I disagree. It was an outdated design that resembled too many other states' designs and it was way too busy/messy. I was glad when they announced a makeover; however, I knew there would be a shitstorm reaction when it was mentioned that removing racist elements was also a reason, especially from...
Great post!
Three of my siblings put in a flag pole and fly the old design at their homes. When I visit I tell them I can still see the fold marks [from the box it came in]. And, at family get-togethers I wear my hat with the new design just to get a reaction. Just like Peter and his bowtie...
Or, if you're just a plain old white guy wearing a ball cap with the new Minnesota state flag on it, walk into any small-town bar 2-3 hours outside of the TC. Enjoy!
Ha!...this is BS. History tells us that if an NFL team thinks a guy can play, they'll sign him regardless of his past. "We're okay with drunk drivers, domestic abusers, drug addicts...But if a kid had changed schools a couple of years ago?...That's where we draw the line!"