The current flag is the state seal on a blue background with Minnesota's name on it. The seal's been criticized for its imagery of a white settler plowing the land as a Native American on ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota State Patrol this week will debut its new logo after state officials retired the old state seal that once was the central image on trooper patches, badges and squad cars.

Minnesota's state flag and seal have drawn criticism for decades because of their controversial depiction of Native Americans. Soon, the state seal will feature the Dakota language. Members of the ...

The association ranked Minnesota’s seal-on-blue flag in 67th place out of 72 U.S. and Canadian state and provincial flags. Previous state law required the state seal to appear on the flag ...

With Minnesota poised to officially adopt a new state flag and seal, some counties are passing resolutions opposing the new symbols and Republicans have pushed to make the change into a bigger ...

After years of discussion and debate, Minnesota is beginning the process of changing its state flag, which has long been criticized for its unmemorable design and depiction of white settlers ...

The territorial seal met official needs until Minnesota joined the Union in 1858. The state constitution awarded the right to create a new seal to the newly formed legislature. Both houses ...

MINNESOTA — Minnesota's new state flag will likely be raised in May, but not without controversy. Minnesota Republicans are criticizing the new flag and the new seal, arguing the voice of the ...

For many law enforcement departments across Minnesota, the state's new flag and seal likely will mean changes to their own badges, patches, squad car decals and assorted emblems as the old symbols ...

“From loons and wild rice to water and the North Star, we have captured the essence of our state in the new flag and seal. These designs honor our history and celebrate the future of Minnesota.