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Reporting, writing and infobabe with @journalsentinel // Grad: @IUBloomington // Past: @wausauherald // leschulte @jrn .com // she/her

Wisconsin
Joined December 2011
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
5 years
wow the jonas brothers are going on tour again and this is going to be almost as good as the summer when i was basically front row at a concert of theirs
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
3 years
BREAKING: Devil's Lake State Park is going to get 220 acres bigger, after unanimous vote by the Natural Resources Board to purchase for $1.64 million
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Laura Schulte
2 months
police being pushed back by protesters now
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Laura Schulte
4 years
According to @Madisonpolice 6 protesters were arrested last night. One had a handgun. Police did use chemical agents on protesters once again, as they did earlier this summer
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Laura Schulte
2 years
some big news in conservation today: @GovEvers announced $4.5 million for five conservation projects previously rejected by the Wis. Legislature, including the Cedar Gorge project
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Laura Schulte
4 years
“You have stolen more than we could ever loot” written on the WMC building on East Washington Ave
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Laura Schulte
2 months
If there is one thing that is guaranteed in Madison, it’s that the local ducks are where the action is
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
3 years
BREAKING: Official from Fort McCoy confirmed today that the base will be accepting refugees from Afghanistan. They do not know when the refugees will arrive, or how many, but the Fort is prepared to house, feed and provide medical services for those who arrive
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Jacqui Heinrich
3 years
🚨NEW, thread: Pentagon confirms to me the Department of Defense is preparing to house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations, immediately including Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and Fort Bliss in Texas.
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@repvos says Gableman is an embarrassment to the state of Wisconsin
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Recount worker is losing her patience with an observer whose mask is continually falling down. "That's the third time I've had to tell you now."
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Laura Schulte
2 months
It’s a super weird vibe on campus right now…graduates attempting to take photos but protesters are refusing to move
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Laura Schulte
2 years
#breaking news out of Wausau today: all 6 of the city's drinking water wells tested positive for PFAS, above the state-recommended standard of 20 parts per trillion
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Laura Schulte
1 year
“The people of wiscosnin chose the rule of Janet.”
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
4 years
Haven’t made the twitter-verse announcement yet, so here it is! This week is my last full week at the @wausauherald . On March 16, I’ll start my new job in the Madison bureau of the @journalsentinel covering government agencies, like the DNR!
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
2 years
i’d just like to say i’m going to see @Harry_Styles tonight and i am very much looking forward to it
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Laura Schulte
3 years
BREAKING NEWS: The city of La Crosse has filed a lawsuit against a number of PFAS manufacturers in relation to contamination at the city's airport, including Tyco Fire Products and 3M.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
BREAKING: @WisDOJ files lawsuit against Tyco Fire Products, alleging the company failed to report its PFAS contamination in 2013 when it first began testing soil and groundwater; that company has failed to conduct enough testing in recent years to find extent of contamination
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Laura Schulte
3 years
BREAKING: The Joint Finance Committee has approved the $1.65 million for an additional 220 acres for Devil's Lake
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Laura Schulte
2 years
BREAKING: wisconsin to file lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers, other entities for knowingly allowing use of products despite their risks
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Over the last few days, I've gotten a lot of emails from readers wanting to help the Afghan refugees being brought to Wisconsin. Here's some info on that, from the Wi Dept. of Children and Families:
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BREAKING: @EPA is recommending maximum contaminant levels in drinking water of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS -- the two most well-known and researched compounds in the PFAS family. That's much, much lower than Wisconsin's current standard of 70 ppt in drinking water.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Already seeing some businesses posting stuff like this about the mask mandate in Wisconsin:
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Laura Schulte
1 year
Says we need to address reasons he did not win. “I do not have a worthy opponent to which I can concede”
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
1 year
I’m in Wausau (again!) this morning, for a tour of Wausau’s water treatment plant and to hear @GovEvers talk llabout how the new budget will help communities fight PFAS contamination.
