Farm newspaper keeps founder connected with family roots

Janelle Atyeo
Apr 23, 2019
Apr 23, 2019 Updated Apr 23, 2019

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The Tri-State Neighbor started at a time when the agricultural economy was in shambles, but publisher Bill Byrne was optimistic, and he remains that way today.

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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.