Minnesota Replaces Racist State Flag with New Design Featuring North Star and Dakota Language

A special commission in Minnesota has chosen a new state flag design featuring an eight-pointed North Star against a dark blue background shaped like the state, with a solid light blue field at the right. The design replaces an older flag that was considered offensive by many Native Americans. The new flag and a redesigned state seal, which includes a loon and the Dakota name for Minnesota, will become official on April 1, 2024, unless rejected by the Legislature. The current flag, dating back to 1957, depicts a Native American riding off into the sunset while a white settler plows his field, which has been criticized for its offensive imagery.