ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – The Minnesota Emblems and Redesign Commission selected the state’s new flag Tuesday, but not without some tension at the meeting.
Some highlighted that the selection process has created an uproar, with many upset about the choices. In the end, the commission made its decision.
The new flag features a blue abstract shape of Minnesota with a white eight-pointed star in the middle, and the rest of the flag is a solid lighter color blue.
Secretary of State Steve Simon said there had been complaints from the public that the final design concept, which featured three stripes, made it look too much like flags of other countries.
“I’ll note that the Iowa flag is basically the French flag with a logo in the middle of it, but I don’t hear people saying the French are taking over Iowa,” Simon said.
The new flag and state seal will be formally adopted on May 11 of next year, which is the 166th anniversary of Minnesota becoming a state.
