‘Superhero’ Teen Spends a Year Helping Tend Farmer’s Land After He’s Struck With Rare Autoimmune Condition

‘Superhero’ Teen Spends a Year Helping Tend Farmer’s Land After He’s Struck With Rare Autoimmune Condition
Courtesy of Steve Brake
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When her neighbor, a farmer, fell ill suddenly, a Minnesota teen volunteered to help him tend the land. The farmer was beyond grateful for the support, and the teen picked up new skills and tricks of the trade—thus a beautiful friendship was formed.

Steve Brake, 63, lives with his wife, Mary, in Wellmont, Minnesota, where he grew up. Abi Reetz, 17, and her family are their neighbors.