MINNESOTA STATE FLAG

At least 99 Minnesota cities & counties are not flying the new state flag

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s been two years since its adoption, and yet, at least 99 cities and counties across Minnesota are not flying the new state flag. That’s according to thetrueflag.com  a website that provides regular updates on the growing number of local governments flying the Minnesota flag last modified in 1983. A statement on the website notes “If…

Elk River City Council votes to bring back the former Minnesota state flag

ELK RIVER, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Elk River is the latest Minnesota city to adopt a resolution that would bring back the previous version of the Minnesota state flag outside city-owned buildings. During its Monday city council meeting, they said more than 75% of people surveyed in the city just northwest of Minneapolis supported the decision. The council’s vote was unanimous….

Final design selected for new Minnesota State Flag

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Emblems Redesign Commission has finalized its recommendation for a new state flag design. The Commission voted on modifications to the original submission known as F1953. Those modifications included the symmetry of the shape of Minnesota, the direction of the eight pointed star, and the colors. The Commission also voted for a modification to the…