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Help is available in times of stress

Janelle Atyeo
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020

Farmer and physician assistant Karl Oehlke, pictured in the combine cab with two of his children, speaks about farm stress from experience. He is a third-generation Hartford farmer. He encourages those struggling with anxiety or depression to seek professional help.
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The Tri-State Neighborhood is seeing its first measurable snow of the season last week, and while some farmers were able to wrap up harvest before the first flakes, others are taking a pause to wait out the weather.

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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.