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- ↑ Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau State of Wisconsin 2001-2002 Blue Book Madison: Joint Committee on Legislative Organization, Wisconsin Legislature, 2001; pp. 69, 930.
- ↑ Rinard, Amy. "Huelsman won't run for re-election" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 29, 2002; p. 2B
- ↑ "Pittsville Public School District - About Our School Board". www.pittsville.k12.wi.us.
- ↑ "Serving Wisconsin Families" Ripples: DCF Employee Newsletter February 2011 [ permanent dead link ]