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Minnesota unveils new state flag after decades of criticism of previous design
Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, on the newest of 2 developments
By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota unveiled a new state flag Tuesday after the original flag drew criticism for its design and depiction of Native Americans. The State Emblems Redesign Commission said it selected a new flag that features a white North star on a dark blue shape of Minnesota.
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Minnesota's new state flag design is finalized
Headline from CBS News ·
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Minnesota unveils new state flag after decades of criticism of previous design
A basic concept for a new Minnesota state flag has some patriotic Americans worried that the new flag pays homage to a foreign state rather than to the state of Minnesota.Last Friday, the State Emblems Redesign Commission — a panel of 13 Minnesotans, some of whom represent "members of the state’s tr…
By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota unveiled a new state flag Tuesday after the original flag drew criticism for its design and depiction of Native Americans. The State Emblems Redesign Commission said it selected a new flag that features a white North star on a dark blue shape of Minnesota.
Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission voted 11-1 to approve a new flag design, which, pending legislative approval, will begin flying in May 2024.
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