At Minnesota's state fair, crop artists depict the struggle over immigration enforcement

MPR News | By Alex Cipolle

Published September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT

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Nearly 600 artists submitted crop art at the Minnesota State Fair. Using seeds from Minnesota grown crops, many artists created scenes inspired by Operation Metro Surge.

At Minnesota's state fair, crop artists depict the struggle over immigration enforcement

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