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A state commission went to work Tuesday on designing a new state flag and seal for Minnesota to replace a current emblem in both that's considered offensive to Native Americans.
The State Emblems Redesign Commission is tasked with exploring new design options for the state seal and flag and must produce a report by Jan. 1, 2024. Minnesota could have a new flag by next May.
A state commission has begun designing a new state flag and seal for Minnesota
A state commission went to work Tuesday on designing a new state flag and seal for Minnesota to replace a current emblem in both that's considered offensive to Native Americans. One of the main elements of Minnesota's state flag includes a prominent state seal against a blue background. Guidelines from the North American Vexillological Association say flags should be simple but meaningful, with just a few colors, easily recognizable from a distance, and without seals or lettering.
Even with weekly meetings, there’s a chance the emblems commission will ask the Legislature for an extension to complete their work.