MINNEAPOLIS --From our many lakes to our hearty foods, Minnesota has many well-known symbols. But there are nearly 20 officially designated for the state. How are official state symbols chosen? And ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — The new official symbols of Minnesota are closer to being final. The State Emblem Redesign Commission announced the final three finalists during a meeting on Tuesday, with another ...

Eight Minnesota DFL lawmakers have proposed a bill that would penalize cities and counties that do not fly the 2024 Minnesota state flag.

ST. PAUL — Unoriginal. Unmemorable. Cluttered. Out of date. For decades, Minnesota’s state flag has been the subject of criticism from vexillologists — experts who study symbolism and design in flags.

In a solemn, predawn ceremony, the flag that’s been flying over the Minnesota State Capitol for decades was lowered for the last time Saturday. Voices hushed in a crowd of more than a dozen onlookers ...

Minnesota’s flag redesign has escalated into a political and cultural standoff, as several cities vote to fly the retired state flag despite its replacement in 2024. A new DFL-backed bill would cut ...