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Entries are now being taken for the redesign of Minnesota’s next state flag and seal by the State Emblems Redesign Commission.
The redesign commission was established in the 2023 legislative session to develop and adopt a new design for the official state seal and a new design for the official state flag no later than Jan. 1.
Public submissions will be accepted online and via mail and must be submitted or postmarked by Oct. 30. Mail submissions can be sent to the address listed at http://www.mnhs.org/serc.
All entries must be original and follow the guidelines outlined by the commission. Participants must be 18 years of age or older or have their submissions entered by a parent or legal guardian. Each eligible person can submit up to three designs each for the state flag and state seal.