Flag of Minnesota

Colors

Meaning & Symbolism

Royal blue background with the state seal showing a Native American on horseback, a farmer plowing, and the motto "L'Étoile du Nord" (The Star of the North).

History

The current design was adopted in 1957, simplifying earlier versions from 1893.

Curiosities

Minnesota has its motto in French because part of the territory was explored by French. It's known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" (it has over 11,000).

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