Minnesota State Flag (Current and Historical Flag Available)

Minnesota State Flag (Current):

*Adopted on May 11, 2024

Features: 

• Dark blue field representing the night sky and the state’s shape
• Eight-pointed star symbolizing the North Star
• Light blue field representing the state’s abundant waters

Note: The star is based on the one prominently featured in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda.

The Historical Minnesota State Flag:

A Classic Adopted in 1893

Features:

• The state seal, framed by a wreath of lady’s slippers—the state flower.
• A mounted Native American
• A farmer
• St. Anthony Falls
• A setting sun
• The state motto, “L’Étoile du nord” (“Star of the north”), was shown on a red ribbon.
• 19 Stars symbolizing Minnesota as the 19th state