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Saint Paul, MN Mostly Lynx, Crop Art and Wolves these days

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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The WNBA needs to lengthen these playoff series before they lengthen the season again.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Amazing photo thread of the llama costume contest!
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Laurel Krahn @windowseat.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If you missed this year's Llama & Alpaca Costume Contest at the Minnesota State Fair, the stream should be up for awhile and you should be able to watch it from the beginning. And tomorrow is the llama obstacle course. Still lots of stuff to come. Schedule/links/info below.
mnstatefair.org
Livestreaming
The Minnesota State Fair is excited to present free livestreams of our draft horse shows and livestock shows.
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Jake Coleman @jakecolemanmpls.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Crop art is kind of indicative of the whole moving to Minnesota thing. At first your like ok art made of seeds that kinda cute. Then, a couple of years later, your like I’ve quit my job and joined a crop art commune. We live in a yurt outside Ely.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Omg, this is perfection!
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Christy Klancher @stpauligrrrl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
If you can’t make it to the fair, there will be three other opportunities to see some MN State Crop Art after the fair. First— Sept. 12-28 Boreal, 2276 Como Ave, St. Anthony Park (close to the fair) They have great gallery space and are welcoming crop art from anyone who exhibited at the fair.
Boreal gift shop poster 

Nature in Art
Art in the Loft
Featuring: Crop Art from the Minnesota State Fair
Guest Artist: Zosh Tanner, woodblock prints
SEED R FLAX-WING
boréa
2276 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN
Sept. 12-28
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Christy Klancher @stpauligrrrl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I got a ribbon! If you see all the other amazing entries in amateur natural seeds crop art category, you will know what an honor it is for me to get an honorable mention.
Ode to Robert Whitman’s pre-famous Prince photos at Schmitt music wall downtown Mpls, but with a twist: phenom Olivia Miles replaces Prince, but there is an ode to Prince (glyph in the background). The rest of the piece is Ravel sheet music. Made up of wild rice, black beans, pearled barley, basil seeds, quinoa; and flax
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gayle @geedee08.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is the crop art I made for the Minnesota State Fair. In January 2026 I saw a post from Andi of @afinkandink and immediately reached out and asked if I could make a crop art version. She graciously said yes! I got a 3rd place ribbon for my work!
A board covered in painted and natural seeds that says: “Leave Minnesota Aloon” with a loon with its wings spread.A photo of a person taking a photo of crop art on the wall at the Minnesota State Fair. The art is made of painted and natural colored seeds and says “Leave Minnesota Aloon”A Instagram post by @afinkandink of the digital art she made that shows a circle with a the words “Leave Minnesota Aloon” Ana a loon in the middle of the circle.
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Kaela Reinardy @kaela-r.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
When I made this crop art piece I was thinking a lot about the fawn response to trauma, and how often women find ourselves doing this “it’s okay, I’m not mad!” thing when faced with abusive men in unsafe situations. I wish we knew more about Renee Good than just her last words to her murderer.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Especially love the conspiracy wall themed seed guide on “Plantifa”
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Always amazed at the detail the artists are able to achieve with their crop art. All hail Queen Phee!
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Michele Tafoya thinks Bill Hosko has a lot of good ideas
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Michele Tafoya only parks her car in bike lanes
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Michelle Tafoya’s favorite Timberwolf is Jimmy Butler
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
If you like Brandi Carlile, you should definitely check this out!
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Candy-seeking Agoraphobe 🍬🐈‍⬛🎃 @janetarchaic.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Art by Maureen Rafferty Sorensen. I think this is exquisite in every way, concept, context, media... It's for the Minnesota State Fair Crop Art competition.
Art by Maureen Rafferty Sorensen
Framed art, black frame, border of tiny brown seeds, with the word "WITNESS" in white seeds along the right side. Inside that is an image, showing a portion of an armed ICE agent mostly out of frame on the left. Behind him is a crowd of onlookers filming with their cameras. The focal point is a white woman with long brown hair in a green bathrobe and slippers. This was all created with seeds, leaves, corn silk and other natural materials for the Minnesota State Fair Crop Art exhibition.
More info / her statement in the next image...

