The flag of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a yellow background with a thick blue stripe. In the center is a red shield depicting various aspects of St. Paul's industry and history, and a red ribbon reading "SAINT PAUL" in yellow font below the shield.
Symbolism[]
The blue stripe represents the Mississippi River, which runs through the Twin Cities. The yellow background symbolizes a bright future. The red shield represents progress and spirit of the city, and composes of:
- A small cabin - standing for Father Gaulter's original St. Paul chapel.
- A dome on top of yellow shapes - represents Minnesota's capitol and capital.
- A winged wheel - indicates St. Paul's position as a transportation hub.
The star above the shield represents the nickname of Minnesota - the North Star state.
2004 NAVA Survey[]
The flag ranked 44th on the 2004 NAVA city flag survey, with a score of 4.80 out of 10, behind Nashville, and ahead of Montgomery.
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