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The flag of the state of Minnesota consists of a medium blue field charged with the state seal. The current flag was adopted in 1957 and the state seal on the flag was modified in 1983.

On the seal, the sun, visible on the western horizon, signifies summer in the northern hemisphere. The horizon's visibility signifies the flat plains covering much of Minnesota. The American Indian on horseback is riding towards the south and represents the American Indian heritage of Minnesota. The Indian's horse and spear and the Pioneer's ax, rifle, and plow represent tools that were used for hunting and labor. The stump symbolizes the importance of the lumber industry in Minnesota's history. The Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls are depicted to note the importance of these resources in transportation and industry. The cultivated ground and the plow symbolize the importance of agriculture in Minnesota. Beyond the falls three pine trees represent the state tree and the three pine regions of Minnesota; the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Lake Superior.

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 Minnesota5theye.png|MN flag proposal by 5thEye
 JonGood-MNflagA.jpg|MN Flag Proposal: Blue=the rivers/lakes. Found in state name "water" & "sky-tinted". Center forms a snowflake with 8 M's (like capitol rotunda). Green=the trees, growth and prosperity. White=snow. Gold=the North Star (our nickname).  Jon C. Good Aug 2016
-JonGood-MNFlag-1_5.png|MN State Flag Proposal Oct 2016
+JonGood-MNFlag-1_5.png|MN State Flag Proposal GoodProductions - Jon C. Good Oct 2016
 MN flag.png|L’etoile du Nord-The North Star by Newresnow
 us!mnjd.gif|"Thousand Lakes" flag - Minnesota proposal by James Dignan, October 2015

Changes: Minnesota

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Proposals for a New Flag of Minnesota