Flag of Minnesota

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The state flag of the U.S. state of Minnesota, adopted on May 11, 2024, features a dark blue field representing the night sky and the state's shape, an eight-pointed star symbolizing the North Star, and a light blue field representing the state's abundant waters; the star is based on one prominently featured in the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda. Minnesota's flag has undergone several redesigns since its first official adoption in 1893. Earlier versions incorporated the then state seal, which included imagery considered controversial to some. Criticism over the flag's complexity and depiction of Indigenous peoples prompted calls for change. In response, the Minnesota Legislature established the State Emblems Redesign Commission in 2023 to propose new designs. The 2024 redesign followed public input and was part of a broader trend among U.S. states adopting simpler flags. The new flag has received both praise for its clarity and symbolism and criticism over its simplicity and perceived...

Read on Wikipedia · Image Original: Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission Vector: Jamie Eilat, Undertiago, Public domain