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The fundraising is underway
Sophia Martinsen spoke briefly to a small crowd at the downtown pavilion Saturday, May 31, at the potluck kickoff dinner for the Fourth of July royalty competition and fundraising drive. Martinsen said she has wanted to compete for the crown ever since her sister Emma won in 2021. ^"I want to raise more money than my sister did,^" she said.
