On May 11, 2024, the new Great Seal of the State of Minnesota and State Flag of Minnesota approved by the State Emblems Redesign Commission in 2023 became the official state emblems. (Minnesota Statutes 1.135 and 1.141) The flag and seal reflect Minnesota's best-known traits - the North Star and our many lakes and rivers – and were based on original designs submitted by Minnesotans.
The new state seal was unveiled for the first time officially on May 11 at an afternoon event honoring State Emblems Redesign Commission Chair Luis Fitch and Vice-Chair Anita Gaul, flag designer Andrew Prekker, and seal designer Ross Bruggink with the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award –the highest honor that a Secretary of State can bestow.
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