MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

112/4/2023

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11/22/23 14:29 F29 F29 please! talk about a design to be proud of, that can be applied to many adaptions and usecases. the others are too busy - especially the wheat one and the river one

11/22/23 14:29 F29

I *LOVE* this flag!!! I really really hope you pick this one! It's classy, simple, has great colors and is an excellent representation of the state (North Star and a snowflake? Love it!) I also believe that it

will stand the test of time far better than any of the other designs.

11/22/23 14:37 F29 This would work well with seal S6.

11/22/23 14:42 F29 F29 is a very nice flag. The star could be used on other finalists.

11/22/23 14:50 F29 This flag, F29, gives the impression that Minnesota is all snow, which is not true. Moreover, it looks like a business logo than an actual flag.

11/22/23 14:54 F29 This is my first choice and was a standout even when there were thousands of other options. What is more MN than a star and snowflake? I would be excited to fly this flag outside my house.

11/22/23 14:56 F29 Simple and striking yet not too corporate logo-y. Easily the best one.

11/22/23 14:58 F29

Of all the finalists, this is my favorite: simple, clear, with an excellent cover scheme. That said, I strongly feel like the best designs out of all submissions included loons, and I really wish the

commission would consider adding a loon back into the design. For example, using this design as inspiration, they could include a loon, similar to submissions F17, F111, or F347

11/22/23 15:04 F29 I would be proud to fly this flag. It's simple and eloquent design.

11/22/23 15:05 F29 a snowflake over the north star. "snow" is not 12 months a year in Minnesota (though I realize it can feel like winter never ends), therefore, snow/winter should not be part of our state symbols.

11/22/23 15:05 F29

F29: a snowflake over the north star. "snow" is not 12 months a year in Minnesota (though I realize it can feel like winter never ends), therefore, snow/winter should not be part of our state

symbols.

11/22/23 15:06 F29 Absolutely not. This is horrible.

11/22/23 15:09 F29 This is BY FAR the best of the ones you've selected.

11/22/23 15:39 F29 I really like this one. Simple. All a flag needs.

11/22/23 15:43 F29

During the selection meeting on 11/21, when this came up on the screen it looked like a 12 pointed Christmas star cookie cutter on a blue bedsheet. There was no distinction between the white

and yellow, all you could see was the outline, which looked overwrought. On the plus side your eye knows where to focus. The star needs simplification, unless you like Christmas cookies. And

remove the beauty mark in the center.

11/22/23 15:43 F29 This is my favorite of the six, but I think the eight point star needs to be adjusted to not look so much like a snowflake.

11/22/23 15:51 F29

This one is simply the best out of all the finalists. It's simple design will easily be recognizable from afar. I would easily wear like a baseball hat or tee shirt that has this logo on it, just like how in

Maryland they make apparel with the flag design.

11/22/23 16:02 F29 I like it, but I would have the colors brighter, especially the blue background. They look a bit dull and dim.

11/22/23 16:35 F29

I really really really think this should be our flag. It's the most aesthetically pleasing design out of the 6 finalists in my opinion. Great marketing (hats, shirts, other paraphernalia, etc.) potential too

and has been popular among enthusiasts online for years. To be very frank, as someone who is into vexillology or the study of flags, the other flag finalists are god awful. This is a momentous

decision and I would hope you all decide on this one.

11/22/23 16:48 F29

This option feels a little too seasonal, and frankly, is rather boring. I like the simplicity and understand that our winters are a major part of our local climate, but we aren't defined by snow, and it

feels a little out of place when I envision this flying during, say, a summer heat wave. In really wish the background here was more than just a blank blue field -- maybe a bi- or tricolor would be

good. This feels like a step up over our current flag, but only just. We just unfortunately don't have enough of an iconic symbol to pull a New Mexico and fly just that symbol centered in a blank

field.

11/22/23 16:59 F29

Why do all the flags with "snowflakes" show them as 8 pointed? Snowflakes are hexagonal! (At least that is what I was taught in fine Minnesota public schools.) This design with a six pointed shape

would be great. Simple, memorable, bold. But please change it to six points if that is still allowed.

11/22/23 17:02 F29 F29. I love this but I thought we wanted to get away from the over used dark blue background

11/22/23 17:12 F29 I LIKE THIS

11/22/23 17:20 F29 Best of the finalists. Please refrain from plopping this star design onto other base designs - this one really works best on its own.

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11/22/23 17:25 F29

This flag is a good flag. It feels similar to the New Mexico Flag with it's simple logo in the center of the field. This one should be the one to consider, if the North Star Flag is not chosen. I still believe

that it was a mistake for you guys to leave off the North Star Flag. Bring it back on as #7 and see what the public has to say about it. It deserves more attention than you had given it. However, if you

will not consider the North Star Flag anymore, please consider this flag as one of the only flags selected to follow the NAVA guidelines closely.

It really does feel like this committee played it extra safe, going with rather uninspiring designs, in order to be the largest blanket of inclusivity. But you guys failed to pick a strong design that will

become the symbol of inclusivity. Minnesota is well known for it's diversity and how it's arms are open to become a safe place for all sorts of people, no matter the background of their lives. I

believe this flag COULD work as a symbol for all of Minnesota, but I ask you to reconsider you decision to exclude the already well-designed, powerful flag of the North Star Flag. Many people here

in Minnesota would be able to rally behind that flag, vs this flag, that has a large snowflake on it. Despite the prominence of winter here in our state, it's definitely not everyone's favorite season.

I hope that you genuinely consider my comments, especially about the last minute inclusion of the North Star Flag.

11/22/23 17:28 F29

I LIKE OUR CURRENT STATE FLAG!!!! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? A snowflake? What?

All the entries look alike, where is the creativity and symbolism to represent our diverse and unique state and all it has to offer?

There are no words, like 'Minnesota'. There are no graphics to represent 'US'

11/22/23 17:31 F29

No.No.Please No. It didn't even make my top 250 list.

Negatives: - I've seen this before...barn quilt? winter festival? it's a geometric shape on a banner, not really a Minnesota flag design. Whose star is it? Can't tell with this flag.

Positives: OK, it's not a five-point generic star.

IF it must be used, THEN the following MUST happen before I will call it our state flag:

1.use this star as presented in F142 (so it includes other elements -- flow, green, water, snow) OR F235 (so I can imagine our Minnesota-shape in a nice notched-flag), or:

2.include a silhouette of Minnesota OR our French motto (l'etoile du nord) OR the word Minnesota OR a loon. (so we know it's Minnesota's star!), and;3.seal S6 shall NOT be used. Perception is

that the committee is showing favoritism to this artist.

A BETTER IDEA: use half this star in place of the star on F1487.

11/22/23 17:34 F29 This (F29) is one of three finalists that I favor. F2100 is my first choice.

11/22/23 17:37 F29 Looks like needlepoint pattern for beginners. Ridiculous. Doesn't represent a darn thing about Minnesota other than we like our crafts.

11/22/23 17:41 F29 I like the sort of Nordic vibes this one gives, while holding onto the French "star of the north" phrase. The colors are beautiful, the design is simple, and it would be easily recognizable as Minnesota!

11/22/23 17:45 F29 f29 one of the best if we could capture the water element of MN somehow.

11/22/23 18:02 F29 Feels like it will feel dated in 20 years.

11/22/23 19:20 F29 Donâ€™t bother. All five are terrible

11/22/23 19:42 F29 Ya you betcha dis is da one.

11/22/23 19:44 F29 This is the best flag design. The design is both simple and iconic.

11/22/23 19:50 F29 Nope. just a star?

11/22/23 19:57 F29 good flag

11/22/23 20:04 F29 This is my favorite star design, and I think it strikes the right balance between simplicity and complexity.

11/22/23 20:19 F29

All the final selections suck!!! They are all boring none of them represent MN!! KEEP THE OLD FLAG!!!!!! Let the people vote on it if we should change the flag or not. Why should a select few

decide?? This ridiculous!!!!

11/22/23 20:36 F29

If the flag cannot be the S224 seal submission, of the flag finalists selected this seems the most charismatic of the choices. The star of the north imbued with a snowflake feels like a beautiful

representation of the pride our state takes in our harsh winters and northern lifestyle. We joke about snow and cold, but a large undercurrent of Minnesota pride comes from identifying with

resilience through hardships (especially winter). The blue background honors our previous blue flag and our land of 10,000 lakes slogan. If it has to be one of the flag finalists, choose F29. If it can be

the s224 seal finalist, put that on the flag.

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11/22/23 20:41 F29

Awful

A good representation of choices would have been for the committee to vote within each of the categories, selecting a finalist from suggestions like these:

(1) Loon/Star combo â€“ F105, F347, F694, F1311, F1409,

(2) MN, Loon, Star, Lady slipper combo â€“ F297, F496, F525, F862, F893, F1767, F1913, F2073,

(3) Star Only â€“ F318, F1472,

(4) Loon Only â€“ F959

(5) MN and Star combo â€“ F376, F604, F605, F1041, F1223, F1650

11/22/23 20:47 F29

Star needs to be 32 inches high on 3 foot x5 foot flag - thus 32nd state. Done a study question on Reddit & Gold to be PMS C143 (a little darker) Needs to be redrawn - slight out of kilter. Dot 1 inch

diam', Gaps 1 inch wide, Diamonds true rhombus and built as 4 inch stacked both ways. Field Old Glory Blue. Return tiny rads to gold star. If you need a better .svg file email me.

11/22/23 20:57 F29 This is bad, but somehow the best of the lot. You failed already.

11/22/23 21:01 F29 Love this, but would add the yellow and white side stripes from another finalist.

11/22/23 21:15 F29 I'd probably lighten the blue to either Sky blue or Baby blue, and have two green stripes either horizontally or vertically with white fimbriation dividing the green and blue.

11/22/23 21:28 F29 All I can think when I see this is knitting pattern

11/22/23 21:38 F29

Honorable Commissioners,

I feel that of the six flag finalists you have chosen, F29 is the only real choice. It is objectively a good design and it is a flag I think that, in time, Minnesotans will be able to take pride in.

The other flag finalists are, to be honest, really ugly. Some of them look like what a park district or suburban city would take for a flag.

I cannot speak for the Vexillology community, but as a member of Redditâ€™s vexillology community of 600k+ members, I can say that the general mood amongst Vexillologists is that F29 is

indeed the best choice.

I hope that you recommend F29 to the Governor, along with the accompanying seal design S6.

Thank you,

Austin Marx

Minnetonka, MN

11/22/23 21:39 F29 NO! Donâ€™t we get enough grief about being a cold state? Weâ€™re also known as a liberal state surrounded by conservative states. Why would we put a snowflake on the flag?

11/22/23 22:05 F29 How does this represent MN? Looks like my grandma's quilt.

11/22/23 22:22 F29

This is clearly a well-designed flag that looks nice. However, it has 2 serious flaws:

(1) At a distance, combination of "star" and "snowflake" looks like the Star of Bethlehem. As a non-Christian, I find this highly concerning. Our state flag should not appear to have religious symbols.

(2) The snowflake portion -- to the extent it is viewed as a snowflake -- is 8-sided. But snowflakes in nature are always 6-sided. This strikes me as an embarrassing misrepresentation for a state that

takes pride in its snow culture.

Disclosure: I am the designer of flag F278.

11/22/23 22:30 F29 Do not care for this at all....way too geometric

11/22/23 23:19 F29 This one is very simple but looks every good

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11/22/23 23:55 F29 its very beautiful!

11/23/23 0:46 F29 Simple and elegant. However, snowflakes are almost always six pointed/sided, never eight. There is no green, a missed opportunity to evoke our woods and/or agricultural roots.

11/23/23 0:50 F29

This is my favorite design (F29) and has been ever since I first was interested in flag reform and finding a more striking and profound flag for Minnesota. I would prefer a darker blue be used for the

field, possibly somewhere between the current shade and the shade used in F944. I think it would provide a better contrast with the bright yellow and white of the central emblems. Otherwise, I

am just gratified to see my favorite advance all the way to the final!

11/23/23 0:54 F29 I genuinely love the simplicity of this flag, incorporating the North Star as well as a snow flake, I feel like it represents Minnesota perfectly.

11/23/23 2:05 F29 The snowflake is cool, but the star is corny. Ditch the yellow star;ditch the little white circle in the middle.... Blue background, white parallelogram snowflake, iconic.

11/23/23 3:16 F29

As a vexillologist and member of NAVA, I commend this design for its simplicity, symmetry and focus. However, it contains significant flaws. Firstly, it depicts an eight-pointed snowflake which is

inaccurate as snowflakes are universally famous for having a six-pointed structure. This detracts from the flag design principle "use meaningful symbolism" and could lead to nationwide

embarrassment if adopted. Secondly, there are major contrast issues between the bright yellow and white that break the "rule of tincture" that Ted Kaye mentioned to you and that would limit

visibility for colour-blind individuals, limiting its inclusiveness (a major consideration for your commission). Thirdly, it consists of a central emblem on a dark blue field, which is still indistinct among

other state flags, even if the emblem is simpler than in the current flag. There are multiple ways that these flaws could be addressed while retaining the essential character of the design and

satisfying the five principles of good flag design. As the Flag Design Consultant for NAVA and host of our Flag Design Forum, I am open to discussing these points in more detail. We can assist with

implementing modifications, incorporating public feedback, and collaborate with other experts, including Ted Kaye. Please feel free to reach out via email ([email protected]om) for a more

in-depth conversation.

11/23/23 4:28 F29 Of the remaining 6 finalists, this has my vote. The commission should be embarrassed with the top 6 as half of them shouldnâ€™t have made it that far.

11/23/23 4:46 F29 I think this is the one that should win. It is iconic and pleasing to the eye, and will be recognizable as our flag amongst the other state flags.

11/23/23 4:47 F29 We need an appropriate flag, one depicting a â€œdumpster fireâ€â€¦

11/23/23 5:35 F29

This is my second favorite pick after 1953. I don't think it looks great on a flag if the wind isn't blowing- we're basically back to a blue bedsheet. I would like it more if the color of blue was altered

and the white circle in the middle was removed. The selburose feels rather exclusionary to folks who don't have Scandinavian or Dakota heritage.

11/23/23 5:37 F29 This is the one.

11/23/23 6:54 F29

As the famous Minnesota cultural icon, Charlie Brown, would put it, "good grief"! Here I thought we could trust the commission to choose a flag that could inspire all peoples of the state including

all political spectrums and instead you just replace the bad seal with a "snowflake" on the bedsheet. Great job folks giving the deep state more fodder for jokes. Same with the accompanying seal.

11/23/23 7:32 F29 Take the star from f29 and combine it with flag f1953 replacing its star.

11/23/23 8:29 F29

F29 - This one looks like a quilt design at first glance. It also reminds me of fair isle patterns on socks or sweaters, and also of the beaded designs on moccasins. I think it may be too simplistic as our

state flag, though.

11/23/23 8:39 F29

Colonel Colvill and the men of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Regiment are probably rolling in their graves because the flag they died defending has been emblazoned with a snowflake. In case you

didn't know, a Snowflake was a term used to label anti-abolistionists a.k.a. people who didn't want to abolish slavery in the 1860's. Honor history and get it right commissioners!!

11/23/23 8:50 F29

This is the WINNER! Simple design. Easily recognizable. Distinct from any other state flag. Maintains the traditional Minnesota blue background. Clear representation of Minnesota as the North

Star State. The white portions of the star resemble a snowflake and give nod to Minnesotaâ€™s northern location and winter tourism. The white also resembles traditional Dakota design

recognizing our rich Native American history. This flag also easily coordinates with state seal submission S6 for a cohesive representation of Minnesota in all areas.

11/23/23 9:06 F29 Excellent design. Very iconic and instantly recognizable

11/23/23 9:07 F29 I love this flag. The star could be used for branding in a million ways.

11/23/23 9:09 F29 This is so neat. ðŸ™Œ

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

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11/23/23 9:18 F29

This is an overall good design. I like the basic concept but do think the star could use work. I would recommend changing the star to have a higher contrast, white on yellow is difficult to see from a

distance. Adding an outline to some of the elements, as seen for example on F1093 would make a huge difference. Updating the star design to also include 8-point symmetry (that make negative

space "M"s) would also be an improvement. More care needs to be taken to make sure star does not look like a snowflake (slang for a hypersensitive person who can't take criticism), if that is

chosen it will make us a national laughing stock and we will never hear the end of it.

It is also very important that the chosen flag and seal match each other in terms of color shades. I think F29 could use a lighter blue that is closer to the current state flags background, please also

consider the aesthetic impact a gold fringe would have on the final design.

It would also be nice to see the color green included somewhere in the design, maybe even replacing the yellow, or as an outline to the star elements

The overall concept of the flag is good, but the details of the star need more work. There are many other excellent submissions with well thought out star designs that could also be used., especially

ones like F1093.

11/23/23 9:30 F29 This flag looks the best, most subtle, and neatest.

11/23/23 10:03 F29

Total waste of time and money !!

The decision to change the State flag is a COMPLETE JOKE !!

11/23/23 10:24 F29 This one is my favorite, kind of by a lot. Any of the six would be much better than our current catastrophe of a flag. The commission did a thankless and admirable job under great constraints.

11/23/23 10:30 F29 Dope

11/23/23 10:53 F29 This one is my favorite

11/23/23 11:05 F29 This is clearly the winner

11/23/23 11:06 F29

This is my favorite by far! Beautiful, striking colors, North Star, blue waters & sky, white snowflake which gives a nod to Scandinavian s& Native designs/art. And it goes perfectly with my favorite

seal of the same colors and design.

11/23/23 11:40 F29

This is GORGEOUS! Its simplistic but sophisticated design would last to represent Minnesota for centuries! It communicates an iconic symbol, easily recognizable, just like New Mexico, Japan, and

Canada. Not only does it represent our motto of Lâ€™Ã©toile du Nord, but it also has cultural significance with the indigenous Dakota communities as their eight pointed star. This is a perfect

correction of the current flag to represent a respectful union of settler and indigenous motifs that motivated this initiative in the first place. It would make for a gorgeous addition to any MN official

documents;ID, license plate, websites, etc.

I favor this design over all other submitted designs, and I hope you all do as well!

11/23/23 12:01 F29

This is my favorite.I love the simplicity of this one. It makes me think of the North Star and a snowflake. The blue background makes me think of our lakes & rivers. I absolutely love it. And it has a

coordinating seal!

11/23/23 12:07 F29 this one is the best

11/23/23 12:11 F29

I would like this design, but part of the goal of a flag is to be identifiable. this flag is a symbol in the middle of a blue field. there are already many states which have symbols in the middle of blue

fields. there for this flag fails at that goal of a flag and is not a good flag.

11/23/23 12:11 F29 What exactly says Minnesota in this flag.

11/23/23 12:23 F29 I am very excited by this design. It looks great as a flag, and will work for products like sweatshirts, coffee mugs, etc.

11/23/23 12:46 F29

This may be my favorite. It, like the New Mexico state flag, has a symbolism immediately identifiable with Minnesota. It's clean, simple, and is a logo that can be replicated off a flag, like on a

coffee mug. I urge strong consideration of this one.

11/23/23 12:53 F29 It is a good flag and its very pretty.i hope you think about making this our state flag.

11/23/23 12:54 F29 Best one by far, the rest look like Polynesian flags

11/23/23 13:20 F29 This is the only remotely tolerable design of the final six.

11/23/23 13:49 F29 Strong design but to simple. Could be representing any of a dozen states.

11/23/23 14:26 F29

coordinating seal!

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11/23/23 14:54 F29 Way too plain and doesn't represent our state accurately

11/23/23 15:43 F29 Ideally, I would like the symbol of this design placed on F1953. If I have to choose out of the options given, though, F29 would be my pick.

11/23/23 16:01 F29 No

11/23/23 16:20 F29 in my very professional opinion as both a graphic design student and professional hater, this flag is the best of the lot.

11/23/23 16:40 F29 Out of all the finalists this feels the strongest. It would be stronger if simplified during revisions. Just the yellow north star on a blue background would be fine.

11/23/23 19:06 F29

This is the best of the finalists. The star in this design is by far the most iconic and could easily be put on merchandise. I do think though that the flag would be improved if the wave design of F2100

would be introduced as well incorporate the theme of water into the flag

11/23/23 19:10 F29 Nah this just lame

11/23/23 19:46 F29 I like this

11/23/23 19:49 F29

Certainly, a flag that I could live with and that would grow in popularity over time. That said, I feel we are missing out on the opportunity to choose a loon. A loon design has the potential to create

something truly iconic and popular that provides distinguish.

That said, if stars on open fields are uncommon, perhaps we have a chance at something that will truly stand the test of time, if it is unique.

11/23/23 19:58 F29 My vote is for this one. I love this flag.

11/23/23 20:54 F29 Really like this one. Could be timeless and unique globally.

11/23/23 22:28 F29 This is a phenomenal design. It would make a very good flag!

11/23/23 23:24 F29 I really like the design of this flag, but I really wish it included the color green! It is probably by 3rd favorite design.

11/24/23 0:13 F29 I would say this is interesting and unique. Looks like both the star of the north and a snowflake. It is different from other state flags. Attractive.

11/24/23 4:31 F29

I've seen this design floating around the internet for years, but it's boring. Minnesota is more than just winter. A lot of people (including many Minnesotans like myself) don't actually like the cold

and snow. Just use the North Star Flag!

11/24/23 8:03 F29 My vote would be for this flag design. Itâ€™s simple, itâ€™s bold and iconic. The colors are stronger and richer and the design has more integrity and clear meaning with the overlapping stars.

11/24/23 8:18 F29 This is fantastic. Dynamic, layered and captures multiple elements of our state

11/24/23 8:57 F29

This flag is way too much a redo of the current flag. Bland background with an overly complicated single element. The lines don't mix well at the center and the white star is lifted from Norwegian

sweater designs. Does not feel representative of all Minnesotans.

11/24/23 9:51 F29 Please, for the love of God, pick this one. Itâ€™s simple, symbolic, and iconic. The other finalist options all really really suck. No offenseâ€¦ Thank you.

11/24/23 10:05 F29 I like this design but I fear it does not stand out enough such that if there was no wind you would be able to recognize it next to other state flags.

11/24/23 10:18 F29 I like the two toned snowflake.

11/24/23 11:29 F29

Similar to the state flags of Alaska, New Mexico, and Arizona, part of a flagâ€™s effectiveness is in its simplicity. As the North Star State, this concept is reflected beautifully in this design. I believe

this is a flag Minnesotans would be proud to fly.

11/24/23 11:38 F29 I love this design - the colors are distinct, and it combines snow - north - with a star, to get us to the North Star. It is simple and clear but not simplistic.

11/24/23 11:42 F29 I like this one best. Simple and can see from a mile away. Also not a rip off of another flag like the Puerto Rican one.

11/24/23 11:52 F29 This one is nice and simple, it has a nice color palate and would be a nice flag to rep our state.

11/24/23 12:10 F29 OUCH! Is that a Chinese throwing star? https://www.kombativ.com/images/products/large/8-point-silver-ninja-star.jpg

11/24/23 12:49 F29 This looks exactly like the Spire Credit Union logo.

11/24/23 12:52 F29 This is nice but the star looks too much like a logo. Pick 1953 instead. It'll be more timeless

11/24/23 13:31 F29

If we are the land of sky-blue waters, this flag lacks both â€“ sky-blue and something that represents water. We are more than just snow, and I think this particular use of a snowflake feels very

Scandinavian, which is specific to one group. I do not think F29 should be considered for our state flag.

11/24/23 13:39 F29

In NAVA's ranking of state flags New Mexico was the top pick since it is a simple recognizable design in the center with a single color background. Of all the finalists this flag best represents this.

Also compared to the other designs this flag caries over some symbolism from the current flag with a symbol in the center on a blue background. Last, looking at the commission's finalists the

theme is North Star and this flag is more focused on this than any of the other finalists. For these reasons I think this is the best of the six to be our next state flag.

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11/24/23 13:46 F29

Yes! This is my favorite. It can stand comparison with New Mexico's for simplicity and impact. The "snowflake" (8 arms) represents all of Minnesota in winter, the North Star is a recognized symbol

of the state, and the overall effect is reminiscent of a quilt design.

11/24/23 14:14 F29 What does this have to do with Minnesota?

11/24/23 14:29 F29 This flag is awesome many people would be proud to fly it!

11/24/23 14:50 F29

Forgot another good point for this one on my first review: immune to being raised upside down, because it would be the same! Thailand changed its design to achieve that, after an embarrassing

upside-down elephant moment . . .

11/24/23 15:47 F29

This design is amazing especially with the star snowflake design with the blue background. Though not a fan of just the symbol behind a blue background. Doesnâ€™t separate itself from the other

seal on blue flags in the union especially from a distance and no wind.

There is a recommendation I wish to propose, what if we combine star snowflake design with the blue background, with the horizontal stripes from F1953, into one unified flag?

It would carry so much symbolism within a symbol design, yet showcase Minnesota's beauty in compromise, in taking the best parts of different designs into one collective flag for all to rally

around.

I recall hearing the commission was open to the idea of combining elements from different flag designs.

There is a mock up of this proposed design. I would love to share it with the commission.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

11/24/23 15:56 F29

This flag would be a fantastic banner to carry the state forward. Itâ€™s simple and eye-catching, following great design principles set by other flags. I donâ€™t agree with the committee member

who spoke against this design due to the inclusion of the snowflake. To me, snowfall is one of Minnesotaâ€™s best known features that everyone experiences around the state. The combination of

the snowflake and North Star are truly symbolic of MNâ€™s character. Changing the white snowflake to a different color would really make this flag significantly uglier. The flag should be designed

with the truth in mind, not advertising for tourism.

11/24/23 16:08 F29

F29 - Excellent - star for L'etoile du Nord and snowflake for MN winters. This would be easiest to replicate (iron on patches, souvenir novelties kid flag drawing etc). Colors are bold and clear. Please

choose this one!

11/24/23 16:11 F29 No

11/24/23 16:18 F29 This is the best design of all the finalists. The others look like too similar to other countries. This is unique and captures our state simply.

11/24/23 16:51 F29

The simplicity is great and the snowflake and star are good symbols, however, this doesn't fix the problem of the flag standing out. It is still mostly a field of blue. Every other design is better in

distinguishing our flag from 20+ other states.

11/24/23 16:54 F29

The gold color behind the white works beautifully with the blue. Also, the snowflake transposed with the North Star is both beautiful and recognizable. The design may be a bit simple, but would

certainly be recognizable.

11/24/23 16:59 F29 Ish

11/24/23 17:22 F29 Doesn't include L'etoile du Nord or Minnesota

11/24/23 17:35 F29 Nothing about this design says Minnesota

11/24/23 18:01 F29

I think the best design for are flag is this.the simple shapes and one of the best color combination make it a good flag.If you see the flag from a mile you will know it is Minnesotans I do wish the

loon was on it it is one thing that is so Minnesotan i cant think of a place were loons a special other then here.Some might not like other states flags but if we chose this one I can't see how

somebody would not like it.This is just some of my thoughts on it I could go on and on and on about the flag BUT in conclusion the best flag for are state is this flag

11/24/23 18:05 F29 Please donâ€™t use any of these 6 for the flag. They donâ€™t measure up to what makes a good flag . I would rather see one of the state seals become the flag.

11/24/23 18:11 F29 Boring! No historical meaning at all!!!

11/24/23 18:12 F29 I love this flag! I would feel pride for Minnesota whenever I saw this flrg.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

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11/24/23 18:24 F29 Looks too much like a quilt block. I would not want this to be the flag for the state.

11/24/23 18:30 F29 I've wanted this flag to be our state flag since I was in grade school! I love the choice of colors and the elegant symbolism of the design. I truly hope it gets chosen to be our new flag!

11/24/23 19:02 F29 This one is nice

11/24/23 19:22 F29

F29 should use a lighter shade of blue. One of the biggest issues with our old flag is that it was not identifiable from a distance compared to other state flags. If we use a dark blue that problem will

still be an issue.

11/24/23 19:25 F29 Excellent design! Love the layering, simplicity and colors! Please advance this one forward!

11/24/23 20:01 F29 Awful. Unimaginative, dull, and meaningless.

11/24/23 20:01 F29 I think this is one of the best ones! I like the combination of the star and snowflake.

11/24/23 20:19 F29 Very blah why change it? Makes zero sense.

11/24/23 20:26 F29 Basic and ugly. It would be great for a winter carnival symbol though, like to imprint on beverage cups and tickets tubs.

11/24/23 20:32 F29 Basic and ugly. It would be great for a winter carnival symbol though, like to imprint on beverage cups and tickets tubs.

11/24/23 20:34 F29 Nothing about this says "Minnesota"

11/24/23 20:37 F29 I have to reply to these designs. This one says nothing Minnesota in the design. It looks like a barn quilt.

11/24/23 20:44 F29 This one is stately.

11/24/23 21:31 F29

F29: A 5-point star and 5- or 10-point snowflake makes more sense. A 5-pont star has a top and bottom, a 4-point star does not, and most people recognize 5 points as a star, such as on the US flag,

not 4.

11/24/23 21:38 F29 We have snow. We have sunshine. Doesn't really set us apart from all the other states, does it?

11/24/23 22:15 F29 I like this because it is simple. I see a snowflake and a star, which I believe could reminisce the North Star state.

11/24/23 22:48 F29 F29 is my favorite.

11/24/23 23:03 F29 F29 This is my second favorite. The yellow and white North Star is sharp against the dark blue background.

11/24/23 23:21 F29 The north star. Beautiful, simple, and elegant

11/24/23 23:32 F29 This one is eye catching & simple.

11/25/23 1:27 F29 This is by far my favorite of the final six flag designs. It is simple, symmetrical, and has a pleasing color scheme.

11/25/23 1:28 F29 F29 is by far my favorite of the final six flag designs. It is simple, symmetrical, and has a pleasing color scheme.

11/25/23 2:49 F29 All the six finalists are ridiculous. They look like sports team flags or corporation flags, not flags for a historic state.

11/25/23 3:49 F29 This is my preferred choice from the finalists, because it is the simplest. I think it well represents the state motto and it is the most pleasing to the eye.

11/25/23 5:29 F29 Despite the fact that I love to quilt, I DO NOT want this for our flag.

11/25/23 6:35 F29 This is perfect, unique and iconic. Highly recognizable in windy or not windy conditions

11/25/23 6:44 F29 I like this one

11/25/23 6:50 F29 Very good, very classy

11/25/23 7:18 F29 I like this option the best due to its simplicity and color scheme.

11/25/23 7:19 F29 Basic & awful just like the rest of finalists. What is this, the 1972 Tupperware design competition?!

11/25/23 7:20 F29 Boring

11/25/23 7:31 F29 Not a great design

11/25/23 7:42 F29 It sucks

11/25/23 7:49 F29 F29 , presumably a depiction of the North Star, does not convey any more information about Minnesota. Sad lone star.

11/25/23 7:50 F29

I do not like this flag or the others that clearly show a Scandinavian geometric design/style. Minnesota is a very diverse state and choosing a flag with clear design elements that represent only one

cultural background is not appropriate for a flag meant to represent us all.

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11/25/23 7:50 F29

The mish-mashed stars are a complicated shape that would be difficult for a child to draw. They generate many edges of yellow and white, which is a contrast problem. I'm not sure if these colors

represent everyone in Minnesota but suggest alignment with the sports team. Don't eat the yellow snow.

11/25/23 8:03 F29 Ugly too plain

11/25/23 8:07 F29 F29 is a great flag! It's beautiful, simple, recognizable, and elegantly represents our state.

11/25/23 8:14 F29 This flag design is emblematic of Minnesota and the perfect choice.

11/25/23 8:17 F29 This is the best one by far. However, I think replacing the star in submission F1953 with this snowflake/star would also be interesting.

11/25/23 8:17 F29 Terrible

11/25/23 8:22 F29 No, looks like a snowflake. I would never associate this with MN.

11/25/23 8:23 F29

F29 feels timeless and instantly recognizable. This one just â€œfeels rightâ€ for Minnesota in its essence. Design elements could be tweaked minorly if desired, but this one feels like itâ€™s the

one.

11/25/23 8:25 F29 A nice simple but proud design for all residents of Minnesota. Nice color choices and an easy design to remember.

11/25/23 8:26 F29 All flags are horrible

11/25/23 8:35 F29

I love the simplicity and the pattern is very familiar to me as a scandinavian minnesotan. But I worry that the scandinavian pattern Does not resonate with all our citizens And may in fact have a

negative meaning to some.

11/25/23 8:46 F29 Not a fan. Doesn't say anything to me about Minnesota.

11/25/23 8:46 F29 Wonâ€™t be able to see from far away

11/25/23 8:50 F29 This Does not say Minnesota to me at all

11/25/23 8:53 F29 Underwhelming. Boring. We can do better.

11/25/23 9:03 F29

Looking at all the flags selected I would need someone to explain how that means Minnesota and I would have like to seen that not needed , however the state sealâ€™s selected are a lot easier to

understand and I did read what was to be captured in the design. I wish you would have had different results.Thank you

11/25/23 9:06 F29

Design F29 a solid SIXTH choice. It has the North Star and the Nordic snowflake. It is simple enough for a 5-year-old to recreate, though it would be a little tricky. However, it only acknowledges

Northern European cultures. (A flag does not need to acknowledge/include all or many cultures. But if one is to prominently represent one group over the others, it is not fair, in my opinion.) Of the

six finalists, this is my #6. Please do not pick this design. Thank you.

11/25/23 9:16 F29 Looks too Nordic

11/25/23 9:18 F29 This would be my number 1 choice.

11/25/23 9:26 F29 All of the choices are terrible and look like they were made by elementary kids. Why ruin tradition with such childish designs?

11/25/23 9:48 F29 This is bland and awful

11/25/23 9:58 F29 I love this one. Simple just memorable.

11/25/23 10:08 F29

F29 is in my Top 2 design finalists (F944 is the other). I appreciate the straightforward geometric quality of the North Star emblem, and how it draws the eye. The main drawback I see is there is a

lot of open space in the field. Would the Commission consider including elements of the Seal finalist S6 into this design? I am thinking the words "The State of Minnesota" to run over the top arc,

the "L'Etoile du Nord" banner underneath, the year of statehood under the banner, and the inner gold border at the top. This would bring it all together, in my mind. The outer ring of gold is not

necessary and would tighten up the format too much. Thank you for taking this feedback into consideration!

11/25/23 10:12 F29 This is my favorite flag out of the finalists. I think it will be timeless, is replicable, rooted in our history and culture, and looks very nice.

11/25/23 10:14 F29

The loon seal is hands down the best, and should be use on the flag too. However, barring that option, this design has the most potential of the flag options presented, and feels the most

professional. That said, itâ€™s too plain as is - but put the matching seal design on the blue flag background, and now you really have something. It would be a nice echo of the old flag, without

the racism.

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11/25/23 10:18 F29

I think this submission, out of the six, is the only one that remotely makes me think MN. I do believe you fell short on your selections as a whole. And for the person on the selection committee

who said that they had never seen northern lights in S. Mn so they must only be a twin cities event, is mistaken. I have personally seen them in Southern MN, 9 miles from the Iowa border, 3 times.

My daughter had video that was shown on KEYC TV. As for the selection committee member who said SW MN canâ€™t relate to evergreens, I say â€œwho thinks of MN and doesnâ€™t think of

evergreens.â€ MN is all about our wonderful parks and rec. areas. Good luck to you, donâ€™t change the flags, the artists put a lot of time, thought, and energy into creating them.

