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Minnesota Unveils New State Flag, Replacing Controversial Design
Flag Features Modified State Seal on Blue Background
Third Flag Design in State History
The state of Minnesota has unveiled a new state flag, replacing the previous design that had drawn criticism for its cluttered appearance. The new flag features a modified version of the state seal emblazoned on a blue field.
The original state flag, adopted in 1893, was designed by Amelia Hyde. It had a white background with the state seal in the center, surrounded by four stars and a wreath of evergreen and pink lady's slippers. However, the flag was often criticized for being too busy and difficult to see from a distance.
In 2021, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill to create a new state flag. A commission was formed to solicit designs from the public and eventually selected the winning design, which was unveiled on Tuesday, January 3, 2024.
The new flag is based on the state seal, which features a Native American man and woman standing in front of a waterfall, with a farmer plowing a field in the background. The seal is surrounded by a wreath of wheat and pine branches, and the words "L'Etoile du Nord" ("The Star of the North") are inscribed at the top. The new flag uses a modified version of the seal, with the Native American figures and the waterfall removed.
The new flag has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised the design, while others have criticized it for being too simple or for not adequately representing the state's history. However, the new flag will officially become the state flag on July 1, 2024.
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