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Troubled by Tunneling: Minot, North Dakota, Confronts Ground Squirrel Surge
In recent weeks, the city of Minot, North Dakota—home to approximately 50,000 residents—has found itself contending with a surprising and persistent challenge. Richardson’s ground squirrels, known locally as “dak‑rats,” have burrowed into nearly every corner of the city: residential lawns, school grounds, sidewalks, driveways, and even the Minot Air Force Base. These small creatures, weighing
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