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Brian L. Rygiel, 49, Chippewa Falls, sustained fatal injuries in...

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Sullivan repeats as NCAA champion; other track and field updates

As the defending national champion, it was probably expected that Joey Sullivan would be in contenti...

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Richter improves in second year, eyes more success in new place
Meredith Richter, pictured during the 2025 cross country season, had a solid allaround second year in women’s cross country and track at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The 2024 Medford graduate finished her spring by placing seventh in the 800-meter run at the Summit League Championships and 18th in the 1,500 meters. PHOTO COURTESY OF OMAHA ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Richter improves in second year, eyes more success in new place

After a record-setting career with Medford’s track and cross country programs, Meredith Richter kn...

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Medford, Rib Lake give county heavy representation at All-Star softball
Rib Lake’s Avery Niemi and TessaWeik show off their All-Star certificates following the Monday night banquet on June 15 inWisconsin Dells. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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Medford, Rib Lake give county heavy representation at All-Star softball

Taylor County representation happens nearly every year at the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches A...

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Medford cruises past Rhinelander and Edgar in Legion softball
Paisley Ried follows through on a second-inning delivery during Medford’s 8-1 win over Edgar on June 24 in American Legion softball. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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Medford cruises past Rhinelander and Edgar in Legion softball

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11 Raiders among GNC’s honorees
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11 Raiders among GNC’s honorees

Multiple individual titles for senior Will Daniels and a new Great Northern Conference record for se...

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Spring waterfowl survey shows positive results

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.The data from this survey is used as part of the overall survey of breeding waterfowl in North America, and the information helps the DNR make management decisions ...

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