Ted Kay from the North American Vexillological Association praises the new Minnesota state flag, calling it "outstanding" and ranking it among the top 10 state flags in the country. The design is simple, meaningful, and distinctive, with three colors and no lettering or seal. The star on the flag represents the North Star State and incorporates Dakota imagery, while the light blue field symbolizes Minnesota's connection to its lakes and rivers. Kay believes that although there may be initial resistance to change, the new flag will eventually be accepted and unite the citizens of Minnesota.
Fourth graders in Minnesota have been given the opportunity to voice their opinions on the state's new flag design finalists. The vice chair of the commission responsible for selecting the new flag visited a fourth-grade class to discuss flag design and gather input from the students. The students had various critiques and preferences for the designs, with one clear favorite emerging. The involvement of young people in the flag selection process highlights the importance of public input and the impact that youth voices can have in government decisions.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill creating the Illinois Flag Commission, which will explore the possibility of changing the state flag. The commission will develop new flag designs and present recommendations to the General Assembly by December 2024. The current state flag, adopted in 1970, may be replaced to better represent the values of the state.
