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

MPR News | By Alex Cipolle

Published September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT

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.

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