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Sherburne County ditch crew uses controlled charges to clear large beaver dams, says blasting saves costs
5074305 · June 25, 2025
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Summary
County ditch staff removed extensive beaver dams on multiple county ditches using controlled explosives and trapping; staff said blasting saved substantial contractor costs and restored drainage that threatened yards and septic fields.
Sherburne County ditch staff reported to the board on recent cleanup work after large beaver dams blocked county ditches and created standing water and algae blooms.
Mike (ditch inspector) described two major sites where crews and a trapper removed dams that blocked flow and created ponds. At one location near County Road 61 the dam extended…
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