Miss Marathon County, Alicia Hoffmann, champions community service with a focus on aiding local nonprofits and animal shelters. Her latest project is a festive fundraiser at Ringle Town Hall to support a local animal shelter, featuring vendors and family-friendly activities. Meanwhile, the podcast also highlights Giving Tuesday, spotlighting three key organizations: the Good News Project, NAMI Northwoods, and the Women's Community, urging listeners to contribute. Additionally, the episode touches on the political landscape with Mandela Barnes' gubernatorial bid, raising questions about candidate biases and political endorsements, as well as media strategies in Wisconsin's upcoming elections. Guest: Alicia Hoffmann