The State Emblems Redesign Commission has selected six designs as the basis for the next Minnesota state flag and five designs as the basis for the next state seal. The designs may be modified, including changes to shapes and colors.
Minnesota state flag finalists are F29, F944, F1154, F1435, F1953, and F2100. They are pictured below.
Minnesota state seal finalists are S2, S6, S27, S147, and S224. They are pictured below.
The State Emblems Redesign Commission website will be updated shortly to collect input from Minnesotans. The final designs will be made into flags and printed images of seals. The Commission will select the final designs next month.
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.
Designers of the final entries must be contacted prior to releasing their names. Due to the holiday, this process will not take place until next week.
As outlined in state legislation, the Minnesota Historical Society is providing administrative support to the State Emblems Redesign Commission.
