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Redmen well ahead of last year; look to surprise in NW East
Josiah Mann gets around the left corner and scores on a short touchdown during Rib Lake’s offensive scrimmage session against Gilman Friday in Cornell. The Redmen kick off their 2026 season tonight, Thursday, at home against Cornell at 7 p.m. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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Redmen well ahead of last year; look to surprise in NW East

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Swimmers gear up for busy start to the new season
A WIAA Division 2 state qualifier last fall in the 100-yard breaststroke, junior Sophie Sperl is one of 14 returning swimmers on the roster for this year’s Medford Raiders, who dive into their new season today, Thursday, at the Merrill Outdoor Relays. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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Swimmers gear up for busy start to the new season

Like all fall teams, Medford’s girls swimmers are anxiously preparing for their first meet of the ...

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Lineup is a work in progress, but Raiders expect to contend
Senior Kady Weix sends a strong return over the net while playing teammate Raylin Rothmeier during Medford’s Aug. 11 practice. The Raiders got the year off to a 2-1 start Saturday in Amery and host Merrill today, Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. in their GNC and home opener for the 2026 girls tennis season. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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Lineup is a work in progress, but Raiders expect to contend

Unlike last year when the lineup basically fell into place in week one, Medford’s girls tennis tea...

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Vaara, Lehman separate from pack, win Connor title
Andy Lehman and Dave Vaara captured the 2026 Larry Connor Memorial Scramble championship Aug. 8 with a 27-hole score of 93.
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Vaara, Lehman separate from pack, win Connor title

Dave Vaara and Andy Lehman took a one-shot lead in the first round and an eighth-hole eagle helped t...

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No helmets, no seatbelts top factors in fatal ATV/ UTV crashes so far in 2026

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) statistics show the lack of wearing helmets and using seatbelts are the primary causes of the 29 fatal ATV/UTV incidents so far in 2026. Wisconsin leads the nation in fatal ATV/UTV incidents.A third major factor in fatal crashes is the lack of completing a safety education course.“This is a troubling trend,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highw...

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No helmets, no seatbelts top factors in fatal ATV/ UTV crashes so far in 2026

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) statistics show the lack of wearing helmets and using seatbelts are the primary causes of the 29 fatal ATV/UTV incidents so far in 2026. Wisconsin leads the nation in fatal ATV/UTV incidents.A third major factor in fatal crashes is the lack of completing a safety education course.“This is a troubling trend,” said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highw...

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