Olsens prepares for holidays, countdown to calving

Jamie Henneman
Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2023

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LEWISTOWN, Mont. – The Olsens were busy in mid-December preparing for the holidays, with some casual family gatherings planned around New Years.

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