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
3 years
BREAKING: A Michigan judge has denied the wetland permit for the Back Forty Project in Michigan. The permit is one of four that Aquila Resources must obtain before opening a mine. Story to come.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
Said that the caucus will be meeting soon to take up whether Gableman will continue with his investigation into 2020
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
2 years
UPDATE: Prehn's devices are being turned over to a forensic investigator in order to obtain deleted text messages
@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
2 years
Up this afternoon: Frederick Prehn will be in court today in the Dane County case regarding his refusal to release text messages related to his decision to stay on the Natural Resources Board. It's just a status hearing, but stay tuned to see if there's any news.
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Laura Schulte
6 years
I mean, kinda true.
@JournalistsLike
Stuff Journalists Like
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How someone dresses is the last thing journalists should make fun of. Most newsrooms look like an Old Navy bargain sale.
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
3 years
Happy one-year anniversary with the @journalsentinel ! Still so honored to be working with an amazing group of journalists, covering a beautiful state
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
3 years
once again on twitter to remind you to be careful and not light our state on fire
@WDNR
Wisconsin DNR
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Much of Wisconsin has high fire danger today. Check conditions in your area and refrain from burning. Be extra careful with any outdoor flames, campfires, ash disposal or equipment use.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
BREAKING: The EPA has released new recommended health limits for PFAS in drinking water: • PFOA = 0.004 parts per trillion (ppt) • PFOS = 0.02 ppt • GenX chemicals = 10 ppt • PFBS = 2,000 ppt
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Laura Schulte
2 years
With an estimated 82% of votes counted in the AG race, Kaul is up 52% over Toney's 48%.
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
4 years
Closing statements: @TriciaforWI says she will take on big pharma, provide help for small biz and farmers and expanded broadband. Will advocate for all constituents, will be accountable to the people, not corporate interests.
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Laura Schulte
1 year
BREAKING: the Wisconsin state legislature will invest $125 million in handing PFAS. More to come from @journalsentinel
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Laura Schulte
2 years
Up this afternoon: Frederick Prehn will be in court today in the Dane County case regarding his refusal to release text messages related to his decision to stay on the Natural Resources Board. It's just a status hearing, but stay tuned to see if there's any news.
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4 years
So so excited to say that my reporting on abusive clergy took first place this year in the investigative division. A lot of time, energy, resources and emotion went into that series, and i am incredibly proud of what we accomplished with the reporting.
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Laura Schulte
1 year
Agility level: being able to get a stack four large ian’s pizza boxes through the rotating doors of the Capitol building without dropping or otherwise harming the pizza inside
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Laura Schulte
2 months
Chants of “unsuspend our students” coming now
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Evers is talking a lot about the justice system tonight - offering alternatives to incarceration, substance abuse treatments and changes to the ways that the justice system treats youth
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Laura Schulte
2 months
I’m on the UW Madison campus where police in riot gear seem to be preparing to remove the encampment on library mall
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
3 years
If you want to test your relationship, I highly recommend assembling Ikea furniture together.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
The Senate just approved SB787, which would extend the statute of limitations for second degree sexual assault to 20 years -- unanimously on a voice vote.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
I'm listening in on the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council public hearing. People are breaking down in tears after waiting for months on payments. "You guys have got to get it together," one woman said. "We're in financial doom."
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3 years
why yes i’m doing great, thanks! @phoebe_bridgers @taylorswift13
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Wisconsin's AG is calling for Trump to be removed from office.
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Attorney General Josh Kaul
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Laura Schulte
5 years
Sometimes you just have to get the video #partylikeajournalist
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Hi I have a personal announcement and it is that my cat has decided to sit in my lap after FIVE YEARS of living together. No questions please, this is a special time.
