Minnesota raised its new state flag over the capitol Saturday. ... the North Star, and of course - the loon," Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said in a press release.

Laser loon lives: The second life of Minnesota state flag(s) Residents have flocked to online and brick-and-mortar shops to buy whichever design says “Minnesota” to them. By Jennifer Brooks ...

Not everything Minnesotans ran up the flagpole on Statehood Day was the new state flag. At Herold Flags in Rochester, customers were snapping up Minnesota flags — plural. "In all the years I've ...

The loon is mostly spotted on lakes in central and northeastern Minnesota, not in all regions of the state. "I've never seen a loon in southern Minnesota," said Rep. Bjorn Olson, R-Fairmont, a ...

"The new flag and seal reflect all Minnesotans and showcase the features of our state that we can all recognize – the water, the land, the North Star, and of course - the loon," Minnesota ...

Minnesota unveiled a new state flag Tuesday after the original flag drew criticism for its design and depiction of Native Americans. CNN values your feedback 1.

Minnesota’s new state seal will feature a loon 01:03 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Good news for loon lovers: The new Minnesota state seal will feature the bird prominently in its center.

minnesota commission chooses new state flag design to replace old one deemed problematic Those who do not live in St. Paul, but who like the laser loon design, are not entirely out of luck. Image ...

MINNEAPOLIS — By now you likely know that there are six finalists for the new Minnesota flag. The State Emblem Redesign Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss the finalists and to possibly make ...

Associated Press Minnesota has a new flag and state seal. Here’s what changed. And why. Unless the state legislature votes to reject the new emblems, which seems unlikely, they will become ...

A new flag is expected to make its debut on May 11, Minnesota’s 166th birthday. Last week, the commission also voted to adopt design changes to the state seal .

Now that there’s a new state symbol, it’ll take time for it to settle in, but Fitch said his hope is the flag will bring the state together. Calls for change The current Minnesota state flag ...