11/25/23 10:18 F29 Love this flag! Number F29

11/25/23 10:22 F29

Very disappointed that â€œloonâ€ designs were not even considered because of the Vice Chairâ€™s comment. If loons were not going to be considered, I would not have submitted any loon

designs and concentrated on only â€˜North Starâ€ designs. Very disappointed. Also, many of the flags selected as top 25 for committee members didnâ€™t even meet the basic criteria that

committee members learned what makes a good flag design. To much personal opinion and not enough about what designs would make sense to represent Minnesota best.

11/25/23 10:39 F29 This is a good design. Simple and points to the large Scandinavian population and history of Minnesota.

11/25/23 10:48 F29 This is a good design, and definitely my favorite, but it needs some more ornamentation and the state motto included

11/25/23 10:49 F29

This is the best of the batch. It does have a problem in that snowflakes are six-sided in nature, and the icon here that reads as snow is eight-sided. That aside, this is visually very appealing in that

it's symmetrical both vertically and horizontally and even looks the same if turned on its side. It recalls water and sky, summer and winter and the North Star.

11/25/23 10:52 F29 They all are horrible and should be thrown out and restart. Minnesota is not abstract, but rather real and active. None of the designs illustrates this.

11/25/23 10:57 F29 I like this because itâ€™s not busy

11/25/23 11:00 F29 The flag is to plain with Just a North Star. Should have loons and lakes. Pine trees. What our state needs is what our state stands for. Ex. Water. Fishing. Etc

11/25/23 11:08 F29 NO QUILTS!

11/25/23 11:10 F29

This looks like a poinsettia plant which makes me think of Christmas. The flag should not evoke religious celebrations. Or heritage, for that matter. It looks Norweigan, whcih is great on sweaters

but not on our flag.

11/25/23 11:13 F29 While an interesting idea with a snowflake and North Star, this flag comes off as pretty bland.

11/25/23 11:41 F29 This is in my top 2! I love the star and snowflake! And the blue flag background to symbolize water.

11/25/23 11:58 F29 Simple yet meaningful. Stars are a common on many state flags but the snow flake over the star makes it distinctive and easily translates to "north star"

11/25/23 12:01 F29

In my opinion, identification should be the primary function of a flag. It should be clear and simple for the general public to see the flag and think "Minnesota". Representation is important in

general but should be a secondary objective at most regarding flag design. The purpose shouldn't be for someone to see the flag and think "Oh, it looks like Minnesota has... some lakes, and stars,

and loons, and etc. etc." Among the six contenders, I think the simplicity of F29 works very well. It has just two basic symbols: the north star and a snowflake. I think that combination is quite

sufficient to identify Minnesota.

11/25/23 12:17 F29

From the beginning, this design (29) stood out from the 2000+ submissions for its striking design. It offers simplicity, beauty, and meaning. It remains my favorite and I would be excited to see this

one, as is, for our new flag.

11/25/23 12:26 F29

I have lived here for 70 years and not one of the flags showed any respect for all of the state.

They all look like something g from. The middle East.

11/25/23 12:27 F29

While this is a very nice design,one of the goals of the redesign process was to get away from having a logo stamped on a plain blue background. It would only be slightly discernible from the

current flag while flying on a flag pole.

11/25/23 12:41 F29

I do not care for this design for the flag or the seal. Although I like winter, I do not think the snowflake should be the one thing besides the north star to represent the state. This feeds into the

negative perception of the state as being cold and snowy all the time. There are many of others of the state to emphasize instead, like a loon.

But the colors are good: darker blue and sharp contrast with gold and white.

11/25/23 12:42 F29 F1435. I donâ€™t even know what i am looking at. Why is the sun shining on a Optimus Prime? Plus itâ€™s just ugly.

11/25/23 13:10 F29 This looks like tangram art. Perhaps it's appropriate as an elementary school art project, not a state flag.

11/25/23 14:12 F29 A snowflake? No.

11/25/23 14:19 F29 This is my first choice. The simplicity speaks highly of how our great State strives to keep our lives easy by having so many wonderful social supports.

11/25/23 14:25 F29 This is a bland representation of our vast and beautiful state.

11/25/23 14:28 F29 Represents zero with the state of MN. Terrible.

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11/25/23 14:40 F29 This is boring. Not Minnesota friendly

11/25/23 14:59 F29 This one is awesome! Simple yet very Minnesota

11/25/23 15:19 F29

This flag is nice as an icon but I question if we really want snow represented so prominently in the appearance of the star? I think Minnesota being known for snow is one of the things that's

mocked about the state and not something we should emphasize on our flag.

11/25/23 15:24 F29 We are trying to choose a design for a flag not a barn quilt.

11/25/23 15:39 F29 Lame

11/25/23 16:31 F29 This looks like nothing. I feel no affinity toward the design and it doesn't resonate with me as a Minnesotan.

11/25/23 16:38 F29

I can't believe this design was chosen as a finalist. It looks too much like a design on a pair of Scandanavian mittens, which is what is thought of when I first saw it. The design does not make me

think of the north star.

11/25/23 16:39 F29 F29 is ok. On second thought it'll nice and minimalist with a star and snowflake. Ok flag choice.

11/25/23 16:43 F29

I can't believe this design was chosen as a finalist. It looks just like a design from a pair of Scandanavian mittens, which is what is thought of when I first saw it. The design does not make me think of

the north star.

11/25/23 16:58 F29 This flag is an instant classic to last the ages.

11/25/23 17:16 F29 This is the only decent flag design

11/25/23 17:44 F29 Looks like a needle point design

11/25/23 17:46 F29 Hey just to give you guys a heads up this flag breaks the rule against cultural symbols. The white symbol is called a selburose which is a cultural symbol of Norways independence from Sweden.

11/25/23 18:16 F29 Horrible

11/25/23 19:01 F29

Thanks for the opportunity to comment on submissions to redesign the Minnesota state flag. Submission F29 would make a very good state flag. If the commission chooses this entry, please

consider a few revisions. I would strongly suggest adding a â€œswallowtailâ€ style to the end of this flag (see submission F235 which seems to be from the same artist/designer) that would stand

out among other state flags. This style would fit the geography of the state in an amazing yet subtle way to say â€œthis is Minnesotaâ€. I would also suggest consideration of a brighter/lighter

blue (or bright/light green?) background to stand out among all the similar state flags with dark blue backgrounds.

11/25/23 19:44 F29 I like the simplicity of this, and showing almost like a north star with us being such a northern post in the Midwest and the simple coloring it stands out

11/25/23 20:17 F29 This flag is clean, elegant, and really well designed. I would love to have this flag in my home / merchandise with this design

11/25/23 20:29 F29

The design is problematic- the white and yellow will end up blending together at distance and will look like the flag we are trying to replace a blue sheet with a white yellow center design.

Minnesota is more than winter.

11/25/23 20:32 F29 Second Choice;should use the center white star from S147 though.

11/25/23 20:38 F29 This flag reminds me of Norway or Frozen. Dislike

11/25/23 20:41 F29 Who designed these? Looks like clip art

11/25/23 20:45 F29

This is the second best one in my opinion. However the plain blue background lacks visual interest and distinctiveness and the two-color overlaid star / snowflake design seems unduly complicated

and does not work as well as the simple star in F2100.

11/25/23 20:52 F29 Way to generic. BORING. Its almost like you are trying not to offend anyone and you are offending everyone.

11/25/23 21:02 F29 Where is the Minnesota? Very Bland.

11/25/23 21:23 F29 DESIGN IS FAR INFERIOR TO CURRENT FLAG

11/25/23 22:01 F29

I love this design! I would proudly wear it on logo gear and know it is representing our great state. The others unfortunately look too much like medical facility logos or sports team logos, with the

exception of F1435. While that one is creative it lacks the simple beauty of this design. F29 is a great representation for our state.

11/25/23 22:16 F29 My favorite. Especially if combined with the seal design S6.

11/25/23 22:16 F29 None of these designs say Minnesota. Seriously, they look like garden banners from Dollar Tree. This whole thing has been a waste of time and money.

11/25/23 22:17 F29 Ugh

11/25/23 22:32 F29

None of the choosen flag designs even come close to show what the people and the land of Minnesota actually represents. We have many more talented people to create a more meaningful flag.

The final designs are pretty poor to represent our beautiful state.

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1212/4/2023

11/25/23 22:41 F29 I did not realize that the rules for MN flag design Included a BORING provision. THE 6 FINALIST DESIGN ARE HORRIBLE...SORRY.

11/25/23 22:41 F29 All 6 submissions are bland and looked like they were designed by elementary school children. That is also the view of almost LRT everyone on the next door app.,

11/25/23 22:56 F29 this is the best but all of them are way too plain.

11/25/23 23:24 F29 The F29 design is my favorite! The symbolism is clear and simple. Just wish there was some green in the design. Oh well

11/26/23 0:18 F29 I really like this one! It embodies the seasons, the Northstar.

11/26/23 0:57 F29 F29 best of the submissions - get both the star and snowflake.

11/26/23 1:03 F29

This looks like a quilt. Why just a star?

Nope.

11/26/23 2:21 F29

This is my favorite of three options that I would consider flying.

This flag has by far the best base design to it that would require little-to-no tweaking to work finalize. I like the simple design of the north star in the "back" which gets fronted by a cool snowflake-

like design of the 8-pointed rotunda star but doesn't get swallowed. The shade of blue also allows the design in the middle to stand out which would be crucial for identifying the flag from a

distance. A good part of the design is the symmetry of it, so there leaves little-to-no chance of it being flown incorrectly and no part of the design gets hidden when flown.

A bonus to the design is the ease of incorporating it via merchandise because the design doesn't get lost at even smaller sizes and still retains its allure. Another bonus is how easy it can be adjusted

to incorporate all of the various sports teams in the state and still keep its design intact.

This flag is undoubtedly the best design that has the right amount of simplicity that doesn't lose any of the complexity that may lie within it. I would be very proud to fly this flag.

11/26/23 2:39 F29

This is the most beautiful flag. Please do select it to be our state flag. The color scheme is fantastic and I'm sure it will becomes iconic in no time.

Thank you for your time.

11/26/23 3:54 F29 All six final designs couldn't be more generic, uninspiring, and boring. To see any of these flags flying would not inspire any pride in the great state of Minnesota.

11/26/23 6:22 F29 F29 is the best flag out of all of them. No revisions needed unless it is slight color changes.

11/26/23 6:24 F29 Disgusting! Where is the relevance to our state and the bounty of our natural resources? You've bastardized our old flag by approving a piece of abstract art.

11/26/23 6:42 F29 This is beautiful

11/26/23 6:42 F29 Incredibly boring. Looks like a symbol for the Winter Olympics.

11/26/23 6:47 F29 This is the way

11/26/23 7:08 F29 This is a stupid concept, leave the state flag alone

11/26/23 7:43 F29 The blue and gold theme is Swedish...not that there's anything wrong with that but the Norwegians will most definitely notice.

11/26/23 8:12 F29 Love the simplicity. Love the snowflake and the star. I donâ€™t like the use of yellow in this flag.

11/26/23 8:23 F29 I hate the new flags, many friends do to. Do a do over..

11/26/23 8:23 F29 This design is simple and elegant

11/26/23 8:34 F29 NO

11/26/23 8:44 F29 Please no itâ€™s akin to clip art!! White on yellow is a terrible combination with poor contrast. Snowflakes are 6 sided, not eight! This is terribly amateurâ€” we can do better!!

11/26/23 9:24 F29

This is a great flag design. It is simple, clean, looks like Minnesota. North Star and snow thatâ€™s us. I could see wanting a touch more detail, it would be nice to have the whole flag and not only

the center feel representative, but the complexity of the center makes it difficult. I think this could be a great choice for state flag, equaled only by â€œthe star above the split wave green-blue

fieldâ€ design. I believe the former is a much more classic and recognizable flag design, but this one could act more like a â€˜logoâ€™ on things like merchandise. Personally my second choice,

but if chosen I would be somewhat happy with the outcome.

11/26/23 9:27 F29 My preferred design. Only critique is that when winds are calm, it will look like a blue bedsheet on a pole, a complaint people have about the current flag as well.

11/26/23 9:38 F29 Not that interesting.

11/26/23 9:50 F29 This is the perfect new flag!! Please choose this one.

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1312/4/2023

11/26/23 9:50 F29 All 6 designs are horrible, not a single one should become our new flag! Start over.

11/26/23 10:21 F29 Great flag best one on here I recommend this one a big step up from the old flag. A very simple yet stunning design makes for an excellent flag.

11/26/23 10:38 F29

The "snowflake" has 8 points. Real ones have 6. Designs like this set the state up for no end of ridicule. We can't claim to be the state that knows snow and get this wrong. Alos, the committee

wanted a design for the next 100 years, but snow may be quite rare in 25 years.

11/26/23 10:43 F29 Leave the original flag!!!!!!

11/26/23 10:43 F29

Do NOT change the flag or the seal. What makes you think you know what is good for ALL Minnesota. Better yet why don't you guys pick two and give the CITIZENS a chance to vote next

November? I have zero hope that you will let US chose. Be sure to include 'no change' as an option.

11/26/23 10:45 F29 I like the indigenous influence of the design, but I wish there were green in it, to reflect our forests

11/26/23 10:49 F29 No thanks. Too dark. Too geometric.

11/26/23 10:53 F29 I laughed when I first saw this design, but it has definitely grown on me. It is distinctive without being over-elaborated.

11/26/23 10:58 F29

I do not care for this design for the flag or the seal. Although I like winter, I do not think the snowflake should be the one thing besides the north star to represent the state. This feeds into the

negative perception of the state as being cold and snowy all the time. There are many of others of the state to emphasize instead, like a loon.

But the colors are good: darker blue and sharp contrast with gold and white.

11/26/23 10:59 F29 This is by far my favorite flag of the bunch. Itâ€™s simple and uncomplicated.

11/26/23 11:00 F29

Please pick this design! It is simple and beautiful, two aspects we should value in a flag. While some might think it is too simple, I truly the design will grow on folks. Iâ€™m not really a flag person,

but I would love to see this flying.

11/26/23 11:02 F29 Ok design, just very simplistic. I might prefer a different shade of blue, however the current one is very regal.

11/26/23 11:20 F29

This simple, elegant, unique design is one that Minnesotans can view with pride. It is clearly superior to the other finalists in that it resonates with symbolism without being obvious or derivative. I

strongly encourage selection of this winning design.

11/26/23 11:41 F29 Beautiful and simple

11/26/23 11:41 F29 This is my favorite flag design of those in the top six but the colors are too drab.

11/26/23 11:53 F29

This flag is a perfect blend of indigenous and Scandinavian design aesthetics. The simplicity reminds me of New Mexicoâ€™s flag, making it the solid choice to represent our state at a national

level.

11/26/23 12:08 F29 My unofficial poll from Nextdoor that contained 140ish votes, this one got 9 votes

11/26/23 12:10 F29 F29 is the nicest out of these 5. Disappointed that another flag wasn't chosen but this one will do.

11/26/23 12:18 F29 Use of bold shapes and symmetry, as well as using only three colors, makes this the obvious front runner.

11/26/23 12:36 F29 Wonderful design. Do wish there was more ties to the ag and nature of our state

11/26/23 12:42 F29 This is the best one!

11/26/23 12:49 F29 This one has my vote. :)

11/26/23 12:50 F29 There is nothiing on this design that shows this is Minnesotan. All the designs are horrible!

11/26/23 12:53 F29 This one is the best of the 6 finalists.

11/26/23 13:26 F29 Love the simplicity of this design

11/26/23 13:37 F29

I assume the white diamonds on the front are supposed to represent a snowflake. I like the idea of having a snowflake on our flag to show that we are a place of all seasons and that we like winter.

However, I think this snowflake is too blocky. I feel like someone could design a better looking snowflake to be a part of this flag.

11/26/23 14:00 F29

Although this is a nice overall design, there are a few things with this that makes it only come in 3rd in my ranking of the final 6. First, the "snowflake" over the yellow star makes it hard to

distinguish the two symbols from each other. Second, with the symbols in the middle, this makes this design not only similar to the New Mexico flag, just with different colors. It also is very similar

to the current flag and the many other state flags with a seal/ symbol centered on a blue/ navy field. Lastly, the white snowflake itself is potentially not meeting the mandatory requirement of not

using emblems or symbols of a single community. Although altered to make it look like a snowflake, it is evident that it is based of off the Sioux Star (8 point star with orientation so that 2 points are

pointed in each of the cardinal directions).

11/26/23 14:11 F29 Outstanding design: simple, clean, symmetrical, and identifiable at a distance. The elements on the flag perfectly represent Minnesota, and would also look incredible on shirts/caps/pins, etc.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

1412/4/2023

11/26/23 14:15 F29

The overlapping shapes are too similar in color and too fine in detailâ€”they resemble some indeterminate flower blossom, and will appear fuzzy from a distance. A large central shape thatâ€™s

supposed to be a star (?) is like New Mexicoâ€™s, but without the visual or cultural â€œpunch.â€

11/26/23 14:22 F29

My favorite of the 6 selections, by far. Details such as whether the "dot" in the middle stays or goes, or whether the white "M star" shape is solid or broken up, are less important. The idea of the

Nordic star/ Lakota star/ 8-pointed M star over a 4-pointed compass rose is lovely. It's also simple, and it's easy to identify. It's the one design that looks the same rotated 90 degrees, and it's the

same on the front or the reverse, which helps for a flag. Put this one, more than any of the others, next to the flag of New Mexico or Tennessee, and it sits in that higher rank.

11/26/23 14:29 F29 None of these â€œfinalistsâ€ are adequate. They all look like clip art, generic corporate logos. The North Star flag design should at least be considered.

11/26/23 14:37 F29 This design does not specifically represent Minnesota. Having anything that looks like a Star of Bethelem is a great no-no.

11/26/23 15:47 F29

Snowflakes are considered to have six sides. The white "snowflake" has either four or eight depending how you want to count it.

And given enough distance, it looks like a cluster of gold and white on a blue background. No real difference than the current flag if you think of it that way.

11/26/23 15:47 F29 This is my favorite of the finalists and seems the most timeless. Could benefit from some color tweaking to increase contrast.

11/26/23 16:21 F29 this is the best star put this on another flag

11/26/23 16:41 F29 This is by far my favorite flag design. I would even wear this on a hat!

11/26/23 16:47 F29

While I respect the efforts, I strongly disagree with excluding loons just because they are not in southern MN. Loons are what make our state unique. Any state could have a star. All of these choices

are very disappointing.

11/26/23 16:56 F29 This looks like a quilt pattern. Not a fan.

11/26/23 17:04 F29

This is by far my favorite design. Though I feel like the field of solid blue will make it boring or hard to distinguish when hanging. I suggest a swallowtail of lighter blue or another color. This will

break up the field of dark blue, and suggest the shape of our state.

11/26/23 17:14 F29 I like this design. It would be visible and recognizable from a distance. And it could be a timeless design.

11/26/23 17:38 F29 This flag makes it seem like we have snow all year.

11/26/23 17:55 F29 I really like the design of F29. Clean, classy, and crisp with beautiful colors that evoke the north. This is a look that we could be proud of.

11/26/23 18:07 F29

The simplicity of this and the immediate symbolism that connect to our state, make this my top choice. When I look at it...this is something that I can see on license plates to ball caps/hoodies to

promote our state and be worn proudly.

11/26/23 18:23 F29 F29 is the best flag choice. Simple, yet effective. The combination of the North star and the snowflake is ingenious. Please choose this flag. Thank you

11/26/23 18:42 F29 This is a Norwegian selburose design over a star image. I read that it has been described as a snowflake. A natural snowflake usually has 6 arms.

11/26/23 18:57 F29 I love the simplicity and versatility of this design

11/26/23 19:01 F29 Best

11/26/23 19:10 F29 F29 Flag submission has our votes.

11/26/23 19:28 F29 I'd vote for this one!

11/26/23 19:38 F29 This design is a bit minimalist, but is the only design I would really consider an improvement on the current flag.

11/26/23 20:06 F29 This is the least unacceptable submission

11/26/23 20:30 F29

The is definitely the best looking flag out of all the other submissions. The colors, symbolism, design all mash up perfectly.

- Crystal MN Resident

11/26/23 20:39 F29 I like this one. Easy to turn into a seal, logo, stationary, and its elegant.

11/26/23 21:43 F29 F29 is my favorite choice for a new state flag. I think it looks iconic and will represent the state well. The other finalists just don't speak to me as much.

11/26/23 21:58 F29 Ugly

11/26/23 22:08 F29 As a Minnesotan who has been pushing for a new flag for years, F29 and F1953 are my favorite flags. I think either would make a great flag for the state.

11/26/23 22:19 F29 Favorite!

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

1512/4/2023

11/26/23 22:47 F29

A very singular image that would be unique among US state flags. Reads as "snowflake on a star" on the laptop, but may effectively read as "star" aka "North Star" at a distance. Easily reproducible

with three colors and simple four-pointed start and eight-diamond geometry. Colors carry over from existing state flag. Would prefer a brighter blue that would read more as "water", like the blue

in the reCAPTCHA box below this text field, and move past the Civil War "union blue" legacy state flags.

11/27/23 0:59 F29 This flag is stunningly beautiful and would really set us apart

11/27/23 1:03 F29 This flag is absolutely stunning with a really epic design

11/27/23 1:07 F29 I love this flag it's gorgeously unique

11/27/23 2:40 F29

Kids can draw this.

Additionally the design is clean and the symbolism representing our origins as a state is there.

11/27/23 5:03 F29 Absolutely horrible

11/27/23 6:50 F29 The only thing I would change, is getting rid of the white dot in the center of the star. Otherwise this design is amazing!

11/27/23 8:36 F29 This doesn't represent Minnesota in any way. It looks like it belongs in another country.

11/27/23 8:59 F29 I think we can all agree we are more than just snow. Almost too simple and not representative of our state.

11/27/23 9:29 F29 Probably the best of the remaining designs. However its a real shame you didn't allow the 1989 north star flag as an option. I want to 89 North Star flag as our state flag

11/27/23 9:30 F29

F29 is pretty, but unfortunately it perpetuates the same problem most state flags haveâ€”a symbol on a blue background. This would be indistinguishable in a field of other state flags, like at Mount

Rushmore or the National Cathedral. Minnesota deserves a well-designed, distinct state flag. We already have one in common use, the North Star Flag, so it makes sense to me to adopt the 8-

pointed quilt star from the other flags, which is clearly an organic symbol of Minnesotans, and put it on the North Star Flag, which also has organic, natural use by Minnesotans. Green, white, and

blue are common colors used to represent Minnesota (including here on the MNHS site, as well as the state fair, most state agencies, most cities, our sports teams, and more) so I believe the state

flag needs to include green, white, and blue

11/27/23 9:31 F29 If youâ€™re not going with the obvious choice (the North Star Flag), then this is the winner.

11/27/23 9:41 F29 This is the flag, this is the one. Simple, elegant, easy to see from a distance and know "Minnesota"

11/27/23 9:45 F29 Clearly the best of the selected flags, although I prefer the North Star flag. Try to add a blue border around the snowflake part of the star so it contrasts with the yellow star.

11/27/23 9:58 F29 Looks like a flower not the north star

11/27/23 9:58 F29 Hell yeah.

11/27/23 10:01 F29 I think this is the best choice to become our state flag.

11/27/23 10:02 F29 Keep the old flag, all these suck

11/27/23 10:02 F29

This is a timeless design that can be incorporates in many official capacities while remaining â€œon-brandâ€ and professional. It is the cleanest, most-efficient and eye-grabbing design out of the

bunch! Iâ€™m saying this as a person from New Jersey. This flag opened my eyes and makes me want to advocate for NJ to do the same!

11/27/23 10:02 F29 Pick number F29! Itâ€™s clear, distinct, and will look excellent on a flag pole.

11/27/23 10:02 F29 This is a great design that follows principles of vexilology and cleverly symbolizes the entire state in multiple ways. I hope it is chosen!

11/27/23 10:02 F29 MN known for our cold winters and this flag reflects that. Would appreciate a flag that symbolizes our beautiful summers

11/27/23 10:06 F29 Too plain and simple. No creativity

11/27/23 10:07 F29 I support adoption of this flag.

11/27/23 10:07 F29 Far and away the best design. Clean, elegant, easy for a third-grader learning how to draw the Minnesota flag to draw. Plus, not racist.

11/27/23 10:08 F29 I miss having a green element. I understand wanting only a few colors, but could we add some green?

11/27/23 10:08 F29 Simple. Powerful. Beautiful. This is the only design that captured my attention immediately and ever since.

11/27/23 10:09 F29 Iâ€™m inspired by this design because it is simple but encapsulates so much of what makes Minnesota special. This symbol could easily become recognizable as â€˜Minnesotaâ€™

11/27/23 10:09 F29 This design makes little sense to me. Without green and blue, it does not feel like Minnesota.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

1612/4/2023

11/27/23 10:10 F29

I voice my support for this flag. Brandon Hundt has been an advocate for a new MN flag for years and put so much time, effort, and research into this flag.

However, I think there is potential to improve it as from a distance the white and yellow could bleed together in the viewerâ€™s perspective. Perhaps the colors can be given more contrast, and

the central dot can be removed for simplicityâ€™s sake.

Thank you!

11/27/23 10:11 F29 This flag is alright. Solid second choice

11/27/23 10:12 F29 This is the best one

11/27/23 10:13 F29 Like the other designs it is bland, benign, uninspired, and so simple that it lacks any identity to anything.

11/27/23 10:13 F29

All around a great option: well balanced and proportioned (assuming that the white and yellow stars would be made concentric in the final pass) and it manages to look good both up close and at a

distance. The colors work well together but I also appreciate that the designer is open to adjustments of color, because it would be good to make sure that the shade of blue matches the blue of

the current flag for the sake of continuity.

11/27/23 10:14 F29 Don't like this one. Very difficult to see a connection to Minnesota in this design. Bring back the one showing a lakefront.

11/27/23 10:15 F29 This flag is simple (as it should be);straight to the point;and won't be "dated" in 100 years: The star of the north - LOVE THIS DESIGN!

11/27/23 10:17 F29

This is my favorite of the finalist. I strongly feel the "north star" flag is a better option for us. This one would tend to blend in with many other states and doesn't solve the issue of uniqueness. The

North Star flag would be instantly recognizable and unique to MN.

11/27/23 10:17 F29

Overall the best, simple and iconic.

Use existing state flag blue as background and if enough people insist on another color add green on the bottom half.

Also use the state seal with the same motif

11/27/23 10:18 F29 This one perpetuates the idea that all Minnesota is known for is snow.

11/27/23 10:19 F29

North Star flag would be instantly recognizable and unique to MN.

11/27/23 10:20 F29

The proposal seems kind of bland to me. The â€œstar-flakeâ€ is interesting design but itâ€™s kind of generic without some other visual tie to the state. Also as climate change progresses snow

will be much less common the future. The blue background strikes me as too dark. 3rd on my list.

11/27/23 10:22 F29 This one only has a star and a snowflake. Needs blue water and green!

11/27/23 10:25 F29 Love this!! Great logo for the state. Could be our Nike swoosh.

11/27/23 10:25 F29 I love it! Itâ€™s clean and recognizable.

11/27/23 10:25 F29 At our Thanksgiving dinner we voted: 6 people ranging in age from 10 to 73 #F29 was the favorite in our ranked voting it had 4 votes for first place.

11/27/23 10:26 F29

This flag is boring. I do not like submissions that took the north star so literal and plastered large over the flag. The north star is suppose to be a reminder, not some end all be all guiding light. It is a

tool and tools are useful in that they also stay out of your way. Also MN is the intersection of three ecoregions: grassland prairie, temperate deciduous forests, and coniferous forests. It is unique in

this and every flag submission seems to put an emphasis on water and conifers which is not a real representation of the land and the people that inhabit it.

11/27/23 10:29 F29

At our Thanksgiving dinner we voted: 6 people ranging in age from 10 to 73 #F29 was the favorite in our ranked voting it had 4 votes for first place. The 10 year old said this design was simple and

easy to remember.

11/27/23 10:29 F29 It looks like off-brand Frozen merch.

11/27/23 10:29 F29

Of the finalists, this is far and away my favorite. It's simple and elegant and the sort of emblem Minnesotans can proudly fly. It's also put together in a way that kids should be able to draw it from

memory. I also enjoy the variations for our various sports teams that I've seen the designer post online. This flag would be the perfect change from our problematic and (frankly) ugly current design

and I am very much in favor of it being our new state flag.

Jonathan Kealing

Minneapolis

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

1712/4/2023

11/27/23 10:33 F29 Too simple. There is more to this state than snow flakes and a star that everyone can see.

11/27/23 10:36 F29 My favorite of the 6. Go for it!

11/27/23 10:37 F29

I am fully in support of making submission F29 our new state flag. I believe the design is distinct and would make a great symbol for our state. I have actually been behind this symbol for a long

time, since before there was even a formal commission to explore replacements for the current flag, and I truly believe this is the best candidate for our state flag. I hope that the commission will

submit this as its final flag going forward. Thank you for your diligent work!!

11/27/23 10:38 F29 Most of these flag submissions do not represent the diversity of MN, so my favorite representation of MN is flag submission F2100

11/27/23 10:42 F29

I've submitted this already - but I really want to make sure it goes through. This flag is the best of the finalist. The best option, and my hands down preferred option, is the "North Star" flag. The

North Star flag would be instantly recognizable and unique to MN. It meets all the qualifications of the competition and instantly stands out. It is simple, distinctive, recognizable, and would

instantly be one of the better looking flags in the country. I urge you to reconsider this flag! Thank you, ~Dan

11/27/23 10:42 F29 Very simple and recognizable. Next best design after the North Star Flag

11/27/23 10:43 F29 This flag evokes the simplicity and timelessness of other state flags such as New Mexico. I fully support this design.

11/27/23 10:44 F29 Of the remaining contenders, F29 is a clear winner. To me, it says â€œitâ€™s cold and itâ€™s dark here, but triumphantly so.â€ This design is sleek, recognizable, and beautiful.

11/27/23 10:45 F29 This one is the best of the remaining finalists

11/27/23 10:47 F29 This is the best one!

11/27/23 10:47 F29

I love this flag! Its honor given to the Scandinavian immigrants who settled here while also paying homage to patterns found in the art of the Ojibwe whose land we live on is something incredibly

special. I think this one is also, somewhat shallowly, the most pleasing to the eye. I would be proud of this flag were I to see it waving outside of our capitol building.

11/27/23 10:48 F29 The best one of the finalists by far! This is definitely my pick.

11/27/23 10:48 F29

I love this design, and the designer has explained his choices and they make sense and capture the spirit of Minnesota in an almost lyrical way. My great grandparents were Norwegian immigrants

to Minnesota in the late 1800's and I have fond memories of family visits in the 70's and 80's. I understand there is some discussion of retainig or removing the center dot, I like the way it's

traditional and it centers the design.

11/27/23 10:49 F29

This one is my favorite--clean, simple, timeless. Being known as the North Star State is historically very positive. Also, I can see this design easily be transferred/embroidered onto hats and shirts

etc. worn with Minnesota pride. Love it!

11/27/23 10:49 F29 This is the clear front-runner of the finalists -- it's simple, clean, and represents Minnesota well. I'd be proud to have it as our next flag.

11/27/23 10:51 F29 I think that this is a good flag and the best option be a decent margin.

11/27/23 10:53 F29

I do not like this flag as it's just our previous "blue with thing in the middle" flag. It's not that distinct or unique enough to where I'd be able to definitively say that this is Minnesota and not

somewhere else.

11/27/23 10:54 F29 This design is much too simple

11/27/23 10:55 F29

Weak, where is the state? Where did the star come from it looks bad on the twins uniform and looks bad here. None of these make you think of Minnesota. All of your finalist look like they came

from the same person. Start over.

11/27/23 10:57 F29 Plain- looks copied from another country - no MN theme

11/27/23 10:58 F29

This one deserves to be the next flag.

One suggestion: I would explore moving the starflake toward the hoist side so it flies better on a flagpole, but putting the starflake in the middle would be fine too.

11/27/23 10:58 F29 This one

11/27/23 10:59 F29 This one should be the new flag!

11/27/23 11:00 F29 I'm going to make the same comment on all of them. They are dull, boring and uninspiring.

11/27/23 11:00 F29 I like this one the most, simple yet keeps the flag look. The ones with waves in it don't give off flag designs as much.

11/27/23 11:03 F29 This is easily my favorite design of the finalists. It's simple, but the symbolism is strong. There are many, many stars that have been proposed so far, but this is the best.

11/27/23 11:03 F29 This is my favorite of all the finalists. I'd love if the design was also included as part of the state seal. I think the colors work well together and the design can represent all of Minnesota.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

1812/4/2023

11/27/23 11:04 F29

This is my favorite flag design in the running - I love the symbol, the way it points to the Dakota star and the north star at once, the distinctive and strong visual identity, the way it would look

distinctive among other state flags on a flagpole. I do think it would be a little stronger with a different color background -- either a lighter or darker blue -- given how many state flags are on a blue

field similar to this color. Also curious about incorporating this symbol into one of the other concepts, like the one with a slightly Minnesota-shaped fishtail.

11/27/23 11:06 F29 Add a loon.

11/27/23 11:07 F29 This one is actually difficult to draw. Overlapping elements are hard to draw, especially when the top color is white. It is also a bit basic.

11/27/23 11:07 F29

This F29 option is the best of the bunch. I really would have liked the North Star Flag but since that was somehow left off the list of finalists, this is the current best by far. This flag could be an

immediate recognizable emblem/symbol for Minnesota - unlike the other designs. I can also see myself getting this as a tattoo.

11/27/23 11:10 F29

I think this will become an iconic symbol of the state of Minnesota if chosen. The others have slightly less distinct star patterns and require the entire design to be representative absolutely love this

one! Simplicity with so much meaning!

11/27/23 11:12 F29 This is like the northern equivalent of New Mexico's state flag and I'm good with that. It's the strongest contender by far.

11/27/23 11:13 F29 This feels too simplistic of a design for all our state has to offer

11/27/23 11:14 F29 Please choose this design it is the best one

11/27/23 11:14 F29 This feels too simplistic of a design for all our state has to offer

11/27/23 11:14 F29 Too simple and we're not all Scandinavian. The single star design is reminiscent of Arizona which we are not. This design is not inclusive and it says nothing about our state.

11/27/23 11:14 F29

F29- I think it is crucial that we see this as an actual flag, not just a computer generated image. I have concerns about how the yellow on white will appear atop a flag pole from a distance while

waving in the wind. I know this flag has a lot of popular support and this is a clean design but maybe a little too simple and too much empty space.

F944- Again I think this flag looks better on a computer screen than a flagpole. It is also a little too complex to be easily remembered and drawn, one of the principles of good flag design

F1154- I love this design and feel it would be an excellent choice, it is a good mix of simple, but the two colored background makes the space feel well utilized.

F1435- Please do not select this design, it is very unclear what the green plant is supposed to be/represent, the flag design is complex and will be hard to remember or recreate. The plant looks

more like a cactus and does not visually signify Minnesota.

F1953- This is my favorite design, and would make an excellent choice for the Minnesota state flag. I believe there are some suggested tweaks in regards to the color and order of the stripes. I think

with some of those tweaks integrated this could be the perfect flag for Minnesota. The shape and colors both quickly visually link to the state, it is not too complex but not too empty or simplistic.

