8 in latest poll

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The Aquinas High School girls basketball team remained No. 8 in the latest AP poll. Because of the weather, the Blugolds (12-3) only played one game over the past week […]
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BADGERS

No. 11 Badgers no longer Big Ten’s only unbeaten after losing to Penn State

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A rare snow day for Penn State and free tickets to anyone who could make the men’s basketball game meant a pumped up crowd that saw the last unbeaten Big […]
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COLLEGE

La Crosse’s Donarski struggles, but her No. 20 Tar Heels pull out win

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A quiet game for La Crosse native Lexi Donarski in an 81-68 North Carolina win over Virginia in women’s basketball Sunday. After scoring double figures in six of eight games, […]
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WATCH: Logan faces off at Central in girls basketball action Friday

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It’s an intra-city matchup Friday when Logan heads to Central for high school girls basketball. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. and the game will stream live on WKTY. HOW […]
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COLLEGE

La Crosse’s Donarski, No. 20 Tar Heels struggle in loss to 21st-ranked Florida State

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It was a struggle Thursday for La Crosse native Lexi Donarski and the 20th-ranked North Carolina women’s basketball team, as its five-game winning streak was snapped on the road. On […]
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