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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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11th-ranked UW-La Crosse women’s cross country team gets set for National Championships on Saturday

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The 11th-ranked UW-La Crosse women’s cross country team is getting set to compete in the NCAA Division III championships Saturday. Four — Maddie Hannan, Maddy Vantassel, Jenna Lovejoy and Madelynn […]
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After revenge win over neighbor Onalaska in semis, 7th-ranked West Salem gets No. 4 Monroe for state championship

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The West Salem High School football team may have played its “super bowl” already, as it heads into Friday’s state championship game. LISTEN: Pregame Friday on WKTY for West Salem-Monroe […]
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Wisconsin’s Bronson Koenig (24) high-fives Sam Dekker after hitting a 3-pointer during against Illinois. | Andy Manis, AP
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La Crosse’s Bronson Koenig honored Tuesday night by Badgers

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While one La Crosse native was playing on the Kohl Center court last night for the Wisconsin Badgers, another was an honorary captain. Bronson Koenig was honored on the court, […]
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La Crosse’s Davis has arguably best game of career, as Badgers hold off UW-GB

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La Crosse native Jordan Davis led the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team with 11 points Tuesday in helping beat UW-Green Bay 56-45 at the Kohl Center. In 33 minutes […]
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Aquinas-Mayville state championship rematch, as Blugolds look to repeat

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The Aquinas High School football team is a day away from trying to become back-to-back state champions. You can tune into Aquinas-Mayville on the WKTY App or on WIZM radio […]
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Schedule leaves Packers no time to celebrate ending slump

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matt LaFleur didn’t bother going home Sunday night after the Green Bay Packers snapped their longest losing streak since 2008 by rallying for an overtime […]
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La Crosse’s Davis coming off career-high 13 points, as Badgers host UW-Green Bay on Tuesday

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Coming off a career-high 13 points, La Crosse native Jordan Davis looks to continue to improve for the Wisconsin Badgers. The junior guard — who ironically scored those 13 points […]
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Analysis: Vikings, Bucs, Packers, Colts make big statements

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Bust out the victory chains. The Minnesota Vikings proved they’re for real. After piling up wins against losing teams and backup quarterbacks, the Vikings earned a signature victory on the […]
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No. 7 UW-L awarded bid to NCAA DIII playoffs for 2nd consecutive year, heads to 12th-ranked Wartburg

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After winning the WIAC on Saturday, for the first time since 2004, the UW-La Crosse football team is headed to the Division III NCAA tournament. The Eagles (9-1), ranked seventh […]
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UW-L wins WIAC for 1st time since 2004, waits now for at-large NCAA tournament bid

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For the first time since 2004, the UW-La Crosse football team has won the WIAC. The seventh-ranked Eagles share the title with No. 10 UW-Whitewater, after beating UW-Platteville 31-10 on […]
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