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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as the Democratic vice-presidential contender spurred false suggestions on social media that he changed the state’s flag to resemble that of Somalia.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Herold said he will be able to accept his flag not being chosen if the ultimate winner has a good design. “I really want our flag to be in the top 10 and get an enthusiastic reception,” he said.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.