Flag of Minnesota - Wikipedia
The 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 Secretary Of State - State Flag
May 11, 2024 · The state flag was adopted on May 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. One of the points of the star points north, representing the state’s motto “L ...
Minnesota unveils new state flag after decades of criticism of …
Dec 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...
New Official Minnesota State Seal and Flag
New Official Minnesota State Seal and Flag. 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
Sep 30, 2024 · The 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 original 13; the reverse of …
Things to know about Minnesota’s new state flag and seal
Jan 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.
Minnesota changed its state flag. But why? - CBS Minnesota
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...
Why does the new Minnesota state flag look like that?
May 10, 2024 · MINNEAPOLIS — The new Minnesota state flag will officially be raised across the state on Saturday. So, what does the flag look like and what's the meaning behind its design? Interestingly...
History of the Minnesota State Flag and Seal
The 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 is officially flying its new flag. What happens to the old ...
May 11, 2024 · The new flag includes two shades of blue, which is a nod to Minnesota's waters; an eight-pointed star for the "North Star State" that mirrors the design on the state capitol rotunda floor;...