Former state Sen. Julie Lassa currently serves as the state director of rural development for the US Dept. of Agriculture—giving her a leading role in advocating for resources that help farmers, businesses, and people across rural Wisconsin. We discuss how rural communities can unlock professional resources and finances for a variety of projects.

Also, what the MAGA folks in St. Croix County are proposing that could threaten public safety. Plus, Kristin Lyerly helps us review the Packers/Bears game, and Terry Bell discusses UW volleyball in the NCAA tournament.