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Photo: Father-son skiers compete
Father and son Ben Olson, left, and Rod Olson, right, of Rhinelander competed in the Wisconsin State 3-Event Competition last month in Oconomowoc.
Photos: Local rider medals at State Games
Owen Ives of Rhinelander medaled twice in Olympic BMX at the State Games of America Aug. 5-6 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Schoonover, Randall win RoC qualifier at Eagle River
Eagle River's Tad Schoonover and Rice Lake's Jim Randall qualified for the WISSOTA AFCO Race of Champions by winning the features in the Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks, respectively, Friday night at Eagle River Speedway.
Photos: BMX Monday Night Mayhem
The Hodag BMX Club took to the track again Monday, Aug. 7 for weekly racing at West Side Park in Rhinelander. Monday night's races featured an open "Monday Night Mayhem" class for all riders age 10 and under.
W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini-Triathlon fast approaching
Fitness enthusiasts will take to the pavement, dirt and water Aug. 26 for the fifth annual W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini-Triathlon at Holiday Acres.
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Rhinelander swimmers compete at state
Rhinelander Swim Club had two swimmers compete at the 2017 Wisconsin Long Course Meter 12 and Under state meet July 28-30, and another compete in the 13 and Over state meet a week later.
Photos: RHS holds youth gymnastics camp
Members of the Rhinelander High School gymnastics team took time this week to teach Hodag gymnasts of the future during a youth camp at the James Williams Middle School gymnasium.
Eagle River Speedway announces Spirit Award finalists
Rain forced the cancellation of Friday night's races at Eagle River Speedway and prompted the announcement of the finalists for the Bobbi-O Spirit Award to be made over the media rather than at the track.
Shoutouts & Callouts
The symbiotic relationship between the Packers and their fans help make it one of the, if not the greatest franchise in professional sports. (subscriber access)
Snowhawks snap losing skid
Finally, the Snowhawks began to get the big hits missing in the previous three weeks, putting together back-to-back 5-run innings to pull away for a 22-10 win. (subscriber access)
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Former USWNT stars hold camp in Northwoods
Two of the greatest women to ever put on a soccer uniform visited the Northwoods last weekend to work with the next generation of soccer stars. (subscriber access)
Photo: Little Dribblers
Rhinelander High School girls' basketball coach Ryan Clark works with young players during the Rhinelander Basketball Association's Little Dribblers Youth Basketball Camp at James Williams Middle School Wednesday, July 19.
Riders flock to Hodag BMX for doubleheader weekend
A strong contingent of riders from around the state were at the Hodag BMX Track in West Side Park this weekend for the Hodag BMX Club's doubleheader weekend.(subscriber access)
Former champs Aho, Kurtti win at Eagle River Speedway
Jesse Aho of Toivola and Jordan Kurtti of Bruce Crossing claimed checkered flags Friday night in the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks, respectively at Eagle River Speedway.
Rhinelander Prep wins Babe Ruth Tournament title
The Hodags scored five runs in the top of the second inning to take control and defeated Eagle River 16-1 Thursday in Merrill for the Northwoods Babe Ruth Prep League tournament championship.
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