Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused
Minot’s back in the national news—but this time the reason is mostly innocent. It’s squirrels. Richardson’s ground squirrels, to be exact: foot-long burrowers whose numbers now rival the city’s population. As the Associated Press reports, local officials and pest control experts are waging a quiet war to protect sidewalks, foundations, and lawns from these prolific tunnelers. The challenge isn’t just the squirrels—it’s also neighborly disagreements about whether they’re adorable or destructive. For Minot, it’s become an unusual but very real urban battle. Jack Dura with Associated Press has the full story.
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