The ticks in Minnesota are even larger than those in Texas. June 16, 2020 Gail Batt The ticks in Minnesota are even larger than those in Texas. A groundhog (woodchuck, whistle-pig) doesn’t ever look for his shadow this time of the year. Things are looking up for at least one Mallard. Another Tree Swallow falls for the old fake tree trick. An unintended ATV seen at The Archway in Kearney, Nebraska.