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  • Badgers and Irish to play at Lambeau

    Tuesday, August 15, 2017 2:29 PM
    I already sense the excitement among University of Wisconsin Badgers football fans.
    The University of Notre Dame and University of Wisconsin have agreed to a two-year, neutral-site football series beginning in 2020.
    The Irish and Badgers will play Oct. 3, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay and Sept. 25, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago. The contests will mark the first meetings between 
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  • Pines Hall of Fame sets induction Aug. 25

    Tuesday, August 8, 2017 11:53 AM
    The Eagle River/Northland Pines High School ­Athletic Hall of Fame Committee reminds Eagle fans that the induction ceremony to the hall for two standout athletes, a coach and a football team will be Friday, Aug. 25.
    The athletes to be inducted are 1979 graduate Barry Mess and 1982 graduate Dennis Michael DeLoye, along with coach Tom Druschke. The three will be joined by the 1969-’70 football team at the 2017 induction ceremony.
    Mess grew up in 
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  • ‘Bud’ Selig inducted into Hall of Fame

    Tuesday, August 1, 2017 12:03 PM
    Allan “Bud” Selig — a lifelong supporter of the national pastime — was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday, an honor he truly deserved.
    Born July 30, 1934, in Milwaukee, Selig came of age as an ardent baseball fan. He attended games of the minor league Milwaukee Brewers and eventually the Braves when they moved to Milwaukee in 1953. By then, Selig was at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, majoring in American History and Political Science. He graduated in 1956 and — after a tour in the U.S. Army — joined his father at his Ford dealership in nearby West Allis.
    By 1963, Selig was 
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  • Decker, a rising star, adds two ARCA races

    Decker, a rising star, adds two ARCA races

    Tuesday, July 25, 2017 2:20 PM
    After securing a four-race deal earlier in the year with Venturini Motorsports, 19-year-old Natalie Decker of Eagle River has announced the addition of this week’s event at Pocono Raceway along with the series’ season finale at Kansas Speedway to her remaining 2017 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. 
    Decker, a popular Midwest late model driver, jumped onto the ARCA scene in 
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  • Family Fun Day starts Badgers’ season

    Family Fun Day starts Badgers’ season

    Tuesday, July 18, 2017 2:28 PM
    With August less than two weeks away, that means one thing. Football season is just around the corner.
    This summer high school football players are involved in 7-on-7 passing scrimmages, college players are going through summer training and weightlifting routines, and professional players are participating in minicamps.
    As we lead up to the Wisconsin Badgers’ football season and the celebration of 100 years of Camp Randall Stadium continues, fans are welcome to meet this year’s squad at the annual
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  • Bucher’s Blues Fest to benefit youth sports

    Tuesday, July 11, 2017 11:05 AM
    The event might feature a special brand of music and great barbecued food, but it’s really a huge fundraiser for youth sports.
    What has become one of northern Wisconsin’s best summer music festivals, Joe Bucher’s Blue Fest will celebrate its 18th consecutive event Saturday, July 29, at the St. Germain Community Park Pavilion.
    Hosted and organized by
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  • Fundraisers set for wellness centers

    Fundraisers set for wellness centers

    Monday, July 3, 2017 1:27 PM
    Two fundraising events for area wellness centers are fast approaching.
    The fourth annual 5K Moonlight Run/Walk will be held in downtown Eagle River this Saturday, July 15, as a fundraiser for Pines Community Wellness Center at Northland Pines High School. 
    Meanwhile the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander
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  • WIAA hockey to see two divisions in 2020

    Tuesday, June 27, 2017 2:57 PM
    The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Board of Control reviewed and approved a number of committee recommendations impacting winter sports, including basketball and hockey.
    Following a lengthy discussion, the board voted to implement the use of a 35-second shot clock in basketball, for varsity games only, to begin with the 2019-’20 season (see related story in this issue). 
    Meanwhile, the board also supported an
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  • Two athletes, coach, 1969 football team to be inducted into hall

    Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:34 PM
    The Eagle River/Northland Pines High School ­Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announced it will induct two standout athletes, a coach and a football team to the hall Friday, Aug. 25.
    The athletes to be inducted are 1979 graduate Barry Mess and 1982 graduate Dennis Michael DeLoye, along with coach Tom Druschke. The three will be joined by the 1969 football team at the 2017 induction ceremony.
    Mess grew up in 
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  • Family Night slated at Lambeau Aug. 5

    Tuesday, June 13, 2017 3:05 PM
    For those football fans who don’t have season tickets for the Green Bay Packers, there is a way to see the “green and gold” at Lambeau field.
    The Green Bay Packers announced that “Packers Family Night, presented by Bellin Health,” will take place Saturday evening, Aug. 5. Now in its 17th year, ‘Family Night’ will serve as the introduction of the 2017 Green Bay Packers — in person to an anticipated capacity crowd in Lambeau Field and on television to a statewide audience.
    Family Night will benefit
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  • Two 5-kilometer runs planned this summer

    Tuesday, June 6, 2017 11:56 AM
    Now that schools are winding down and summer officially kicks off in two weeks, it’s time for runners and walkers to make plans for a couple upcoming 5-kilometer runs — one in St. Germain and the second in Eagle River.
    St. Germain will kick off its Independence Day celebration Sunday, July 2, with the 13th annual Freedom 5K Fun Run.
    The race begins at 8:30 a.m. with race day registration and check-in from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Proceeds from the race will be used for maintenance and development of St. Germain’s nonmotorized trails, including the paved bike-and-hike trail and the Awassa Trails.
    In the first
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  • Packers set camps; Parins dies at age 98

    Tuesday, May 30, 2017 11:48 AM
    The Green Bay Packers have announced the dates for the start of training camp, allowing fans the opportunity to plan a summer trip to get a glimpse of the “Green and Gold” on the practice field prior to the season.
    Camp will begin Wednesday, July 26, with the 
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  • Three golf events to raise funds here

    Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:47 AM
    Three area organizations will host charity golf events in June, raising funds for Trees For Tomorrow, Olson Memorial Library and for fighting pancreatic cancer. 
    Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) will host its 15th annual golf outing fundraiser Friday, June 2, at the scenic Eagle River Golf Course. It will include an 18-hole, two-person scramble, challenge and betting holes, raffle, luncheon, awards ceremony and a chance to win
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  • Natalie Decker ready for first ARCA race

    Natalie Decker ready for first ARCA race

    Tuesday, May 16, 2017 2:59 PM
    Natalie Decker is poised and ready to join Venturini Motorsports (VMS) for her highly anticipated ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards debut during this weekend’s Menards 200, presented by Federated Car Care, at Toledo Speedway.
    Decker, 19, a popular 
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  • Spectators urged to cheer runners

    Tuesday, May 9, 2017 11:56 AM
    Spectators are being urged to come out to Riverview Park in Eagle River to cheer on the runners in the 21st annual Journeys Marathon this Saturday, May 13.
    The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center expects about 
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  • Three greats inducted into state hall of fame

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017 11:33 AM
    The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame held its 66th anniversary induction last Saturday night at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, with three sports greats joining the hall.
    The inductees included 
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  • Badgers give fans sneak peek of 2017

    Tuesday, April 25, 2017 11:28 AM
    Fans returned to Camp Randall Stadium last Friday evening, giving the Wisconsin football team an energetic atmosphere as the Badgers put the wraps on spring practice.
    The Wisconsin Football Spring Game saw the White team (defense) edge the Cardinal squad (offense), 20-17, in an effort led by linebacker Griffin Grady’s nine tackles and an interception from cornerback Caesar Williams.
    Three different Badgers — Garret Rand, Isaiahh Loudermilk and David Pfaff — recorded 
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  • Here’s a way to play some golf, help Trees

    Tuesday, April 18, 2017 3:19 PM
    With golf courses opening across the North Woods the next week or two, it’s time to think about playing in a golf scramble or two this spring.
    Golf scrambles generally are a day of fun, yet competitive golf. Anyone can participate and there are a lot of prizes handed out during the day. Most scrambles are for a good cause, and one of those is coming up soon.
    Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) will host its
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  • Sports specialization increases injury risk

