Couple Fined for Poisoning Sidewalk to Stop Dogs | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

A Minnesota couple is facing legal action after allegedly poisoning a public sidewalk to deter dogs from using their yard — a move that led to a dog ingesting the toxin and requiring emergency treatment. The Attorney General’s office is stepping in, citing violations of EPA rules that require outdoor rodenticides to be in secure bait stations. The couple also reportedly refused to cooperate with investigators and displayed anti-dog signs. The state is seeking daily fines of $7,500, and a judge has already ordered the poison removed. This case serves as a stark warning: even well-intentioned…