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Commission picks final design for Minnesota state flag
After sorting through 2,100 submissions, the State Emblems Redesign Commission picked its choice for the final design Tuesday.
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After sorting through 2,100 submissions, the State Emblems Redesign Commission picked its choice for the final design Tuesday.
A state statute was amended last year to stipulate the flag design noted in the commission's final report will indeed be adopted as the new Minnesota flag. But that doesn't necessarily mean Minnesota lawmakers can't stand in the way of the commission's decision.
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After weeks of discussion and debate, the State Emblems Redesign Commission has finalized the design of the new Minnesota state flag.
Anita Gual says she thinks there are a dozen or so modified versions of the winning design to consider, and there's symbolism tied to every small edit.
On Tuesday, Minnesota will be one step closer to choosing a new state flag.
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