New flag is a simple and meaningful reflection of Minnesota

New flag is a simple and meaningful reflection of Minnesota

As a commissioner on the State Emblems Redesign Commission, I’m incredibly proud of the new Minnesota state flag we adopted in December 2023. The flag is a powerful, unified symbol that truly represents all Minnesotans through its elegant, straightforward composition — not a flawed redesign as some have suggested. The design is brilliantly minimalist, starting with the color. The main field is a deep “Minnesota Blue,” a hue chosen to represent t…