Proposed Designs – Minnesotans for a Better Flag
The group is tasked with producing new designs for the flag and seal by Jan. 1, 2024. Unless rejected by the legislature, the new emblems will automatically become official on Minnesota Statehood Day on May 11.
Minnesotans for a Better Flag – #NewMNFlag
Why do we need a new Minnesota state flag? You can’t see its details from afar : everything becomes invisible because the state seal is too detailed. From only a few yards away, the details on the Minnesota flag disappear .
Get Involved - Minnesotans for a Better Flag
City Pages | Petition seeks to change Minnesota’s ‘shameful’ state flag, offers 9 alternatives; Saint Cloud Times | Here’s a proposal for a new Minnesota state flag design; MPR News | Is it time to ditch the Minnesota flag? Star Tribune | As long as …
The North Star Flag (1989) - Minnesotans for a Better Flag
The North Star flag was voted “best overall” in an unofficial contest for a new Minnesota flag sponsored by the Saint Paul Pioneer Press (2001). The star recalls the state motto chosen by the pioneers, “L’etoile du Nord” (“The North Star”). The blue stripe represents our lakes and rivers.
History of the Minnesota State Flag and Seal
The new flag became law in 1957. Both sides of the new state flag were blue, with the reverse side being a mirror-image of the obverse. Citing problems with the committee’s ideas, several legislators had instead proposed a completely new design …
The Loon Flag - Minnesotans for a Better Flag
The Loon Flag by John Palenschat of Saint Paul. The flag has an aspect ratio of 10:19, same as the national US flag. The shape of the flag is asymmetric, roughly representing the shape of Minnesota’s borders.
Minnesota the North Star State Flag – Minnesotans for a Better Flag
Minnesota the North Star State Flag by Roger Johnson of Eagan. The proposed design I came up with starts with the current state flag and would remove the state seal and surrounding decorations, dates, ribbon, state flower and the name of the state.
Old state flag, sideview – Minnesotans for a Better Flag
City Pages | Petition seeks to change Minnesota’s ‘shameful’ state flag, offers 9 alternatives; Saint Cloud Times | Here’s a proposal for a new Minnesota state flag design; MPR News | Is it time to ditch the Minnesota flag? Star Tribune | As long as …
The Great Seals of Minnesota – Minnesotans for a Better Flag
The first of Minnesota’s official seals was created in 1849 when Minnesota was still a territory. It symbolized the philosophy of manifest destiny, i.e., the white man taking over the frontier and pushing the Indians westward.
Frequently Asked Questions – Minnesotans for a Better Flag
City Pages | Petition seeks to change Minnesota’s ‘shameful’ state flag, offers 9 alternatives; Saint Cloud Times | Here’s a proposal for a new Minnesota state flag design; MPR News | Is it time to ditch the Minnesota flag? Star Tribune | As long as …