The Minnesota State Flag

[KD6-3.7]

There is an Facebook group for MN Flag discussions:

Minnesotans for a Better Flag

Sweet! I’m not on Facebook. Anything interesting?

 

[KD6-3.7]

Here's another:
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This one’s fire

 

[Nokomis]

There is another Leslie knope appearance in Pawnee public radio, but I can’t find it on YouTube. Probably cuz it is more politically incorrect. But this is the vibe I get from the dude in op

Your flag discussion actually reminded me of Mark's mural suggestion on Parks & Rec. But I couldn't find a clip. Simple & bland wins the day in local government!

 

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[GopherPoke]

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UU for the win!

 

[Ope3]

after a little research: the motto goes back to 1861.

“L’etoile du Nord – that’s interpreted as the Star of the North,” says Brian Pease, the State Capitol’s Historic Site Manager for the Minnesota Historical Society.

In 1861, then-Governor Henry Sibley thought the saying would make a good state motto. Not only was Minnesota the most northern state at the time, Sibley appreciated the symbolism of the star.

“That’s always a light or a star that explorers would use to navigate,” said Pease. “He was looking to the future, to follow Minnesota’s lead, we’re a state to be followed.”

Legislators approved the motto in French as a nod to the early French-Canadian settlers and Voyageurs in Minnesota.

Hey, I had that one right. Score one for my Junior High teachers!

 

[gopher7]

Hilarious video on state flags, and how Minnesota fails all of the benchmarks.

 

[Ope3]

Hilarious video on state flags, and how Minnesota fails all of the benchmarks.

Texas, Colorado & California are all pretty memorable. Other than those I could not randomly pick one out from a distance.

Those 3 states have also been incorporated into Wilco t-shirts, so that probably plays a role in my visual recognition.

 

[Slim Tubby]

I'd vote for a single giant corn dog. That way it will look like we're always giving WI the middle finger.

 

[Gophers_4life]

Hilarious video on state flags, and how Minnesota fails all of the benchmarks.

Awesome video!

Seems silly so many states do the “blue background with circular thingy in the middle”. Would be great for MN to do better.

 

[BleedGopher]

New state flag? Minnesota House passes bill with commission to consider redesign​

Minnesota's state seal and flag could get a revamp thanks to a bill moving forward in the state legislature.

The state House on Friday approved a state government spending package, which includes a provision to create a 13-member State Emblems Redesign Commission that will submit a report to the legislature with new designs by January 1, 2024, for lawmakers to consider.

Minnesota's current flag is its state seal on a blue backdrop. Supporters of making a change say it doesn't abide by the tenets of "good flag" design and suggest the current symbolism has racist undertones. It depicts Native American on horseback riding as a farmer tills the land.

The proposal instructs the commission to come up with designs that "accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities," according to bill language. It also requires the group to consult vexillologists, who study flag design.

"I think it's high time we have flag and state seal that we can be proud of that are distinguishable from other states and don't contain offensive imagery," said. Rep. Mike Freiberg, DFL-Golden Valley, during floor debate Friday.

New state flag? Minnesota House passes bill with commission to consider redesign

Minnesota's state seal and flag could get a revamp thanks to a bill moving forward in the state legislature.

www.cbsnews.com

Go Gophers!!