Wild turkey in Sauk Rapids ties up traffic 4-5 times a week

Authorities say they have no plans to trap or kill a wild bird that has become a well-known nuisance in the central Minnesota city. But they do hope it moves along. The St. Cloud Times says the same wild turkey regularly wanders onto a downtown road and just stands there.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Dec 30, 2011

Authorities say they have no plans to trap or kill a wild bird that has become a well-known nuisance in the central Minnesota city. But they do hope it moves along. The St. Cloud Times says the same wild turkey regularly wanders onto a downtown road and just stands there.

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