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Hornets, Horror, and Harmony in Minnesota | Rochester Minnesota News
This summer in Minnesota, baldfaced hornets are sparking panic—and celebration. ER visits spike as people like Chris Nelson suffer brutal stings that feel like BBs to the head, while pest control calls surge 70%. But not everyone’s scared—Sammy Lett is hosting “Nest Fest,” embracing the danger with costumes and cheers before the hornets vanish with fall. These insects, busy raising young and feeding before winter kills them off, are drawing both fear and fascination. After his own sting, Nelson even took matters into his own hands—with spray and gear—he destroyed his nest, feeling both…
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