Artist's statement:
My fourth, and final submission for this year’s Minnesota State Fair Crop Art competition. The bathrobe is made from dried lambs ear. Her hair is corn silk and cleome seeds. The police camo is depicted in dried geranium leaves. Notice the agent’s gun and dirty hands. Technically he may or may not have been an ICE agent, but, still… Witnessing theses activities by using phones to video required the courage of citizens. Bravo. This image a depiction of a photo published by the Star Tribune and is the work of photographer, Leila Navidi. The green robe is worn by Sam Stroozas, MPR reporter who sprang to action from the comfort of her own home, not intending any publicity for herself. “Witness” is a tribute to Sam and Leila and other Minnesota residents who cared to make a difference.Maureen Rafferty Sorensen

My fourth, and final submission for this year’s Minnesota State Fair Crop Art competition. The bathrobe is made from dried lambs ear. Her hair is corn silk and cleome seeds. The police camo is depicted in dried geranium leaves. Notice the agent’s gun and dirty hands. Technically he may or may not have been an ICE agent, but, still… Witnessing theses activities by using phones to video required the courage of citizens. Bravo. This image a depiction of a photo published by the Star Tribune and is the work of photographer, Leila Navidi. The green robe is worn by Sam Stroozas, MPR reporter who sprang to action from the comfort of her own home, not intending any publicity for herself. “Witness” is a tribute to Sam and Leila and other Minnesota residents who cared to make a difference.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Kayla McBride.
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 31/07/2026
There are a lot of very talented people who are either laid off from Big Tech or are disgusted with it and I know it’s a pay cut but state and local governments could really use some help right now, I’m just saying
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Spaghetti Superfan @pickledllama.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Here's an article about the crop art at the airport. Go check it out! stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/10/s...
stuckattheairport.com
Seed art on display at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport - Stuck at the Airport
A new exhibition at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) features crop (or seed) art from the Minnesota State Far.
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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
If you bike, or want to & have barriers to it, MnDoT is doing a survey in the work to update the Statewide Bicycle Plan. You should take it. Survey ends July 24! talk.dot.state.mn.us/statewide-bi...
talk.dot.state.mn.us
Statewide Bicycle+ System Plan
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Séamas Aloysius @seamusaloysius.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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MAPEunion @mapeunion.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Join fellow MAPE members TODAY for a fun, hands-on Seed Art Event from 10 a.m. to noon at the Saint Anthony Park Library in St. Paul. Rumor has it State Auditor Julie Blaha, the queen of seed art herself, may swing by! All skill levels are welcome.
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Chef Kennedy🐸🏳️‍🌈 @kennedy.northsky.social · 17/07/2026
ass out flower ate this is how i like pollinate
a bee with its fuzzy little butt covered in pollen, hanging over a leaf all assed out, face not visible, just bee butt
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Metro State Library & Learning Center @metrostatelib.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The East Side Seed Library is hosting Intro to Crop Art, a hands-on workshop on how to use seeds to make pictures. 🌱🖼️ We’ll be in Room 132 on Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m. with @urbanrootsmn.bsky.social and SPPL. Materials will be provided. Register here: forms.office.com/r/29y4AmfnE6
Graphic with a cream-colored background and photos of crop art. Text reads, “East Side Seed Library presents Intro to Crop Art. Learn the basics of crop art and how to make your own in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners and aspiring state fair exhibitors! Wednesday, July 29. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Library and Learning Center, 645 E 7th St., Saint Paul.” The Metro State, Saint Paul Public Library, and Urban Roots logos are included.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
(sniff sniff) Naz Reid.
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Christy Klancher @stpauligrrrl.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Calling all crop art fans! Two amazing blue ribbon winning local crop artists are auctioning 3 classes to raise money for mutual aid. (Filter to Art and Creativity.) One day left to bid, and current bids are $20 (classes usually are MUCH more). Please bid and share! givebutter.com/c/KYfAS7/auc...
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St. Anthony Village Community Mutual Aid Fund
By ST ANTHONY FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Norm! Norman
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John @johnbull.wtf · 26/04/2026
Happiest he was all night 🤣
Jaden McDaniels laughing in jokic face
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gayle @geedee08.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
MPR interviewed me and other crop artists about the rule changes for the 2026 and 2027 Minnesota State Fair and we talked about the upcoming quinoa ban. I also make bonus crow caw sounds. LOL www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
mprnews.org
No more quinoa! New Minnesota State Fair rules set the crop art community abuzz
