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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 Speedway set for first practice and first race in exactly a month

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WEST SALEM, Wis. — The sounds of stock cars coming from the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway will soon fill the air in West Salem. Still no races, but Speedway general […]
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HS spring sports in Wisconsin cancelled, Minnesota decision expected Friday

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As expected, spring high school sports in Wisconsin have been cancelled.   The WIAA Board of Control made that determination late Tuesday morning, holding off on a decision as long […]
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While HS basketball got all the attention losing season finale, spring athletes might get nothing

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The fate of Wisconsin high school spring sports in 2020 will likely be decided today. The WIAA held out as long as it could to delay a possible decision but […]
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Fans feeling unsafe without vaccine plays into revenue issue

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With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn’t feel safe attending games anyway without a COVID-19 vaccine. […]
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La Crosse’s Kobe King officially signs with Nebraska, waits on immediate eligibility

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Kobe King has officially signed with the University of Nebraska men’s basketball team. Nebraska tweeted that out yesterday. The La Crosse native left the Badgers in late January for personal […]
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Packers legend Willie Davis dies at 85

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Few players in Packers history, if not NFL history, have left a list of achievements and milestones as long and as illustrious as Willie Davis. Davis, 85, died today, in […]
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Yelich sends letter to seniors at his almamater

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With, not just sports, but the rest of the school year, cancelled in schools across the country, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich sent seniors at his alma mater, Westlake High […]
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BLOGS

The WKTY crew’s Top Players of All-Time in every sport

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The lists go on. This time, the entire WKTY crew put together their favorite players in every sport. Who has the most ridiculous answer? Text Mornings with Dave and Skradie […]
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BADGERS

Ultra-runner, Supreme Court nominee: Jill Karofsky, not just a role model for the girls

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She’s a judge. A Wisconsin state Supreme Court nominee. A former Division I athlete at Duke University in track and cross country. A WIAA state tennis champion. She’s an ultra-marathoner […]
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Caledonia’s King leaves SDSU for Winona State

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Winona State University got a big transfer and it was no April Fools’ joke. Former Caledonia High School standout Owen King announced he was transferring from South Dakota State to […]
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