Minnesota's new flag went into official use Saturday, which has many wondering about the reason for the change. The controversial replacement of the old flag requires an explanation of that emblem ...

Minnesota is asking for help in redesigning its state flag. Its residents have taken the creative task to heart, submitting more than 2,600 ideas – filled with stars, hockey sticks, a tater tot ...

The state of Minnesota has picked a new flag, submitted by 24-year-old, Luverne-based artist Andrew Prekker for a public competition that saw hundreds of Minnesotans try their hands at vexillology.

Minnesota's new state flag was intended to unify the state. Instead, we have become a state with two flags, and it has became another visible sign of our political divisions.

The flag was approved by Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission after an 11-1 vote. The commission also approved a new state seal that features a loon, the state bird.

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.

Minnesota’s state bird is everywhere: There are loons on license plates and library cards, at lottery counters, and now even on the official state seal. Fireplace mantels across the state sport ...

Letter: New flag and state emblem will cost Minnesota taxpayers dearly Roy Bailey writes in response to a column by Minnesota Highway Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow about the costs to update uniforms.