F2100- Also an excellent design, again a good mix of simple, easily drawn by hand, but not empty or plain.

In summary, I believe F1154, F1953 and F2100 would be the best choices with my personal preference being F1953. I would also urge the committee to reconsider the North Star Flag as it is an

excellent design with lots of public support.

Thank you for your hard work in selecting a new state flag, as a redesign is badly needed. It is my hope that this new flag will be a more clear representation of our state and a unifying, common

symbol that we can be proud of.

11/27/23 11:15 F29

another total embarrassment to Minnesota. How does this remotely reflect Minnesota? This isn't needed and every submission for a flag looks like they were done by an elementary school art

class.

11/27/23 11:16 F29 This one is my favorite.

11/27/23 11:16 F29 This is by far the best of the bunch! Simple, beautiful, easy to recognize and is relevant to the state. WIN.

11/27/23 11:17 F29 Needs some green but is the best one.

11/27/23 11:18 F29 This is the best design out of all the finalists.

11/27/23 11:19 F29 F1953 seems appropriately symbolic. NorthStar state strong!

11/27/23 11:20 F29 Looks like a child made this entry, I don't think it has anything special to do with our beautiful state. Every state has stars and many have snow!!!!

11/27/23 11:21 F29

While I appreciate the interest in simplicity and symbolism, this particular proposal looks like a modified New Mexico state flag. I also worry that an emblem featuring a Swedish barn quilt motif

would lend tacit favoritism to a specific ethnic culture.

11/27/23 11:25 F29 BORING!! What does this flag say about our great state?

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

1912/4/2023

11/27/23 11:25 F29

None of these flags represent the meaning of name Minnesota means sky-tinted water

Nor the Minnesota's official state motto is Land of 10,000 Lakes;and the North Star State. "L'etoile du Nord" (translated "star of the north")

You can divide Minnesota into 3 areas the farmer fields of the southern part, the forest and lakes of northern part and the prairie area of the western part. Whereâ€™s that representation?

Not to mention the most significant body of water in the state, the birth of the Mississippi river.

REOPEN THE FLAG DESIGNS TO MEET THESE MEANING OF MINNESOTA.

11/27/23 11:26 F29 This is beautiful.

11/27/23 11:26 F29

I personally think all the designs are embarassing and look like a middle school student designed them. It's extrmely disappointing that the officials in charge of the selecton process have chosen

bland and non-descript designs. Minnesota's citizens deserve better of its leadership and the process that's currently taking place.

11/27/23 11:27 F29

I like F29. It's simple, which a flag should be. My only comment would be that it might be improved with some representation of the 11 native tribes. That may be difficult to do without making

them seem peripheral. Perhaps there is another flag design that has an idea that could be incorporated? Thank you for your work.

11/27/23 11:28 F29 Looks like a quilt based off of the Los Angeles Rams or Notre Dame colors, and I don't get "Minnesota" out of this.

11/27/23 11:30 F29 This design makes me proud to be a Minnesotan and I eagerly look forward to flying it.

11/27/23 11:30 F29 I like the one. It is simple and yet easily identified.

11/27/23 11:36 F29 It looks a like blatant rip-off of the logos for movie franchise Frozen.

11/27/23 11:36 F29 Do not related how the symbol in the center of the flag related or stand for anything Minesota.

11/27/23 11:37 F29 All chosen flag submissions look like a stamp design.ugh!

11/27/23 11:37 F29 This is my favorite flag, although I do understand that there are some criticisms about white on gold. Assuming the shades chosen deal with that issue, this would be my vote.

11/27/23 11:40 F29 This design, as well as the other finalists, look like they were designed by first-year design students. Not sure how this truly represents the state.

11/27/23 11:40 F29 Best flag design of the finalists

11/27/23 11:41 F29 JUNK - DESIGNED BY AI?

11/27/23 11:41 F29

IMPORTANT: All snow flakes have six sides! The combination of North Star and Snowflake seems a popular choice, but it would be embarrassing for Minnesota to suggest we do not know much

about snow. The emblem can be relatively easily modified. Reducing the current proposal to six "arms" would make the arms relatively bulky, but making each hollow would be more evocative of a

snowflake. The star can have six arms as well. I have mocked up an example if there is interest.

11/27/23 11:42 F29 I like the simplicity of this design

11/27/23 11:44 F29 What does this even mean?

11/27/23 11:45 F29 All picks for flag are HORRIBLE. No representation of "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" at all!

11/27/23 11:45 F29 this is ugly . too much blue and will not stand the test of time that the committee referred to. Looks too computer generated and harsh

11/27/23 11:45 F29 This is my top second pick for the state flag!

11/27/23 11:46 F29 I don't like any of the designs but this is the best of the worst!

11/27/23 11:50 F29 This is the best one

11/27/23 11:51 F29 Good design. Outlook Positive

11/27/23 11:52 F29 Boring!!!

11/27/23 11:53 F29 A Christmas tree ornament?.

11/27/23 11:54 F29 Horrible ,childlike

11/27/23 11:54 F29 Best of the 6 options, and love the matching seal. What a recognizable visual for our great state!

11/27/23 11:55 F29 Bland. Go back to original and stop wasting our money.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

2012/4/2023

11/27/23 11:58 F29

F29 is clearly the best, and the potential for marketing this logo is great. Only note is snowflakes are most typically hexagonal and not octagonal. Potentially it could be inserted as the star for F1953

if there is a lot of interest in that flag as well? All of the other flags besides those two are not good.

11/27/23 11:59 F29 Alone on the flag like this, it looks like the logo for an outdoor company, not a flag. I could maybe like it if it were actually incorporated into an actual flag design.

11/27/23 11:59 F29

This is my #2 pick for the flag. It looks cool, but its color scheme is too similar to the dozens of "seal that is centered on a dark blue background" state flags. Even if this is something different from

those, I would prefer not to have something like this if possible.

11/27/23 12:01 F29 I like this flag the best. Itâ€™s simple and easy to identify. This would make a great state flag.

11/27/23 12:04 F29 Horrible and trendy;looks like a barn quilt.

11/27/23 12:04 F29 okay not great

11/27/23 12:04 F29 pick this one! it's simple and evocative

11/27/23 12:05 F29 NONE of the flag designs are acceptable. They all look like the result of an amateur's use of AI.

11/27/23 12:07 F29 None of the designs are worthy of being a new state flag. Why change a good thing.

11/27/23 12:08 F29 Generic, says NOTHING about Minnesota, far too abstract to reference the "star of the north," Bad Choice!!

11/27/23 12:08 F29

Horrible. Where is the loon? Where is the state flower? There were much better designs than any of the ones you have chosen. Do the people who chose them even live here? None of the 6

finalists have represented the state at all. Horrible finalists.

11/27/23 12:10 F29

How are we supposed to tech kids how to draw our new flag if the designer themselves couldnâ€™t even line up the yellow and white. Itâ€™s proof that itâ€™s too complicated and should be

simplified and centered correctly if chosen.

I would also suggest removing the white dot in the middle as it doesnâ€™t add anything to the design.

11/27/23 12:11 F29

This is an excellent design but the background color of navy is all too common amongst state flags. Minnesota deserves a flag that either incorporates royal or sky blue (fitting for the "Land of the

Sky Blue Waters") and not the same color as roughly half of the nation's other state flags.

11/27/23 12:12 F29 Keep the current flag. These look like barn quilts with no meaning.

11/27/23 12:13 F29 All of these are just awful. Please leave our flag alone. Also, do not need to spend the money on this. That would be an huge waste of money.

11/27/23 12:13 F29

I really like this flag, fairly simple but yet defining, north star and snowflake, goes with the "bold north" slogan. The complementary seal submission would really pair well, and looks very

professional.

11/27/23 12:14 F29 Does not represent Minnesota. I do not like it. They can do better. There are a lot of things that can be used to represent Minnesota. Looks like a foreign flag to me.

11/27/23 12:16 F29 Stop the nonsense! There aren't ANY on this list that should be used for our state flag. They all look like quilt pieces and not flags!! Shame on all of you for even considering this stuff.

11/27/23 12:17 F29

All the flags are very mundane and boring. How did it take a year to come up with these. How How much of my money was wasted on this stupid committee to find a new flag. Minnesota sucks is

what the flag should say

11/27/23 12:17 F29 I support this design for both the flag and the seal, although adding "MINNESOTA" to the flag would be helpful.

11/27/23 12:18 F29 it means NOTHING! doesn't represent anything about Minnesota!

11/27/23 12:18 F29 Sadly I do not like any of the designs picked.You have gone from detail to blah. None of them represent our state.

11/27/23 12:18 F29 You call this a flag? Looks like it was designed by a middle schooler with a free 1 day trial of indesign

11/27/23 12:19 F29 This is a terrible design that does not represent the State of MInnesota

11/27/23 12:20 F29 Looks like a new car logo.

11/27/23 12:20 F29 Offensive and meaningless. Try adding a hammer and sickle.

11/27/23 12:20 F29 I like the star on this one, but perhaps it can be incorporated in 1953 or 2100

11/27/23 12:20 F29 I support this design

11/27/23 12:20 F29 F29: This one also has unique star/snowflake shapes. I like that it's simple. It's not my favorite one, but I do like the simplicity of it. It's not overstated, which feels very Minnesotan.

11/27/23 12:21 F29 This flag works, but I wish it had more character. I'm skeptical of the colors used in this design, as I don't think Minnesota is portrayed as navy & gold in any other context.

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11/27/23 12:24 F29

This is one of my top picks because of its simplicity. The blue represents water, snowflake/star combo represents winter and north star. I think people would quickly be able to associate this with

MN.

11/27/23 12:25 F29 This design is an ok concept, but itâ€™s tacky and amateurish.

11/27/23 12:25 F29 This is the least terrible looking one. They are all just bad

11/27/23 12:27 F29 This is my favorite submission. I like the simplicity and think it would make a great flag.

11/27/23 12:27 F29 I mean, itâ€™s obviously the right choice. Iâ€™ve been a fan of this flag design for years!

11/27/23 12:27 F29 Simple, yet own-able, this is my fav of the finalists.

11/27/23 12:28 F29 Looks like a grade schooler learning to use the graphic arts designs. No.

11/27/23 12:28 F29 Too dark, what does the dark blue represent? Simple but not relatable.

11/27/23 12:31 F29 Clean, simple, and symbolic. Distinct from a distance when flying in the wind (or not).

11/27/23 12:31 F29 We don't need a new flag!

11/27/23 12:33 F29 This is probably my favorite out of the five finalists. I like the simplicity of it. It is very easy to distinguish, especially from far away, which was on of the goals of the redesign.

11/27/23 12:34 F29 This flag is beautifully executed as a representation of our state and the many geographic and cultural entities within.

11/27/23 12:36 F29 This looks like a barn quilt hanging on a flag. Minnesota is so much more than the north star and snow! This should not be our new state flag!

11/27/23 12:37 F29 This gives me north star, but there is something very white about the use of the quilt pattern star. It makes me wonder if this represents ALL Minnesota

11/27/23 12:37 F29 I vote for this one

11/27/23 12:38 F29

The star is too complex. this would be very complex to sew. Yellow and white are not good colors next to each other. I would remove the center white dot. It would be nice to read the designers

explanation of the design meaning. I give this flag a grade of "C". Thank you.

11/27/23 12:38 F29 This is it

11/27/23 12:39 F29 Too dark, not relatable. Cold.

11/27/23 12:40 F29 Unique and easy to read

11/27/23 12:41 F29 This says nothing about being a flag for Minnesota

11/27/23 12:42 F29 This is clearly the best design. It's not overly designed, but it's unique and impactful.

11/27/23 12:42 F29

I like this one. North star and snow are definitely MN descriptors. Yellow star with white snowflake makes me think of yellow snow which isnâ€™t great. I do wish it was a little more lively too.

Kinda looks like clip art a bit.

11/27/23 12:43 F29 Plain. Boring. Looks like a quilt or a simplistic corporate logo. Nothing about this says "minnesota" to me

11/27/23 12:43 F29 This is my favorite. Clean and symmetrical. I assume the yellow stands for north star state and the snowflake for our climate. The symbols are easy to understand.

11/27/23 12:43 F29 Not one flag is ok

11/27/23 12:45 F29

This is my top choice for the state flag. My only feedback is to make sure there is enough contrast between the colors of the elements to ensure that color blind people and people with low vision

can still identify it.

11/27/23 12:45 F29

BLAH--boring--the same as the rest of the selections! I would support using the state seal as the flag, also. The flag choices all look like they were computer designed by the same person. really

don't look like Mn. at all, in my book. I'd support an Ufdah! on a flag before any of these. Sorry, not sorry. Jean

11/27/23 12:46 F29 F29: north star and snowflake in a simple quilt square style. I like the cleanness of this design.

11/27/23 12:47 F29 Looking at this I see either somewhere in Canada or Alaska. Nothing says Minnesota to me.

11/27/23 12:47 F29 Bland. No Style or Joy. Whoever picked all of these designs- you are BORING and BLAH.

11/27/23 12:47 F29 I suggest you start over. There is nothing about any of the choices that represent Minnesota! Who appointed this commission?

11/27/23 12:47 F29 No way! Looks like a snowflake, guess that fits for this whole committee.

11/27/23 12:47 F29 I donâ€™t think this on represents MN well enough

11/27/23 12:50 F29 NO, it says nothing about our state.

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11/27/23 12:50 F29 Simple design, timeless.

11/27/23 12:52 F29 Hands down, this is the best one. Simple, iconic, beautiful. The others just don't seem to have the magic that this one does. I would proudly fly this flag over my front door

11/27/23 12:53 F29 No to any flag with a star that also looks like a cross, which is a beacon to the christofascist thugs we don't need.

11/27/23 12:54 F29 Best design

11/27/23 12:54 F29 I find this, and the other flag finalists so boring!

11/27/23 12:55 F29 When I look at this, I don't see or think Minnesota at all. Nothing that clearly represents us and our unique culture;things that make us Minnesotans that we are so proud of!

11/27/23 12:58 F29 Horrible

11/27/23 12:58 F29 No don't like any of the new flags

11/27/23 12:58 F29

F29 is my favorite flag candidate. It is clean and distinctive;easily recognizable among other states. The north star fits as an emblem that applies to all of Minnesota. The additional 8-pointed star

evokes both the Scandinavian selburose found in sweaters, mittens, and other materials. It also ties to the Lakota star quilt designs, making the synthesis a good emblem for Minnesota's heritage. I

am happy with the flag as is, and do not think it needs significant revision. But if so, the central white dot could be removed, as well as color alterations. I do not want the flag to become overly

complex.

11/27/23 12:59 F29

F29: Simple, and easily identifiable, like a flag should be. I appreciate that this flag pays homage to the original inhabitants of Minnesota in the use of the 8-pointed star, as seen in traditional star

blankets. While similar in structure to the flag of New Mexico, this design remains distinct.

11/27/23 12:59 F29 Please choose this one. I love the clean design and the shade of blue used for the background.

11/27/23 13:01 F29 My Vote for State Flag - F29

11/27/23 13:04 F29 This is a lovely flag!

11/27/23 13:04 F29

This is the best flag. It's simple, classy and instantly recognizable. In one elegant symbol, it contains the North Star as well as a snow flake, and even echoes the structure of corn, representing the

best known elements of the character of our state. The bue field represents the sky blue water (Mni Sota) that gives origin to our state's name, as well as it's native heritage. It also directly echoes

the blue sky and it's connotations of equity and limitless possibilty.

In short, this is a flag we as Minnesotans can fly with pride and that will be recognized all around the country and the world.

It also easily translates to a State Seal.

11/27/23 13:06 F29 Itâ€™s too plain.

11/27/23 13:06 F29 NO it looks like it belongs in church.

11/27/23 13:06 F29 The 6 final flag designs are ALL horrible!

11/27/23 13:07 F29 F29 Looks like a Christmas ornament, please don't pick it

11/27/23 13:09 F29 Second favorite F29. First favorite F2100.

11/27/23 13:09 F29 Looks like a quilt pattern, which skews old and stodgy. Represents Minn

11/27/23 13:10 F29 Needs more notable Minnesota reference i.e. State Outline, Loon, etc.

11/27/23 13:11 F29 This one feels like clip art. I like that it's simple, but it literally feels like a combination of 2 existing pieces of basic art.

11/27/23 13:11 F29 I donâ€™t believe that this says Minnesota I donâ€™t understand it

11/27/23 13:12 F29 This design feels too simple. I think the snowflake motif is a bit stereotypical. I donâ€™t know if itâ€™s quite as original as some other ideas.

11/27/23 13:14 F29 I like this evokes both the North Star, snow, and a flower. It's simplicity is its strength

11/27/23 13:15 F29 Canâ€™t believe the level of entries! Disappointing!

11/27/23 13:18 F29 I vote for this one!!!

11/27/23 13:19 F29 This is the best design from among the six finalists. Simple yet symbolic, which is what every flag should be.

11/27/23 13:19 F29 Almost too non-descript. 4th choice for me. Feels WAY too emphasized on winter and cold. No good feel of the river and lakes.

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11/27/23 13:19 F29

A North Star + a snowflake: a great concept! Here is the issue: snowflakes have 6 points, not 8!! For this reason, choosing this design would be an embarrassment: somehow the people who care

enough about snow to put it on their state flag don't know what a snowflake looks like?? The issue could be solved by making both the snowflake and the star 6-pointed.

11/27/23 13:19 F29

A) Snowflakes all have six sides / points not 8 B) This star design IMO feels more like a Christmas card than a State flag and the background star in particular, although not explicit, has a somewhat

Christian feel to it. Also, like all of the final 6 - is a bit lacking in any good representation of the State and is rather boring.

11/27/23 13:19 F29 Not a good choice

11/27/23 13:21 F29

Middle East?

Boy if our vurrent design does mot follow/ comply with the rules of "flag desing :what does this one do?. L.O.L.!

11/27/23 13:25 F29 Horrible where's the loon

11/27/23 13:25 F29 elite

11/27/23 13:26 F29

Horrible where's the loon

Who would ever look at these and say yep that's a MN state flag??? Really there were none better then these??

11/27/23 13:28 F29 Of all the current choices, this is the best design. It represents Minnesota well;Star of the North state and snow.

11/27/23 13:29 F29 Design has nothing to do with MN

11/27/23 13:30 F29 This flag looks like something at the Mall of America parking lot.

11/27/23 13:30 F29 This is nice and simple

11/27/23 13:31 F29

Most of these final images appear to have been designed by the same person. This one is the worst - a star covered by a snowflake. It is cold, uninteresting, and off-putting - like looking into a knife

drawer.

11/27/23 13:32 F29 I really didn't care for any of the designs, but this one is the best of the 6. No reference to our farming history or lakes.

11/27/23 13:33 F29 Center design is phenomenal. The background color is far too similar to most â€œseal on a bedsheetâ€ state flags, which could cause the flag to become indistinguishable in lighter winds.

11/27/23 13:34 F29

Great design. I suggest adding a green border to the flag.

All new state buildings should incorporate Scandanavian inspired architecture. This flag would go great with Arendelle-looking buildings.

11/27/23 13:35 F29

A star should not be Yellow. A star should be White. This design is also boring. Actually, every design picked as a finalist is very disappointing. There were SO many creative and beautiful designs

entered. When I saw what the finalists were I felt very let down.

11/27/23 13:35 F29

As a life long over 50 Minnesotan, i have to say i HATE the 6 new choices for our new flag design. They are not only unattractive but they DO NOT represent Minnesota in any way. I love the loon

seal among the finalists for that. But really disgusting choices for the flag.

11/27/23 13:35 F29 I love this redesign. I think the starflake is pretty and recognizable. A nice state symbol. Also, lots of branding potential

11/27/23 13:36 F29 Like this design and the seal design similar to it.

11/27/23 13:36 F29 Very uninteresting

11/27/23 13:36 F29 Ugly

11/27/23 13:37 F29 This is the best choice!!!!

11/27/23 13:37 F29 Nice clean design. The sun and snowflack are Minnesota.

11/27/23 13:37 F29 Like all the six finalists this design is dull and uninspiring. It does not indicate what state it represents. Looks like a quilt patch.

11/27/23 13:38 F29 THIS IS THE BEST ONE! CHOOSE THIS ONE AND DONâ€™T ALTER IT!!!!!

11/27/23 13:38 F29

Do not change our flag or dismantle the panel and save our money. There's nothing wrong with it and we don't need to spend money on this nonsense. You spent you already spent $19 billion

dollars and I'm sure you're going to get into the Surplus we have for this year too. Besides, all your pics look like foreign country flags.

11/27/23 13:39 F29 This is hideous and looks like it belongs to religious cult group.

11/27/23 13:40 F29 My pick for the winner. Simple, but bold elements that everyone will recognize.

11/27/23 13:40 F29 I really donâ€™t like any of the selections. Someone was stuck on the star theme but these donâ€™t really reflect nature, lakes or anything indigenous

11/27/23 13:41 F29 North star and swedish - that's what I think of when I look at this flag. Where are the lakes (land of 10,000 lakes)? The agriculture? Representation of more heritage?

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11/27/23 13:42 F29 They are all EXTREMELY UGLY!!!

11/27/23 13:44 F29 1940's quilt square. How does it say Minnesota?

11/27/23 13:44 F29 yes for flag, simple North star

11/27/23 13:45 F29 Nice and clean and simple. My top 3

11/27/23 13:46 F29 F29 is my second choice after F1953. I do not think F29 will look as good flying as F1953, but it is a beautiful and simple design, and I would be happy with it.

11/27/23 13:47 F29 I like this one the most I feel it captures everything the committee was aiming for

11/27/23 13:48 F29 I prefer the original flag and seal and will continue to fly our current flag for the foreseeable future. But if and only if the flag and seal have to change this one is a good one.

11/27/23 13:49 F29 Looks like an advertisement. Definitely NOT a good choice. Who would make any connection with Minnesota from this. If anything it looks like the Star of Bethlehem.

11/27/23 13:49 F29

Simple, beautiful design that follows good flag design principals. Simple enough to recreate from memory. Limits to 3 colors. Distinctive and recognizable symbolism with north star and snowflake.

Take care in the contrast between white and yellow/orange to ensure the white doesn't get washed out. Overall great design!

11/27/23 13:49 F29

Boring, Uninspiring, offers only a star for interest, which only represents abstract and miniscule positive aspects of mn. As good as monochromatic with huge fields of single colors, uninteresting,

boring. Also this star looks very Anglo Christian, very much like the Christmas star, sure to offend many.

11/27/23 13:49 F29 This is my favorite flag.

11/27/23 13:50 F29

While I believe that out of all of the choose finalists that the "Starflake" design is the best, I believe it would be in the committee's best interest to add features of the "North Star flag" such as

Green and White Stripes at the bottom to better differentiate this flag from other state flags.

11/27/23 13:50 F29 Looks like a Christmas ornament. I donâ€™t like it.

11/27/23 13:50 F29 I like this one. It's the most unique but also says Minnesota the most to me

11/27/23 13:50 F29 Very boring. Nothing to do with Minnesota at all.

11/27/23 13:51 F29 Like the snowflake and North Star combo, but this one is boring.

11/27/23 13:53 F29 Too plain, not regal enough

11/27/23 13:53 F29 Looks like a snowflake but I'm sure it is a stylized north star. Just like the other 5 finalists, this bland depiction captures very little of what makes Minnesota.

11/27/23 13:54 F29 Love thisâ€¦color of snow and star

11/27/23 13:56 F29 I like this one the best. The others are too gaudy, have clashing colors, or feel insincere. #27 feels regal, without being gaudy, grand without being simple.

11/27/23 13:57 F29 Hate it. . Why is it being changed?

11/27/23 13:58 F29 F29 both feels empty/boring and the overlapping shapes in the center seem to busy/complex.

11/27/23 13:59 F29 Looks like bad clip art

11/27/23 14:00 F29 The white design on this design represents a Norwegian style of art and is not appropriate to represent the state as it excludes other ethnic groups.

11/27/23 14:00 F29

Glaring, stark design and colors. It is too modern, digitalized and abstract to" appeal for 100 years", as one judge said was a criteria. Looks like a Nike or sports logo.

There is no green in a major rural, agricultural and naturally green state ! And no water representation in the " Land of 10,000 Lakes " Major deficiencies here.

11/27/23 14:01 F29 This is my favorite one. It looks like a quilt made by a Swede. Minnesota had a large immigrant population of Swedes and Norwegians. It's very Nordic. Remember, Swede Hollow.

11/27/23 14:02 F29 What is it symbolizing? It doesn't mean anything to me as a citizen of the state

11/27/23 14:04 F29 Looks like an AI generated geometric pattern. Indicates nothing about Minnesota.

11/27/23 14:07 F29

None of the finalists make me think "MN"

And the design is very dated.

11/27/23 14:07 F29

There's a strange optical thing happening with the yellow star form when it transitions behind the white diamonds - the lines visually bend. This could be corrected with some optical adjustments to

the yellow star form. Overall I think the balance between the scale of the two forms could be adjusted so that the feel more unified - there should be some delight in the way the two forms interact

- right now they are just sitting on top of one another. Would be good to see an exploration of more foreground/background interaction. Perhaps the white form needs to be bigger? The yellow

form more complex?

11/27/23 14:08 F29 Nice, but very simplistic and needs to have a loon.

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11/27/23 14:08 F29 Best star of the group and would be great with another flag background, but would like the flag to be different than the one we have right now, this is just replacing our seal for a new one.

11/27/23 14:08 F29 I like this design the best, but wish the colors (the background blue and the yellow) were more vibrant

11/27/23 14:09 F29 The star is too common. Something a person would see in an advertisement.

11/27/23 14:09 F29 I like the design that it has a snowflake in front of the north star. But it still feels a little empty. Pretty though.

11/27/23 14:09 F29

My favorite along with f1953. F1953 would be better if the white strip was in the middle with the blue on top. I love the simplicity of F29 and how it incorporates the north star and snow. I really

like the color scheme - blue, white, and yellow is simple and looks great. F29 first, F1953 with white stripe in the middle second. Hope one of these two wins. Flags should be simple and identifiable,

not complicated like a state seal. Well done.

11/27/23 14:09 F29 Too plain

11/27/23 14:10 F29 F29 is a perfect flag for Minnesota. Don't worry about it being "too simple," flags should be simple because they're typically seen from very far away. This timeless, elegant design will never get old.

11/27/23 14:11 F29

Horrible designâ€¦ what does this have to do with Minnesota? Nothing special or unique about it. Doesnâ€™t represent our state, the northwoods, or the anything in the Great Lakes region.

Where are the symbols we are familiar with? I canâ€™t get behind this.

11/27/23 14:11 F29 Simple, well-designed concept. I love it and out of all the designs this is the only one I could see flying outside my home.

11/27/23 14:11 F29 This is my favorite design, but I wish it had some green incorporated in it. Green is such an essential Minnesota color.

11/27/23 14:12 F29 Solid blue background too plain. Not a choice.

11/27/23 14:12 F29 Looks like a bloody snowflake! Nope

11/27/23 14:12 F29 I like it a lot

11/27/23 14:12 F29 This flag is the prettiest in geometry and color.

11/27/23 14:13 F29 Too plain

11/27/23 14:14 F29 I vote for this one. Bit I wish the background color were more vibrant.

11/27/23 14:15 F29 Way too boring;this feels like nothing.

11/27/23 14:16 F29 Hate it. Looks like something on the side of a barn

11/27/23 14:17 F29 Simple design, which I like. Seems like an overlap of a star and a snowflake. I like this one.

11/27/23 14:17 F29

This is an excellent design. It satisfies the principles articulated by the North American Vexillological Association, especially simplicity of design, identifiability from a distance, and meaningful

symbolism. (In that regard, it is not unlike the flag of New Mexico, which NAVA has deemed the best US state flag). Some have commented negatively on the shade of blue in this design, but, as I

have mentioned to the designer, it is appropriate because the North Star is seen in the *night* sky. If Minnesota adopts this design, the state will have chosen well.

11/27/23 14:18 F29 My comment is in regards to all six designs. I think they are all poorly done, there is no Minnesota vibe to any of them, yuck.

11/27/23 14:19 F29 Amateurish and conveys no meaning. Put the new seal on a blue background and be done.

11/27/23 14:19 F29 This looks like a foreign county flag

11/27/23 14:20 F29 Looks like a Christmas tree ornament. Don't choose this one!

11/27/23 14:20 F29 This flag in it's simplicity will be easily recognized as representing Minnesota.

11/27/23 14:21 F29

two comments. 1) how many millions of dollars on flags,signs,paintings, uniforms will be spent on this boondoggle when there are so many other truly needed items to spend it on and 2)what two

colors are missing......maroon and gold. The colors of our university system. What callousness by our state lawmakers. you should be ashamed of yourselves.

11/27/23 14:23 F29 This is my first choice but I donâ€™t like any of the flags

11/27/23 14:23 F29 Not interesting.

11/27/23 14:23 F29 The only one warranting consideration, in my opinion. Simple and good combination of colors. Mixing green and blue is unappealing.

11/27/23 14:25 F29 The best of them all.

11/27/23 14:26 F29

This is my favorite submission. I like that it is simple. I like that it is mostly blue for our lakes and rivers, and has the north star. I like that it has the "snowflake" or selburose/eight-sided star with its

references to both Scandinavia and native tribes. It's simple and easy to remember. I think it's great. Let's make it our our flag.

11/27/23 14:26 F29 I really like the star on this one. But the rest of it is a little bland. If it could be combined with F1953 or F2100 that would be great.

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11/27/23 14:26 F29 Donâ€™t like it at all

11/27/23 14:29 F29 Use this design for the flag. I like the symbolism and simplicity

11/27/23 14:30 F29 To plain or Christmasy for our population

11/27/23 14:30 F29

1. I find the design a little boring

2. I don't like the emphasis of a snowflake - MN has more than the winter season

11/27/23 14:31 F29 The already popular Northstar flag should have been in the finals but this is next best

11/27/23 14:33 F29

This is by far the best of an equally dismal pool of options for the flag. It appears that all flag designs are to be basic and as simple as possible? They all resembles old school Clip Art from the 80's.

As a lifelong Minnesotan, I cannot get excited about any of the options presented. There is nothing moving about them, nothing which invokes a sense of pride or admiration. The "snowflake on

star" is the only flag option which feels like it hints at who we are. Everything else feels like we're voting for a an image or mascot for a sports team. Overall, this was a really disappointing act of

taxpayer money being used on something that really didn't need changing.

11/27/23 14:34 F29 Please don't let this flag submission become our state flag. It's just ghastly.

11/27/23 14:35 F29 Best choice

11/27/23 14:35 F29 This is my favorite. It is simple and clean, but captures the essence of Minnesota. Also, it is easily recognizable.

11/27/23 14:35 F29 Shouldn't the flag represent the State and not some cult like symbol? I am offended by all of the designs

11/27/23 14:37 F29 I think this flag should represent our north star state! It is simple and recognizable!

11/27/23 14:37 F29 Great for a toilet paper design

11/27/23 14:39 F29 This is my 2nd favorite. I think that this star combined with a background like F1953 would make a really nice flag.

11/27/23 14:40 F29 This is a terrible design, maybe OK as a corporate logo, but not for a state flag

11/27/23 14:40 F29 This is my favorite. It is simple and clean, but captures the essence of Minnesota. Also, it is easily recognizable.

11/27/23 14:41 F29 This is the best choice.

11/27/23 14:43 F29 This is our second choice and the yellow and white star on dark background was the best for my son to see. (Family of 12)

11/27/23 14:43 F29 This looks like someone put a sticker on blue craft paper. Can't we please have something with character, style, and some intelligence? How dumb do you want to make Minnesotans look?

11/27/23 14:44 F29 I like this one best--but they are all good!

11/27/23 14:47 F29 I need it please itâ€™s so beautiful ðŸ˜

11/27/23 14:48 F29 Terrible. How would anyone know what state this represents?

11/27/23 14:54 F29 This one! The rest are too much. The simplicity here is great.

11/27/23 14:54 F29

I guess this has symmetry going for it. If the white pattern is meant to be a snowflake, it's not because snowflakes always have six dendrites. Some have said it is a symbol of our Scandinavian

heritage. If so, it will be offensive to many who aren't of such descent and is counter to the acceptance criteria that honors any specific group of people.

11/27/23 14:58 F29 Love it

11/27/23 15:00 F29

This one just looks like the Spire credit union logo. The colors and even star iconography are nearly identical. It does not feel like a flag, and just feels like a logo for a bank. The lack of the color

green makes it seem like there is no warmth in Minnesota, only cold winters. Our beautiful springs and summers are not represented at all in this, in my opinion!

11/27/23 15:00 F29 I like this one!

11/27/23 15:01 F29

This is my top pick for the flag redesign. It has a simple and bold design that evokes the best vexillological practices. It reminds me of some of the best state flags, such as New Mexico, Arizona,

Colorado, and Tennessee. I would love to see this flag or a variant of it become our new state flag!

11/27/23 15:01 F29 Most neutral

11/27/23 15:03 F29 Do not change the flag. History is important!

11/27/23 15:04 F29

I would say that this flag is probably my second favorite among all the designs, and generally speaking I've seen a lot of other people say that they like this flag a lot. I wouldn't mind it being the new

state flag.

11/27/23 15:04 F29 It looks Russian.

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11/27/23 15:06 F29

Is there any meaning to any of these other than some strange form of the north star? They are all horrible and would immediately become the wierdest and worst state flag in the nation. Reopen

the submissions and get someone with a sense of history to design a flag. Or leave it alone.

11/27/23 15:06 F29 Ugly

11/27/23 15:08 F29 Simple but poorly executed logo. There are so many ways to include both a star and snow without having to do overlapping geometric clipart. I donâ€™t trust you to pick a better logo though.

11/27/23 15:10 F29 These selections are ridiculous. They donâ€™t represent Minnesota. Who are the judges anyway? These selections belong on a quilt not a flag!

11/27/23 15:13 F29

This is the best one by a long shot. It's simple, it's identifiable, and it's one that Minnesotans can all resonate with, no matter their identity.

This has got to be the best flag option by far!

11/27/23 15:13 F29 My personal favorite. It is Minnesota;quietly beautiful.

11/27/23 15:14 F29

This is the best one by a long shot. It's simple, it's identifiable, and it's one that Minnesotans can all resonate with, no matter their identity.

This has got to be the best flag option by far!

11/27/23 15:16 F29 This is the best one!

11/27/23 15:20 F29 Yes!!! Thank you.

11/27/23 15:21 F29 Where is the Loon?

11/27/23 15:22 F29 If we're going for a very simple design this flag is quite nice

11/27/23 15:22 F29 I like the reference to indigenous peoples in the graphic design of the north star.

11/27/23 15:23 F29 This needs to be our flag.

11/27/23 15:25 F29

This looks like a quilting pattern, not a state flag. I like all of the Star of the North references, but why do a majority of the finalists all look like quilts? No references to loons, the state bird, were

included, yet I have never known quilting to be a distinctly Minnesota activity. Please consider other options rather than this one.

11/27/23 15:27 F29 It has potential but is just plain, flat and will immediately be out of date. Add some texture and shading to the star and it would be better.

