September 2021 — Sunflowers grow inside the barbed wire security fence at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

July 2021 — A wild sunflower blooms at Kasota Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, a remnant of Minnesota’s once vast prairie ecosystem. Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, this protected site preserves dry prairie and oak savanna habitats, supporting a variety of native wildflowers, grasses, and pollinators. The area’s sandy soils and open fields provide a glimpse into the state’s pre-settlement landscape, highlighting the importance of prairie conservation in modern agriculture corridors.

July 2017 —