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Former Farmer Helps Other Farmers Deal With Depression, Stress
A farm counselor and former dairy farmer says stress and depression are weighing heavily on many farmers right now. Randy Roecker tells the Mid-West Farm Report the ag economy is as bad as, if not worse than, it was in the 1980s. “I remember growing up in the 80s, how things…
A Wisconsin Farm Family Shares Their Story of Mental Health and Hope
A fourth-generation Wisconsin farm family is sharing a deeply personal story. It focuses on the pressures of farming, mental health, and having hope. Brian Reisinger says his family’s history of overcoming hardship also comes with an expectation to keep going. But after learning…
Conversations – Discussing More Than Weather – Ditzenberger
In farming – we’re accustomed to routine conversations. We like talking about the weather forecasts, crop yields, fertilizer costs, and harvest timelines. Those discussions are comfortable, predictable, and familiar. But when it comes to mental health, depression, and personal…
Citizens Honored With Charles D. Ashley and James J. Reininger Awards
on Tuesday, November 4 the City of Sun Prairie Common Council honored several individuals with the 2025 Charles D. Ashley and James J. Reininger Lifetime Achievement Awards.
City of Sun Prairie Recognizes May as Affordable Housing Month
The City of Sun Prairie will be recognizing May as Affordable Housing Month by offering community members a variety of events designed to increase understanding of and engagement in housing issues.
Hunger Action Month
Mayor Diaz proclaimed September 2026 as Hunger Action Month and encourages all residents to act by volunteering, donating, advocating, and raising awareness, to help end hunger in our community.