11/27/23 15:27 F29 This should be our state flag

11/27/23 15:31 F29

All my favorite state flags are an iconic symbol on a simple background, and this one takes the cake! It's got the snow, it's got the north star, all without being overly complicated - kids across the

state can draw this! It's got it all!

11/27/23 15:32 F29 Nope. North star with a snowflake? We're much more than that.

11/27/23 15:37 F29 I love this flag! it is simple but shows off its meaning through the north star and our signiture snowflake for the cold winters! Very pleasing to look at and easy to draw good job!

11/27/23 15:38 F29 I do not associate this image with Minnesota.

11/27/23 15:38 F29 Ridiculous. Does not show anything about Minnesota

11/27/23 15:39 F29 terrible!

11/27/23 15:43 F29

This flag should be given further consideration. It features a simple, yet easily-identifiable, design that conveys specific aspects of Minnesotan identity: our hardiness (the snowflake) and our moral

rectitude (the North Star).

11/27/23 15:47 F29 I support this flag design.

11/27/23 15:48 F29

Ever since i found out about this flag 2 years ago, I have always felt that it strongly represented me as a Minnesotan, and I would be incredibly proud to hang this flag all over my home and see it

everywhere I go. The symbolism and Minnesotan pride behind this flag is second to none.

11/27/23 15:50 F29 Thumbs down ðŸ‘Ž

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11/27/23 15:51 F29

This is, and should be, considered the only right choice.

1. A dark blue field that symbolizes water, but also is a strong and confident color. It is calming and commanding. Its simple but effective. Allowing the eyes to fall into the center of the flag.

2. A 8 pointed Dakota/Native American star, paying homage to our Native Populations, as well as resembling the quilting and patterns of the Scandinavian and German populations of the first

pioneers. White and crisp like snow, alluding to a snowflake, an entirely notable Minnesotan reference, but also the 4 intermediate directions on a compass rose, alluding to our central location in

the U.S. The white stands out brightly against the blue field, but not in a way that is disruptive. It commands the center of the flag, drawing the attention to the middle, creating a focal idea.

3. The "Star of the North" in gold, almost hidden behind the white starflake. The star symbolizing our state motto, and coloring it gold, showcasing that Minnesota IS the star of the north. The star

also brings to mind a compass rose;a design that synonymously represents "north", finding "true north", giving one direction, or guiding one home.

Minnesota is many things. Our diverse populations and cultures, and our abundant natural resources, farming, and outdoor recreation make it hard to choose what represents everyone. That's why

this flag, in its simple "star" motif, makes it the one only contender.

What is Minnesota? The Star of the North, a guiding beacon and compass rose to bring you home.

11/27/23 15:56 F29

The audacity to think that anyone should 'redesign' the state flag is staggering. Even moreso is the fact that any changes in the current political climate will be agenda driven and will not represent

the majority of people in this state. Your efforts are entirely misguided.

11/27/23 15:58 F29 This star is too bland. We want to be known for more than just a star/snowflake.

11/27/23 16:00 F29

Simple, clean, professional. Nice coloring.

Representative of our great state!

11/27/23 16:01 F29 This is probably my 3rd choice out of 6 flags but I think it would be a fine choice. If this is chosen, the seal with the same design should also be chosen.

11/27/23 16:04 F29 I love this flag's fel, simplicity of design, and inclusiveness- the thinking behind it from Brandon Hundt is clear, and I would be happy and proud to see it become Minnesota's flag.

11/27/23 16:05 F29 None of these flag designs represent Minnesota, they all look middle eastern designs

11/27/23 16:07 F29

I like the North Star element and snowflake. However, the distinctive Nordic design diminishes the goal of establishing an inclusive flag. Also, the central location of the elements, and the absence

of any elements elsewhere, will minimize recognition when there isnâ€™t enough wind to fully extend the flag.

11/27/23 16:07 F29

This flag is clean, clearly represents Minnesota, ands has easily identifiable symbolism. It is the clear winner in my opinion. I do believe, however, the flag might be improved by using a lighter shade

of blue (perhaps even something like the blue from the old flag).

11/27/23 16:08 F29 NO@

11/27/23 16:08 F29

THIS IS so abusive WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep the flag we have LEAVE IT ALONE!! Dr. Kate Beane Shelley Buck Luis Fitch Anita Gaul Michael Harralson Kim Jackson Robert

'Deuce Denise Mazone Lauren Bennett McGinty Philip McKenzie Steve Simon Kent Whitworth Aaron Wittnebel Listen up you all need to go down to lake street and take a good look around!! Figure

out a way to help that area out clean up all the gang tags FIX that part of society!! Instead of redesigning the state flag/seal!!!

11/27/23 16:08 F29 Nothing to do with mn

11/27/23 16:09 F29 I encourage the commission to choose this flag. It is simple and clean yet visually interesting and powerful. It would be a distinctive marker of the state!

11/27/23 16:10 F29 None of the designs say that's Minnesota to me. As far as the seal, the one with the loon. Should make that the flag also.

11/27/23 16:14 F29 I love this one! It feels simple, versatile, but also uniquely Minnesota. If reminds me of New Mexico's flag, one of my personal favorites. I would be proud to fly this. No notes.

11/27/23 16:14 F29 No! This looks like a quilting design. Even though I am a quilter, I would not want this representing our state. It looks too folksy and 1970â€™s.

11/27/23 16:15 F29 Boring and looks too much like a snowflake. We are about much more than our winters.

11/27/23 16:21 F29

Totally devoid of Minnesota history, GENERIC, non-sensical, and without any deep meaning. I would prefer updating and "cleaning up" our current MN State Flag by removal of the "gold fringe" and

the "wreath of the state flower". Keep the state seal as it is.

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11/27/23 16:22 F29

According to the rules a submission is suppose to reflect Minnesotas history resources and cultural diversities.

I don't see any of those in any of the finalists. What am I missing?

How about state flowers, loons, northern lights, water etc?

11/27/23 16:23 F29 Looks too much like a snowflake.

11/27/23 16:25 F29 MINNESOTA isknown as the Northstar State, this flag displays exactly what that is.

11/27/23 16:28 F29 This does not say Minnesota to me at all. Please do not select this design.

11/27/23 16:28 F29

As a former local government official (school board and county commissioner) think itâ€™s critical Minnesotaâ€™s new flag centers good design, symbolism, and simplicity. Among the finalists

F29 best achieves this mission. I am especially concerned that some of the other designs, especially those with significant curves and waveforms (with their over reliance on Adobe Illustratorâ€™s

line tool), will not stand the test of time. They risk soon feeling like artifacts of a particular time, much like a dated local tourism campaign. Letâ€™s not go down this path for Minnesotaâ€™s flag.

11/27/23 16:28 F29 This does not represent anything it's just colors and symbols and looks like a graphic design for cookies

11/27/23 16:28 F29 A strong image that captures both our abundant water and our northern location. A design that brings our unique geography and climate forward. Couldn't be anywhere except Minnesota.

11/27/23 16:30 F29

I love this. And I love it more after reading the artist's commentary!!! See ... https://brandonhundt.com/2023-11-26-really-snowflake-other-questions-attempt-answer-about-minnesota-flag-

finalist-f29/

11/27/23 16:34 F29 I think this is the cleanest flag design. Years from now we (the public) will love if this is the choice.

11/27/23 16:34 F29 All of these designs are horrible

11/27/23 16:36 F29

This is the cleanest overall design and itâ€™s my belief that it will age the best. I will be buying one of these to fly from my front porch if itâ€™s the choice. In the long run we (the public) will be

very happy if this is the selection and it will grow on those who are unhappy with it today

11/27/23 16:39 F29 THIS my 2nd choice.

11/27/23 16:39 F29 Not sure what the heck this is supposed to be but I think it is awful. The current flag is a lot better. Tell the Minnesota story so it represents us.

11/27/23 16:40 F29

Due to the geometry of the water compound, snowflakes typically have a hexagonal structure. If this is supposed to be a snowflake over the north star (which the author has stated as much), I

cannot endorse this design

11/27/23 16:42 F29 This and the similar looking flag would be a nice coordinated set.

11/27/23 16:44 F29 Not enough about Minnesota. We are the land of 10,000 lakes.

11/27/23 16:44 F29 Stay with the flag and seal we have now! What is wrong with it? Minnesota just can't stop spending money on ridiculous things.

11/27/23 16:45 F29 I support this being our next state flag! I think that it incorporates what Minnesota offers while remaining very easily recognizable and easy on the eyes.

11/27/23 16:45 F29

This is the best flag, and of all the finalists, it has the most classic and instantly-recognizable design. Thirty years from now, this one won't look outdated or remind us of past trends, whereas the

other five will. The blue+green together in a flag is too much. I hope you choose F29.

11/27/23 16:45 F29 NO - this looks like a Scandinavian ornament!

11/27/23 16:46 F29 Terrible. Sooo generic. There needs to be a loon on the flag!

11/27/23 16:51 F29

"respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities."

NONE of your final selections 'reflect' ANY of the above. The designs are all ambiguous, too stylized, and meaningless.Not a one of them says 'Minnesota'. They ALL say that you are so afraid of

offending someone that you make them identifiable to no one. I'm a Minnesotan. I'd like my state flag to reflect that!

11/27/23 16:54 F29 This and the matching state seal makes the flag more simple but keeps the state seal on the flag

11/27/23 16:55 F29 Keep the one we have now. This is not a symbolism of Minnesota

11/27/23 16:57 F29 Too quilty. Also too basic

11/27/23 16:59 F29 I love this star, it would look great to replace the star in F499.

11/27/23 17:02 F29 This is my favorite of the finalists. I think it's simple but has a lot of symbolism. I also think it would look great on a variety of merchandise and the easily recognizable.

11/27/23 17:03 F29 This looks like Christmas wrapping paper and the 'star' looks like a poinsettia.

11/27/23 17:08 F29 This one and the matching seal are the best.

11/27/23 17:13 F29 All your DFL regime flag designs look like trash.

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11/27/23 17:16 F29 test 29

11/27/23 17:18 F29 would not want this for my state flag

11/27/23 17:19 F29 This is the best option of the bunch. Honestly the loon seal would make a better flag than every other option besides this one.

11/27/23 17:20 F29 This one is cool, I like it

11/27/23 17:20 F29

Great flag for a Scandinavian shop maybe ask ingelbretsens if they are interested. Nice design but I would have no idea what State it represents and Iâ€™ve lived here my whole life. I do agree

we need a new flag but in my opinion there needs to be something recognizable on it.

11/27/23 17:20 F29 Please Please please start this over. None of these are worthy.

11/27/23 17:21 F29

Star and flake are not representative enough of the whole state. Flag should be beautiful and timeless with symbolic representations of agriculture, 87 counties, 1858, 3 major watersheds and 3

major biomes and the four seasons.

11/27/23 17:22 F29 Excellent design, great balance of colors and a striking, clean, contemporary look that seems like it should age gracefully. Definitely the best proposed flag for me.

11/27/23 17:25 F29 Best flag option by far

11/27/23 17:25 F29 The star and snowflake don't work together. It's too busy without enough detail. There's nothing "Minnesota" about it. Bland

11/27/23 17:26 F29 best flag

11/27/23 17:27 F29 This one is too similar to the old one. Plain blue field with a symbol is too much like other flags (although the symbol is a massive upgrade from the old seal).

11/27/23 17:27 F29 This is my favorite

11/27/23 17:28 F29 It matches the seal I like!

11/27/23 17:29 F29 Nothing about this design says Minnesota.

11/27/23 17:33 F29 I like this one the most, very clean design with good colors.

11/27/23 17:40 F29 Good simplicity, color scheme is strong, simple and applicable symbolism, not flag like enough

11/27/23 17:44 F29 Has not a thing to do with Minnesota

11/27/23 17:44 F29 They are all grade school level at best. Waste of time and money.

11/27/23 17:45 F29 Another quilt patternâ€¦.

11/27/23 17:46 F29 I like this one because it feels like a Minnesota version of the New Mexico flag (which is amazing). I could see it decorating a lot of things!

11/27/23 17:49 F29 This design is more like something that would be on a quilt. I donâ€™t care for it at all!

11/27/23 17:50 F29 If the white star is meant for snow, it needs to be six pointed instead of eight. And suggestion to change to white star to northern light green color.

11/27/23 17:50 F29 Beautiful design. Simple and effective. I think this would be easily recognizable as representing Minnesota.

11/27/23 17:51 F29 I don't care for having just a star. We need to incorporate more Minnesota things....loon, lady slipper, pine tree, water, and north star.

11/27/23 17:52 F29 BLAH. So disappointing...

11/27/23 17:54 F29 Too much blue. Looks like a mall banner.

11/27/23 17:56 F29 It looks like a Christmas tree ornament

11/27/23 17:58 F29 This looks like a Scandinavian star. It doesn't mean anything to me as a Minnesotan.

11/27/23 17:59 F29 I like the snowflake on the North Star but too stylized to be a lasting design. Wish we had wildlife in options.

11/27/23 17:59 F29 Looks like a quilt sqaure - certainly not a state flag! DO OVER!!

11/27/23 17:59 F29

This is the best of the selection because it's simple but looks complex and thought provoking, easily understood to represent Minnesota as a great North state, and looks professional.

The intertwined star and snowflake makes for a good representation of the many cultures within Minnesota as well. It has elements that bring to remembrance the Dutch and Swedish quilted stars,

Native American ceremonial woven blanket designs, and traditional Somali fabric designs - bringing together many cultures into one representation.

11/27/23 18:02 F29 Good for a frozen food company logo

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11/27/23 18:06 F29

Star/flake combo is good. Too large blue field. I'd add stripes for the background: a blue for water, a brown for earth (maybe with golden streaks to represent wheat, or a green for other plant

stalks, another blue/white for the sky w/clouds. pine green for forests.

11/27/23 18:08 F29 This flag is the best option among the remaining choices presented by the state committee.

11/27/23 18:10 F29 Out of the top 6, this is my favorite! Love how winter is acknowledged, we donâ€™t see that often. And it nods to the original flag in color and shape locations.

11/27/23 18:10 F29 I love this. Elegant. Easy for kids to recreate. it feels like the best of nature and the mid-west.

11/27/23 18:11 F29 Cartoon time

11/27/23 18:11 F29

I don't understand why this and so many others are using the four-pointed Star of Bethlehem and then here overlaid with the Ojibwe 8-point star (also seen in many Scandinavian traditions). I

thought the requirement was no specific ethnic or religious symbolism. I'm unhappy with the level of abstraction in the current selections. I realize it's sort of a vexillogy requirement, but I disagree.

A child can draw any flag. i distinctly recall drawing the current Minnesota flag many times throughout elementary school, I'm not sure if it was a requirement, but we did it (not that I agree with its

outdated symbolism). I'm also disappointed that the final selections are so much the same and without distinction.

11/27/23 18:11 F29 Pretty plain and meaningless.

11/27/23 18:12 F29

Out of all the finalists this is my favorite option by a long shot. It has a simple iconic design. There is a lot of hate against the flag being boring or plain. I think after a few years this flag will become

synonymous with the state. New Mexico and Wyoming have similar iconic flags. This flag will stand the testament of time. Itâ€™ll still look good In a 100 years and wonâ€™t look dated like some

of the other finalists.

11/27/23 18:12 F29

of the other finalists.

11/27/23 18:14 F29

It is my opinion that our current flag accurately represents our history. All the new designs fail to do that. This is a waste of resources. I believe that the vast majority of rural Minnesotans agree

with me. This is yet another example of impractical, elitist city folk forcing asinine agendas on everyone else.

Respectfully,

-LS

11/27/23 18:17 F29 No. Thank you.

11/27/23 18:19 F29 Would be a good option, but overall pretty underwhelming.

11/27/23 18:20 F29

of the other finalists.

11/27/23 18:20 F29

F29 - Out of all the finalists this is my favorite option by a long shot. It has a simple iconic design. There is a lot of hate against the flag being boring or plain. I think after a few years this flag will

become synonymous with the state. New Mexico and Wyoming have similar iconic flags. This flag will stand the testament of time. Itâ€™ll still look good In a 100 years and wonâ€™t look dated

like some of the other finalists.

11/27/23 18:21 F29 Lame

11/27/23 18:22 F29

F29 was originally my favorite design, but after reflection I really prefer F1154. F29 has clever layers, but they will turn to mush when seen from a distance, the yellow and white blend too easily,

and changing the colors would change the symbolism too much. The blue background field is too much unactivated negative space, which means the edges are boring, and the flag when draped on

a pole would be little better than Minnesota's current flag. Ultimately F29 is a no from me, and F1154 has a much stronger flag design overall with the clear and distinct double star in the center

(yes, a very similar theme) but much better stripes of green and blue dividing across the center. Please read Ted Kaye's most recent comments at https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-

original/vexillologist-talks-minnesota-flag-change-and-flag-design/ or just talk to him yourselves again. Thanks for your hard work!

11/27/23 18:22 F29 Looks like it belongs in Arendelle from Frozen.

11/27/23 18:31 F29 unable to discern how this illustrates MN.

11/27/23 18:35 F29 Negative. Looks like a quilt or winter window cling.

11/27/23 18:38 F29 IT SUCKS

11/27/23 18:38 F29 Beautiful.

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11/27/23 18:39 F29 This one is boring and looks like a quilt square

11/27/23 18:40 F29

I feel like out of all the final flag submissions this one seems to fit with the state of Minnesota. As someone who studied graphic design in college I love how the artist combined the North Star with

a snowflake. It is also clean and simple. The flag shows contrast will also making sure there isnâ€™t too much going on in the flag

11/27/23 18:41 F29

During my college years, I spent a good many weeks reading and studying the ideas of Machiavelli through his classic â€œThe Princeâ€. Not the most riveting book, but it led to a memorable

moment (donâ€™t worry, this will get to the flag). I canâ€™t remember the exact year, perhaps the winter of either 2019 or 2020, but a snowstorm buried my small college town under a blanket

of white. Many professors opted to cancel their classes after the university refused to shut down the campus. This professor, old school, had no such idea and urged us to trudge over to his class

through low visibility conditions that left many cars stranded on the side of the road. I made it to class - anyways, he felt it timely to reiterate a point from Machiavelli, that goes something like â

€œthe people need a common enemy to unite against, blah blah blah, this holds the peaceâ€. He then went on a long, passionate speech about how despite everyone complained of the cold and

the deep snow that day, he felt moved by the generosity and compassion everyone showed to one another. He told us of his drive to class, where he saw neighbors shoveling each others sidewalks,

dozens of people rushing to push a car out of a ditch, and students helping each other cross the frozen bridge to campus. He said in these moments, he is reminded of Macchiavelliâ€™s words -

pointing to these snowstorms as a common enemy that unites us - to buy in to the collective, rather than focusing on the individual.

This flag embodies this idea for me. In its simplicity, it places the snow flake on top of the North Star, almost begging for us to view the snow (one of most common sources of angst as Minnesotans)

as a uniter, as our â€œNorth Starâ€. Snow is what brings us together as Minnesotans. No matter your identity in this state, snow is an experience that one canâ€™t simply avoid. While we joke

about it and the impact it has on all of us, it is in these jokes we find commonality. It is our source of pride - a common enemy, but a beautiful one at that, that we canâ€™t help but all feel

nostalgic for. We arenâ€™t nostalgic for the snow flake itself though - it is for the experiences we have with one another. This flag is a reminder of what it means to be Minnesotan - take pride in

one another, our community, and to spread joy and kindness to all.

11/27/23 18:43 F29 .

11/27/23 18:44 F29 Stupid snowflake looks like a 2 year old made it

11/27/23 18:45 F29 Simple and recognizable. Great looking flag. Could consider using the darker blue from F944.

11/27/23 18:47 F29 Assuming a change is believed to be necessary (I do not believe this is the case) this design is my preferred. It is simple and can be made consistent along with the coinciding seal design.

11/27/23 18:49 F29 Boring, does not represent anything.

11/27/23 18:52 F29 This is the best of the finalists. Easy to remember, meaningful symbolism, can draw accurately from memory. 10/10 highly endorse

11/27/23 18:54 F29 Looks like a tree topper....

11/27/23 18:56 F29 No. It says nothing about Minnesota.

11/27/23 18:57 F29 F29

11/27/23 18:58 F29 No clue what this represents.

11/27/23 18:58 F29

This is a design the whole state can rally behind. With flags, less is more. After all, they will largely be only visible from a distance. This design - amongst the six finalists - understands this concept

the best.

11/27/23 18:59 F29 Nice Christmas ornament.

11/27/23 19:02 F29 What identifies this design as Minnesota? Nothing

11/27/23 19:05 F29

This is my favorite!!! I love this one SO MUCH. It perfectly represents our state, and is so beautifully minimalistic yet artistic and tasteful. This coming from an abstract surrealist painter. Love it so

much, I pray it wins.

11/27/23 19:07 F29 Way too basic! Like a giant snowflake.

11/27/23 19:07 F29 This one is simple but also stands out from the others. People will be able recognize this as Minnesota at first glance.

11/27/23 19:12 F29 I honestly thought it was a joke. This goes for all the new designs. Go back to the drawing board. If this flag is an acceptable design to you then just have school children submit designs.

11/27/23 19:13 F29 I think this star is the best of all of them. It is unique and would help our flag stand out. However, on its own it is a little bland.

11/27/23 19:14 F29 None of the flag options are great, but this one is the pretty good.

11/27/23 19:17 F29 Simple, distinct, meaningful, and most importantly not a seal on a blue background! Might be a little light on symbolism compared to the other nominees but it's a cool design regardless.

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11/27/23 19:17 F29

Every single one of these finalists are terrible and make zero sense. So wasting money and if you insist on wasting time and money, at the very least make it recognizable to MN. These look like

random geomagnetic shapes with no meaning...a quilted flower? Start over.

11/27/23 19:18 F29 This is my favorite!

11/27/23 19:19 F29 This includes the eight pointed Dakota morning star prominently and isnâ€™t the state law that no emblem may represent just one group of people?

11/27/23 19:21 F29

This is the first choice of the Gutt family in Edina. We specifically like the snowflake over North Star motif and believe this conforms to the five â€œgood flagâ€ principles from the Vexological

Presentation. Our only negative is that this reconfirms the â€œMinnesota is Coldâ€ stereotype vs other flags.

11/27/23 19:21 F29 Of the selected finalists, this one, by far, properly executes the principles of vexillology. The near matching seal is a nice touch too

11/27/23 19:24 F29 All the flag designs are horrible, nothing in it makes it identify as belonging to Minnesota

11/27/23 19:27 F29 .

11/27/23 19:28 F29 This is the clear winner to me

11/27/23 19:29 F29 Doesn't represent anything about the true history of mn. Personally, they all don't and they are such terrible symbols and very poor choice of colors and so dull.

11/27/23 19:30 F29 This one seems very special. I like it a whole lot, it would be my 1st choice.

11/27/23 19:31 F29 This is by far my favorite option. Clean, simple, evocative.

11/27/23 19:31 F29

I guess the combination of a star and snowflake is sort of symbolic of Minnesota, but there's nothing here that would tell someone who's from somewhere else that this is Minnesota's flag. My

overwhelming favorite of the last six (which I do not believe to be the best six, by any means) is F2100.

11/27/23 19:35 F29 I Love it. One of the things I noticed after moving to Minnesota was how beautiful are the nights. The North Star state deserves something as noticable as this flag

11/27/23 19:35 F29 This is the strongest flag of the finalists, as is.

11/27/23 19:37 F29 Looks sleek and cool!

11/27/23 19:40 F29 2nd fav

11/27/23 19:42 F29

Who picked the six finalists? As these six are boring and do not represent Minnesota in any way. If you are going for dull, unimaginative and boring then they picked the right ones. Please DO

NOT pick these designs to represent our state. Submission S224 is a better representation of Minnesota, at least it show a Loon.

11/27/23 19:44 F29 Nice. Clean and easily identifiable. Combines the North star and a snowflake and I like the blue for lake country.

11/27/23 19:46 F29 This is the perfect flag for the State IF we want to reinforce the stereotype that MN is all winter, all the time. Let's not.

11/27/23 19:51 F29 Garbage uh

11/27/23 19:51 F29 Garbage

11/27/23 19:52 F29 Nice

11/27/23 19:53 F29 This looks like it belongs on the side of a barn

11/27/23 19:54 F29 I love this design! Our flag has needed an update for awhile and this simple yet beautiful geometric star represents our wonderful state well!

11/27/23 19:55 F29 This looks like yellow snow. Don't do it, we get cold, but we're 9th or worse every year in annual snowfall.

11/27/23 19:57 F29 Nice second choice

11/27/23 19:59 F29 no - ugly

11/27/23 19:59 F29 There is NOTHING wrong with our current flag. What a waste of time and money.

11/27/23 20:00 F29 I feel we should leave the old flag fly!!

11/27/23 20:01 F29 Nope, what is it?

11/27/23 20:02 F29

This flag is my second favorite (F1953 is better)

This one just seems too similar to our last one, ie a seal on a blue bedsheet. If some green could be added to this one somehow it might work better.

11/27/23 20:04 F29 If rather keep what we have, but if it's going to change this is the one I would choose. It's simple, yet it jumps out at you, and would be easily recognizable.

11/27/23 20:08 F29

I love this design! It reminds me of the New Mexico flag, and I could see it on hats, mugs, signs, etc. to represent our great state. However, I don't think it would be easily recognizable from a

distance, especially when the flag is becalmed.

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11/27/23 20:08 F29 This flag is racist!

11/27/23 20:10 F29 This sucks

11/27/23 20:11 F29 I really like this star and the use of yellow. But miss green. All it tells is that we are up north.

11/27/23 20:12 F29 No, just no! How did this submission become a finalist? Itâ€™s dreadful.

11/27/23 20:13 F29 Boring

11/27/23 20:14 F29 Keep the current flag!

11/27/23 20:15 F29 Is this a joke?

11/27/23 20:16 F29 Boring. Keep the current flag

11/27/23 20:17 F29 Donâ€™t change the flag. None of the designs show the history and values of the state better than the current flag.

11/27/23 20:17 F29 The color scheme works well.

11/27/23 20:17 F29 No thanks does not represent Minnesota in any way. I would not look at this and think Oh thatâ€™s Minnesota. With all we have to offer to be put on a flag this is it.

11/27/23 20:18 F29 Too simplistic and not dignified . Looks like a barn quilt project.

11/27/23 20:19 F29 I love this flag!

11/27/23 20:19 F29 This one too closely resembles a Christmas tree topper.

11/27/23 20:23 F29 What are you trying to imply?? There is nothing Minnesota about this or any of the others!!!

11/27/23 20:24 F29 This is very clearly the best flag design. It is simple, elegant, and meaningful.

11/27/23 20:25 F29 Looks too much like a snow flake and would rather not be associated with snow..

11/27/23 20:25 F29 Itâ€™s simple but nice

11/27/23 20:27 F29 If I saw this flag at a distance and I didn't have my glasses on I would honestly believe I was looking at the logo of the Houston Astros. Thumbs down from me.

11/27/23 20:27 F29 I do not like any of them

11/27/23 20:33 F29 No on this one. MN is more than the North Star.

11/27/23 20:36 F29 Looks too religious. Where are the outstanding things that make Minnesota so popular?

11/27/23 20:37 F29 I vote for this flag (F29)â€” itâ€™s my brotherâ€™s favorite choice and I agree with him

11/27/23 20:38 F29 I like the simplicity but it's almost too boring. Also, the white design will be construed as a snowflake which is inaccurate scientifically. Snowflakes have 6 point symmetry not 8

11/27/23 20:41 F29 This flag is boring and forgettable

11/27/23 20:45 F29 Simple, memorable, and clean. Will last the test of time.

11/27/23 20:45 F29 I believe F29 design, along with S6 design, sparks a great new image for Minnesota. They both evoke the image of the North Star, and the color schemes are modern and timeless.

11/27/23 20:46 F29

I really like this design and believe it's one of the better options, if not the best one. The only thing I'd change and would suggest would be to use a different shade of blue. Perhaps retain the same

shade of blue that's on the old flag. It would look even better. I know everyone around me says the same thing.

11/27/23 20:49 F29

shade of blue that's on the old flag. It would look even better. I know everyone around me says the same thing.

11/27/23 20:51 F29

Please choose this one. This flag has a beautiful, recognizable symbol that feels Minnesotan. The North Star symbol would look great in a variety of contexts - much like the red stars from Chicagoâ

€™s flag, which Chicagoans will put on anything.

11/27/23 20:51 F29 Incredibly pleasing design that symbolizes Minnesota in a simple yet immediately recognizable way. High potential to become a top state flag, much more so than the alternative submissions.

11/27/23 20:52 F29 This is a sad version of a quilt

11/27/23 20:53 F29 Ugly. No representation of anything here.

11/27/23 20:53 F29 This looks so stupid!!

11/27/23 20:53 F29 Too plain and generic, says nothing about history, goals, features of the state or its people

11/27/23 20:55 F29 Dislike. Looks like quilt pattern.

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11/27/23 21:01 F29 This looks like a quilt. They all do. I like the bright colors, but they are all way too stylized and all look like quilt patters. If we have a lake and the north star, why not loons?

11/27/23 21:01 F29 Our current flag is awesome, this is ridiculous!

11/27/23 21:01 F29

This is a poor representation for a Minnesota state flag

The judges have bad taste!

11/27/23 21:04 F29 I love the simplicity of this one!

11/27/23 21:05 F29 Absolutely love this flag, clear favorite!

11/27/23 21:05 F29 By far my favorite out of the finalists.

11/27/23 21:07 F29 My favorite one by far!!

11/27/23 21:08 F29

Only time can be the judge, but this flag has the greatest chance to become truly iconic. At the very least it will be a distinct and easily recognizable symbol of our great State. The symbology of a

North Star serving as a guide for others challenges the citizens and leaders of our State to strive to lead and show the nation and world a better way.

11/27/23 21:12 F29 The snowflake is a nice touch. Would like a loon or tree in the foreground.

11/27/23 21:13 F29

This design is VERY Scandinavian. While I appreciate Scandinavian art and I'm proud of my heritage, I don't think it's appropriate to have such a bold Scandinavian flavor to our state flag. It's just not

inclusive.

11/27/23 21:14 F29

F29 is unique, both in comparison to the other proposed flags and other state's flags. Several of the other proposed flags have horizontal stripes which likely will go out of style. The flag with green

and yellow emblems doesn't make sense. F29, with a snowflake and a star represents the essence of Minnesota.

11/27/23 21:18 F29 Trying too hard to be New Mexico.

11/27/23 21:19 F29 Come on are you serious NO NO NO UGLY

11/27/23 21:25 F29 I like this star-snowflake, but would like it integrated in one of the either flag designs.

11/27/23 21:26 F29

The final choices say NOTHING about MN. They evoke nothing. They are homogenized quilts that resemble flags of different nations. While they offend no one they also convey nothing of the

beauty and nature of our state. Would some northern lights reflecting on a lake have been just too much to ask?

11/27/23 21:29 F29 Plain. A little too simple. I like the color of blue in the background. Does not say much about Minnesota. But of the 5, I dislike this one the least.

11/27/23 21:30 F29

I think this flag is strong and emblematic of MN. But I worry that the design of the snowflake is Nordic in its expression. The other flag candidates have the same Nordic feel. This elevates White

settler history and ignores the Indigenous and immigrant history that makes MN so wonderful. We should elicit feedback from Minnesotans of color to be sure they feel represented by these flag

designs before moving forward.

11/27/23 21:30 F29 I think this design is timeless and has the potential to become a nationally known, iconic state flag. I love the simplicity combining representations of culture and climate.

11/27/23 21:36 F29

I believe the star and snowflake design pictured here represents the whole of Minnesota. I'd like to see this star/snowflake submission as it is on F27, or the star/snowflake combination used on

the F2100 submission, in place of it's star. Either of these flag choices, along with the S6 seal, would present a consistent graphic signature. That would make it easy to understand that the flag &

seal represent the same state. I predict the star/snowflake will become a state symbol, much like the beehive in Utah or the bear in California. I expect to see it on t-shirts!

11/27/23 21:36 F29 I think MN is more than just a star.

11/27/23 21:39 F29

This design is an instant classic, and if chosen, would serve as a powerful emissary for the state. At a time when people are losing faith in institutions and a prevailing belief that "things don't get

better", this new flag declares with iconic elegance that Minnesota is a forward-looking place that works and has a bright future. In one fell swoop, Minnesota could bestow to itself and its people a

clear, globally recognized symbol of its strengths in civics, leadership, change for the better, and more.

11/27/23 21:39 F29 Looks like a logo on a pack of cigarettes.

11/27/23 21:41 F29 Doesn't representMinnesota

11/27/23 21:44 F29 While visually appealing, this feels overly Scandinavian which I donâ€™t believe honors the diversity of our state.

11/27/23 21:50 F29 Star and snowflake. Simple. Classy.

11/27/23 21:50 F29 Too boring and looks Swedish when we have so much more diversity in MN than Sweden & Norway heritage

11/27/23 21:50 F29 is this a Christmas tree star? What's this got to do with our beautiful state? Nope, don't like

11/27/23 21:51 F29 Please pick this one

11/27/23 21:52 F29 This is the best one of the bunch. But none are inspiring

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11/27/23 21:52 F29 Don't change the current one!

11/27/23 21:53 F29 Probably the best looking one of the six ugliest flags.But not by much.

11/27/23 21:58 F29 Only one iI thought represented MN

11/27/23 22:02 F29 Ugly! None of your designs represent Minnesota!

11/27/23 22:04 F29 2nd Best of the options

11/27/23 22:06 F29 No loon no flag...loons are everywhere

11/27/23 22:08 F29

This looks like clip art that is a cross between a snowflake and the Star of Bethlehem and does NOT represent Minnesota. I have nothing against the Star of Bethlehem but do not like this choice.

Where's the Loon? The Minnesota Ladyslipper? This flag design does NOT represent Minnesota or me.

11/27/23 22:12 F29 2 thumbs down

11/27/23 22:16 F29 Remove the dot in the middle and I think we have a winner!

11/27/23 22:19 F29 This one is my favorite. Simple, distinct, classy.

11/27/23 22:21 F29 Looks a lot like Nazi Order of German Eagle medal.

11/27/23 22:21 F29 This one is my favorite. Simple, distinct, classy.

11/27/23 22:23 F29 Completely non-descript. Says absolutely nothing about the state of Minnesota. Looks like a Christmas ornament design.

11/27/23 22:25 F29 Too plain

11/27/23 22:28 F29 I love this flag. It would be a solid choice.

11/27/23 22:32 F29 I clicked through all 2k of the flag options when they went live and on that first run through this one stood out among the whole bunch.

11/27/23 22:32 F29 This looks too much like a quilt square.

11/27/23 22:34 F29 I do not like the single color background or the design of the star.

11/27/23 22:47 F29 This is very clean and expressive. Love this design. Perhaps my favorite.

11/27/23 22:47 F29

This works as a design for a knit sweater, but I think the superimposed snowflake is superfluous for the flag. If the snowflake is removed, some might think it too simple, but Iâ€™d rather have a

flag thatâ€™s too simple that than a design thatâ€™s too complicated or may be dated before long.

11/27/23 22:47 F29

This one is best: Yellow of summer and white of winter. The north star and a snow flake, that in design has a reference to the native four directions. On a blue background. Water and sky, with a

nod to the old flag.

11/27/23 22:49 F29 Like the star but needs more. Raise up the star, add a lake horizon with pine trees, and a loon on the lake.

