Minnesota Commission Nears Decision on New State Flag, Addressing Offensiveness and Gaining Online Attention

A state commission in Minnesota has selected a basic design concept for a new state flag to replace the current one, which is considered offensive to Native Americans. The chosen design features a stylized dark blue shape of Minnesota with a white North Star on the left, and either horizontal stripes or a solid field on the right. Variants of the design will be considered, including an asymmetrical Minnesota shape and adding a green stripe to symbolize the state's agricultural heritage. The commission aims to create a flag that unites rather than separates, and the new emblems will become official on April 1, 2024, unless rejected by the Legislature.