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Laura Schulte
1 year
In Wausau this morning, where @GovEvers will sign the shared revenue legislation into law
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Laura Schulte
2 years
Turns out the photo I took last night at the election results watch party had a live function, which allows you to see all of the champagne spraying action
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Laura Schulte
2 years
Dane County judge is holding Michael Gableman responsible for his comments and actions during last week's explosive hearing:
@MollyBeck
Molly Beck
2 years
NEW: Dane County Judge Frank Remington orders a transcript of a Friday court hearing during which former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman criticized Remington and an attorney for American Oversight to the Office of Lawyer Regulation for "for appropriate disciplinary action"
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Today is my last full day with the Wausau Daily Herald. I'm going on a bit of a holiday next week, and start my job covering state agencies in Madison on March 6. This is going to be a thread, so hold tight.
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1 year
“My opponent is a serial liar.” Says she’s demeaned the judiciary.
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Laura Schulte
2 months
All is quiet in the UW Madison encampment this morning. People are sitting around the mall chatting, volunteers seem to be cleaning up between tents as others grab breakfast.
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Laura Schulte
1 year
an update from across the ocean
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Laura Schulte
3 years
is this really only a midwestern thing?
@midwestern_ope
Midwest vs. Everybody
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The Midwestern urge to take a handful of napkins from any restaurant and put them in the glove box
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1 year
Kelly is now taking the stage “it is lovely to see all of you”
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
2 years
The day after @repvos said Michael Gableman was "an embarrassment to the state of Wisconsin," Dems on the Audit Committee are requesting that his investigation be looked at more closely:
@SenatorAgard
Senator Melissa Agard 🌻
2 years
Today, my Democratic colleagues on the Audit Committee and I requested a comprehensive audit of the Office of Special Counsel led by Michael Gableman. Over $1 million in taxpayer dollars have already been spent to perpetuate conspiracy theories and lies about our elections.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
2021 really said “i will not even let you know peace on the final day of the year”
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Laura Schulte
3 years
A few fireworks on Madison's east side right now during the inauguration
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Some news out of Fort McCoy today: there are now 7,000 evacuees being housed there, and capacity will be increased to 13,000 by Sunday. Most arrivals are in need of medical care after the journey, officials said.
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Laura Schulte
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UW-Madison is asking protesters to pack up and leave Library Mall by 4 p.m. this afternoon, after negotiations were ended today.
@UWMadison
UW–Madison
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Wednesday update on Library Mall encampment: Students and faculty members tied to an illegal campus encampment have elected to end talks with campus leaders, walking out of a meeting this morning. Full statement:
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3 years
@GovEvers has released a statement on Wisconsin receiving refugees fleeing Afghanistan: "We have been in contact with federal partners about resettlement efforts for Afghan people who are seeking refuge at Fort McCoy."
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Laura Schulte
8 months
Feeling honored to see @katelynferral and I's reporting on PFAS last year among the honorable mentions for investigative reporting!
@sejorg
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the Kevin Carmody Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting category (large and small markets) of the 2023 #SEJAwards . Congrats to all!
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Laura Schulte
3 years
here is jude in a turtleneck sweater to cleanse the timeline this morning
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Laura Schulte
4 years
If you want to know why you should pay for a subscription to your local paper, watch Athlete A on Netflix. Local journalism matters.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
I had a DQ blizzard for dinner today and if that doesn’t say something about this week idk what will
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Laura Schulte
2 years
The vet told me my cat was very handsome this morning after his check-up, so yes I will absolutely be basking in that compliment all day.
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Going somewhere in Dane county? Starting Thursday, you're going to need a mask if it's indoors.
@AJBayatpour
A.J. Bayatpour
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BREAKING: Dane County issues an indoor mask order, effective Thursday.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Some observers not currently keeping watch over recount workers are watching the Badger football game and keeping other observers and workers up to date on the score. It's the most excited I've seen people here today
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Laura Schulte
3 years
I'm out at Fort McCoy today, where we'll be getting a look inside the areas where refugees are being housed. Make sure to keep an eye on @journalsentinel for my story later today!