11/27/23 22:51 F29 I like this design a lot! I wish it had some kind of forest green. I think the star would look great on a different background like a tricolor

11/27/23 22:58 F29 This is the best of no good options. Keep our state flag the same!

11/27/23 23:02 F29 F29 is the best of no good options. Keep our state flag the same! They look like cartoons, like kids art. Too simplistic.

11/27/23 23:05 F29 Donâ€™t like

11/27/23 23:10 F29

This is my favorite out of the final 6, but all of the finalists are duds in my opinion and don't fully represent Minnesota. How is it we went from so many great designs to these basic and boring

designs.

11/27/23 23:16 F29 This just plain sucks

11/27/23 23:17 F29 I like this one

11/27/23 23:18 F29 This one is good, but F1953 is better. Itâ€™s recognizable, visually pleasing, and acceptable.

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11/27/23 23:21 F29

Out of all the finalists, this design is without a doubt the best one and, in my opinion, MUST be the final choice to become the official state flag. It's simple and elegant (which is what you want in a

good flag) and is overall the best designed of all the finalists. The only thing I would really want to see changed is maybe the colors which I feel make it still feel a little generic. If the colors were

changed even a little I think this would stand out a lot more. If this becomes the state flag I could really see people growing to love it and embrace it the same way people from Colorado or even

cities like Chicago embrace their flags. This flag also follows all the rules of vexillology. It utilizes no more than 3 primary colors, recognisable from a distance, looks good horizontally and vertically,

and simple enough that even a child could draw it from memory. Out of all the flag design submissions I've seen, this one is without a doubt the one I would be most proud to be the symbol of our

state and would gladly have a sticker of it on my water bottle or on the back window of my car.

11/27/23 23:21 F29 Enough snow connection. We have four seasons. Agree the north star is a good iidea.

11/27/23 23:31 F29

A star design, such as this one, that incorporates prominent vertical and horizontal bars is too close a Christian symbol. As such, it does not belong on the state flag. Unfortunately, every one of the

finalists includes some version of this. A five pointed or eight pointed star (as in the Capitol rotunda) would be more appropriate.

11/27/23 23:32 F29 This one is 4th best in my opinion

11/27/23 23:39 F29

F29 is simple, clean, and a design that should endure through the years. It immediately invokes the North Star and the ambiguous snowflake pattern is a fantastic choice -- what could be more

uniting for Minnesotans than having to endure our winters.

I would think it may stand out from among other state flags more if it were put on a field of a cloudy, muted blue (similar to the current flag) instead of on navy, but that's my only criticism. It's a

great and memorable flag.

11/27/23 23:41 F29 Looks like grandma's couch pillow. Do not recommend

11/27/23 23:41 F29

This flag says "Minnesota"

The Native American looking star, with the Nordic design snowflake & blue background-perfection.

11/27/23 23:49 F29 Looks like New Mexico

11/27/23 23:50 F29

Hello,

I would like to leave some feedback on the flag redesign. F29 is by far my favorite and is quite iconic.

Regarding the others, I think a wavy line on a flag is bad design. The lines on a flag already appear wavy when a flag is blowing in the wind. Adding a wavy line can be a bad look in real life

application.

I also think that green and blue as the two dominant colors is not very pleasing aesthetically. The tones have to be exactly right or it can look quite somewhat infantile.

Respectfully,

Zach

11/28/23 0:05 F29 I like F29 the best of the flags, but donâ€™t use it for the seal too. They should be distinct.

11/28/23 0:05 F29 Another one which is just okay. Doesn't leap out at me in terms of great design. Thank you.

11/28/23 0:13 F29 Do not like this design. We(Minnesota) are more than a "star".

11/28/23 0:23 F29 Too Scandinavian looking to represent all of diverse MN. The selburose ("snowflake") is an iconic Norwegian shape. Does not feel welcoming or inclusive.

11/28/23 0:23 F29 This one is the best

11/28/23 0:54 F29

Like this flag the best however would look nicer with 32 white stars circling the symbol in the middle. The 32nd white star being slightly bigger and to the north / top point of the center gold star.

Nice symbolism since Minnesota was the 32nd state to join the union and is known as the star of the north. Original U.S. / Betsy Ross flag also had a circle of white stars.

11/28/23 1:06 F29 This is the best design for the State flag -- recognizable at a distance, clean, and distinctive.

11/28/23 1:08 F29 This (F29) is the best design for the State flag -- recognizable at a distance, clean, and distinctive.

11/28/23 1:15 F29 Do NOT change flag or seal! T hey are historic. History is to be remembered, not changed OR REPEATED.

11/28/23 1:20 F29

The best of the six finalists, in my opinion. Its simplicity is a strength and would be easy to brand into merchandise, clothing, etc. It follows the conventional rules of good flag design. Finally, the

coloring of the outside is similar to the current flag yet with a far more appropriate symbol to represent the state (The North Star, a la L'Ã‰toile du Nord)

11/28/23 1:25 F29

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11/28/23 1:34 F29 Ugly

11/28/23 1:35 F29 This looks like a Christmas star - nice for wrapping paper, not a state flag.

11/28/23 1:42 F29 This does not depict Minnesota. That star looks more a Scandinavian sweater design. We are a diverse state. Why not represent what Minnesota is, farms, lakes and woodland.

11/28/23 1:52 F29 I like this flag. This is my #1 choice out of the 6 flags. I like the 4-pointed compass rose looking yellow star. I like that the white 8-pointed star kinda looks like a snowflake.

11/28/23 2:01 F29 Oh my god they all look terrible. Please go back to the drawing board.

11/28/23 3:34 F29 Iâ€™ve lived abroad and travelled the world, and not seen a flag similar to it. Instantly recognizable and iconic.

11/28/23 4:13 F29 Not a fan of this one. Looks more like the icon for a phone app where you alert your entire neighborhood to your concern that you observed a man "swaying funny."

11/28/23 4:49 F29 Beautifully simple and elegant! I like the snowflake and the North Star. Centering the graphic in the middle of the flag implies balance.

11/28/23 4:52 F29 Beautiful and my number 1 choice

11/28/23 5:36 F29 The flags are to simple and blah. The flag would be better off if it looked like the seal with the loon, trees and mountain. Go back to the drawing board.

11/28/23 5:46 F29 Terrible!

11/28/23 5:46 F29 These are all lame. No way do any of these distinguish our state from any other. KEEP THE CURRENT FLAG.

11/28/23 6:04 F29 Unimaginative, lacks any real character. All finalists are truly poor.

11/28/23 6:05 F29 How does this represent MN? Where are the lakes?? This flag shows nothing MN

11/28/23 6:08 F29 It looks like a snow flake. Please don't make our reputation as an icebox worse.

11/28/23 6:14 F29

Honestly incredibly disappointing that every flag is basically the same. I want to like one of them but I canâ€™t. None of the stars look like â€œThe Star of the Northâ€ that I envision. Itâ€™s a

state with incredible beauty and nature and the flags have modern art with No symbolism or meaning that can be understood at a glance. I have a strong knowledge of the history of the state and

cannot understand why there would be 8 of anything on our flag. The number 8 has no meaning at all. 12th largest state. 32nd biggest. 19th to join after the original 13. I cannot tell you how

incredibly disappointed I am. And as a teacher of Minnesota, this flag will take 10 seconds to teach my class. Iâ€™ll continue to show my class the past flags which represent Minnesota and show

itâ€™s beginnings of the original occupantsâ€”The Native American. The poor treatment we offered and how we moved them from their beautiful land on the Mississippi River (St Anthony Falls)

to the Northwest corner where it was swampy and unfarmable and where many still live. 19 stars as we are the 19th state after the original 13. Lumber, agriculture (then talk about mining).

Important dates that include Fort Snelling. The one larger star to represent â€œThe Star of the Northâ€ and in French to remember the important fur trade and the Voyagers .,,

11/28/23 6:37 F29 This one is simple and lovely.

11/28/23 6:39 F29 Donâ€™t like it. MN is more than just the North Star and a snowflake. Simple can be good, but this is too simple. Colors are not pleasing. Too simplistic/modern, will not stand the test of time.

11/28/23 6:52 F29 speaks to me

11/28/23 6:55 F29 When I look at this design I see nothing that resembles the state of MN. How we came to be MN and Minnesotans is left out. Itâ€™s just another flag with little meaning to MN

11/28/23 6:58 F29 Please no. This one is busy, says nothing, and looks like a corporate logo for some kind of financial company. Plus it'll look outdated in 5 years.

11/28/23 6:58 F29 Looks like a credit union logo??? Where is our loon!!!!

11/28/23 6:59 F29

this is my favorite. and then the one with the wavy blue stripe

and stars is next favorite

11/28/23 7:07 F29 Simple, elegant, the star and the snow motif are perfect symbols for our state. I also like the crisp lines.

11/28/23 7:08 F29 This is a beautiful and simple design. This design has the impact and timelessness of the Canadian Maple Leaf. 1st choice!

11/28/23 7:11 F29 Way too Scandinavian!

11/28/23 7:14 F29 Looks like a quilt block.

11/28/23 7:27 F29 make it all white. all the options left are just conceding that we are giving up

11/28/23 7:27 F29 Of the available flag options, this is the only one that I would support

11/28/23 7:28 F29 Thoroughly underwhelming. Too abstract and minimalistic.

11/28/23 7:28 F29 Hard no. It has zero reference to lakes/water, and seems all about snow(flakes) and cold.

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11/28/23 7:33 F29

This one or F2100 is really nice too. The other ones aren't that great. I DO think we should have our name on the flag and perhaps the year we joined the union? Or even L'Etoile Du Nord.

Something that says who we are - not just a generic piece of fabric.

11/28/23 7:33 F29

This flag is stunning and I would be so proud to have this as my state flag. We are the North Star State, after all. Itâ€™s simple, elegant, but packed with meaning. I also LOVE that the front of the

star has a snowflake-like pattern on it, representing the winters that make us hardy Minnesotans!

11/28/23 7:42 F29 Boring, no

11/28/23 7:43 F29 Clean, clear, focused

11/28/23 7:45 F29 Sick, Ugly. Keep our current flag! Stop wasting tax dollars.

11/28/23 7:49 F29 Southwest Vibes...No

11/28/23 7:50 F29 I like the cleanliness of this design. Easily recognizable and simple

11/28/23 7:52 F29 F29 is my second favorite. I love the simplicity of one north star with snow. F29 second after F1953

11/28/23 7:53 F29 put this star on another flag

11/28/23 7:54 F29 This doesn't look like anything regarding Minnesota.

11/28/23 7:54 F29 This is just boring and forgettable.

11/28/23 7:56 F29 I prefer this one

11/28/23 7:58 F29

I have concerns about our new flag design being either too aligned with specific race(s) and/or that it will not stand the test of time in terms of style. Please take the following comments with that

context in mind. F29: Although I like the nod to snow, this one looks simultaneously too Scandinavian and too Indigenous. Minnesota is for everyone and should reflect that in our flag.

11/28/23 7:59 F29 Do NOT change the flag or the seal.. You cannot rewrite history.

11/28/23 8:00 F29

Too basic - I'm not sure why these designs are the final ones - I work with a design team and they all said the final submissions look like they were created from one designer. I think we missed an

opportunity to have amazing designs with these final 6 as choices

11/28/23 8:03 F29 Clean, simple, clear. This is the winner in my eyes

11/28/23 8:07 F29 Simple, uncluttered and sharp. It will be easy to identify as our state flag. Compare to the flags of Colorado and New Mexico in it's clean lines. This would be a flagthat I would fly at my home!

11/28/23 8:08 F29 I like the simplicity of the design as well as the uniqueness.

11/28/23 8:08 F29 Boring

11/28/23 8:12 F29 Ugly

11/28/23 8:12 F29 I love this option! It represents our state well and immediately shares a sense of hope, brightness and optimism which I believe Minnesotan embody.

11/28/23 8:14 F29 this flag has nothing that represents Minnesota

11/28/23 8:18 F29 I see the North Star and snowflakeâ€¦ too simple doesnâ€™t fully represent MN - no water, loon, lady slipper, pine or birch trees. Colors donâ€™t pop

11/28/23 8:26 F29 This one please

11/28/23 8:27 F29

The finalists all lack the art and grace of many of the submissions. There is no concrete connection to place, no depth to inspire feeling. At best these options look like what one would see flying

above a small regional bank. Please go back to the pool and reconsider. MN is rich with a diversity of landscapes and culturesâ€”dignify that and our future potential please!

11/28/23 8:27 F29 This gets my vote among the finalists with its visually appealing simplicity and balanced symbolism.

11/28/23 8:29 F29 So sparse. Minnesota is more than snow.

11/28/23 8:29 F29 I like the simplicity of this flag and use of colors, this is my top pick.

11/28/23 8:29 F29 not crazy about this one. very bland and generic feeling. like somebody found a star/snowflake clipart and picked some colors and called it done.

11/28/23 8:30 F29

Awful. Nothing on this flag represents the state of Minnesota. Where is the state bird, where is the state flower or something to represent the Land of 10,000 lakes, hunting, fishing, the great

outdoors?

It looks like the flag of a third world country.

11/28/23 8:30 F29 This is a snowflake.

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11/28/23 8:33 F29 How did this make the final cut? It looks way too similar to the Houston Astros logo. And nobody wants to be associated with them after their scandal to steal a World Series.

11/28/23 8:35 F29 This is far too basic. Zero creativity on display here whatsoever. This looks like it was created using Microsoft Paint. Not good at all!

11/28/23 8:35 F29 I like the simplicity. Iâ€™d encourage the design to change the navy blue background to a lighter lakewater blue.

11/28/23 8:37 F29 This is my favorite! Beautiful, simple, clear. I can see this image on sweatshirts and mugs and stickers â€” building community among us â€” being more than a state flag.

11/28/23 8:38 F29 I don't like how much empty space there is. I wonder if the star shape could be larger or the background could be two colors split horizontally.

11/28/23 8:38 F29 I support F29 and S224 for new flag and seal.

11/28/23 8:38 F29 Why do all of these look like quilts?

11/28/23 8:39 F29

F29 would be final selection I just hope there is a way to integrate the white and yellow features more elegantly. Easy to say I know :)! It feels like these are two clip art shapes that werenâ€™t

intended to go together (for example the inner corners of the yellow feature arenâ€™t radially symmetric when lined up with the white feature). Maybe some fine tuning or custom shaping could

achieve this? Iâ€™m sure there are other options with color that could help. Best of luck!

11/28/23 8:40 F29

Our current flag, while racist, is at least distinctive and very identifiable. This snowflake over star image could apply to any northern state. Please find a design that isnâ€™t bland, non-state

specific and generic.

11/28/23 8:42 F29 This feels like a pretty clear best choice. Itâ€™s distinct from all other state flags, but still feels unique to Minnesota.

11/28/23 8:43 F29 Barren and lifeless. No pride in our heritage.

11/28/23 8:48 F29

All the admissions for the State Flag and State Seal are TERRIBLE. They ALL look cartoonish;as though Calvin from Calvin and Hobbs is marching around his bedroom with one of these In his hands

chanting a nursery rhyme. BOO!!!!!

11/28/23 8:49 F29 Not descriptive enough

11/28/23 8:49 F29 Of all the design finalists, this is probably my least favorite. It looks extremely generic, boring and frankly kind of ugly. Seems better suited for a corporate logo

11/28/23 8:49 F29 This one isnâ€™t as nice as our current flag. My vote is no.

11/28/23 8:52 F29 This one is an acceptable flag. It's clean, simple, eye catching, and can be used on things like mugs.

11/28/23 8:53 F29

I don't like any of the flag submissions. None of them say much to me. They all just look like contemporary geometrical art. I think they are all disappointing. If I had to choose one it would be this

one with the single star in the center. It's probably the least annoying. I wish you had just kept the original flag. It says much more.

11/28/23 8:53 F29

It seems strange to favor our Nordic heritage over other cultures present in Minnesota. I thought this was one of the reasons the original flag was being changed. Itâ€™s also boring and busy at the

same time

11/28/23 8:57 F29

This state flag finalist and indeed all the state flag finals, in my opinion, fail as state flags. They would be better as corporate logos. The symbols (chiefly, a star - even if it does have four points) and

a snowflake, is generic. We may be the north star state, but a star alone conveys little or no information about our identity. This flag is so devoid of specific meaning that it offends everybody

instead of just a specific group of people. A state flag should have a symbol or a group of state symbols, such as those on the S224, that all Minnesotans can in some way identify with, whereas the

star and the snowflake are relatable to anyone who lives in most states of the US.

11/28/23 9:02 F29 SORRY - Pretty ugly, plain and really nothing to do with our great state. Leave our flag as is!

11/28/23 9:04 F29 This is my second favorite design.

11/28/23 9:08 F29 Boring, unremarkable, barely an improvement over current design

11/28/23 9:11 F29 This is more of a wall paper design than a flag.

11/28/23 9:16 F29 Does not reflect Minnesota at all.

11/28/23 9:25 F29

I like this one, because During slavery times the Northern star was very important for the slaves to escape to the north, knowing that I am black this is very important to my history. I hope you guys

choose this flag

11/28/23 9:26 F29

The most iconic flags are those that don't try to include every little detail. This proposed flag (F29) best satisfies that criteria. Its bolder and simpler, which is far more recognizable than the other 28

blue background state flags containing a busy looking state seal and which all look the same. F29 calls to mind the iconic flag designs of Texas, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.

11/28/23 9:29 F29 Don't like flag choices Minnesota is State with lots of water and wildlife I don't see that in flags they look computer generated

11/28/23 9:29 F29 This is my favorite, though I wish the blue was a lighter shade. As it stands now it reminds me of the Los Angeles Chargers colors.

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11/28/23 9:32 F29 Beautiful and succinct and distinctive. Will it be visible on a pole when no wind is blowing? May be better as our seal.

11/28/23 9:34 F29 I think this is a beautiful and simple approach. This gets my vote.

11/28/23 9:35 F29

Beautiful design with a lot of symbolism- especially fitting with the state's motto!

Also, the design is relatively more accessible because of the highly contrasting colors than several of the other designs.

11/28/23 9:36 F29 This flag could use some green but other wise best flag

11/28/23 9:37 F29 Hideous.

11/28/23 9:38 F29 I like this the best of the finalists, it is memorable and striking. I think it pairs well with S6 for a seal

11/28/23 9:38 F29 Iâ€™m not a fan of this one. Iâ€™m not sure if this is supposed to be a cross, a star, or a snowflake, but it reminds me of a cross. Minnesota is diverse and a cross on a flag is not a good idea.

11/28/23 9:38 F29

There is a state flower and a state bird that have said â€œMinnesotaâ€ for years. None of these flags have designs unique to this state. Only one flag design even has a stylized shape of our state.

A star only says â€œTexasâ€ to me. Lone Star State. Dallas Cowboys.

11/28/23 9:44 F29

While this looks the most clean and visually appealing it's basically the Houston Astros baseball hat. https://www.mlbshop.com/houston-astros/mens-houston-astros-new-era-navy-home-

authentic-collection-on-field-59fifty-performance-fitted-hat/t-69333107+p-135149101243+z-8-4276988763?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c0:po-12

Has to be something more unique than this.

11/28/23 9:46 F29 I donâ€™t feel it tells me anything about wonderful Minnesota. A snowflake Iâ€™m guessingâ€¦..thatâ€™s not all Minnesota stands forâ€¦.please find something with more meaning.

11/28/23 9:47 F29 Looks too much like a snowflake, and we are already laughed at for our cold snowy winters and sometimes cooler summers.

11/28/23 9:49 F29 This is very generic looking clip art. The flag should include some of the state symbols. I like the proposed seal that has the loon, star and grains. Why can't the flag be as distinctive as that?

11/28/23 9:50 F29

Please don't choose this just because it has a matching seal. The design is overly simplistic, and emphasizes only the icy/cold aspect of MN. I love winter sports, but this is not always the most

attractive thing to some (especially outside our state).

11/28/23 9:52 F29

This design looks like it belongs to a foreign country. There is much more to the great state of Minnesota than the North Star.

All the finalist designs are BORING, they donâ€™t reflect what Minnesota is all about, they donâ€™t even give you an idea that itâ€™s for Minnesota!

I like our State Flag, why fix something that is not broken?

I do not like any of the designs, they look like a 3rd grade coloring contest.

11/28/23 9:52 F29 Pitifully bland !! I like the original flag better.

11/28/23 9:53 F29 Great, except too much dark blue. Perhaps blue square with green sidebars.

11/28/23 9:54 F29 Absolutely boring. Not sure how this design made the final five. Too much dark blue, do not like having the color gold in it, Too symmetrical.

11/28/23 9:55 F29

Not a favorite

Has a Scandinavian look highlighting many Nordic immigrants but taking away from German and other ethnic groups which are part of MN heritage.

11/28/23 9:56 F29

This is the best of the remaining options. It is simple, but will stand out against other state flags. It is also the only design with a matching emblem and it would be nice to have both state symbols

be consistent.

11/28/23 9:58 F29 Design is trendy for the current times and will be outdated down the road. I prefer more of a state seal approach like S224

11/28/23 9:58 F29 Solid design. Clean simple and identifiable from a distance.

11/28/23 9:59 F29 Will it look good if the snow flake is 6 points? My favorite of the group even with the 8 pointed snow flake

11/28/23 10:03 F29 This design looks like clip art.

11/28/23 10:04 F29 Very clean and simple. Still has a visual connection to the old flag but with a nice snowflake in a rural quilt way. Not really trendy looking either. One my favorites

11/28/23 10:08 F29 Looks like a quilt made by little old Lutheran ladies in a church basement. That's great for quilting (and they're high quality!), but not for a flag.

11/28/23 10:09 F29

If that's supposed to be a snowflake. All snowflakes contain six sides or points owing to the way in which they form. The molecules in ice crystals join to one another in a hexagonal structure, an

arrangement which allows water molecules - each with one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms - to form together in the most efficient way. Why propose a flag that's fake.

11/28/23 10:09 F29 Beautiful, if a bit simple. MN is vibrant and this isn't entirely evocative of what WE are. Could be combined w/ #1953 for perfection.

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11/28/23 10:10 F29

The simplicity is great, North Star is a great inclusion for the brand of Minnesota. Dislike the snowflake - the connotation of Minnesota does not need to be "soft and like a snowflake". Everyone

knows we have snow and it's cold. Focus on the North Star.

11/28/23 10:12 F29 The yellow and white star/would not be clearly distinguishable from a distance...please do NOT choose this option.

11/28/23 10:14 F29 This design is timeless and classic, and is simple in a good way. I would be so happy if you pick this one!

11/28/23 10:15 F29

Non of these submissions represent Minnesota . When I first saw them I honestly thought they were Christmas cards,( I really did.)

Minnesota is the land of lakes, loons, camping up north, etc. Câ€™mon people, do a better job! Represent our state in a meaningful way

11/28/23 10:17 F29 I think this is a beautiful and simple flag that will be a great symbol to rally our state around.

11/28/23 10:18 F29 Boring. Is the north star and a snowflake the only thing that represents this beautiful state?

11/28/23 10:18 F29

Doesnâ€™t this one use the â€œDakota Starâ€ a symbol of one specific population or community? And didnâ€™t the committee specifically require this to NOT be a part of any design

solutions? Or is this the exception youâ€™re making and not telling the Ojibwe â€” or are we now stealing the Dakota iconography for our own state without asking permission?

11/28/23 10:21 F29 This design is too geometric without much artistry.

11/28/23 10:22 F29 Let's keep our original flag. It's beautiful. It's served our state and it's residents well as our state flag for over 160 years. Thank you

11/28/23 10:23 F29 There's not enough here to love or hate. It's the definition of mid.

11/28/23 10:23 F29 This is definitely the best option remaining.

11/28/23 10:24 F29

This should definitely be the winner. It is simple but distinctive. It works just as well horizontally or vertically. The main icon works well without needing to be on a rectangular flag. This is the only

option where I would wear this as a hat or shirt. You could put it on a bumper sticker, mug, etc. It is simple enough for a child to draw it from memory. It fits with a modern aesthetic but not in a

way that feels too new or childish. This needs to be the choice.

11/28/23 10:26 F29 BORING - says nothing about Minnesota - doesn't even have our NAME on it!!!

11/28/23 10:27 F29 best seal is S224 and best flag is F29

11/28/23 10:27 F29 No. Doesn't mean anything.

11/28/23 10:27 F29

I love the simplicitiy, but I do think the Blue background is to similar to other state flags and our previous flag. A dark green background would be different from others and still represent Minnesota

through forests.

11/28/23 10:28 F29 It's a clean, simple design, what a flag should be when viewed from a flagpole. Needs a loon reference, though.

11/28/23 10:29 F29

As a design, this is by far my favorite. My only feedback would be to move away from the gold in the star and play with the colors more. This color palate is too close to Indiana's flag and doesn't

capture or reflect the natural beauty of MN. Playing with the blue, green and white palates of other designs, while keeping the clear and versatile symbology of this would be the ideal state flag in

my opinion.

11/28/23 10:30 F29 This flag is definitely my favorite of the finalists, but I wish it had a little more pizzazz. A banner with the state motto "LÃ‰toile du Nord" would be a great benefit.

11/28/23 10:30 F29 Looks like a quilt and clip artâ€”terrible

11/28/23 10:32 F29

Snowflakes have six sides, not eight sides. Any of the flags with an eight-sided snowflake should be disqualified. You wouldn't make a sports flag for soccer and put a volley ball or basketball on the

flag to represent the soccer ball, would you?

11/28/23 10:33 F29

I don't like the squished together look of this one. It's giving Japan. I don't like the rhombuses on the front, maybe they would look better spread out and behind the star?

It also isn't giving "Star of the North" either, since the star is right in the middle. It would look nicer if it was up higher and then had something like the stripes in F1953 pointing toward it.

11/28/23 10:34 F29 This is the best design, in my opinion.

11/28/23 10:36 F29 This is a strong flag design. Similar to New Mexico in its simplicity.

11/28/23 10:36 F29 If this star was placed on F1953, I think it would be a clear winner. I love the star's design, I just wish it wasn't another generic "seal on blue" looking flag.

11/28/23 10:36 F29 My favorite flag design...VERY clean and clever...focus on North star with clever snowflake incorporated along with blue color.

11/28/23 10:37 F29

This is the best flag option. It is instantly recognizable and highly emblematic of Minnesota as the North Star State. It represents to me that we should always be looking and reaching toward our

highest ideals and be a shining star above other states.

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11/28/23 10:38 F29

This is the strongest of your 6 finalists. The 8-pointed star is a global symbol, appearing in the visual culture of Scandinavia, the Arab world, Indigenous North America, South America, and

elsewhere. I believe this is the most culturally inclusive design. Furthermore, it's a simple design that works on a flag. It's clearly identifiable from a distance.

11/28/23 10:38 F29 Simple, easy to re-create, nice colors, but perhaps not enough symbolism.

11/28/23 10:39 F29 Looks too vague... not specific to minnesota

11/28/23 10:42 F29 No thank you. It's not a star or a snow flake. Nice graphic, but what is the story here?

11/28/23 10:43 F29

Since when do snowflakes have 8 points, and stars 4? These donâ€™t even look like flags attempting to represent a real state. So bland! What will those who come after us make of this, other than

that at some point in time the state of Minnesota went in whole hog for the insipid nothingness that is identity politics.

Like all of these submissions, the attempt to whitewash our history of courageous but also murderous settlers and the conflicts with courageous and murderous indigenous peoples, are shameful.

Can we not handle the truth?! Leave the flag as it is.

11/28/23 10:44 F29 Like all the other submissions this is a step backwards. Simplistic with no obvious distinction to Minnesota

11/28/23 10:44 F29

This says nothing and looks cartoonish. None of the designs look dignified or stately. They are trendy and will not stand the test of time. If anything, just use the new seal on a blue field like the

original one.

11/28/23 10:46 F29

This to me is the clear winner. I like the symmetry and the clear star+snow icon. As a 32 year-old guy I can absolutely see this being waved at a Minnesota United game or tattooed on someone I

pass on the street. I know there is more to a flag than just that, but for the remaining options, this centerpiece is the clear winner -- even though I wish there was some green involved.

11/28/23 10:47 F29 Awkward Northstar. Essence of mediocrity

11/28/23 10:48 F29 approved

11/28/23 10:48 F29 I think this design hits the major points of good, solid flag design, without getting lost in symbology and ideas. Simple, recognizable, and easy to produce.

11/28/23 10:48 F29 I like this one and the corresponding state seal the best

11/28/23 10:48 F29 This is really the only acceptable choice. It's simple and timeless. The other flags will remind us of '20's graphic design trends in a few decades.

11/28/23 10:50 F29 YES!!

11/28/23 10:51 F29 I vote for this one. 2nd place F2100 3rd place F944.

11/28/23 10:51 F29 F29 is simply the best. By a large margin.

11/28/23 10:52 F29 This is the best one.

11/28/23 10:53 F29

Beautiful and simple, but like a corporate logo and has no real connection to Minnesota other than the "North Star" connection, but that's not enough for a flag and isn't really representative of our

state.

11/28/23 10:53 F29

This has long been my favorite choice for the new flag. It's a simple design that will look good on a flying flag or in print, on stickers, etc. I think it creates a clear state symbol that could be used in

branding. There's a maturity to the design, but I think also one that could be timeless in its own right.

11/28/23 10:54 F29 I like this one.

11/28/23 10:54 F29 Choose this flag please :)

11/28/23 10:56 F29 Please this one!!!!!!! Itâ€™s so cool!!!!!!

11/28/23 10:56 F29 This is the ONE! Simple and elegant.

11/28/23 10:58 F29 It's not awful, but it's also not inspiring.

11/28/23 10:58 F29 This is a wonderful flag and one of the two best options along with F1953. If the star design here were used to replace the star on F1953, it would be perfect!

11/28/23 10:58 F29 This is a phenomenal design. PLEASE go with this one!

11/28/23 10:58 F29

I like the consistency of this flag with the S6 seal. The Lâ€™Eoile du Nord on each of the submissions evokes both the North Star and a snowflake, which both represent Minnesota very well. I also

like the simplicity and elegance of the designs.

11/28/23 10:59 F29 Timeless design in F1953, stripes on the side seem to refer to the sky, land, water. Would like to see the star with yellow and white like on F29. Would give it more interest/character.

11/28/23 10:59 F29 All 6 are terrible. It looks like you chose the same artist for several flag designs and seal designs. Start over please.

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11/28/23 11:00 F29

This is not my favorite nor my most-hated of the 6 you selected. It is acceptable, although no where near as superior as the North Star Flag that folks have advocated on behalf of for 30 year.s. This

design is acceptable, but not exciting.

11/28/23 11:00 F29

I really like the simplicity and beauty of this design. The dark, bold blue contrasts exceptionally well with the gold color of the star and the white color of the snowflake. I think this would translate

to a stitched flag extremely well and would be the best choice of the remaining six for our state flag. This design will stand the test of time.

11/28/23 11:00 F29 I like the design of the star, but it only represents one element of MN's heritage- the north star. This is a great symbol for the north star and should be utilized in combination with another design.

11/28/23 11:01 F29 Best of the designs. Would look good for a long time.

11/28/23 11:02 F29 I vote for this one.

11/28/23 11:03 F29 This is my second choice behind the riverloonsnorthernlights.

11/28/23 11:04 F29 Super boring. This is all we have to represent Minnesota?

11/28/23 11:04 F29 This is the only serious choice among the six finalists.

11/28/23 11:04 F29 The only reference this has is to the North Star. Itâ€™s only OK. Bland.

11/28/23 11:04 F29 Is that supposed to be a snowflake imposed over a star? If so, it misses the mark. Whatever the white thing is is reminiscent of simplistic representations of Christmas poinsettias. I do not like this.

11/28/23 11:07 F29 Simple and memorable design. Memorable

11/28/23 11:07 F29 Distinctive. Memorable. Easy to identify from a distance. North Star, Snowflake, Great Blue water - things we can all relate to. This is the BEST design by far~

11/28/23 11:10 F29

This is one of only two of the final 6 that actually looks like a flag. Having two different symbols on top of each other it's very jarring. If we're going for something minimalist like New Mexico I'm all

for it, but it needs to be just one symbol.

11/28/23 11:12 F29

This is my first choice for the new Minnesota State Flag. I love the simplicity of the design, easily recognized from a distance and drawn by anyone including children. The blue signifying our

abundance of water with the white snow for our winter and the North Star. Just perfect. Please please please choose this one!

11/28/23 11:14 F29

This flag is boring and over emphasizes our state motto, which is so irrelevant compared to the natural resources our flag should celebrate.

Indeed, our state's natural resources are what makes this place I've lived in for 32 years so wonderful---the convergence of 4 biomes, the headwaters of the great Mississippi river, the lakes and

Lake Superior---who cares about a star? Not me. Please for the love of all, please don't select a star flag.

I am disappointed that none of the proposed flags incorporate our 4 unique biomes, but in lieu of that, we should avoid a mundane start that fails to pay homage to the natural resources that make

this state great.

11/28/23 11:15 F29 This is terrible. Nothing here screams Minnesota.

11/28/23 11:15 F29 Replace the star on F1953 with F29's, adjust the colors.

11/28/23 11:16 F29 Minnesota is more than just about snow. What about the other seasons of the year in MN?

11/28/23 11:16 F29 Very good flag!

11/28/23 11:17 F29 I see nothing on there that reflects Minnesota. Where is the loon, trees, lakes etc. All your designs suck!!

11/28/23 11:17 F29 yes, out of the finalists this is the best

11/28/23 11:19 F29 worst flags Iâ€™ve ever seen. You guys must be nuts the change from what we had.

11/28/23 11:19 F29 Love this one

11/28/23 11:20 F29

Too abstract, and the design will lend itself too easily to adaptation to white supremacist / christianist imagery: a small change in shape or coloring of alternating diamonds will suggest a swastika

superimposed over the gold cross.

11/28/23 11:20 F29

F29 would be a wonderful change to our state flag. The non-cluttered design and few colors would make our flag easily recognizable and the symbols are clear, inclusive, and fantastically

portraited. The state seal matching submission would be a fantastic choice as well.

11/28/23 11:20 F29 I like this flag, though I'd eliminate the center dot

11/28/23 11:20 F29

I love this design. It has been on of my favorites since submissions started. I love the simplicity of the design. The north star and snowflake are easy to understand and all minnesotans can relate to

the imagery.

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11/28/23 11:21 F29

dull. angular.

We've GOT to be able to do better than this.

11/28/23 11:21 F29 This is the best flag design. It is simple, easy to understand, we are the North Star state and this flag is just beautiful.

11/28/23 11:24 F29

"The Quilt if the North"

Please no quilt looking patterns.

This goes for all if the designs that look like quilt projects. They are not something to be proud of as a symbol, even if they looks like something to keep you warm at night.

11/28/23 11:27 F29 awful

11/28/23 11:27 F29

None of the designs appear to have been created by human hands, or informed by any insight into the culture or history of the state. For the most part they have the look of merely decorative

banners of greater or lesser quality. Of the finalists, however, I would judge F29 as the option that will, as a minimal criteria, hold up over time. The design is simple and striking. It is the one

design that would 'read' well as a flag, in my opinion.

11/28/23 11:29 F29 This is the best flag submission. Please pick this one.

