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 …
Flag of Minnesota | Meaning, Colors, & History | Britannica
WEBThe new flag design features a dark blue polygon at the hoist—the color representing the night sky and the shape, in the approximate outline of the state, representing the land on which all Minnesotans live. A white eight-pointed star on the dark blue field symbolizes the North Star and the aforementioned state motto.
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.
New Official Minnesota State Seal and Flag
WEBSAINT 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.
Let it fly: Minnesota officially has a new flag - MPR News
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Run it up the flagpole: Minnesota will have a new flag with a shape that resembles — well, itself — along with an eight-point North Star and a single, light blue block to the other side.
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.
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?
Mirror of the Sky — A flag for all Minnesotans
WEBA flag for all Minnesotans — unique, essential, enduring, and bold. This design pays tribute to Minnesota’s diverse and dynamic landscape, with wisps of snow, clouds, and aurora reflected by pristine, bending waters, and a guiding, four-pointed North Star—inspired by the symbols and astronomy of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples.
What you need to know about the new Minnesota state flag - CBS News
WEBDec 1, 2023 · For both the flag and the seal, new designs "must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities," but "symbols, emblems, or...