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The 6 finalists for Minnesota's new state flag (www.mprnews.org)
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The State Emblem Redesign Commission is set to reconvene next month to choose a new state flag and seal. The panel found six flag and five seal designs Tuesday that will move on.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am curious, what is the story behind "L'étoile du nord" ?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It translates as The Star of The North, or The North Star, in reference to the position of Minnesota as the northern-most contiguous US State, because of the small bit that sticks up higher than the 48th Parallel (aka The Northwest Angle).

L'Étoile du Nord - Wikipedia