11/28/23 11:31 F29

The North Star is obvious and nice, but I have no idea what the overlaying white diamonds and center dot are supposed to signify. Frankly, I'd prefer this design if it were just the centered gold four

pointed star without the white overlay. That would be a strong, simple, easy to recognize design.

11/28/23 11:32 F29 Cool star but too stark.

11/28/23 11:32 F29 Boring and plain.

11/28/23 11:33 F29

This is the best design submitted out of ALL designs! I immediately liked it from the beginning! Itâ€™s simple, geometric, iconic, meaningful, and beautiful. Itâ€™s going to look great blowing in

the wind. I would happily wear this design on a shirt. I love this flag, it exemplifies how the North Star State shines like a beacon bright across the union!

F29 all the way!!

11/28/23 11:34 F29

All six of the finalists â€œflagsâ€ were absolutely ridiculed in the publicâ€™s comments, look at the Star Tribune Comments, I think you should take the hint that there is no need for this

projectâ€¦ our current flag is much more unique then any of these bland submissions, it actually shows Minnesotaâ€™s history. I question why this committee feels the need to replace actual

history with a pet project. Additionally, what gives these individuals the power to change our flag for the next century? Please disband the committee, return the money to the tax payers, itâ€™s

never too late to admit this was a mistake.

11/28/23 11:35 F29 boring - unimaginative - says nothing about Minnesota

11/28/23 11:36 F29 NO THANKS

11/28/23 11:36 F29 This looks like the Spire Credit Union logo. I do not want my state seal to remind me of a bank.

11/28/23 11:36 F29 I don't think snow should be featured prominently on the state flag. Moreover, 8-pointed snowflakes are just wrong. I rank this last of the 6 options

11/28/23 11:37 F29

I love this design and its unique, yet clean sophistication. I like that it that represents aspects of our state (blue for water, star for the north, pulling in imagery of snow, etc.). It is by far my favorite

design and one that I would be proud to fly and see flown across the state!

11/28/23 11:37 F29 This flag is the best candidate out of the finalists. Choose this one.

11/28/23 11:38 F29 F29 is the best flag. Choose F29.

11/28/23 11:39 F29 A child cannot draw this from memory which is the first requirement. Do not select.

11/28/23 11:39 F29 I rank F29 last of the 6 options. I don't think snow should feature prominently on the state flag. Moreover, 8-pointed snowflakes are just wrong.

11/28/23 11:40 F29 Way too plain

11/28/23 11:40 F29 F29 Looks like a Christmas quilt. I would hate to wear it or display it. If you are going to do a snowflake, at least please give it 6 sides!!!

11/28/23 11:41 F29 Shouldn't have even made the final list. Tremendously dull and boring and unmemorable. Looks like a odd Lutheran church logo from the 1970's

11/28/23 11:44 F29 I like the simplicity of this design with the North Star and snowflake elements. I could see this being a state flag.

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11/28/23 11:44 F29

Design F29: This design is plain and busy at the same time. The yellow star shape is too boring and the white snowflake looks nothing like a snowflake and hides too much of the star. The solid blue

background is boring. This flag emits a feeling of 'blah, we're boring in MN'.

Design F944: I am not a fan of the super busy blue and white swirls, they are way too busy. The star shape is boring. Everything is this design has curved lines, very dissimilar to other state and

national flags. I don't know that this would be attractive on a flag blowing in the wind. It feels trendy and hip - not qualities that are important in a state flag that will fly and represent us for

hundreds of years.

Design F1154: The blue and white shapes are boring. I don't know that I like rounded shapes and straight lines together. Should the center blue piece be yellow?

Design F1435: This looks like it was created on a very, very old computer. I am definitely not a fan of this design. It screams old.

Design F1953: This is a gorgeous design and would be my first choice! I love the colors, the clean lines, and the shape of our state. I like the star, it makes me think of both the star of the north and

a snowflake. This really looks like a flag. It would be attractive hanging next to other flags, but is unique enough to be different. Anyone familiar with MN will recognize our state shape in the

design. This design is timeless.

Design F2100: I like this design and it is a close second in my mind. I really like the star, I like the colors, I like that the white wave is simple and gradual.

My favorite choices are F1953 and F2100 and I would be proud to have either of those be my state flag. None of the others would make me feel proud.

11/28/23 11:46 F29 This should be the winner.

11/28/23 11:47 F29 Just plain looks ridiculous

11/28/23 11:48 F29 If we end up going with F29 can we please add something to the right hand side of it, like TN? That way it will be more distinct from all the other seal on blue we have in the country lol

11/28/23 11:48 F29 A perfect balance of dark/light, fire/ice, and simplicity/complexity.

11/28/23 11:49 F29 So, a star (presumably Etoile du Nord), a geometrically incorrect snowflake, and maybe water characterizes Minnesota? As a state flag, this is a disaster!

11/28/23 11:50 F29 This is my first choice.

11/28/23 11:50 F29 No thank you.

11/28/23 11:54 F29 Simple design, timeless colors. This seems best suited of the remaining options to stand the test of time.

11/28/23 11:54 F29 Try again!@!! Terrible selections.

11/28/23 11:54 F29 too commercial

11/28/23 11:57 F29

Regarding all designs with this 8-pointed star made of disconnected diamonds, I know many cultures have used an 8-pointed star including Minnesotaâ€™s indigenous communities and perhaps

the intention was to include native symbolism, which is great. But I also think to most people it reads as â€œNorwegian sweater starâ€ and while that might be representative of the stateâ€™s

enfranchised people 100 years ago, it isnâ€™t representative of Minnesota today.

11/28/23 11:57 F29 This one

11/28/23 11:58 F29 This one is simple, easy to identify, and fun.

11/28/23 11:59 F29 This one looks like an old-timey quilt and we don't want that image

11/28/23 11:59 F29 like the seal designs but the flags are ALL boring and to simplistic , make a splash look at some that will catch an eye and turn peoples heads ! we deserve a GREAT flag .

11/28/23 12:03 F29

F29 flag is the best. It is simple and still be seen on a flag, without over embellishment.

Plus the great deal version goes well together with the flag.

11/28/23 12:03 F29 this one is the best

11/28/23 12:03 F29 All of them are bad. Please reconsider

11/28/23 12:04 F29 Nope

11/28/23 12:04 F29 I really like the simplicity and how it incorporates the mother star and a snow flake

11/28/23 12:04 F29 Great contrast. It's modern

11/28/23 12:04 F29 OK, rather blah

11/28/23 12:05 F29 This (f29) is easily the best of the selections, and the matching seal design.

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11/28/23 12:06 F29

This is the best remaining flag by a wide margin, and the only one of the (largely underwhelming) finalists that has any business being considered as a State flag. I've lived for a number of years in

Chicago and Colorado, both of which have iconic flags which are widely beloved and slapped on bumper stickers, beer cans, bicep tattoos, backpack patches, and baseball caps. This is the only

option of the remaining flags that could plausibly reach that level of universal usage, particularly the brilliant star-flake design.

If the commission decides to go with another flag, they would do well to consider swapping out the star on that flag for the star-flake design from this one. It's simply to good to let go.

The only possible change I'd suggest would be to perhaps lighten the shade of blue in the background. The current navy/dark blue shade works, certainly, but a lighter shade of blue (cerulean,

maybe, or sky blue or something in that ballpark) might help the flag pop a bit, and could also nicely evoke the sky blue/cloud-tinted waters that give Minnesota its name.

Thanks to the commissioners for their consideration and effort.

11/28/23 12:06 F29 It is probably the best oneâ€¦ but it still isnâ€™t special or pretty. Does it have to be minimalist? Is MN a minimalist state?

11/28/23 12:06 F29 OK, rather blah

11/28/23 12:07 F29

This flag is one of the stronger submissions in the list of finalists;however, it still does not capture the uniqueness of MN. I like the snowflake/north star connection but stronger symbolism could be

included and considered. There were so many other stronger designs within the submissions.

11/28/23 12:07 F29 None of the choices represent Minnesota. The choice should be made from all the designs submitted and voted on by the general public.

11/28/23 12:08 F29 I like the simplicity of this design, but the white snowflake motif evokes a cold feeling to many, which may not be desirable as a symbol.

11/28/23 12:08 F29 I like this flag and it's incorporation of a snow-flake and north star. It's simple and clean.

11/28/23 12:08 F29 YUK!

11/28/23 12:10 F29

I think this is the best flag design out of all of them! Itâ€™s simple, has nice colors, and very recognizable. Definitely a symbol for Minnesota. While a lot of people hate winter, we take pride in it.

First choice for sure.

11/28/23 12:10 F29

This is my personal favorite symbol out of the options available. It's simple and elegant, but I'll admit that the background is a little lacking. Combining this with the tricolor/F1953 would probably

be a good idea, albeit with a little bit of alteration so it doesn't look too awkward. Maybe keeping the large, centered starflake of this version while including a tricolor in the background could be

cool, kinda like Yugoslavia's old flag (not the best country, I agree, but a very elegant flag nonetheless).

But anyway, in short, the final flag design should have this as the basis.

11/28/23 12:11 F29

cool, kinda like Yugoslavia's old flag (not the best country, I agree, but a very elegant flag nonetheless).

But anyway, in short, the final flag design should have this as the basis.

11/28/23 12:11 F29 While I am all for simplicity, this design is too much of a good thing. It is boring, and we are not!

11/28/23 12:11 F29 My favorite option ... simple and elegant. Please select this flag.

11/28/23 12:12 F29 I love the design of the star and snow flake, but the flag seems incomplete in this version.

11/28/23 12:13 F29 no, just no please

11/28/23 12:15 F29 Clip art. Start over.

11/28/23 12:16 F29 Do we really want a flag that symbolizes us a snow state???? We are much more than snow....

11/28/23 12:17 F29 Beautiful design but not enough Minnesota reflected in this submission. Feels like one season: winter.

11/28/23 12:17 F29 This should be the new flag. It's simple, instantly iconic and recognizable. It also looks the same flown horizontally or vertically, this is rare in flags and would be a cool feature of our new flag.

11/28/23 12:18 F29

I really like F29. It's simple, yet succeeds in being distinctly Minnesotan. It's like the New Mexico flag in that way.

I won't be terribly upset if it ends up being F2100 but I certainly prefer F29.

11/28/23 12:18 F29 Fine for a corporation, not for a state.

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11/28/23 12:18 F29

Brandon has done a nice job here but I have seen this flag on the online flag waiver and the star seems to get lost. I think you need some sort of contrast. It has some nice symbolism. I would put

this as my second or third favorite.

11/28/23 12:19 F29 Perfect. Simple. Learnable. Can be recreated by students learning the flag. Classic, will still be nice decades from now.

11/28/23 12:19 F29

None of the designs for the flag work!!! Anyone not from Minnesota is not going to know what state this flag is for. Why not pick a design that has some resemblance to the stateâ€™s license

plates. The license plates are what we and people all across the country see and associate with Minnesota. A disappointing job at picking the finalist. The seal with the loon works.

11/28/23 12:20 F29 Another dark blue flag to hide in the mix of others. Sun and snow? That's it? How will this look hanging limp on a pole?

11/28/23 12:20 F29 This is easily my favorite

11/28/23 12:20 F29 First choice

11/28/23 12:20 F29 This would be good without the dot in the middle.

11/28/23 12:21 F29 Yes, please.

11/28/23 12:22 F29 Nice simple design. Easy read from a distance. Incorporates the North Star and snowflake well.

11/28/23 12:23 F29 This is my favorite of the flags. It follows the rules of flag design, it's distinctive without being overly complicated or needlessly "artsy."

11/28/23 12:23 F29 Snore

11/28/23 12:23 F29

I have looked at all the final selections and donâ€™t think any are worthy of a new state flag design. They all look like clip art and nothing original and no mention of Minnesota. Need to get an

artist to design something unique.

11/28/23 12:23 F29 i do not feel that this is a good flag for Minnesota (F29)

11/28/23 12:25 F29 This is the best of the bunch, will look ideal on an actual flag instead of on a 2D computer screen. Simple yet representative of Minnesota.

11/28/23 12:26 F29 Still looks like a credit union logo, but my 2nd choice for a flag.

11/28/23 12:27 F29 This looks far too much like the logo for Spire Credit Union and the logo for St. Scholastica in Duluth;it is not unique, and I wouldn't be proud to have this as a flag

11/28/23 12:28 F29 If representing a snowflake, and we should, correct the number of points from 8 to 6!

11/28/23 12:28 F29 Add the state motto and â€œ1858â€ to it.

11/28/23 12:28 F29 Not bad. Too plain. Needs more.

11/28/23 12:30 F29 This is boring. It says nothing. It looks like a scouting patch.

11/28/23 12:30 F29

I think this is my favorite flag design. The simple design is striking, and I love the inclusion of the snowflake -- leaning into the reality of the "bold north." I do wish there were a green element, but

that would disturb the simple design.

11/28/23 12:30 F29 Add the state motto and â€œ1858â€ to it.

11/28/23 12:31 F29

If Minnesota wants to be looked towards as a leader in the nation, having a North Star so emblazoned in our flag, emphasizes on an instinctual level that our state is a guide to people of the nation.

This is a flag I would be proud to have hang in my classroom. Good marketing and politics has clear, simple to understand, thought provoking iconography that can be a singular reference point that

all conversations can tie back to. While multiple flags have a North Star, this flag leads with the North Star, it is central to the map. With the combination of the snowflake it evoke compass like

imagery further solidifying the the identity of the North Star. It is Balanced, bold, symbolic and clean. I love it!

11/28/23 12:31 F29 I love this flag and I highly believe it should be the flag for the state. The seal that matches is also a perfect design. As a native Minnesotan, I have been rooting for this design to win.

11/28/23 12:31 F29 Sorry, this looks like a generic "quilt pattern" or a pattern you'd find painted on a barn.

11/28/23 12:31 F29 Boring, poor color choice and why does the word Minnesota not appear on the flag?

11/28/23 12:31 F29 This simple but bold design matches one of the seal submissions and would add continuity

11/28/23 12:32 F29 I like this flag the best due to it's simplicity and the color theory used.

11/28/23 12:33 F29 This is my 2nd choice flag. I do like the incorporation of the snowflake and the north star. Simple, well designed, complimentary colors. Just feel F1953 did it better and represented more of MN.

11/28/23 12:33 F29 Nice. Simple. Good use of color.

11/28/23 12:36 F29 Let's just keep the one we have.

11/28/23 12:37 F29 No meaning. No reference to the State of Minnesota. Just a flag with a star on it. Big deal!

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11/28/23 12:37 F29 Of the six, one of my favorites. Love the colors and that the central emblem represents both a snowflake and a star!

11/28/23 12:38 F29 This is the best of the finalists and I truly hope this one wins.

11/28/23 12:38 F29 This goes really well with S6 if looking for complementary designs.

11/28/23 12:40 F29 F29 is very wintry-feeling. However, it is certainly the strongest of the flags--simple, clear, and good use of color.

11/28/23 12:41 F29 I love it. I wish it incorporated a bit of green, but it's my favorite of the finalists.

11/28/23 12:44 F29

Minnesota is the North Star State, true. But we don't own polaris and anyone in the Northern Hemisphere can see it. What is distinctively Minnesotan about this? That said, I think this is the best of

the finalists and I like the snowflake overlaid the star. It still looks like a corporate logo, though. I'm just so disappointed in the final designs chosen.

11/28/23 12:44 F29 No, much too generic to stand the test of time.

11/28/23 12:44 F29

F29 is the most appealing, but Iâ€™d suggest picking the corresponding seal and using the entire seal on the flag instead of just this star. Or add the state name or something â€¦ all the choices are

meh in my eyes

11/28/23 12:45 F29 Very boring, a star and a snowflake? Not a good representation of the state. How would people know it is even Minnesota? Color is boring.

11/28/23 12:46 F29 This is a great design. Clean, simple, and easy to see at a distance when flapping in the wind.

11/28/23 12:47 F29 The star is nice. Use this one on the flag with the green and blue swirls

11/28/23 12:49 F29 Does not cover Minnesota symbols. Could be anyplace.

11/28/23 12:49 F29 This is the best one of the 6. Simple and to the point.

11/28/23 12:49 F29 This is one of my favorites.

11/28/23 12:51 F29

I'll just comment on one since the "finalists" all have a disturbing similarity.

Heartless, cold, with an over-simplicity bordering on silliness. This might make a reasonable holiday ornament with that goofy star shape (and all the finalists seem to reflect a weird prejudice

toward that shape).

Are these things really - REALLY - the best we can do????

11/28/23 12:51 F29

This is a design that will look great as a flag waving in the wind. It shares strengths with other excellent flags such as New Mexico or Japan. Itâ€™s instant recognizable and is broadly symbolic and

inclusive.

11/28/23 12:52 F29 No, doesn't represent flowing water & has 2 overlaying stars

11/28/23 12:52 F29 Clearly the best of the six, although the snowflake should have 6 points, not 8. 8 is salt

11/28/23 12:52 F29

If this is suppose to portray a snowflake, no way! It's an embarrassment!! The biggest criticism about our state is the winter weather. Half our seniors leave all winter to get away from winter! Most

Minnesotans hate winter! Don't advertise and remind us about it. The selections picked are all terrible in meaningful expression of our state. It should be historical showing who we are! Stay with

current flag but alter enough not to insult our Native American tribes!!

11/28/23 12:53 F29 I say no to this one. There are already too many solid blue state flags with an image in the center.

11/28/23 12:55 F29

I am not really sure that we need a new flag design, but I do believe that any decision on a new flag design should be made by the of all people of the state of Minnesota. Put it to a vote and include

the old design, if the new designs do not receive a majority, then go back to the drawing board.

11/28/23 12:56 F29 These are hideous. Where is our loon? Where is the lady slipper? The best one has the blue and green swirls but needs a better star. Still not much to do with MN

11/28/23 12:56 F29

This is the best out of these horrible 5th grade ai designs you have . So many better ones were submitted . None of these represent mn . We need a loon a snowflake lakes . THESE DO NOT

REPRESENT MY STATE NOR MINNESOTA

11/28/23 12:56 F29 Looks like a holiday ornament. Nothing about it says Minnesota.

11/28/23 12:57 F29 They're all great, but this one feels right. Simple, immediately makes you think of Minnesota. Good transition from the existing. North Star, snow, warm. Love it

11/28/23 12:58 F29

This one has grown on me over time -- it's been around for a while now. It would be instantly recognizable as representing Minnesota, the snowy North Star State. The eight-pointed "snowflake"

part of the star is actually a nod to the tradition of Dakota star blanket design. It would stand the test of time.

11/28/23 12:59 F29 no thanks. Way too simple.

11/28/23 12:59 F29 Simple, but looks powerful. Let's make Minnesota the star state of the North!

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11/28/23 13:00 F29

First- thank you all for your efforts. Wanted to share my reason why this is the best choice:

Simple- easy to recognize, employs only 3 colors. Uniform, you can fly it upside down and no one will notice! The star and the snowflake on our old flag's background is soooo Minnesota.

11/28/23 13:00 F29 Please start over. Or leave the old flag alone.

11/28/23 13:05 F29

I think this should be locked as it has a very simple and easy design. I thought I looked like a swapped New Mexico because New Mexico is hot and they have hot colors in their flag while this one

looks like a colder north variant, Perfect for Minnesota!!

11/28/23 13:05 F29

I like this design (F29) the most of the finalists, but I is seems that there are too many state flags with blue backgrounds. So I would suggest changing the blue to a deep forest green, symbolizing

nature. I would suggest the same for the corresponding seal design, which is also my favorite.

11/28/23 13:06 F29 This is the best star. The actual star is fine, but is almost too minimalist for a flag. This star should be added to the other flag design.

11/28/23 13:06 F29 Ugly

11/28/23 13:07 F29 F29 is my favorite. F1953 is also acceptable but might look dated.

11/28/23 13:07 F29 I vote this one! Iâ€™d most definitely fly it at our cabin in Wisconsin!

11/28/23 13:08 F29 I would be proud to see this flying as my state flag, a simple yet beautifully iconic design.

11/28/23 13:09 F29 How dare a flag be this gorgeous???

11/28/23 13:11 F29

I think this one is the best, because it wonâ€™t age poorly. Think about the other iconic centered-logo flags around the country, or even the world like New Mexico, Canada, Japan, Korea, and

Turkey. They all have a single central symbol that can be used to identify the state even without being on the flag. It has the potential to be an identity for the state.

11/28/23 13:11 F29 Best of the star designs but boring. Weâ€™re more than a star

11/28/23 13:12 F29 dumb, leave the flag as it is please

11/28/23 13:12 F29 I like the simplicity, but I think it needs some green to represent Forests/Trees/Valleys

11/28/23 13:13 F29 Boring and too generic

11/28/23 13:13 F29 This could be any state flag-says nothing about Minnesota

11/28/23 13:13 F29 Nope

11/28/23 13:14 F29

This is my first choice. It is distinctive, simple. It is elegant but easily drawn by children! It represents our state motto and our famous distinction as a beautiful cold-weather state. It SHINES! â€” as

our state SHINES!

11/28/23 13:16 F29 This flag represents â€œMinnesotaâ€ best

11/28/23 13:16 F29 This ties in some of the native imagery. Nice. Also reminds me of snowflakes. We have snowflakes most of the year. Appropriate.

11/28/23 13:16 F29 My favorite flag design. Clean and modern depiction of star of the North plus snow.

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11/28/23 13:16 F29

Before commenting on this, I do want to input that as the key designer on both Utah's new state flag and it's 125th anniversary flag (it's true and I'm very well informed on how to get a flag that

rocks through a committee), I've had a keen interest on Minnesota's flag process and designs, especially when the popular North Star flag was already 90% there - not just for good flag design,

period, but also how my hunch that it would probably not be in the final flag designs was confirmed. Guys, it just needed a little tweaking and you'd have been golden - and talking to a lot of my

Minnesota based friends, it's the one it seems the people wanted as well. But I digress.

This is probably the best and safest of the designs (albeit still a clear second place to the North Star flag). However, it has flaws. Gold and white, which I personally learned first hand through Utah's

process, does not go well together when laid on top of each other. The white dot will undoubtedly 100% be lost when printed. This is why we instead never clashed Utah's white mountains or star

with the gold and put navy blue in hexagon and around the gold stroke. It's just going to get lost no matter how you slice it, and from personal and successful experience, I would strongly

recommend exploring options on how to fix that.

It's also a bit too angular feeling and my personal concern is it might not age well over the next 50 years. You almost have to have a little bit of a "folkish" look to a flag that makes it look like it's

already existed for 100 years. This clearly does not, and I wonder if it's because it's perhaps as mentioned a bit too angular and rigid feeling, or if it's because the colors - as simple as it comes -

oddly clash. Personally, I prefer the red/navy blue/white flag (Twins colored flag) I saw floated out by the designer on their blog. It has more pop and personality, and I have a hunch would be more

widely accepted by Minnesotans as a color option for this particular design.

I know it's been floated out that this could be combined with the North Star flag. I actually agree. I don't think you have to shrink the star/snowflake at all, or if you do fairly minimally, put it in the

left canton and then do two simple and thinner stripes at the bottom of the field (mercy, how much I wish I could mock something up and send to y'all - but that's ego talking). That would definitely

satisfy both the commissions desire to have a design they had, while also satisfying the movement that helped lead to all this happening in the first place.

Yet, in the end, it's simple and non-offensive enough that it works. If you had to choose from the 6 finalists, this is pretty clearly the best and safest. I also suspect it's the front-runner of the

commission as it's the one the media has focused on the most (I also know this from experience). While not exciting, it'll do the job and 100% be used far more than the current seal flag and

eventually become beloved. But I do think there's a chance there will be calls for a new flag in 20 years as well if the people find it too simple and want it updated.

11/28/23 13:18 F29 Donn't really like, the white which I believe is suppose to be a snow flake, if I am not sure what it is suppose to be, how will people in other states know what it is?

11/28/23 13:18 F29 I don't think we need a Norwegian Selbu Rose to represent a state that is so much more than Norway

11/28/23 13:19 F29 Thumbs down for all state flag 6 redesign finalists. Please go back to the drawing board for the state flag to include the Common Loon.

11/28/23 13:19 F29 Boring, nondescriptive, says nothing about our State

11/28/23 13:19 F29 There is not a single one of these finalists worthy of being representative of our State. A big waste of time and money.

11/28/23 13:19 F29 This is, by far, my favorite of the designs submitted. It's simple, easy to understand, and I feel it captures the spirit of Minnesota, with the north star and snowflake combination, very well.

11/28/23 13:21 F29 This is my favorite design!

11/28/23 13:21 F29 You do realize we are more than snow right??

11/28/23 13:22 F29 This looks like a flower, not the North Star.

11/28/23 13:22 F29 Star and Snowflake its Ok.

11/28/23 13:22 F29 F29, amazing, professional, modern. One of my favorites

11/28/23 13:22 F29 Please select this flag (F29). It meets all the criteria for good flag design and represents our state beautifully.

11/28/23 13:23 F29 One of my favorites. Simple, to the point, and emphasizing of the north star, a staple of northern life here in Minnesota.

11/28/23 13:23 F29 Horrible!

11/28/23 13:24 F29 My favorite out of the choices, but it is sooooo boring. Doesn't "speak" Minnesota to me. Looks like a corporate logo

11/28/23 13:24 F29 Looks like a Christmas card!!!

11/28/23 13:25 F29 Too plain. The star is ok though

11/28/23 13:26 F29

This flag design gets my #1 vote. It's simple and I can see it being replicated on hats, shirts, and other designs to show MN pride. I also love the idea of the north star being front and center as the

symbol that unites all of us. I also appreciate the snowflake interlay as a nod to the north and our pride in cold weather.

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11/28/23 13:29 F29 blah

11/28/23 13:30 F29

I like this flag, F29, the most. It's simple, elegant, and I feel it captures the spirit of our state quite well with the snowflake/star of the north combination on the deep blue background. The star of

the north, our pride in persevering through long winters, and the land of 10,000 (blue) lakes are all represented here, and I like it a lot.

11/28/23 13:30 F29

This design has my vote. Its clean, iconic and covers our most notable traits as a state. I believe this design is the best quality of all the submissions and would be the easiest to transfer to print for

things like shirts, patches, hats and stickers. Using this design as a real flag is the first purpose, but most people will also see the design on websites and decals. This design is the best for those

mediums.

11/28/23 13:33 F29 This would work better with a lighter shade of blue for the background

11/28/23 13:34 F29 While I'm not super in love with any of the finalists, of the options, this is my favorite. I'm not entirely sure about the shade of blue, however. I would lean towards something less navy.

11/28/23 13:36 F29 This flag is very mid. I think I might light it more if the snowflake and star was more detailed instead of minimalist and IKEA looking.

11/28/23 13:36 F29

This design will not sufficiently distinguish the MN flag from those of other states. Many other state flags have a dark blue background with light colored symbol in the middle. The similarity of our

current flag to those of other states was a reason to change it. Another option is needed to set MN apart.

11/28/23 13:37 F29 This is the only decent design in this selection.

11/28/23 13:39 F29 The state flag should have the outline of the state in it to distinguish it from other state flags Leave no doubt whose flag it is!

11/28/23 13:39 F29 Too simplistic

11/28/23 13:40 F29 These all look like clip art. The flags should be more representative of the state. A loon or white pines or lakes. Please reconsider these options.

11/28/23 13:40 F29 Great design, my second choice of the finalists.

11/28/23 13:40 F29 Of all the finalists, this one is my favorite. It incorporates snow, sun, water and sky in a simple and flag-ish manner.

11/28/23 13:44 F29 boring, looks like a big snowflake

11/28/23 13:45 F29

I quite like this design but to be honest the white "snowflake" design over the star does look pretty and does well at representing out Minnesotan winters but I feel like its always going to make me

think of Christmas...

11/28/23 13:45 F29 Graphically strong, but rather bland in use of color. This does not incorporate any reference to the beautiful greenery of the state. This design is not strong enough to be a viable contender.

11/28/23 13:46 F29 This is my vote for favorite flag! Simple, elegant, north star!

11/28/23 13:47 F29

One of the absolute worst designs in the entire process. How it made it to this point is a testament to how little those involved care about making sure the best design becomes the symbol of our

great state. It's the ugliest looking snowflake superimposed over a basic star with a plain blue background. Great symbolism, telling everyone we're a basic state with snow and stars, instead of a

great state with great people and great beauty and great industry. It says nothing of our indigenous history. It says nothing of our natural beauty. It says nothing of who we are as a state. Snow and

stars. Wow. I cannot believe how badly this process failed at such a simple task. If I was an outsider and saw this flying over the Capitol building, I would know I was in a state that isn't special in any

way. I would know I was in a state that doesn't care about itself.

11/28/23 13:47 F29 I hate them all. The original flag was the best, just leave it alone.

11/28/23 13:50 F29

If the white shape is supposed to be a snowflake, it is drawn incorrectly, Ice crystals (snow) are hexagonal. They do not have the 4-fold symmetry shown here. We are changing the flag in part to

correct past errors - let's not introduce a new one, particularly one that's easy to fix.

11/28/23 13:52 F29 This likes a snowflake from a Norwegian sweater. Probably doesn't represent all Minnesotans.

11/28/23 13:52 F29

Why is it so Scandinavian? There might be a lot of Scandinavian immigrants here but 1) MN is not Scandinavia and 2) I feel like this style star kinda excludes other prominent cultural groups. Nice

colors though, and decently simple graphic. Flag graphics should always be pretty simple because they're flapping up high on a pole, right?

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11/28/23 13:54 F29

Of the six finalists, this design is the only real choice. It is blessed with a symbol evocative of many aspects of Minnesota's landscape, culture, and history which all Minnesotans should be proud to

display. The underlying four-pointed star stands for the four cardinal directions on a compass, representing the explorer past associated with Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and waterways. The four-

pointed star is also representative of the North Star, mirroring Minnesota's motto L'Etoile du Nord, which is also derived from the age of discovery. But the four-pointed star combined with the

deep blue field further calls to mind the unique quality of a clear Minnesota evening sky, known by the residents of Minnesota's lands at all stages of its history. The deep blue field further

represents the waters of the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The deep blue field may also be construed as an homage to the "Union Blue" of the uniforms worn by Minnesota's soldiers during the Civil

War--a portion of Minnesota's history which should be emphasized, as Minnesota was the first state to offer the service of its citizens in defense of the Union and which helped to form Minnesota's

identity as a bulwark of democracy to this day. The white star superimposed upon the four-pointed star serves to represent the winters which have also been a core aspect of Minnesota's cultural

identity, being reminiscent of a snowflake in design and color. However, the superimposed white star may also be considered as a symbol of agriculture, being representative of wheat, or a corn

tassel, particularly when combined with the yellow color underneath. The eight channels contained within the superimposed white star which converge upon a single point serve to further

highlight Minnesota's distinguished history as the meeting place for several important waterways and peoples. All in all, this design incorporates a host of symbols and elements both significant

and unique to Minnesotan history and Minnesota's people. And it also accomplishes the conveyance of such magnitude of meaning in an easily recognizable and identifiable symbol, easily

recreated and reproduced. It is, in short, an exemplary design with the greatest potential to be adopted by Minnesotans and the national and international communities as a uniquely Minnesotan

emblem.

11/28/23 13:57 F29

Nobody in the world, much less a Minnesotan would ever recognize anything about our state in this flag. Not representative. Looks like something IKEA would have on a curtain. Where is loon,

where is lady slipper, where is wheat, where are our lakes, where is our loon? Please reconsider ALL of the selections, none of them include these important symbols. How you ever chose these

selections---all of them quite alike, is beyond me. Must have been some strong arming those who argued for our beloved symbols.

11/28/23 13:58 F29 I love this flag, simple but beautiful, I strongly agree we should make this our flag.

11/28/23 13:58 F29

If this flag were to go forward as is, I would definitely remove the dot in the center. As a flag, I'm not really sure if a snowflake and a star overlapping as the only icons makes sense? It seems like it

might make sense to remove the yellow star behind it and make the snowflake icon larger (the negative space between each diamond can represent the north star)

11/28/23 13:58 F29 I enjoy the snow look

11/28/23 14:00 F29 No! This looks like a snowflake. We should be known for more than Snow

11/28/23 14:00 F29 I think this design would be the one most Minnesotans could draw from memory, making it very accessible.

11/28/23 14:01 F29 Again, the white star reminds me of the "Ohio Star" quilt pattern. Overall, it make me think of a sports team not a state flag.

11/28/23 14:01 F29 This is a beautiful, strong, elegant flag design that will serve Minnesota well for centuries. Adopt it!

11/28/23 14:01 F29 Nice

11/28/23 14:02 F29 Just no. I donâ€™t understand this one. I donâ€™t see how it relates to MN.

11/28/23 14:02 F29 The 8 diamonds overpower the star, which could be solved by placing them underneath the star instead of on top

11/28/23 14:03 F29 Love the simplicity and clean look of this flag, really captures the northstar state.

11/28/23 14:04 F29 None of these are good choices. They feel like corporate minimalism designs with lack of character, and they don't reflect MN well. Please reconsider and have a new selection for finalists.

11/28/23 14:04 F29 This my favorite flag.

11/28/23 14:05 F29

Is it possible to vote No to all the finalists? F3 shouldn't have even had any competition and it didn't even make the finalist? F29 and S6 matching sure look like a big coincidence as the only ones to

match if they happen to win. Chaulk it up to another case of pretending to let people feel involved.

11/28/23 14:05 F29 Really enjoy this design. Really represents the state of Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:06 F29

None of the flag submissions can compete with the current flag.

KEEP OUR CURRENT FLAG

11/28/23 14:06 F29

This is the best star!! It is so unique and identifiable and would translate great on to license plates and other state government things. While this flag could benefit from other changes, the star is

perfect and I hope it gets to represent this state.

11/28/23 14:08 F29 No. Looks like it belongs on a medieval shielf.

11/28/23 14:10 F29 NO relevance to MN - ? Has zero meaning

11/28/23 14:10 F29 I don't think it is a very good representation of Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:11 F29 I would love this as our state flag!

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11/28/23 14:11 F29 An amateurish computer design. No imagination.

11/28/23 14:13 F29 What, a snowflake.??? Blah!

11/28/23 14:14 F29 This would be my second choice. Like the minimalistic approach.

11/28/23 14:17 F29

The StarFlake design on a traditional blue background represents the twin identities of Minnesota (North Star, True North) with a connection to the best of our former flag (the deep blue base

color). It's an excellent pairing with the emblem that bears the same StarFlake design.

11/28/23 14:18 F29 This is nothing more than computer clip art. Nothing original!

11/28/23 14:19 F29

Design F29 is clearly the best flag. The north star and snowflake logo has the potential to be as iconic as Coloradoâ€™s or New Mexicoâ€™s flags. To me, it is just the simplest and most eye-

catching. Moreover, from a more consumerist perspective, this symbol could be proudly displayed on signs, clothing, or other products throughout the state. F29 is the ONLY flag design of this

bunch that could really achieve any semblance of â€œmarketability.â€ All of this is not to say that merchandising potential is the most important aspect of a good flag, but you also never see cars

with a sticker of South Dakotaâ€™s flag on the back windshield like you do with the â€œCâ€ of Coloradoâ€¦ this is the clear winner, guys. I know youâ€™ll make Minnesota proud!

11/28/23 14:19 F29 It looks good

11/28/23 14:20 F29

From the artistâ€™s description of the flag, the yellow is supposed to represent the North Star while the white is supposed to represent a snowflake. I hope that as Minnesotanâ€™s we wonâ€™t

adopt a flag with a depiction of a snowflake with 8 points, since this is an impossibility.

