The State Emblems Redesign Commission has narrowed the design options for the next Minnesota state flag to three. F944, F1953, and F2100 will move forward with modifications. The next step is for graphic designers to create additional mockups of the designs based on the modifications discussed by the Commission Tuesday evening.
Also at Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners approved modifications to the state seal that was selected last week. The modifications include:
- Making the loon’s eye red
- Not including the year (1858)
- Not including the motto (L’etoile du Nord)
- Including Mni Sóta Makoc̣e (“Land where the waters reflect the sky” in Dakota)
The Commission’s next meeting is set for Friday (12/15) from 1 pm–5 pm.
The State Emblems Redesign Commission was established in the 2023 legislative session to develop and adopt a new design for the official state seal and a new design for the official state flag no later than January 1, 2024.
As outlined in state legislation, the Minnesota Historical Society is providing administrative support to the State Emblems Redesign Commission.
