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The Alpha Squirrel Gazette

Tree news from Wright County & the West Metro

Rated5.0 ★★★★★
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Wright County

Leaning Oak Removed Without a Hitch

Family-owned Alpha Squirrel crew takes down a difficult tree that threatened a neighbor's yard

Arborist working high in the bare canopy of a tall tree
On the job. An Alpha Squirrel arborist at work high in the canopy.

WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — When a difficult, leaning oak threatened a neighbor's yard, the crew from Alpha Squirrel Tree Service removed it quickly and without a hitch, according to the homeowner, John O. “Courteous crew from start to finish,” he wrote in a Google review.

It's the kind of job the licensed, insured, family-owned company is built for. “We don't just cut wood,” the crew says. Every job is worked from tree biology, rigging physics, and property safety.

With an ISA Certified Arborist on the job, advanced rigging, and crane operations, the crew handles pruning, hazardous removals, storm cleanup, stump grinding, brush chipping, structural cabling, and hedge shaping across Wright County and the West Metro.

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Services Offered

Seven services. Fully equipped and insured for any job, big or small, across Wright County and the surrounding area.

Crane assisting with a large tree removal

Hazardous Removal

Advanced rigging and crane operations to safely remove unwanted or dangerous trees without risking your surrounding property.

Tree uprooted and fallen after a storm

Storm Management

Emergency response for fallen limbs and damaged trees. We handle the heavy lifting safely and efficiently when weather strikes.

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Stump grinder removing a tree stump

Stump Grinding

Complete removal of the remaining stump and surface roots. Backfilling services available to restore your landscape.

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Structural support cable installed in a tree union

Structural Cabling

Static and dynamic cabling systems designed to extend the longevity of your trees and prevent future structural failure.

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Hedge being trimmed and shaped with a power trimmer

Hedge & Shrub Shaping

Ornamental trees, hedges, and shrubs trimmed by hand or power tool to keep their form all season long.

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Around the County

Real jobs, real crew, real Wright County trees. No stock photography.

Arborist rigging in the canopy of a tall tree
Up top. High canopy rigging.
Crane-assisted removal of a large tree
Heavy lifting. Crane-assisted removal.
Climbing arborist removing a hazardous dead conifer near a building
Close quarters. Hazardous removal near a building.
Storm-damaged tree fallen onto a house roof
After the storm. Storm damage response.
Stump grinder removing a tree stump
Ground level. Stump grinding.
Wood chip mulch spread beneath trees
Nothing wasted. Brush chipped to mulch.
Structural support cable installed in a tree union
Holding together. Structural cabling.
Neatly shaped ornamental hedges and topiary
In shape. Hedge & shrub shaping.
Arborist high atop a storm-damaged dead trunk, dismantling it piece by piece near a house
Piece by piece. Storm-damaged trunk removal.
Home & GardenPage A4

Ask the Arborist

Straight answers on pruning from the Alpha Squirrel crew.

Can't I just cut the branches I don't like?

Biology first, saw second. Cut wrong and you can do real, sometimes fatal, damage to a tree. We prune to remove risk and improve health and form.

What kinds of pruning are there?

  • Cleaning. Removing dead, dying, or diseased branches before they become a hazard.
  • Thinning. Selective branch removal that opens the canopy to more light and airflow.
  • Raising. Lifting lower branches for clearance over driveways, walkways, and sightlines.
  • Reduction. Sizing a tree down, often for line clearance, while preserving its structure.
Tree Tip: Spike-less by Default

Spikes puncture a tree's cambium, its vascular system, leaving it open to infection. We only strap on spikes for removals, never for live pruning work.

Before and after photos of a tree pruned to raise its canopy and open its structure
Before and after. Left, the tree before pruning; right, after its canopy was raised and opened up.
OpinionPage A5

Letters to the Editor

As written on Google Reviews, where the crew holds a 5.0 average.

Leaning oak, handled

Removed a difficult, leaning oak that threatened a neighbor's yard — quickly, and without a hitch. Courteous crew from start to finish.

John O., via Google Reviews

Cleaner than before

Came out fast after a storm to quote damaged trees, then left the yard cleaner than they found it. Already planning to have them back.

Shawn A., via Google Reviews

Would hire again

Took down two large, older trees over the summer — organized, hard-working, and thorough about cleanup. Wouldn't hesitate to hire again.

Sharon H., via Google Reviews

No surprises

Free estimate up front so we knew exactly what to expect, then trimmed our tree, bushes, and hedge — no surprise add-ons, no pressure. Exceeded what we were expecting.

Kristen M., via Google Reviews

Fun to watch

Handled a genuinely dangerous tree in our yard with real skill — and honestly kind of fun to watch. Zero issues afterward.

Jake B., via Google Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 average on Google

LocalPage A5

Coverage Area

Rooted in Wright County, branching out in every direction.

CommunityService
Wright CountyHome turf
BuffaloYes
MonticelloYes
DelanoYes
WaverlyYes
RockfordYes
West Metro, MNYes

Local and family-owned, serving homeowners throughout the West Metro.

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