11/28/23 14:21 F29 This is the best of the flag designs. Simple, recognizable, and timeless.

11/28/23 14:22 F29

This one is by far my favorite, it is simple but iconic. I think it has the chance to be Minnesota's version of the New Mexico Zia on their flag. The New Mexico flag is outstanding and whenever you

see the zia, you immediately think of New Mexico. People get tattoos and stickers of the zia, it is present in their sports teams uniforms (New Mexico State has a great helmet with it present).

L'etoile Du Nord has the chance to do just that, where someone sees this flag or the L'etoile Du Nord and knows exactly what it is from. There's something powerful about that symbolism, to be

able to tie your identity to the state like that. The flag is also simplistic and follows the basic design rule of thumb of "a child should be able to draw it"

11/28/23 14:22 F29

I quite like this flag with the general simplicity in design principle as well as containing the North Star and 32 points on the snowflake for MN. My concern is that the geometric shapes may be a bit

complex for clear visuals while the flag is hanging down or flowing in the wind;that is one concern I have heard from others. From what I hear from others, it is a good design but not a favorite.

Personally, I quite like it, particularly among the six finalists.

11/28/23 14:23 F29 I vote for this one. It's simple, represents Minnesota, and it looks classy. It's my first choice and I'm not fond of any others.

11/28/23 14:24 F29 This is peak!! This is an amazing design!

11/28/23 14:26 F29 I don't actually care much for any of the designs that were picked. I MUCH prefer F18--it looks more like a flag!!

11/28/23 14:26 F29 This feels like a barn quilt rather than a flag. It feels like a nod to the Nordic roots of many people who settled here, and it captures our farms and winter. It feels incomplete.

11/28/23 14:28 F29

I very much like this flag, but think it would be better to have the North star in front of the snowflake or white shape. It seems odd to have the North Star hidden. I have seen some versions with

the North Star up front, and they look great. Good luck on your selection.

11/28/23 14:29 F29 Ugly

11/28/23 14:30 F29 This flag my favorite, tied with F1953. It looks really nice and represents the state well. It's a little boring compared to other flags, but I think that's better than something over-complicated.

11/28/23 14:33 F29

Love this - best of the bunch. Will look great on merch. For comparison, Colorado and Arkansas have capitalized on their flag design to inspire pride in their state as reflected by the volume of

merchandise sold with the graphic design.

11/28/23 14:33 F29 I appreciate how the star resembles both a Native American star quilt, and reflects the Scandinavian Selbu star. Nice, simple graphic design that won't get outdated. YAY for this one.

11/28/23 14:34 F29 I do really love this one. It is clear and simple. North star state and a snowflake. It represents where we are in the world - and where we are has shaped who we are.

11/28/23 14:35 F29 I like this version! It reminds me of the Alaska flag. I think it would be better without the snowflake with the star moved up vertically so it can be our Etoile du Nord.

11/28/23 14:35 F29

this might be the most bank logo of them all. I understand the kind of Nordic themes, but the truth is, weâ€™re not in Scandinavia. We donâ€™t need watered down Nordic motifs. Three states

have instantly recognizable flags that are on clothing, California, Texas, and Colorado. We could be the fourth state! But not with this absolute borefest of corporate bank designs. You still have to

to scrap these and find something absolutely iconic that will make people want to come. Colorado is 5% cooler because of its flag.

11/28/23 14:36 F29 Very blah, ugly colors

11/28/23 14:36 F29 I do really love Finalist flag F29. It is clear and simple. North star state and a snowflake. It represents where we are in the world - and where we are has shaped who we are.

11/28/23 14:37 F29 I believe that this flag represents Minnesota

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11/28/23 14:39 F29 I would be happy with F29, but I think there are better designs.

11/28/23 14:40 F29 Stinks

11/28/23 14:43 F29 Looks like a name tag for church. ðŸ‘Ž

11/28/23 14:44 F29 Best looking of the selections, simple design, white symbol reminiscent of American Indian culture while yellow/gold Star represents star of the north.

11/28/23 14:45 F29

The star on this design is a distinct, but simple design. As is I feel this flag is not quite interesting enough--it is a thing in the center of a blue flag like the old flag and many other states--but I think

this star added to any of the other options would improve them all. It in isolation would also be a good logo for the state on hats, etc.

11/28/23 14:46 F29 No

11/28/23 14:52 F29

This one is okay, but again it has no character. At least it doesn't physically hurt to look at. But that's about it. There is no imagination with any of these. The white on top of the yellow star is giving

snowflake which is cheesy and childish. All of these look like they are going to be out of graphic design style in like 10 years.

11/28/23 14:53 F29 This is my favorite! I'd say that we should be sure to have good branding agreement between the seal and the flag though in terms of colors and vibe.

11/28/23 14:54 F29 This is my favorite (F29)! I'd say that we should be sure to have good branding agreement between the seal and the flag though in terms of colors and vibe.

11/28/23 15:01 F29 This is a good simple design. my second favorite

11/28/23 15:02 F29 Reminds me of an Alocoa Aluminum company logo, or such

11/28/23 15:03 F29

Reminds me of an Alocoa Aluminum company logo, or such.

But at least it is maybe a snowflake on top of a star.

11/28/23 15:03 F29

These flags appear as though they were selected from computer clip art. They are very boring and unimaginative. A flag should have unique symbols that immediately invoke thoughts of

Minnesota. These are very uninspiring.

11/28/23 15:06 F29

This design for the flag is simple and easily identifiable from a distance. Along with providing the symbolism that is unique to the north star state and climate we inhabit. Compared to the other

submissions, this design also appears the most iconic. The others appear largely derivative of existing flag designs or taking chances with design elements that don't appear appropriate to a flags

purpose. It's this citizens opinion that this flag should be selected to represent Minnesota.

11/28/23 15:06 F29 Far too generic.

11/28/23 15:07 F29 Looks nice. A very emblem-centric flag but it's a cool emblem for the state.

11/28/23 15:08 F29 pattern is kind of complex but not overly so. Nice contrasting colors. May not be easily recognizable when at rest

11/28/23 15:09 F29 Well, it could be worse - said every Minnesotan simultaneously.

11/28/23 15:09 F29

This is the best of the six finalists, but still pretty bad. It looks like a logo for the ice castles. I really wish any of these designs had loons on them because Minnesota has a uniquely large loon

population and Minnesotans take pride in loons. Loons also migrate through the southern part of the state. The north star is famous for being visible anywhere in the northern hemisphere. It

doesn't do a good job representing Minnesota and most people don't care about it as a state symbol.

11/28/23 15:11 F29 My favorite flag design, simple and elegant.

11/28/23 15:13 F29

My preferences for the MN State Flag would be, in order: F1953, F2100, F29, F944, F1154, and then F1435.

My preferences for the MN State Seal would be, in order: S224, S147, S6, S27, and then S2.

I believe that these choices could best represent the place and people of this great state.

11/28/23 15:15 F29 BORING, no character, no historical value!!!

11/28/23 15:18 F29 This one is okay. It has the North Star and a snowflake. It reminds me of a quilt or a Rosemal design, very Scandinavian.

11/28/23 15:18 F29 I like this one. It's simple but would be easily identifiable as our state's flag.

11/28/23 15:19 F29

This is my favorite design. It's clean, with clear references to North Star, blue lakes, and white snow. It's also a clear statement that's easily grasped at a glance, and reminds me of the simplicity of

New Mexico's flag. It might be a little tough to draw, but the symmetry simplifies that and if you codify the specifications well, it will make it even easier. It's also a design that looks identical from

both sides, so there are no mirroring issues when seen from the back.

11/28/23 15:19 F29 Yes please--this one is the best and it's not even close.

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11/28/23 15:21 F29

This is the best flag of the bunch in my opinion. I would only change the base color to a lighter blue, to honor the current flag and stand out from the generic dark blue flags so many states already

have

11/28/23 15:22 F29

This comment is about the seal submissions but that comment page was not working. (No captcha, non-functioning submit)

I find these very disappointing almost like we should start Over Again with the Seal and just Move On with the flag at this time. Many of these are just reproductions of things submitted for flags,

some of them submitted Here maybe instead of as a flag by mistake?

I didn't see any of these seals that I thought Really worked as a Seal some of them did work as a flag but I Find all of these disappointed for the purpose intended.

11/28/23 15:23 F29 The safe choice. It would look good on a shirt. My second choice

11/28/23 15:24 F29 I love the star but itâ€™s too simple to just have it on a blue background. Adding this star to F1953 and changing the bottom stripe of F1953 to green would be the best of both.

11/28/23 15:25 F29 My favorite

11/28/23 15:26 F29 Boring, not unique to Minnesota.

11/28/23 15:27 F29 Kind of bland and forgettable. There are 50 states, and will likely be more some day, this one doesn't stand out or particularly identify the state, which is the purpose of a flag..

11/28/23 15:28 F29

F29

Is TOO simple, it says nothing at all really.

Could we have a 5 point star imposed on a doubled compas rose (8 points)---

to signify the year of admitance?

This design is majorly inadequate!!

11/28/23 15:28 F29 This looks like a quilt pattern. Plz for the love of god no. Also, too much Scandinavian influence, while yes, important part of MN's history, doesn't need to be the focal point of the flag

11/28/23 15:28 F29 Like this one best of the bunch. It's simple and beautiful.

11/28/23 15:31 F29

As a Minnesotan that lives in TX, I am often times floored at the state flag of TX both in its

Simplicity and what it stands for. Not one of these designs captures the MN experience. Loons arenâ€™t everywhere in MN but everyone knows they represent MN. These designs are generic and

convey nothing. Go back to the wider submissions and let the public give input on all designs.

11/28/23 15:32 F29 Though I dislike ALL 6 and cannot believe they are what you came up with, this is the most appropriate - but I still donâ€™t like it!

11/28/23 15:35 F29

Like this the best of the finalists, with the following comments/concerns/suggestions:

1. It seems very incomplete without some green. Green to represent Minnesota's vast wooded areas (including state/county parks & BWCA), grass and farmlands. A brighter green would

complement a blue background and give the flag a more upbeat vibe. The current colors are not all that uplifting.

2. The blue is too dark. The land of 10,000 lakes would be better represented with a blue somewhere between the current MN flag blue and this dark one. The navy blue of this submission is too

dark.

3. I am ok without a loon on the flag but it should be on the state seal.

Thanks for considering

11/28/23 15:38 F29 Terrible clip art or AI generated corporate logo garbage, that says nothing about how unique and beautiful the state of Minnesota is.

11/28/23 15:40 F29

I posted comments on a couple of the designs a couple of days ago. I just wanted to add that, as I think about the designs, this one, the snowflake-star stands out as my definite favorite: clean

design, very distinctive. I understand you may be receiving a lot of negative comments. Don't take it too hard, you have an impossible job!

11/28/23 15:43 F29

We don't need a geometric symmetrical pattern for a flag. Kids like to draw birds and flowers and bugs and animals (look at flags submitted by kids). This is very forgettable, unless you add our

motto, or a silhouette of the state, or the word "minnesota".

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11/28/23 15:44 F29

The F29 flag is objectively (in my opinion) the best submission to officiate as the state flag. The North Star is an obvious symbol that should be displayed atop the flag, but the snowflake is

imperative to include as well. Other than Alaska, Minnesota is well known as the coldest state in the union, and not embracing that would be a crime to our legacy.

Another reason this flag is so much better than the alternatives is because the symbols can easily be displayed on any piece of merchandise and be easily recognizable. Thereâ€™s a reason the

New Mexico flag is so well worn on hats, shirts, and the like. Choosing this flag/icon would be perfect for putting on clothes for tourists/minnesotans to purchase, while being both fashionable and

iconic.

It is in my opinion that there is both an artistic value in the F29 design, but also economic. I greatly hope this is the flag you decide on.

11/28/23 15:46 F29 This flag looks like a quilting pattern. I don't like the design of the star/snowflake which is too busy and needs to be simplified. Also maybe ad the word "Minnesota" to the flag.

11/28/23 15:47 F29 This is ugly!

11/28/23 15:47 F29

F29 looks like a quilting pattern. I don't like the design of the star/snowflake which is too busy and needs to be simplified. Also maybe ad the word "Minnesota" to the flag.

11/28/23 15:48 F29 I believe that this is the strongest design of the group of finalists. It carries over the color space of the history of the flag while feeling new and representative of the simpler design of a modern flag.

11/28/23 15:49 F29 This feels too cold.

11/28/23 15:53 F29 I like the clean geomet5 design but find this option to be rather bland and not instantly recognizable I suspect

11/28/23 15:56 F29

I appreciate that this flag embodies the idea of the "star of the north". The yellow star seems to represent that north star and the white 8 point star seems representative of both our ceiling at the

capitol and many of the indigenous quilt patterns we have seen before. The sea of blue behind this emblem is very representative of our sky blue waters. I also love that this flag has a matching

seal.

11/28/23 15:57 F29

The criteria is simple. The designs must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities. A star in the middle of a blue rectangle does do

any of the criteria.

11/28/23 15:58 F29 This flag is fantastic and I would be proud to not only fly it at my home but also could see it used as a great marketing tool for our great state!

11/28/23 16:00 F29 First choice of mine The Star of The North... bright shining hopefilled. Light leading the way to the future.

11/28/23 16:00 F29 # F29. No.. looks like an old quilt pattern. Not a modern, progressive state.

11/28/23 16:01 F29 First choice of mine The Star of The North... bright shining hopefilled. Light leading the way to the future.

11/28/23 16:02 F29 All final designs of flag and state seal are not good. Should start all over or let the people vote on designs. You would think in this day in age something better could be designed.

11/28/23 16:03 F29

Not sure why we feel the need to change the flag. Our flag is beautiful as it is. All of these submissions look like quilting blocks. Why should our history be erased and not learned from? Just because

some decided they didnâ€™t like it?

11/28/23 16:05 F29 All six look like clip art from some free website. We need a new flag but these are not it.

11/28/23 16:07 F29 This says NOTHING about our wonderful state. No imagination or creativity to reflect our stateâ€™s beauty or diverse culture. Total example of clip art.

11/28/23 16:08 F29 I would like to see F29 and S6 be chosen because they are a unified design and represent both the yellow north star, and the white winter snowflake.

11/28/23 16:13 F29 Design is elegantly simple

11/28/23 16:16 F29 no stranger would have any idea this represents Minnesota

11/28/23 16:16 F29

This comission ignores history at it's own peril, and at extensive cost to the reputation of the legislators that might approve a flag. The Original North Star Flag has been ignored, and any

replacement that is not the Original North Star Flag will have no wide appeal or lasting impact. Pick a flag already popular, the one we wanted to replace the current one with. However, this is the

only acceptable option among these finalists, and I caution the comission to choose wisely.

11/28/23 16:17 F29

The gold is supposed to represent "the rich resources of the land". But Minnesota doesn't have any gold. Also, having a snowflake represent the state's inhabitants is kind of a self-own. This is not a

good design.

11/28/23 16:18 F29 HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/28/23 16:21 F29 Bold, simple, without controversy to my knowledge. The North Star and snow flake are fitting symbols for Minnesota and mesh well together in this design.

11/28/23 16:25 F29 F29 is the best option. The others look like baby quilts

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11/28/23 16:25 F29 Let's just keep the one we have.

11/28/23 16:26 F29

On Flag F29:

PROS

-- Pleasant symmetry

-- Simple

CONS

-- Mistake: snowflakes in nature never 8-sided

-- Not accessible: white on yellow difficult to separate visually

-- Has the feel of a corporate logo (like British Petroleum or the Mall of America)

-- Religious symbol: combination looks like Christian Star/Star of Bethlehem ***NOTE: this problem has been noted repeatedly in public comments on media websites.

Disclosure: I am the designer of flag F278.

11/28/23 16:27 F29 This star looks crafty. Itâ€™s not the North Star. My mom used to do rose mauling with a similar pattern. No. No. No.

11/28/23 16:27 F29 None of the choices are ok. Could do much better

11/28/23 16:28 F29 Of the remaining choices, I prefer this one. Simple and clean. It will age well.

11/28/23 16:30 F29 This is a good strong contender but it does seem to be lacking a certain degree of timelessness. Eventually this design will look dated and need an update of some kind.

11/28/23 16:31 F29

The criteria is simple. The designs must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities. Not very creative except it has more than just a

star. Who voted on this terrible selection of flags? I hope we didn't waste more of our taxpayers money on this fiasco.

Why weren't flags that capture the essence of Minnesota finalists? Flags like F17, F91, F150, F234, F233, F332 that depict our state should replace the non-creative flags with a star in a colored

background

11/28/23 16:31 F29 This is my favorite! I love the simplicity and straightforward symbolism. I get right off the bat why this is a MN flag.

11/28/23 16:35 F29 F29 fails the "child can draw it" test. Try drawing it yourself. Looks OK but not my favorite. P.S. Our flag does not need a loon. With climate change, loons may leave, anyway.

11/28/23 16:38 F29 This has been my top choice since the moment I saw it, and Iâ€™m pleased to see it among the finalists. Unique, creative, simple, classy and perfectly Minnesotan.

11/28/23 16:40 F29 Lovely and simple, eye-catching from afar, with historic meaning and timeless design.

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11/28/23 16:40 F29

The commission left the best flag design off the list of finalists. Revisit F561 - this was the best option submitted to the commission. Try to incorporate some of F561 features into the final selection

or pick another round of finalists. I think you are rushing this decision and need to take more time regardless of the legislative deadline to get it right. You should open it back up to voting on all the

submissions to the public - then pick the top 20 and go from there. Do you think the commission members can really represent the preferences of the entire state? I've seen nothing but complaints

about the finalists that the commission selected. A lot of design elements people liked were totally ruled out due to some arbitrary opinion of a commission member. People really like Stars,

LOONS, the state TREE incorporated into their flag. All the commission did was filter our anything that was creative/original - all the options are way too similar to each other. A star and some block

coloring. Do better.

F29 looks like a quilting pattern. I don't like the design of the star/snowflake which is too busy and needs to be simplified. Also maybe ad the word "Minnesota" to the flag.

F944 is okay but I don't like the wavy lines and really don't like the design of the star, it is too stylized. Can we have a simple five point star instead please? Change the wavy lines to a more uniform

rectangular block pattern across the entire file of the flag. Add the word "Minnesota" to the flag.

F1154 also looks like a quilting pattern. I like that it mixes the colors up a bit compared to the other submissions. The star design is okay too but could use some improvement. Add the word

"Minnesota" to the flag. These options aren't so memorable people will be able to tell the flag from site like New Mexico, California, & South Carolina - those are the gold standards in my opinion. I

also like Mississippi & Utah state flags.

F1435 - I don't get it or like it really. What are the geometric shapes supposed to represent? Should I have to ask? Looks like a quilting pattern. Add "Minnesota".

F1953 - this is the second best of the six flag options. The star needs some work though, I don't like the design of the star, try something more traditional. Add "Minnesota" and a picture of the

state tree and then we'll have something.

F2100 - I think this is my favorite of the six finalists, but I really don't like the star that much honestly. Simplify the star (5 points) make it smaller and put it in the upper left corner, add the work

"Minnesota"

11/28/23 16:41 F29 A simple but beautiful design, clean and clear, and unlike any other state flag in the nation. This is by far my favorite of the finalists.

11/28/23 16:44 F29 It's nice and clean.

11/28/23 16:45 F29 This design would look superior with a sky blue background vice the navy blue it currently has. After all Minnesota is the land of sky blue waters.

11/28/23 16:46 F29 This design, like all other finalists does not represent Minnesota. It appears to represent some foreign country. There is nothing Minnesotan in these designs.

11/28/23 16:47 F29 this is beautiful and simple. I like this one the best.

11/28/23 16:52 F29 This would be my choice if I had any say. Simple design but represents the state well.

11/28/23 16:54 F29

This design would be decent if there was more to it. It is too generic and boring the way it is. Perhaps add a border with â€œMinnesota,â€ the year we became a state, and the motto. Similar to

some of the emblems. That would make it a nice State flag. All 6 flags look like generic corporate logos and itâ€™s sad that our state flag will be changed to one of these very uninspiring choices.

There were much better designs submitted.

11/28/23 16:56 F29 This is the clear winner of the finalists. It's the only flag I would want to display.

11/28/23 17:01 F29 donâ€™t change our current flag , this is a waste of tax money and looks like children did them.

11/28/23 17:01 F29 I like F29 and think you should do the state seal with the same as the flag

11/28/23 17:07 F29 No, if I saw that flag, I would say, where is that from? I am a native Minnesotan,

11/28/23 17:07 F29 Amazing!

11/28/23 17:08 F29 Simple, meaningful, and dignified. Doesnâ€™t look like a corporate logo.

11/28/23 17:09 F29 A big NO. This doesn't say MN at all.

11/28/23 17:11 F29 This is my second favorite design. I could definitely go with this. Like the star & the snowflake is a nice touch. Simple, memorable, & something that could compete with TX.

11/28/23 17:12 F29 I do like the design- it is simple and clear.

11/28/23 17:13 F29 All the designs are meh. More than just a star would help this design. The colors are sharp.

11/28/23 17:16 F29 It's the stupidest thing we are spending money on. More important things to be spending our money on than redoing our State flag and Seal.

11/28/23 17:17 F29 They are all bad . Keep the flag as we have it. You have more to worry about in Minneapolis the redesign the flag.

11/28/23 17:18 F29 Simple and attractive. Not far-fetched.

11/28/23 17:19 F29 The flag says nothing about Minnesota as a state or us as a,peopleâ€¦.nothing speaks to the past or the futureâ€¦when I look at the flag, nothing says â€œMinnesotaâ€ to me.

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11/28/23 17:20 F29

all of these designs the committee picked are terrible they are so plain and look computer designed , I feel like you should put vote up to minnesota, I guarantee not one of these designs would be

picked

11/28/23 17:26 F29 This just seems too simple for a state flagâ€¦ I also donâ€™t think it incorporates anything that we are known for

11/28/23 17:27 F29 This is by far my favorite. It will age well. Blue and yellow are complimentary colors. Simple and classic.

11/28/23 17:28 F29 Nope. Not at all

11/28/23 17:28 F29 This is one of 2 of my favorites. It is simple and symbolizes Minnesota.

11/28/23 17:29 F29 I donâ€™t see how this says â€œMinnesotaâ€ at all. It just doesnâ€™t. Could be a cutesy ornament but not our state flag.

11/28/23 17:29 F29 Love it! Simple but not basic, beautiful, meaningful. Will look good alongside US flag.

11/28/23 17:30 F29 Looks like a quilt pattern. The white snowflake looks like a white pointsetta, which we do not have in Minnesota... if you chose this design, please make the snowflake more like a snowflake.

11/28/23 17:30 F29 Love this one-simple but covers all things Minnesota!

11/28/23 17:30 F29 Looks too much like a quilt instead of a flag.

11/28/23 17:30 F29 All the finalist designs are boring. We can do better.

11/28/23 17:30 F29

To whom it may concern. I dislike all of these for the State of Minnesota. They all look like some sort of Corporate logo and lack character. The Original is much better than these. I'm glad people

are participating, and this one is the best out of the bunch, but Minnesota is rich in diversity and these aren't. Please open this back up for more submissions. The state of Kansas halted moving

forward with their new license plate, it's okay for us too.

11/28/23 17:30 F29 Thank you for getting all of the important issues resolved so you can waste time on this. What a waste of taxpayer money.

11/28/23 17:31 F29 Too Swedish

11/28/23 17:31 F29 Donâ€™t like this one. Itâ€™s boring graphic art. How about getting an artist to do the flag

11/28/23 17:32 F29 Very simple & dignified design

11/28/23 17:32 F29

Nothing about this flag or any of the other finalists capture the essence of Minnesota. Where are the loons? Where are the lakes? Where is the great art that comes from our state? All of these

choices are very disappointing, look the same and I sincerely hope will be reconsidered.

11/28/23 17:32 F29 Very boring. Does not represent our stateâ€™s varied history in any manner

11/28/23 17:32 F29 This does not represent the beauty of MN at all!

11/28/23 17:32 F29 Yuck

11/28/23 17:32 F29 Simple, yet meaningful.

11/28/23 17:32 F29 This flag design fits every concept need for a new flag. Simple and effective, recognizable from a distance. This should be Minnesota's flag.

11/28/23 17:33 F29 Plain , says nothing about Minnesota. NO!!

11/28/23 17:33 F29 Yuck, like the ones with Loons

11/28/23 17:33 F29 Start over. ðŸ¤®

11/28/23 17:34 F29

Nothing about this flag or any of the other finalists capture the essence of Minnesota. Where are the loons? Where are the lakes? Where is the great art that comes from our state? All of these

choices are very disappointing, look the same and I sincerely hope will be reconsidered.

11/28/23 17:34 F29

I love this one. It was one of my early favorites from the whole set of submissions, and is the one I like best from the finalists. I would be pleased and proud for this device to represent my much-

loved homestate. Thank you to the artist for creating such a compelling icon.

11/28/23 17:34 F29

I personally do not like any of the designs offered. The old flag design and emblem design were actually much more representative of our state. Every one of the new flag designs and emblem

designs are so meaningless. Either go back to the original designs or start over. To put my comment in the venacular, they all stink

11/28/23 17:34 F29 Start over. ðŸ¤®

11/28/23 17:34 F29

Design F29 is nice in its simplicity. If the same symbol was used on the seal it would tie them together nicely.

The green part of this design is overly complex and confusing. It's not clear what it's intended to represent.

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11/28/23 17:34 F29 No

11/28/23 17:35 F29 Leave the flag the way it is. QUIT wasting our money. I'm sure you could find more useful ways to spend my hard earned tax money.

11/28/23 17:37 F29

Don't see anything representing MN

Don't see much of anything

11/28/23 17:37 F29 Just a quick comment in support of this design for the new state flag. It is elegant, simple, unique, and modern;all qualities I'd like to think we want Minnesota to represent.

11/28/23 17:37 F29

I feel like this is too simple and doesn't fully identify as Minnesota. We may be the north star state, but just having a single star on a flag doesn't seem identifying enough, many flags have a single

star. Texas "Lone Star State" has a single star on it as well.

11/28/23 17:38 F29

We the people, find the existing flag perfectly fine. Why was there no survey of all Minnesotans about changing the MN flag? I did not receive a ballot. Did you? Attempting to change the flag

without our consent was a foolish move. None of the replacements is acceptable. Drop the whole idea and scurry away. Thank you.

11/28/23 17:38 F29 I want my state's flag to show it is Minnesota, 19th state admitted to the union in 1858 and honor our heritage.

11/28/23 17:41 F29 Ugly, the one we currently have is beautiful! Why Change?

11/28/23 17:41 F29

please do not pick this flag or any of the six finalists. I am a lifelong Minnesotan, proud of the beauty of our state and the strength and perseverance of our citizens from the range to the farmlands

to the bluff country. None of these selections represents the richness of our State. Please reopen this process to allow input from ALL of us, not from a small group of appointed officials.

11/28/23 17:44 F29 I love this one. Simple, but beautiful & meaningful.

11/28/23 17:46 F29

This flag (L'etoile de Nord') is, by far, the best choice. It is the only option that conveys any real sense of timelessness and class. All the other choices lack its simplicity and humble yet confident

messaging. Among the final contenders this flag is, without question, the best option.

The only issue I have with it is that the background needs to be changed to a deep/dark navy blue. The light blue is doing it a massive disservice. The snowflake symbol is quite on-the-nose and

childish (yes, it looks like clip art) but that cheap quality could easily be overcome by using a darker blue background.

Despite this I still think it is the best flag among the finalists. Personally, I do not think this is even really a contest, it is the best choice.

11/28/23 17:46 F29 Ok if background was light blue.

11/28/23 17:47 F29 I like the designerâ€™s ideas but this is too basic.

11/28/23 17:50 F29 Looks too much like a quilt.

11/28/23 17:50 F29 Too simplistic. As a Minnesotan, I do not see my state in this flag. Also, we embrace the other seasons as much as winter.

11/28/23 17:51 F29 All of the 6 finalists are very underwhelming and just plain awful.. Please start over.

11/28/23 17:51 F29

11/28/23 17:51 F29 uninspired - looks like stock clip art

11/28/23 17:51 F29 Too Scandinavian. The star/ snowflake looks Scandinavian. Water should be bluer not navy.

11/28/23 17:53 F29

I looked at all the Six new designs there all not worth changing the existing flag. If this is the best you have than keep the old flag the way it is and save the taxpayers the money. I did see one

design with a loon that I though was a beautiful flag in the local paper. I don't know who did it but it can be found here.

https://www.echopress.com/news/minnesota/commission-to-pick-finalists-for-new-minnesota-state-flag-seal

Sincerely,

Joseph Gosline

11/28/23 17:54 F29 To plain

11/28/23 17:55 F29 F29 A snowflake has 6 points, not 8. Also, If this is a Norwegian sweater design, you may have some upset Swedes and Danes, not being represented.

11/28/23 17:56 F29

F29 seems ok but I think it is actually too simple, by which I mean it just kind of looks like a logo on a blue field and nothing more. It kind of reminds me of a flag you'd see outside of a corporate

headquarters. The star itself is nice. I think this would also look dull in calm winds or indoors on a pole where it would just drape down and you'd probably just see blue and nothing else.

11/28/23 17:57 F29 This is my second choice

11/28/23 17:57 F29

I really like this flag. Of the finalists, it is the only one with a clearly iconic symbol that can stand alone without the bounds of the edge of the flag allowing it to be put on other merchandise to

represent the State beyond the flag (similar to CO, TN, etc.). I'm a little sad it does not include any green (which I associate heavily with MN), but even with no changes it is by far the best flag

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11/28/23 17:58 F29 There is a lot of buzz surrounding this flag, but it falls short for me. Put this star on 1953 and call it a winner

11/28/23 18:01 F29 Please choose this one! It's not only representative of Minnesota, but a great design in general!

11/28/23 18:02 F29 I strongly urge consideration of this modified version of F29: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NUxXa2aaoA5A3xSE7

11/28/23 18:07 F29 Use this star on a flag that includes a LOON!!!

11/28/23 18:07 F29 Do not like at all

11/28/23 18:09 F29 I believe a version of this "sunflake" design is already used by Grand Forks, ND. Referencing snow builds upon a negative stereotype of Minnesota as a cold wasteland.

11/28/23 18:09 F29 Very boring. Nothing about it says Minnesota

11/28/23 18:10 F29 Not my favorite

11/28/23 18:11 F29 My first thought is that it is so symmetrical that it looks like a barn quilt. The explanation is helpful - but the flag will exist without the explanation most of the time.

11/28/23 18:11 F29 This looks like a strangely colored poinsettia. Does not represent MN

11/28/23 18:12 F29

Where is a Loon flag?

I do not like any of the North Star flag designs.

11/28/23 18:12 F29 Thumbs down.

11/28/23 18:13 F29 All the designs are so simple and rather childlike and disappointing. Could a graphic designer be hired?

11/28/23 18:14 F29

I think this is my favorite, it's straight forward without too many colors and too many symbols, focused on the star, which I personally find more inclusive than other symbols. I think the colors are

also more timeless.

11/28/23 18:16 F29

Only design I think should even be considered. All of them are like amateur art class using computers with geometric designs to choose from for the designs. Absolutely childish selections, not that

any other designs had any better representation. Who and why is a change neede?

11/28/23 18:16 F29 meh ... Not great but better than most.

11/28/23 18:16 F29 Nice looking. A favorite

11/28/23 18:16 F29 It's just OK

11/28/23 18:17 F29 They are all terrible. I vote for none of them, keep the flag as it is.

11/28/23 18:17 F29 It's just OK

11/28/23 18:17 F29

If I were to pick a flag it would be this one. I recommend editing it a bit though because I think the snowflake and star are misaligned a bit. Other than that it's perfect as is and doesn't need any

further edits or modifications.

11/28/23 18:17 F29 I like this one.

11/28/23 18:18 F29

This is probably my favorite of the finalist flags, though I lament that it's a bit boring. A friend of mine also pointed out that it bothered them the snowflake doesn't have enough sides to even be an

actual snowflake. I think that's excusable but the flag doesn't really fill me with any emotion besides neutrality and an overall 'shrug'.

11/28/23 18:19 F29

I like this flag design the best. It is simple and beautiful. I love the double snowflake and north star design. It will be easily reproduced (perhaps by school children). I feel it represents Minnesota

well and I would be proud for this flag to represent me.

11/28/23 18:19 F29 Flag F29 looks like a barn quilt- not a flag.

11/28/23 18:19 F29

Add our State Name, or at least the outline shape. Add our state tree (Norway pine), flower (lady slipper), grain (wild rice), and year of Statehood (1858). This F9 submission omits all historical

symbolism.

11/28/23 18:20 F29 Too simple and I donâ€™t think it represents Minnesota

11/28/23 18:22 F29 This flag is an ok replacement for the one we have currently.

11/28/23 18:22 F29

Donâ€™t like any of them! No character to any of them ! Why change it anyway! Youâ€™re taking away our past just like Lake Calhoun and other statues. See how many votes you get to keep

the original flag!

11/28/23 18:22 F29 The state flag should really have the name of the state on it and have the state symbol on it

11/28/23 18:23 F29 Would make a good seal but the snowflake will be just a bit of nostalgia in 50 years. I just feel this is just done Microsoft paint and there is not much artistic soul

11/28/23 18:23 F29 While I am not thrilled with any of these designs, this one is the least objectionable

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11/28/23 18:23 F29 Not excited about this option. Does nothing to communicate the diversity of our states flora fauna or citizens.

11/28/23 18:23 F29 Hate it!

11/28/23 18:24 F29 Boring, doesnâ€™t show as Minnesota at all, looks childish as if designed by a grade schooler

11/28/23 18:25 F29 I choose this one

11/28/23 18:25 F29 too simplistic

11/28/23 18:25 F29

This design, like the others that have been chosen as top choices, have absolutely no character to them. None of these designs are appealing to the eye. Apparently all of the committee members

have the same taste in art. The stars on all of them look like the OnStar design. They all appear to have been all done by 1 artist. Out of all of the designs submitted, these are the top ones? Very

disappointed in this process. This does not represent My Minnesota.

11/28/23 18:25 F29 Like it

11/28/23 18:25 F29

Terrible idea!

Leave the current state flag as it is.

11/28/23 18:25 F29 What is this?

11/28/23 18:25 F29

It tells you nothing, about the state.

At least our flag has picture information on it.

Everyone needs to stop with the someoneâ€™s feelings are going to be hurt BS.

11/28/23 18:25 F29

If they absolutely must change it, start over and let the people vote on this. If you see the comments on all of social media, this "commission" is in over their heads and absolutely does NOT

represent the citizens thoughts on what a new flag should look like.

11/28/23 18:26 F29

It's a simple design that meets vexillologist goals. Three colors, simple enough for a kid to draw it. A star which is obviously popular, and simple enough to put on a coffee cup. Also, hung vertically -

it will appear as a north star, as it is at the top of the flag.

11/28/23 18:26 F29 There is nothing on any of these that showcases our great state!!!! Terrible!!!!!

11/28/23 18:26 F29 The final 6 flags do no justice for MN. You need to choose again. Only 1 seal is worth a vote, the 1 with the loan on it. Please reconsider your choses for the flag

11/28/23 18:27 F29 -10 hate it

11/28/23 18:27 F29 The designs look like grade school quality, probably an insult to school children.

