Sounds about right for the Minneapolis, St. Paul metro area. I thought "furries" were a sick joke, but NOPE. They're real.

A 'furry' candidate makes a run for Maple Grove City Council.

A furry named METRO Mutt runs for Maple Grove City Council, stirring controversy with his unconventional campaign and social media posts.

A “furry” is an individual who attempts to take on an animal-like persona for themselves. So-called “furries” will create an identity, often in the image of a dog or cat, and wear elaborate, exaggerated costumes in the likeness of those animals.Some have raised eyebrows at the subculture’s darker corners, which includes sex parties and animated animal-themed pornography.

Moar: https://alphanews.org/a-furry-candidate-makes-a-run-for-maple-grove-city-council/