    Tuesday, April 11, 2017 11:52 AM
    The issue of whether high school student-athletes should specialize in one sport or play multiple sports continues to be debated across the country. 
    In an effort to find answers to some questions related to sport specialization, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Foundation funded a study conducted by
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  • Journeys Marathon just five weeks away

    Tuesday, April 4, 2017 11:02 AM
    It’s hard to believe the 21st annual Journeys Mara­thon is just a little over a month away. The Saturday, May 13, event features a marathon, half-marathon, 13.1-mile power walk, 10-kilometer run and 5-kilometer run. 
    With the 
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  • Pines hockey players to compete at nationals

    Pines hockey players to compete at nationals

    Tuesday, March 28, 2017 11:30 AM
    Two Northland Pines hockey players are continuing their hockey seasons on Team Wisconsin and will be playing at the national level next week.
    Abbigale Ahlborn, a sophomore on the Northland Pines girls team, and Jack Rhode, a sophomore on the Eagles boys team, play for Team Wisconsin, a tier 1 hockey elite team comprised of
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  • Badgers headed for Sweet Sixteen

    Tuesday, March 21, 2017 11:23 AM
    It was another great day for Wisconsin basketball, as the eighth-seeded Badgers upset top-seeded Villanova (32-4) from the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.
    The Badgers (27-0) overcame foul trouble for 
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  • Packers Tailgate Tour less than month away

    Tuesday, March 14, 2017 11:12 AM
    Tickets are still available for the 12th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour set for April 4-8, which will travel throughout northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.
    The tour will make stops in 
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  • Girls State Tourney starts this Thursday

    Tuesday, March 7, 2017 2:45 PM
    It’s March Madness in Wisconsin, with boys and girls basketball tournaments continuing.
    The 42nd annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Girls Basketball State Tournament will take place
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  • It’s time to enter, train for Journeys Marathon

    Tuesday, February 28, 2017 11:58 AM
    With the calendar flipping to March this week, the 21st annual Journeys Marathon is entering the final stretch to the starting line. 
    The Saturday, May 13 event features a marathon, half-marathon, 13.1-mile power walk, 10-kilometer run and 5-kilometer run. Registration brochures are now available.
    With the 
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  • Tournament action continues this week

    Tuesday, February 21, 2017 11:16 AM
    When it comes to high school sports, late February and early March is the best time of the year. Area high school sports teams are in postseason playoffs and emotions are high as trips to the State Tournament are on the line. 
    Boys and girls hockey tournaments continue this week with Sectional action, girls basketball teams began play on
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  • White Deer Triathlon returning with changes

    Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:55 PM
    A spring triathlon is returning to Boulder Junction and it will be part of a summer-long series. Registration is open for the third annual White Deer Triathlon, Saturday, May 20.
    “We’ve had two great years of the White Deer Triathlon so far and we already have more than 200 registered as we head into 2017,” said Director of Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce Theresa Smith. 
    “We are busy planning and looking forward
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  • Eagle River ready for pond hockey event

    Tuesday, February 7, 2017 2:10 PM
    Get ready Eagle River! 
    About 2,000 hockey players from across the United States will converge on Eagle River this weekend 
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  • Time to start training for Journeys events

    Tuesday, January 31, 2017 1:06 PM
    With the calendar flipping to February this week, now is the perfect time to start training for the 21st annual Journeys Marathon scheduled for Saturday, May 13.
    The Journeys Marathon events include a 26.2-mile full marathon, a 13.1-mile half marathon and power walk, a 10- and 5-kilometer run/walk and a fun run for children 7 years old and younger. The Journeys Marathon and half marathon are
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  • Pond hockey tourney still set for Dollar Lake

    Wednesday, January 25, 2017 1:40 PM
    The 12th annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championship is still a go, even with the recent thaw. That’s according to Pat Weber, who has the big job of getting Dollar Lake ready for the huge tournament.
    The tourney will be held on about two dozen
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