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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 Donarski plays all 40, scores 12, as No. 20 Tar Heels hold off Miami

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La Crosse native Lexi Donarski had 12 points, three rebounds, two steals an assist and no turnovers in helping the 20th-ranked North Carolina women’s basketball team take out Miami 66-61. […]
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COLLEGE

La Crosse’s Donarski, No. 20 Tar Heels take on Miami team Thursday that was in elite eight last season

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La Crosse native Lexi Donarski and the 20th-ranked North Carolina women’s basketball team is back at it Thursday night against a Miami squad that was in the elite eight last […]
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COLLEGE

Milne, Meeker combine for 42 points, leading UW-La Crosse women to upset win over No. 4 Whitewater

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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak in a big way on Wednesday night, handing No. 4 UW-Whitewater its first loss of the season. […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

Aquinas girls basketball gets third-consecutive win, remains No. 8 in latest AP poll

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Last season’s state runners-up, the Aquinas High School girls basketball team, ramained No. 8 in the latest AP polls. The Blugolds (14-2) won their third consecutive game Tuesday, blowing out […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

Aquinas remains ranked 5th in latest poll, while No. 2 Cashton loses in final second to 8th-ranked Royall

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Two Coulee Region high school boys basketball teams ranked in the latest AP poll. Aquinas remained at No. 5 in Division 4 and picked up a 69-47 win Tuesday home […]
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Minnesota trade for Mike Conley has worked as well as the West leaders could’ve hoped

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Conley swished a 3-pointer from the wing to further Minnesota’s fourth-quarter surge, prompting Memphis to call a timeout and the home fans to howl with approval. […]
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COLLEGE

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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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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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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