A new immigration strategy shakes agro-industrial rural towns

By: Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 2,615

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest.

Eliseo Affholter noticed a car following him, moving slowly as he walked through the streets of Milan, Missouri.

Walking was his wind-down routine after work at a Kraft Heinz plant, where on Feb. 24, he had just finished a 12-hour overnight shift.

As he walked along East Grand Avenue, he saw flashing lights and vehicles lined up behind a stopped car, including …

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