Dec 19, 2023 · But why is Minnesota getting a new flag at all? The current flag, adopted in 1957 with slight changes from one adopted in 1893, features the official state seal on a blue field.

May 13, 2024 · The legislature established the State Emblems Redesign Commission during the 2023 session to redesign Minnesota's flag and seal. The reason for the change, according to state officials, was...

Mar 8, 2024 · RED LAKE — In December, the State Emblems Redesign Commission, which was created by the Legislature, adopted the new Minnesota state flag. The new flag is brilliantly blue — like the sky above us and the waters around us.

Dec 19, 2023 · Minnesota unveiled a new state flag Tuesday after the original flag drew criticism for its design and depiction of Native Americans. The State Emblems Redesign Commission said it selected a new...

May 10, 2024 · After decades of complaints about the state's old flag, a new flag is set to fly for all Minnesotans. How’d we get here?

Jan 4, 2024 · MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Love it, hate it or yawn at it, Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring that echoes its motto of being the North Star State, replacing an old flag that brought up painful memories of conquest and displacement for Native Americans.

The new state flag was raised for the first time over the Minnesota State Capitol at sunrise on May 11, shortly after the outgoing state flag was retired by the Minnesota National Guard and preserved by the Minnesota Historical Society.

Jan 4, 2024 · Here are things to know about Minnesota’s new flag and seal, and how the debate unfolded. Why this design? The final design for the new Minnesota state flag, as approved by the State...

Dec 20, 2023 · Minnesota leaders have finally settled on a new state flag, ending weeks of passionate debate about the redesigned symbol.

Dec 15, 2023 · MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state commission selected a basic design concept Friday for a new state flag for Minnesota to replace a current banner that is considered offensive to Native Americans, but will need more time to add the finishing touches. The final choice came down to two templates.