The ticks have been waiting for warmer weather, and they are hungry

Along with the usual caveats about muzzle control and keeping the safety on, Garth Guyer, a youth firearms safety instructor in Dakota County, gave his class of 30 one more order for range day on Saturday.

“Bring your permethrin!” he said. “The ticks will be out.”

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