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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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29-year-old rookie Alexander makes MLB debut Wednesday on mound for Brewers at Cubs

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The Milwaukee Brewers finally wrap up their 11-game, 10-day road trip tonight — the teams longest road trip of the season. Pregame for Brewers-Cubs on WKTY begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Wisdom HR in 8th snaps Brewers 3-game win streak

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CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Wisdom hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning, Willson Contreras and P.J. Higgins also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee […]
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NEWS

Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12

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CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap and the Milwaukee Brewers swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

La Crosse will continue to host WIAA state track & field meet through 2026

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The WIAA state track and field championships have taken place at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse since 1990. The WIAA, UW-L and Explore La Crosse announced Thursday, that tradition will […]
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Brewers pitcher Mejía banned 80 games for positive drug test

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NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee pitcher J.C. Mejía was suspended for 80 games on Tuesday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol, the second Brewers player disciplined this […]
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After losing Braves series, Milwaukee gets break with 5-23 Reds

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After losing 2 of 3 this weekend to the World Series champion Atlanta Braves, bringing the Brewers down to earth, things get a lot easier for Milwaukee starting Monday night. […]
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BUCKS

Bucks look to take 3-1 lead Monday night on Boston

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The Milwaukee Bucks look to take a 3-1 lead Monday night on the Boston Celtics in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Bucks-Celtics pregame on WKTY begins at 6 p.m. […]
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BREWERS

Yelich, Peralta look to get on track at Philly, as Brewers go for 5 wins in a row

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The Milwaukee Brewers look to continue their four-game win streak this weekend on the road for a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Brewers-Phillies on Friday will be […]
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BUCKS

Chicago, Milwaukee meet with series tied 1-1

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Milwaukee Bucks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) LISTEN: Bucks at Bulls on WKTY. Pregame Friday at 7 p.m. Tune in […]
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BREWERS

Brewers take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

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Pittsburgh Pirates (5-4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (5-5) LISTEN: Bob Uecker on the call Monday on WKTY as the Brewers open a three-game series with Pittsburgh. Pregame at 6:05 p.m. Tune […]
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