Minnesota State Fair crop artists react to new rules, including a future quinoa ban. With limits on entries and seed changes, expect a surge of quinoa-heavy art this year.
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Christy Klancher @stpauligrrrl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
MN State Fair Crop Art Rules are up! And there are some changes, some even shocking assets.mnstatefair.org/pdf/competit...?
assets.mnstatefair.org
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 05/02/2026
Working in coordination with standwithminnesota.com, I’m raising rent funds for Minneapolis immigrant families in need. We now have a $5000 match offer (!) and are going to help as many families as we can to stay housed today. V: @Ian-Coldwater CA: $iancoldwater PP: @coldwater Thank you so much! 🌷
standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
There really should be a registry once this is all over so we know if they are living in our neighborhood.
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LynxCoachReeve @lynxcoachreeve.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
This my city. #ICEOUT
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
A beautiful Saint Paul sunset
Vibrant sunset in downtown Saint Paul behind tall buildings and a church spire
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Frederick Melo, Reporter (TwinCities.com, Pioneer Press) @frederickmelo.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
She’s a U.S. citizen and was on her way to pick up seizure medication. ICE has detained her anyway for the past 50 hours at the Sherburne County Jail. www.twincities.com/2026/01/16/f... #NasraAhmed #StPaul
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Maybe the future is brighter than I thought. They give me hope!
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Will Jones @willpjones.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
"Raelyn Duffy, his mother and a member of the Red Lake Nation, said she brought his passport and birth certificate to the Whipple Federal Building near Fort Snelling but was turned away and has not been able to contact him." Gift link:
startribune.com
U.S. citizen swept up in ICE enforcement as Twin Cities operation continues
The arrest in a Robbinsdale parking lot was streamed live on Facebook and comes a day after the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Jared Moskowitz slams Kristi Noem as the ghoul she is.
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Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
It’s already up to $81k ✊
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Nate Pentz @natepentz.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
There are more of us then there are of them. So many people are showing up.
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Cole @colefortner.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Minneapolis City Council looks to solve No. 1 problem downtown: Where to go No. 2 - The Minnesota Star Tribune apple.news/AQ6HidSCBT1a...
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Minneapolis City Council looks to solve No. 1 problem downtown: Where to go No. 2 — The Minnesota Star Tribune
Businesses and homelessness advocacy groups say people are relieving themselves in public out of desperation. The council is exploring high-tech restrooms.
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daviss @daviss.org · 04/12/2025
Photos from last month in Minneapolis. With the snow/subzero temperatures, it feels like we're so far removed from the excellent weather we had last month. This cold snap hit harder than usual for me because of it. Midtown Greenway, Bde Maka Ska, Northern Lights, Lake Street
bikers on the midtown greenway in Minneapolis with colorful leavespeople walk towards bde maka skanorthern lights over walking path around minneapolis lakelooking down lake street in minneapolis
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Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
A St. Paul police officer with namebadge T SAND heated up in riot gear and gas maskA line of St Paul PD in riot gear lined up blocking observersSPPD with full gas mask
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gayle @geedee08.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Don’t miss out on the MN State Fair tickets one day sale! Tickets are only $15 dollars and only available to purchase today, Tuesday, Nov 25. Best ticket deal for the 2026 MN State Fair! #MNStateFair
Image of Fairborne (one of the gopher mascots) holding an entry ticket that says “Minnesota State Fair” and the text says: State Fair Tickets Flash Sale for one day only Tuesday, November 25th!

Tickets are only $15 dollars today only. Discount tickets will jump to $17 on December 1st, and at the gate price is higher, it was $20 for the 2025 fair. 

Best ticket deal for the 2026 MN State Fair!
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Dean Booth 🦆🐇 @deanbooth.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
"Everybody ready to head to the airport?"
Four women in 1860ish large hoop skirts
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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Really glad to see this; and especially glad that it's coming out of the Public Health & Safety Committee. It is a public health issue but it's also safety. Thank you CM @jchavezmpls.bsky.social and the rest of the committee! Please don't let it stay a report.
kstp.com
Minneapolis looking at bringing more public restrooms to downtown
City leaders in Minneapolis are discussing the need for more public bathrooms downtown, supported by new research highlighting the demand and potential costs.
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Jess @jmrovka.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
If you can't handle us at our Aurora photos, you don't deserve us at our Seed Art photos.
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