Minnesota commission chooses new state flag design to replace old one deemed problematic
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Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission voted 11-1 to approve a new flag design, which, pending legislative approval, will begin flying in May 2024.
The design was a modification of submission F1935, one of the three finalists selected by the commission. This flag design, known as "submission F1935," was the basis for the new Minnesota state flag. (State of Minnesota) This flag was also one of the three finalists. (State of Minnesota) This was one of the three finalist flag submissions. (State of Minnesota) Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Andrew Prekker, 24, of Luverne, Minnesota, submitted design F1935.
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