What is minnesota flag?

The flag of Minnesota consists of a royal blue field with a complex central emblem featuring the state seal surrounded by nineteen stars arranged in a circular pattern. These stars symbolize Minnesota's admission as the 32nd state of the United States, as the largest star represents the North Star and the surrounding eighteen stars represent Minnesota’s position among the other states at the time of its admission.

The seal within the flag depicts a pioneer plowing a field, with a Native American riding a horse in the background. This imagery reflects the transformation of the land and the coexistence of different cultures. Additional elements in the seal include a sun on the horizon, a Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls, trees, and various agricultural tools representative of the state's industry. The seal also incorporates three dates: 1819, for the establishment of Fort Snelling; 1858, the year of Minnesota’s statehood; and 1893, the year the first official flag was adopted. A red ribbon with the word "Minnesota" in gold letters and fringed in gold surrounds the seal.

The current flag was adopted in 1957, with some minor modifications made in 1983. It replaced an earlier version that featured different design elements and a white field that proved problematic due to soiling. Discussions about redesigning the flag to create a more simplified and distinctive identity have been ongoing, reflecting a broader movement to simplify and modernize state flag designs across the United States.