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Business Partners: Son continues service with same business ethic

Janelle Atyeo
Apr 19, 2019
Apr 19, 2019

Koletzky Implement, seen here in 1980, has been serving the Yankton area since 1962.
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Jae Koletzky got an early introduction to the farm implement business.

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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.