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An Outdoorsman’s Journal: Lake Superior, the best of times

An Outdoorsman’s Journal: Lake Superior, the best of times
Mark Walters
An Outdoorsman’s Journal: Lake Superior, the best of times
Mark Walters

Hello friends, This week I am going to write to you about my final winter ice camping and fishing trip, and it was a dandy. My pals since before middle school at Poynette, Jeff Moll and Doug Cib...

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Lots of local youth wrestlers qualify for this weekend’s state tournament

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Last run for seniors, Rib Lake aims to maintain softball success

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Solid starts at Marshfield for Medford, Rib Lake boys teams
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Solid starts at Marshfield for Medford, Rib Lake boys teams

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