Cattlemen turn out to support a friend

Janelle Atyeo
May 1, 2018
May 1, 2018 Updated May 1, 2018

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It wasn’t quite the kind of birthday party Kipp Julson wanted to have, but it was a fun gathering with lots of friends and smiling faces.

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Cupcakes are branded with the Double J Farms logo in honor of Kipp Julson's birthday.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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South Dakota Simmental breeder fights cancer, friends plan benefit

Kipp Julson probably won’t tell you he has been the Simmental Association promoter of the ye…

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Jana and Kipp Julson pose for a photo at Kipp's birthday celebration and fundraiser.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Silent auction — Family and friends of Kipp Julson bid on auction items at a fundraiser to help pay for medical costs.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.