Minnesota’s upcoming flag is poised to showcase a North Star set against a shape mimicking the state’s outline. The State Emblems Redesign Commission settled on this concept from a pool of three finalists during a Friday meeting.
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However, dissenting voices persist. The chosen elements, including colors, star shape, and stripe count, remain subject to potential alterations.
The state Legislature established the commission in response to criticism of the current flag and seal, which depict a farmer toiling in a field as a Native American rides away on a horse—a portrayal deemed a “cluttered and genocidal mess.”
With just two weeks left until the end-of-year deadline, the urgency surrounding the flag decision is palpable. The commission had previously opted for a Loon-centric design for the new seal.
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Despite the selection process, not everyone is on board. Some GOP lawmakers and members of the public question the need for updating the emblems at all.
State Sen. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, expressed discontent, stating, “Minnesotans aren’t relating to where we’re at right now,” during the panel on Tuesday, according to MPR News.
The designer of the chosen submission, Luverne resident Andrew Prekker, drew inspiration from “other state flags known for their simplicity, memorability, and popularity,” as per his statement to MPR News.
The commission is set to convene on Tuesday to consider potential adjustments to the final concept. Unless the Legislature intervenes and vetoes the decision, the new flag is slated to unfurl on Statehood Day in May.
