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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).

Holmen has tough test in 1st-ever state tourney

A first time to the state tournament and no time to take anything in for the Holmen High School volleyball team. The Vikings will be the first game played in […]

Onalaska boys win D1 state; Aquinas D3 championship streak ends

A state championship for the Onalaska High School boys cross country team thanks to a total team effort. Nobody placed in the Top 5 for the Hilltoppers but everyone came […]

Holmen volleyball headed to state for 1st time in school history

BARABOO, Wis. — For the first time in its history, the Holmen High School volleyball team is headed to state. The top-seeded Vikings defeated No. 2 Middleton 3-2 (23-25, 29-27, […]

A day after Adams hits COVID-19 list, Packers WR Lazard there now, too

A day after all-pro wide receiver Davante Adams hit the reserve/COVID-19 list, another one of Aaron Rodgers’ targets could be out, as well. Allen Lazard went on the list Tuesday. […]

Packers’ resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona with Davante Adams potentially out

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have demonstrated all season they can win games when they’re not even close to full strength. Now they’re about to face […]

Davante Adams could be out Thursday against Cardinals

Davante Adams may not play Thursday for the Green Bay Packers. The all-pro wide receiver was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, as the Packers prepare to face the undefeated […]

Bucks see old friend Monday: Malcolm Brogdon, who’s nearly at a triple-double through 3 games for Pacers

Should be a good one tonight between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers — Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Domantas Sabonis. Bucks at Packers: Pregame on WKTY at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Tune […]

Bucks take on PJ Tucker, Heat; Holiday probably

From one playoff rival to the next, the Milwaukee Bucks take to the road Thursday night. The Bucks swept the Miami Heat in the first round of last season’s playoffs. […]

Packers taking early command of NFC North race again

When he celebrated a touchdown run at Chicago on Sunday by shouting to the crowd, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have been selling his team short. Rodgers yelled, […]

Coach Mike Zimmer wants Vikings to find a ‘killer instict’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said he wants his team to find a killer instinct. For now, he’s happy to settle for another win. The Vikings […]

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