Minnesota Towns Revert To Historical Flags Amid Redesign Critique

Add another Minnesota city to the growing list of cities no longer flying the 2024 Minnesota state flag. Last week, the Southern Minnesota city of Zumbrota's City Council voted to display the 1983 Minnesota flag.

Growing List Of Minnesota Cities Displaying Former Flag

There is a growing number of Minnesota cities that are opting to display the former Minnesota state flag rather than the 2024 redesign. Over the last few weeks, I've told you about the different Minnesota cities that were 'flipping' over to displaying the former flag versus the 'North Star' flag.

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You can now add Zumbrota to the list of those cities that are no longer opting to display the current flag.

3-2 Vote In Favor Of The Former Flag

On March 19th, the Zumbrota City Council voted 3-2 to display the 1983 Minnesota state flag versus the current flag. In the council's meeting packet Counselor Amundson shared a statement with the council:

"I urge the adoption of a directive requiring the city to fly the 1983 Minnesota state flag on all public buildings and properties. This action would honor our state’s rich heritage, uphold its historical significance, and ensure a meaningful legacy for our posterity, while rectifying flaws in the recent redesign process.

By preserving this symbol, we maintain a tangible link to our past, educating future generations about the values and struggles that shaped our state. Dismissing it risks erasing a vital part of our cultural legacy, leaving future generations with a diluted sense of where we come from.

The 2024 redesign was marred by significant shortcomings. The process lacked bipartisan consensus, there was no public referendum, and transparency was inadequate."

Wahkon Also Votes To Fly Former Flag

The Wahkon City Council, during its March meeting, voted to only display the 1983 flag.

The Minnesota Communities Defying the State Flag Redesign

When Minnesota officially retired its 1983 blue-and-gold flag in 2024, state leaders hoped the new "North Star" design would become a unifying symbol. Instead, a wave of local resistance has swept across the state. Here is the current list of Minnesota cities and counties that have formally opted to stick with old design.

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Kevin Williams Career As A Minnesota Viking

Kevin Williams was announced as one of the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, class of 2026 this morning. After being drafted 9th overall in 2003 for the Minnesota Vikings he spent the next 10 years with the organization, amassing over 171 regular-season games played for the Vikings and totaling 465 tackles, five interceptions, 60 sacks, 84 QB hits, 104 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles, 13 fumble recoveries, and 68 passes defensed. Williams scored four defensive touchdowns for Minnesota. Two were interceptions returns and two fumble recoveries.

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