Flag of Minnesota - Wikipedia
WEBThe state flag of the U.S. state of Minnesota consists of a dark blue field representing the night sky and the state's shape, an eight-pointed star representing the North Star, and a bright blue field representing the state's abundant waters; the star is based on one prominently featured in the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda.
Minnesota unveils new state flag after decades of criticism of …
WEBDec 19, 2023 · CNN — 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...
Minnesota Secretary Of State - State Flag
WEBMay 11, 2024 · The Minnesota State Flag represents many of the state’s best-known traits including its many lakes and rivers and the North Star. On its left side, the flag contains a dark blue background with a white, 8-point star.
New Official Minnesota State Seal and Flag
WEBNew Official Minnesota State Seal and Flag. May 11, 2024. SAINT PAUL – On May 11, 2024, the new Great Seal of the State of Minnesota and State Flag of Minnesota approved by the State Emblems Redesign Commission in 2023 became the official state emblems.
Flag of Minnesota | Meaning, Colors, & History | Britannica
WEBThe first state flag, adopted in 1893 and designed by Amelia Hyde Center, had on the obverse side a white field bearing the seal, the name of the state, and 19 gold stars symbolizing Minnesota as the 19th state to follow the …
Things to know about Minnesota’s new state flag and seal
WEBJan 4, 2024 · The new state flag should feature an eight-pointed North Star against a dark blue background shaped like the state, with a solid light blue field at the right, a special commission decided Monday as it picked a replacement for an older design that many Native Americans considered offensive.
History of the Minnesota State Flag and Seal
WEBThe state flag has been in use for over a century (despite alterations), and likely has roots in some Minnesota battle flags carried in the Civil and Dakota Wars. Does this make its tradition inviolable?
Minnesota Secretary Of State - State Symbols
WEBState Seal. This symbol was adopted as the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota on May 11, 2024.
Minnesota State Flag - MNopedia
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Minnesota’s first flag flew proudly, if infrequently, into the twentieth century. Its two-ply design made it costly to make, while high winds played havoc with the heavy double layers. In 1955, the state legislature formed a bipartisan commission to …
Here’s the final overall design for the new Minnesota state flag …
WEBDec 15, 2023 · Minnesota’s new state flag. The State Emblems Redesign Commission advanced the design, subject to fine tuning, after extensive deliberations on Friday. It’s not final. And the panel was...
Skip to content