ST. PAUL, Minn. — Saturday is Minnesota Statehood Day, celebrating our state's admittance to the union as the 32nd state 166 years ago. But this year's celebration has an extra bit of history to it.
A new state flag rose over the Minnesota Capitol at dawn Saturday, May 11, marking its official adoption after a decades-long push to change the state’s emblems. The new design, inspired by ...
Minnesota raised its new state flag over its capitol on Saturday. The flag was unfurled on the state's "Statehood Day" holiday and features a stylized outline of the state, an eight-pointed star ...
Minnesota officially unfurled its new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday on statehood day. The new flag and accompanying state seal were adopted to replace an old design that ...
Minnesota turned 166 years old Saturday, May 11, and for its birthday, it officially received a new state flag and seal. Now, as the first week of official business unfurls, the question remains ...
Minnesota has officially embraced a new emblem, marking a historic transition in the state's symbolism. The ceremonial raising of the new flag took place at sunrise on Saturday, signifying the end ...
MINNEAPOLIS — The new Minnesota state flag will officially be raised across the state on Saturday. So, what does the flag look like and what's the meaning behind its design? Interestingly enough ...
Charlie Krueger, ground supervisor for facilities management, raises the new Minnesota state flag at the State Capitol for the first time on Saturday. As the sun came up over the Minnesota Capitol ...
Under state law, the switch to the new design will happen on May 11, Statehood Day. Image courtesy of the State Emblems Redesign Commission Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter ...
Charlie Krueger, a grounds supervisor for facilities management at the Department of Administration, raises the new Minnesota state flag for the first time at sunrise atop the Minnesota State ...
Minnesota flew its new state flag for the first time on Saturday. For some people, the new flag was a cause for celebration. For others, it's an unwanted change. Dana Ferguson with Minnesota Public ...