Minnesota’s old flag resembles that of more than 20 states and has been described by critics as a “state seal on a bedsheet.” Flag scholars and enthusiasts, sometimes known as vexillologists ...

The old flag was adopted in 1957, while the state seal represented Minnesota for most of the state’s 166-year history. Both were replaced in 2024 on May 11 — Statehood Day.

So, in 2023, the Minnesota Legislature created a commission to redesign the state flag and seal. According to Minnesota Public Radio, it took 10 attempts in the Legislature to pass a bill calling ...