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@CoachMason33
Tork Mason
3 years
Paint crews went to work painting the Plover water tower on Forest Drive today. Apparently, they don't make autocorrect for water towers.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Overheard some Biden observers concerned that Trump observers are crowding around workers and ignoring social distancing. Clerk Scott McDonnel said those issues have occurred but not as often as yesterday.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
The wells ranged from 23 parts per trillion to 49 parts per trillion. A news release said residents aren't being advised at this time to stop drinking the water - but warns that consuming PFAS is dangerous.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
A sign at the Overture asks people to respect the art
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Laura Schulte
2 years
saw the northern lights for the first time in my life last night and that was a pretty cool experience
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Laura Schulte
5 years
Alright followers, I've got a pretty big dump of links to share with you, showcasing the completely badass team of journalists that I have the honor of working alongside. Here's what you need to read today:
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
5 years
Less than 24 hours after major back surgery and my mom took a little stroll through the hospital hallways this afternoon. In case you were wondering, she's doing great and in good spirits. She's a strong woman and I look up to her so much.
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Laura Schulte
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Breaking this morning: The EPA announced enforceable standards for PFOA and PFOS, set them at 4 ppt. In addition, the agency is recommending having 0 ppt in drinking water, though to protect human health and prevent cancer.
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This year, @katelynferral and I received a first honorable mention for our 2022 PFAS reporting series. It's a great honor to see our work mentioned alongside such stellar environmental reporters. Thank you, @sejorg
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Laura Schulte
2 years
With 99% of votes counted, Josh Kaul is still up in the AG race, with 50.1% to Toney's 49.9%.
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@SchulteLaura
Laura Schulte
2 years
Cedar Gorge was objected to by an anonymous member of the Joint Finance Committee last year, which left the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust scrambling to find funding to preserve the slice of land along Lake Michigan
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Laura Schulte
2 years
Members of Nate’s mission delivering documents they say will prove systemic coverups of clergy abuse within Wisconsin dioceses. Story to come.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Wow I can’t wait to honor 4th of July by making everyone sit through Hamilton with me!!!!!!!!!
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Laura Schulte
2 months
People are delivering water and snacks to those on the ground while people write the bail number on their arms in sharpie. police still remain close by.
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Laura Schulte
4 years
Look for the local reporters who are on the ground. Follow them. Subscribe to your local newspaper. The media *is* covering it.
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natalie
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Just a reminder that just because you didn't see something on CNN/MSNBC/Fox News doesn't mean the media isn't covering it and you should maybe expand the bubble of news you consume instead of simply saying "this is what the media won't show you"
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The purchase will now go before the Joint Finance Committee at an undetermined date, and if approved by JFC, to Gov. Evers' desk. Park users could potentially be able to access the property as early as next year, if the process moves smoothly.
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Laura Schulte
3 years
I finished an 800-page book in four days this week and I am still in shock that I was able to accomplish that.
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Laura Schulte
2 years
The Capitol holiday tree is going up this morning and the building smells like pine 🌲
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Laura Schulte
2 years
the other recipients of the funding are Milwaukee Public Schools for an outdoor spaces project, caroline lake in ashland county, land in forest county and sand creek in bayfield county
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Just here to say I'm now at the age where I really enjoy my collection of house plants
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Laura Schulte
3 years
Breaking news: today's weather in Wisconsin is not miserable
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Laura Schulte
3 years
I can’t get over the fact that this guy is a farmer in central Wisconsin
@Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
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BUCKS WIN!!
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Laura Schulte
2 years
I can’t get over how happy it looks
@trevkeller
Trevor Keller
2 years
Finally snapped a picture of the snowy owl that's been hanging out downtown. Madison, WI. #wiwx #wildlifephotography
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Laura Schulte
3 years
We love a good @journalsentinel banner
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Laura Schulte
3 years
BREAKING: DNR, DHS are going to provide clean drinking water to all residents of French Island, no matter the level of PFAS found in their wells.
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Laura Schulte
3 years
I have questions and the first one is why
@jeniferstmarket
Jenifer St. Market
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“Spook”Toberfest brats new today. Made with Lake Louie Brewing Oktoberfest & candy corn. Slightly sweet & not scary at all!
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Laura Schulte
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Today someone told me that they always read my stories, and look out for my byline. And it made my dang day. More of that please
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