11/28/23 18:29 F29 I love the simplicity my favorite design the colors pair nicely together

11/28/23 18:29 F29 This is the okayest of the designs, but that's not saying much considering the options.

11/28/23 18:30 F29 I find this flag sort of bland. I donâ€™t like how the star is in the middle.

11/28/23 18:30 F29 In my opinion, all of the State Flag finalists are ugly with little imagination.

11/28/23 18:30 F29 I do not care for any of the flags. Leave it alone!

11/28/23 18:31 F29 No. Looks like a logo for a church quilting group, or a commercial bank logo.

11/28/23 18:31 F29 So genetic. It could be a gas station logo. Yuck.

11/28/23 18:32 F29

Congratulations to the grade schools who submitted all of the new flag designs. None of them are very symbolic or give any tribute to the state's history. To simplify the flag was not a bad idea. To

simplify it this much is embarrassing!

11/28/23 18:32 F29 Probably the best looking one of the six ugliest flags.But not by much.

11/28/23 18:33 F29 None of these designs are good enough for the state flag none of them.

11/28/23 18:34 F29 This doesnâ€™t work. It changes all of the comments for other flags

11/28/23 18:34 F29 Doesn't represent MN

11/28/23 18:35 F29 I like the simplicity of the design!

11/28/23 18:36 F29

How do any of these flag designs include or represent cultural diversity? Did the Native Americans have any input? Or Hmong or Somali cultures ? I see Scandinavia heritage reflected in use of the

Swedish flag colors. Just saying. Thanks

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11/28/23 18:36 F29 It looks like a quilt or Christmas star and has nothing to do with Minnesota, put it on a quilt instead.

11/28/23 18:37 F29

Itâ€™s a stretch to say one color or another can singularly represent a specific item in our state.

Identity of anything specific is hard to see. Not a clear identity. It needs interpretation which shouldnâ€™t have to be guessed at. If you lose the current flag no going back. All submissions are basic

and the same. You lose our identity.

Think you could do much better. Maybe try other people, open suggestions to a wider group. Do better!!!

11/28/23 18:39 F29

All of the designs look like quilt blocks that belong on a bed or the back of a sofa throw. I would take our current flag over any of these. That one at least is representative of what makes you think

â€œMinnesotaâ€

11/28/23 18:39 F29 I dont like the star. It looks too much like a "scandinavian quilt design.

11/28/23 18:40 F29 I dont like the star. It looks too much like a "scandinavian quilt design.

11/28/23 18:40 F29 My number #2 choice

11/28/23 18:40 F29 I like this one ok. I think the snowflake is kind of original but I don't like the gold compass behind it. I think I'd like it better if it were a light blue compass or even green.

11/28/23 18:47 F29 Too plain, looks like an cult symbol

11/28/23 18:47 F29

Thank you all for being part of this comission. This is my personal favorite of the choices available. I also think it would look good if the symbol on here. replaced the star on F1953. Either option

would be great. Also, if the blue background was closer to the current flag's shade of blue that might satisfy folks who want to hold onto traditions. Thank you -Aaron

11/28/23 18:50 F29 Love the colors and simplicity of this. Represents MN very well.

11/28/23 18:53 F29 I love it. Everytime I see it I like it even more

11/28/23 18:58 F29 Easy for a kid to draw from memory. Bonus that it is just three colors.

11/28/23 19:00 F29 Keep current State Flag. No changes.

11/28/23 19:02 F29 I don't like this one not for the flag it looks like a knitted Christmas sweater.

11/28/23 19:05 F29 Out of the six final flag submissions, I think this one is the best choice. I like itâ€™s simplicity and how it has incorporated the Northstar in snowflake together as one.

11/28/23 19:05 F29

Even though the north star symbol on this flag is excellent, it is too plain a flag to be a good flag. Without wind, it would not be recognizable, and even while flying it would not stand out among the

sea of navy blue flags that other states use. I highly recommend that this flag is combined with F1953 to create a flag that is recognizable under all weather conditions, and contains a unique symbol

that Minnesotans can identify with.

11/28/23 19:05 F29 No. I like our flag that we have. I don't want our State flag turned into a throw pillow.

11/28/23 19:06 F29 This is very clearly the best flag design. It is simple, elegant, and meaningful.

11/28/23 19:06 F29 charismas star?? definite not MN it says nothing at all.

11/28/23 19:13 F29 This is my favorite flag design of the finalists. Clean, clear, strong!

11/28/23 19:15 F29 F29 by all means!

11/28/23 19:18 F29 Looks like a sports jersey design. No for me.

11/28/23 19:20 F29

What do any of these designs have to do with the State of Minnesota? The message they seem to send is that we like geometric shapes. If you have to explain the message, a flag does not serve as

a symbol. The current flag at least records a message about a time from our past. It might be a past some people don't want to remember anymore, but it is our past. These designs say nothing.

Throw all of these out and go back to the drawing board. We have a beautiful flag, and we shouldn't replace it with something that is meaningless and ugly.

11/28/23 19:21 F29 I would love if we could combine this and F1953

11/28/23 19:25 F29 Simple but elegant.

11/28/23 19:26 F29

F29 Lâ€™etoile du Nord is the best and so is itâ€™s corresponding seal! The striking blue and yellow colors work well in print and the design will be easy to reproduce in black and white versions

when needed. The North Star has been synonymous with Minnesota forever and I really think this design has enough sophistication to be accepted by traditionalists, yet modern enough to appeal

to younger people. Some of the other designs with wavy rivers or maple leaves look more like sport team flags and lack sophistication.

11/28/23 19:30 F29 Doesn't represent anything about MN. It looks too Norwegian. Actually it doesn't represent anything.

11/28/23 19:32 F29 Boring design. Depressing colors.

11/28/23 19:32 F29 I think this is by far the best flag out of the 6. As a proud Minnesota please choose this flag!

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11/28/23 19:35 F29 best of the worst, worst of the best. these are all so bad.

11/28/23 19:35 F29 No, just no. Way too plain and not enough representation of our beautiful state.

11/28/23 19:36 F29 Beautiful, simple, combines our distictive weather with the Norh Star. Flags should be distinctive and relatively easy to â€œget.â€ This hits the mark.

11/28/23 19:39 F29

This is an okay design. Not my preferred. Iâ€™m having a hard time with the 8-sided snowflake. We are a state that prides ourselves on our history of science/innovation, is there a good reason to

suggest we donâ€™t know about 6-sided snowflakes?

11/28/23 19:43 F29

I dislike this flag;it is merely another flag in the vein of 'seal on a bedsheet' designs. I also HIGHLY object to the "snowflake" having eight points - if it is indeed meant to represent a snowflake, it

should be accurate and have six points.

11/28/23 19:49 F29 Not all Minnesotans are or were Scandinavian. This Scandinavian design does not represent all Minnesotans.

11/28/23 19:49 F29 Back to the drawing board! No! No! No! That's not Minnesota!

11/28/23 19:49 F29 If all these are the options..leave the flag as it is...these are awful!

11/28/23 19:51 F29 NO

11/28/23 19:51 F29

I've seen a bunch of people comment that this is another "seal on blue" flag, but I really don't think that's the case and I imagine most would agree with me. The symbol is distinct and unique, I

could definitely see myself displaying it proudly. And I think dark blue as a color really fits with Minnesota's character. Not choosing this flag would be an extreme blunder.

11/28/23 19:58 F29

The simplicity of the design is both a positive and negative. A positive because it says a lot with very little but a negative because it doesn't necessarily embrace everything that is Minnesota. There's

not much symbolism representing our native culture.

11/28/23 20:02 F29

This is the strongest star design, incorporating images that represent the North Star, weather, and a variety of local groups in one simple image. This would be a good flag design on its own, or used

as the star element in one of the other flag designs.

11/28/23 20:03 F29 Unfortunately, this flag looks too much like one of those quilts on the side of a barn. Too much quilt, not enough flag.

11/28/23 20:06 F29

This flag has a very Scandinavian feel, which is also a hallmark of our state. As someone who is of Norwegian descent, I appreciate that look. I also appreciate that the Capitol has this star. However,

I prefer designs that also incorporate green, as we are known for our beautiful forests and agriculture, too.

11/28/23 20:07 F29

I prefer designs that also incorporate green, as we are known for our beautiful forests and agriculture, too.

11/28/23 20:08 F29 This is incredible. I am a huge fan of the symbolism and would love if this was our state flag.

11/28/23 20:08 F29 Do Not like

11/28/23 20:08 F29 This one is my first choice!!!

11/28/23 20:09 F29 Isnâ€™t it the Dakota star, not a snowflake? We need indigenous representation, not another colonial flag.

11/28/23 20:10 F29 I like this flag as it has a strong primary focus (the north star), but as you study the star there are more symbols that come out of it.

11/28/23 20:11 F29

F29 has the strongest star design, incorporating images that represent the North Star, weather, and a variety of local groups in one simple image. This would be a good flag design on its own, or

used as the star element in one of the other flag designs. I also like the idea of 11 and 87 hash marks representing tribes and counties in the state from one of the other designs.

11/28/23 20:12 F29

This design is my favorite of the finalists by far! I love how simplistic the design is while also capturing two things that I feel represent Minnesota very well;the North Star and snow. I also like that

this flag only uses 3 colors, it makes it easy to remember and replicate.

11/28/23 20:14 F29 Love this star as a replacement of the star on the other designs and not alone as on this flag.

11/28/23 20:15 F29 Way too plain. Doesnâ€™t do justice to the state

11/28/23 20:22 F29 All of these possible flag and seal designs just variations on a theme. There is no choice at all.

11/28/23 20:24 F29 Looks like a beer bottle label

11/28/23 20:26 F29 This flag is not nearly good enough to replace the current one

11/28/23 20:28 F29 This flag is beautiful. I love it!

11/28/23 20:31 F29 This is the one!!!

11/28/23 20:34 F29 F29, is simple and beautiful, I think this design would be an iconic flag for a century to come. I believe it is the best option of the finalists.

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11/28/23 20:37 F29

This is my favorite design but itâ€™s missing the green forest and agriculture! Fatal flaw for a Mn flag. Dont know what to do about that. Itâ€™s lovely though!

Would you consider a redesign round after comments? Let the artists respond to critique? They could choose to incorporate feedback or not.

11/28/23 20:40 F29 I like this one the best :)

11/28/23 20:40 F29 This one is my favorite! It feels representative of the state without being preformative or tacky.

11/28/23 20:40 F29 I think this design is a bit too much like a logo - it reminds me of Spire Credit union.

11/28/23 20:41 F29 My favorite of the selections available in the finalists. Itâ€™s simple and plain but would look good on a flag

11/28/23 20:42 F29 Of the finalists, this one is probably my favorite. It has indigenous representation. Itâ€™s simple. It would look good as a flag.

11/28/23 20:43 F29 I hate it.

11/28/23 20:43 F29

Really? Where's the color? Boring! Minnesota is so much more than this! Let's get a loon on our flag. Are there bears throughout the entire state of California? And still, the only thing on that flag is

a bear. All of these selections look like something a committee would pick out. Not very beautiful. The last one with the sky, land and river (or is it snow?) is my favorite. There were so many

beautiful designs submitted and I can't believe these are what you came up with as the finalists! Back to the drawing board! Don't waste this opportunity!

11/28/23 20:44 F29

Stupid

Where's a loon? A pine tree?

Lakes, fish?

11/28/23 20:47 F29 Though I dislike ALL 6 and cannot believe they are what you came up with, this is the most appropriate - but I still donâ€™t like it!

11/28/23 20:47 F29 This is the best one as a flag, but put the star flake from F29 on the star instead of whatâ€™s there now

11/28/23 20:50 F29

All of these should be discarded as bad art and nothing that any person would identify as Minnesota's flag, See my comment to use the great seal on the flag, you can see my favorite, full color first

on the list

11/28/23 20:51 F29

This flag tries to replicate the iconic look of New Mexicoâ€™s flag, but it fails entirely. New Mexico uses a simple design but unique colors to make their flag both striking and visually distinct. F29

on the other hand features a bog standard navy and gold pattern that only makes an already simple design less distinctive and less interesting. Not to mention that it looks more like the logo for

Spire Credit Union than a state flag.

11/28/23 20:51 F29 I don't know how you can vote for any flag that doesn't have a LOON!! IT IS A MUST ON MY OPIONION

11/28/23 20:55 F29 F29 is my favorite

11/28/23 20:56 F29 thank you for spending millions of dollars that could go to our citizens

11/28/23 20:56 F29 This flag does NOT make me think of Minnesota in any way, shape or form. It feels like a Christmas decoration merged with modern art. Yuk.

11/28/23 20:56 F29

There is no reasoning provided in the enabling legislation for the commission for a redesign to be created. Further, I have a degree in American Indian Studies from the University of Minnesota and

have studied the history of Minnesota and the history of the state flag and seal and find no adverse interpretations or harmful intent in the designs. Please see the linked design that shows flag

submission F29 is already a symbol used by a user named Nick Nickleby, a Toymakers of NÃ³atÃºn Member on the Earth-27 animation fan website. https://earth-27.fandom.com/wiki/Category:

Toymakers_of_NÃ³atÃºn_Members

11/28/23 20:58 F29

The current flag should stay. These designs are terrible and do not represent the state, itâ€™s history or itâ€™s people! Another example of trying to change/delete history. Rather then doing this

we need to teach what was right and what was wrong.

11/28/23 21:00 F29

None of these are good options. I think we should have a redo, and instead of having the general public submit art for free, we should seek out and pay an indigenous artist to come up with a

design for us.

11/28/23 21:06 F29

This is my favorite of all the finalists. All the elements have wonderful symbolism, and it is simple without being boring. Kids in school will love recreating this out of construction paper, and I think it

is beautiful and iconic enough I would display it in my home.

11/28/23 21:07 F29 Nothing about this says Minnesota to me. I don't get it.

11/28/23 21:08 F29

This one is the best! I love that the icon is inspired by different cultures in Minnesota, but can also become a symbol for all Minnesotans. I like that this flag will look the same, regardless of how it is

hanging. And I love that it is already in stone in the capitol rotunda floor. I think the dot needs to be bigger or disappear altogether, and I'd like to see a different shade of blue used. So we don't

blend in with other states that just put their seal on a blue background.

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11/28/23 21:08 F29

This design is the cleanest and most iconic in my opinion, so my preference would be for this design to be the final one. I think it might be worthwhile to tinker with the colors a little bit to see if

some other shades of blue or yellow would look nicer, but the design should stay.

11/28/23 21:10 F29

Why do you have six finalists that all look like they were designed by the same person? There is no choice here, and very little imagination. I don't understand a commissioner's comment that a

child should be able to draw the flag. Then why bother to have a contest? I also didn't understand why they thought that everyone connected Minnesota with the North Star. I have lived here

over a decade and have never heard anyone mention it. I would recommend starting over and including at least one interesting design, perhaps with a loon.

11/28/23 21:27 F29 This flag looks like a quilt design, not a flag. Needs something the defines that it is Minnesota....a pine tree, a loon, something.

11/28/23 21:27 F29 Love the incorporation of the snowflake !

11/28/23 21:28 F29 Love the loons! Seals look like a better flag than the flag choices

11/28/23 21:34 F29

I do not feel the final options best represent Minnesota. I heard a news article that a flag with a loon on it would not serve the whole state, as some regions never see loons. However, the country

loves its beloved eagle, but many folks never see eagles. I would love it if you could seriously reconsider F105, F804, and F1235. Thank you! Deb

11/28/23 21:35 F29

Yes to F29 or F1953. Please no to F1435 - just does not resonate and F1154 (the colors are not vibrant enough). F2100 is just OK but better than F1435 and F1154. I would not be a proud

Minnesotan if those were the state flag.

11/28/23 21:36 F29 I would select Flag submission F29. Minnesota should have a blue flag & a North Star. This design is beautiful.

11/28/23 21:37 F29 This design is too plain. Shows no Minnesota history.

11/28/23 21:39 F29 Boring. Doesn't signify or identify Minnesota in any way. Doesn't have the name or date of statehood.

11/28/23 21:41 F29

I don't think any of the flags that made the final cut are worthy of our state. They are far too simplistic and look like a child fashioned them. Isn't Minnesota the land of 10,000 lakes? Why can't we

have an actual picture, instead of a representation and symbolism? A lake surrounded by tree with a loon swimming and deer or other wildlife on the shoreline would be appropriate. That's what

Minnesota connotates!! Why does a requirement that it be easy to recreate? In my 57 years, I have never had the need or requirement to copy the state flag! The final flags look like some version

of a communist country! I haven't heard anyone use the phrase "the north star state" since we lost the Northstar hockey team in 1993. I think the committee should go back to the drawing board

and find a flag that represents our state appropriately that the citizens of Minnesota actually approve.

11/28/23 21:43 F29 Are you kidding? How is anyone supposed to figure out this is the state flag of Minnesota?

11/28/23 21:44 F29 It's pretty, but seems too generic for MN state flag.

11/28/23 21:49 F29 Nice plain design. I like it

11/28/23 21:56 F29

There's a good 8 pointed star design with the star on one point so it resembles a snowflake, with several outlines increasing in size. It's on a purple ground but the star resembles a star or

snowflake. https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/aibb9s/flagmap_for_january_19_contest_on_rvexillology/

11/28/23 21:58 F29 Looks like a quilt design :-(

11/28/23 21:59 F29 Attractive and meaningful. The circular dot at the center seems out-of-scale (and unnecessary) though.

11/28/23 22:01 F29 The best of the 6. The snowflake over laying the star is cool but may be too complicated. A first grader should be able to draw the flag easily. A single star on a field of blue would be iconic.

11/28/23 22:02 F29

I love flags. I have talked for ages about how terrible the MN state flag is, and was over the moon to hear that we were redoing it. There were so many amazing submissions, and these finalists areâ

€¦not great. I like this one, it has great representation and colors, butâ€¦itâ€™s a bit TOO simple. Thereâ€™s justâ€¦not much to look at. Just one lone design, in the center. Iâ€™m not saying it

should be busy, but maybe add a bit more flair, a little something more. Spice it up a bit. Itâ€™s a great design. Justâ€¦ not satisfied with it. Canâ€™t say I would be happy to have this fly over our

state.

11/28/23 22:06 F29 I thought Texas was the lone star state

11/28/23 22:10 F29 To me this is too barebone and simple. Not enough foe the long haul

11/28/23 22:11 F29 Reminds me of the Frozen movie.

11/28/23 22:13 F29 This one is simple and good. I prefer it to the other multi snow flake thing that should be an ugly sweater not a flag

11/28/23 22:18 F29

I think all of the final designs are too generic and uninspiring. Minnesota has a rich history and our current flag captures that. It tells a story. None of the new designs speaks to this. I donâ€™t

agree that we need a change. What is driving this? . If we do change then letâ€™s do it for something better;not just to change for change sake.

11/28/23 22:18 F29 There is not even one of the six flag finalists that I could bring myself to vote for. I suppose I could vote for the "Loon" version of the seal submissions that I could also see as the flag.

11/28/23 22:19 F29 There is more to Minnesota than the North Star.

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11/28/23 22:19 F29

This is my favorite of the flag designs. It is simple, but has the symbology one would want in a flag. The Star + Snowflake pattern is easily recognizable and will stand out from the other 49 states.

People see a State flag with a snowflake, and with immediately think Minnesota because it's "cold all the time".

11/28/23 22:21 F29 This design is far too simple and is uninspired. Even offsetting the star to the left or upper left would help.

11/28/23 22:21 F29 This matches one of the designs for the state seal and they would go well together. I like the star and snowflake combination

11/28/23 22:21 F29 This is my second favorite. It is a beautiful, clean design. It also has a bit of a Scandinavian and an indigenous feel to it.

11/28/23 22:26 F29 I think the flag should be simple but this seems a little too plain.

11/28/23 22:26 F29 My favorite

11/28/23 22:27 F29

While I don't really care for any of the finalists - way too simple for a flag - I guess that of the six, this would be the least objectionable for me.

Perhaps the colorful loon seal design could be used for the flag?

11/28/23 22:30 F29 Without GREEN color, Not a goods representation of MN

11/28/23 22:34 F29

This one. Some of the others are appealing and maybe even more interesting, but this one is timeless. It can be our flag for another 150 years at least. Bold, simple, beautiful, refined, and

Minnesotan through and through.

11/28/23 22:39 F29 Hate it

11/28/23 22:40 F29

This is the least aversive of all the flags. They all look like art projects and empty of substance. The flag should be self explanatory and say something about the states uniqueness. So

disappointing and nothing to be proud of.ðŸ˜”

11/28/23 22:47 F29 Incredibly boring. No! Water, star, snowflake? I don't think so.

11/28/23 22:48 F29

All of these are so plain and simplistic. Where are the beautiful loons and scenery that would draw people to our beautiful state. This one looks like a snowflake. I just visited my nephew in state of

Virginia and said he should visit Minnesota. He said its really cold there right? Need no reminder of snow and cold!!

11/28/23 22:49 F29 I believe this is the best design among the finalists. It has symbolism, it is simple, it is distinctive, the color contrasts make it look beautiful and as a Minnesotan, I will be proud of it

11/28/23 22:51 F29

F29 is my favorite design. I like the field of dark blue. I like the simplicity. I like the combination of a compass points star and snowflake star as a graphic representation of the state motto. The

design strikes me as unique and easy to associate with Minnesota, versus other state flags.

11/28/23 22:57 F29 My favorite! Simple, striking, beautiful.

11/28/23 23:18 F29

Whose idea was this? Why does anyone think we need to change it?? The new flags donâ€™t show any symbols of Minnesota or its heritage. And itâ€™s a sign that people have way to much time

on there hands. If itâ€™s not broke, then donâ€™t fix it!!

11/28/23 23:26 F29

Snowflake??? Snowflakes have 6 points, not 8. Every single one of them. An actual snowflake design with 6 points would help, however it's still a little design on a blue bedsheet, same ol' boring

style I thought was a goal to get away from.

11/28/23 23:28 F29

Nice emblem, but the flag design is rather bland like the current flag. Vary the background with a horizontal stripe of white in the middle or a two tone background like the North Star flag. Of these

6, this is the best. But I still prefer the North Star Flag and the fact that so many people submitted it tells you it is popular with Minnesotans!

11/28/23 23:41 F29 This is the best. Clean,clear and balanced.

11/28/23 23:45 F29

The "best" of the submissions-my use of quotes. The design is good, but again the colors used don't seem to pop or grab attention. If reviewed and the color adjusted as suggested this might be the

basis for a final selection.

11/29/23 0:23 F29 I really like this design visually and how it represent MN. Clean and beautiful.

11/29/23 0:24 F29 Unacceptable, No sun, no water, no lakes, no loons. no pine trees, no lady slipper. No history and or any thing of substenance.

11/29/23 0:38 F29

ALL of the new flag redesigns are TERRIBLE, in my opinion. No history, no name, no favorite Mn. recreation. The current one is MUCH better. No native American heritage indicated. No year when

the State was established. New isn't always better!

11/29/23 0:39 F29 I like this one. Simple and clear symbolism.

11/29/23 1:09 F29 The designs you have selected are way too plain and they DO NOT represent Minnesota at all.

11/29/23 1:48 F29 I see the North Star and a snowflake. I think itâ€™s a mistake to claim a fickle and potentially fading element like snow as a symbol.

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11/29/23 2:02 F29

F29 is the only choice. It's unique, thematically fits the state, and is minimalistic enough to be replicated fairly easily;a kid could draw it. I think of New Mexico's state flag, and how it's effective

from a design standpoint through simple and impactful composition. Like that flag, F29 makes excellent use of a single symmetrical motif in the center. I could see it being successful for branding,

driving tourism, etc.

11/29/23 2:12 F29 This flag design goes well with the S6 seal design (probably same designer) but I'd like a deeper blue color, like our current flag.

11/29/23 2:28 F29 This is the one. Simple and unique.

11/29/23 3:03 F29

Of the finalist, this is seems the best. However, I'm disappointed by all the options. Most of them look like they were done on very basic graphic design software by armatures. It seems that

perhaps the State of MN should pay a real graphic design firm to incorporate many of the elements that all of the flags include. I recommend the state legislature veto all of the choices and start

over. We have to be able to do better than this.

11/29/23 3:53 F29

This should be our flag because it has one, central emblem. Minnesota puts the United in United States, we care about our people! ðŸ«‚ We deserve to have a blue flag for all of our beautiful

water. Go Minnesota ðŸ’—

11/29/23 4:20 F29 Terrible, remind me of communism not state pride. Throw it out.

11/29/23 4:41 F29 Canâ€™t stand the design of any of them and want the original flag to stay. This is only changing because of the liberal governor we have.

11/29/23 5:02 F29

By far my favorite of the flag submissions - it's so simple and so elegant, and I strongly urge the council to choose F29. The colors are gorgeous and work very well together and bring up images of

golden stars reflected off of a lake at night.

If I had any comments or critiques (I'm not sure if the blurb on the website about potential changes is still accurate) it appears that the concave corners of the 4-pointed star are not exactly lined up

with the snowflakes' rhombus pattern - the upper right corner is the best lined up but the others are all a bit noncentered and I'm not sure the white circle in the center is either but it may be an

issue with viewing the image on the website.

11/29/23 5:20 F29 All of the designs for the new flag are horrible. The committee should be embarrassed by this. Just another way to get the other states to laugh at Minnesota.

11/29/23 5:22 F29 All of the designs for the new flag are horrible. The committee should be embarrassed by this. Just another way to get the other states to laugh at Minnesota.

11/29/23 5:35 F29 Really think all the flags aren't quit right (colors) but this one looks like the North star.

11/29/23 6:03 F29 I like this version of it: https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/s/du7FWKWC9p

11/29/23 6:06 F29 No. Looks like a child created it.

11/29/23 6:16 F29 At least this one goes with a seal, this is the only acceptable one.

11/29/23 6:21 F29 This is my favorite. Simplistic and beautiful. Modern and nostalgic. Inclusive of our nature and farmland /reaources. Perfect.

11/29/23 6:22 F29 Definitely my favorite among the finalists. Iconic, but still simple. I'd very proudly fly this.

11/29/23 6:26 F29

This is a beautiful, memorable design. However, the white graphic looks like a poinsettia, rather than a snowflake. To truly represent MN, letâ€™s be true to science a depict a beautiful 6 pointed

snowflake. To ignore this would forever taint our perception of the MN flag;a state I value for its integrity and willingness to deal with facts.

11/29/23 6:30 F29 Hate every one of them. Not even sure what any of them are supposed to be or how they represent M. The ones with the loons made more sense. All the finalists look same. Plain and boring

11/29/23 6:30 F29

The star and snowflake symbol seen in the F29 and S6 designs will be a great classic symbol of modern Minnesota. It can become an iconic symbol seen on t-shirts, murals, artwork. It will be a

great symbol for schoolkids to create using construction paper, a ruler, scissors and some glue. Imagine classrooms hung with state flags that the kids actually recognize as that of their own state!

11/29/23 6:34 F29

The snow flake should be an Ojibwe star, representing that that native peoples were here first. Flip the colors, yellow Ojibwe star, white "North Star"

Give those alterations a try

11/29/23 6:34 F29

Not a bad design, but I donâ€™t get â€œsnowflakeâ€. Snowflakes are six-pointed. Granted, hard to superimpose six-points on four-points.

0-10 scale: 7

11/29/23 6:37 F29 None are acceptable. Commission should start over. Only one close is the star. Of the north.. why do you want to reinvent history.

11/29/23 6:38 F29 This entry, even more than the others, is meaningless. Virtually no one would look at it and recognize it as a Minnesota flag. It's merely a corporate-like logo that will be out of style quickly.

11/29/23 6:38 F29 Vote no, keep the original flag design.

11/29/23 6:41 F29 Ugh. Looks like an ugly sweater pattern. Communicates absolutely nothing about the state.

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11/29/23 6:44 F29 This is great

11/29/23 6:46 F29 This looks like a child designed it. It has NO depth and is very superficial. Please donâ€™t choose these simplistic flags that have no character nor depth to who we are as Minnesotans.

11/29/23 6:47 F29 No. None of these have the Loon. There were several really good ones with the Loon. This is too boring. I demand a revisit.

11/29/23 6:47 F29 Simple yet elegant. 10/10 would recommend

11/29/23 6:48 F29 This is another terrific design. It would allow Minnesota to have a flag brand similar to Texas, Colorado and Arizona.

11/29/23 6:49 F29 I like this one the best!

11/29/23 6:49 F29 No

11/29/23 6:50 F29

I donâ€™t like any of these simplistic flag designs! They are very generic and could represent any number of states. Iâ€™m much prefer to see the current version. Revised and edited as needed

to reflect our diversity. For the seals the only one that I think has any appeal at all is the last one that incorporates many of the elements of the old version with the loon in the center, why canâ€™t

you do a flag like that?

11/29/23 6:51 F29 I meant to say that this is One of the Flag Designs that I liked with the Flag Submission F2100 being the Second Choice that I liked.

11/29/23 6:52 F29 Too plain. The idea doesnâ€™t fully represent the state well and the design with the snowflake ignores many other aspects of the state. It also doesnâ€™t look appealing.

11/29/23 6:59 F29 Love this design! Embodies the beauty, simplicity, and efficiency of the culture of the state of Minnesota

11/29/23 7:00 F29 This is a beautiful star, and to my mind the most beautiful of all the finalists!

11/29/23 7:03 F29 This is so sad. This should have been left alone and now the designs represent Minnesota in what way?

11/29/23 7:03 F29 A snowflake overpowering the north star? If loons are out because they are not found everywhere in the state, the snowflake should be out becasue you can't find them year round.

11/29/23 7:04 F29

Snowflakes NEVER have octagonal symmetry, even approximately. Ice has a hexagonal crystal structure. Putting an 8-pointed snowflake on our flag to symbolize MN winters would be like

symbolizing our water birds with a picture of Donald Duck and his primate-style hands with fingers.

11/29/23 7:09 F29 I think this simple design will be easy to read on a flag. Great option.

11/29/23 7:13 F29 I pick this one

11/29/23 7:15 F29 I appreciate the white 8 pointed star as it is commonly used in star quilts made by quilters in many Native American communities, including my Lakota grandmother.

11/29/23 7:24 F29

If this is supposed to resemble a snowflake, it's factually incorrect. Snowflakes have six points, not four. PLEASE do not choose this flag and make Minnesota look like a bunch of ignorant people

who don't even know what a snowflake looks like.

11/29/23 7:24 F29 This one is my favorite! Itâ€™s pretty and says â€œMinnesotaâ€ to me.

11/29/23 7:30 F29 Sad lonely star. Does not reflect our history or future

11/29/23 7:32 F29

Won't matter which flag you choose. Minnesotans are keeping and flying the only Minnesota flag, the current flag, no matter which new rag you choose. Don't worry, we have plenty of supply and

can reorder. We're letting our voters decide, not a committee of history destroyers acting like former Soviet Communists.

11/29/23 7:33 F29 This is number one in my opinion. Classy and representative of the state.

11/29/23 7:36 F29 This is my favorite.

11/29/23 7:37 F29 My favorite. Also reminds me of a quilt pattern.

11/29/23 7:38 F29 This is the best - simple with nice colors (but not as good as your old Loon examples)

11/29/23 7:38 F29 This is my favorite!

11/29/23 7:38 F29

Like the designers statement and reason for the star. Snowflake may not be the best choice because alot of people leave the state for warmer climates in the wintertime. Again, in my opinion, this

symbol is to cartoonish

11/29/23 7:40 F29

First thought is it is a Scandinavian design. Not sure how this represents Minnesota and all the natural beauty (including the State bird, the Loon). If the argument is that the State bird, which

represents the State can't be on the flag because it doesn't represent everywhere, then this flag doesn't do more than represent Scandinavia.

Just because the Loon doesn't nest in my back yard, doesn't mean it shouldn't be on the flag. The argument it doesn't represent every area seems a bit odd.

11/29/23 7:40 F29 There are four seasons here, not just winter. Nothing here to indicate MN, just a northern state. Nothing historical. Snowflakes have 6 points, not 8.

11/29/23 7:43 F29 It also has an indigenous vibe, like a warm blanket. Nice proportions. One of my favorites.

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11/29/23 7:44 F29 Keep it the same as it is

11/29/23 7:44 F29 It's a simple design that represents Minnesota and won't distract the with a new state seal design.

11/29/23 7:45 F29 I think this is a great design and would do well as a seal. I am just afraid people would start calling people in Minnesota "snowflakes".

11/29/23 7:47 F29 To plain

11/29/23 7:47 F29 This would not only look really well on a flag, but also on the Minnesota hockey jerseys.

11/29/23 7:48 F29 It also has an indigenous vibe, like a warm blanket. Nice proportions. One of my favorites.

11/29/23 7:52 F29 This design (F29) is too simplistic, and lacks significant meaning for the state of Minnesota.

11/29/23 7:53 F29 This one is my second favorite, behind F2100. I like the look, but it doesnâ€™t include the green and what the green symbolizes.

11/29/23 7:53 F29 I like the colors and simplicity. Nice design.

11/29/23 7:54 F29 This is the one. I really like how F29 and S6 are simple, still represent Minnesota, and compliment each other. These will be easily recognizable as MN.

11/29/23 7:54 F29 I find this flag to almost be too simple and to me it doesn't really invoke a feeling of MN. Possibly if some text could be added - but then I guess that changes the design

11/29/23 7:55 F29 Ugly! The original flag is personal and depicts our great state! This is cold and impersonal

11/29/23 7:55 F29 Snow flakes have 6 points not 4, design is static and boring.

11/29/23 7:55 F29

I like this one. Simple, straightforward. I also really like the element of another flag finalist with lines representing the 11 federally recognized tribes and the counties in Minnesota. Could that

element be added to this flag? If so, this would be my favorite.

11/29/23 7:57 F29 Of the finalists this would express MN best as the North Star State.

11/29/23 7:58 F29

I wish you would have told everyone that a star was needed on any flag design submissions. That would have saved a lot of time for everybody. Really you couldn't find one flag design without a

star that was good enough for the final?

11/29/23 7:58 F29 Too simplistic. Doesn't convey anything but the "star of the north"

11/29/23 8:02 F29 Horrible. No state identification.

11/29/23 8:04 F29 The snowflake on this flag has eight points. To be scientifically accurate it should only have six.

11/29/23 8:07 F29

This is the best design of the remaining six finalists. It's clean and simple;the color choice is thoughtful and representative. It's reminiscent of the top-rated state flag of New Mexico as well with a

central star pattern in the middle of a field.

11/29/23 8:08 F29 Really like the simplicity, though I feel it could use a border.

11/29/23 8:08 F29 When something needs that much of an explanation it's not representative we need to see something look at it and say yes that represents Minnesota

11/29/23 8:08 F29 Perfect.

11/29/23 8:08 F29 No. Looks like a quilt. Lacks imagination.

11/29/23 8:10 F29 This is the only acceptable flag

11/29/23 8:13 F29 F 29

11/29/23 8:14 F29 F29 is the only acceptable flag

11/29/23 8:14 F29 A snowflake always has six sides, or points, not eight. Slick designs should not have precedence over scientific reality. If we Minnesotans know our snow, let's demonstrate it!

11/29/23 8:14 F29

This design is the clear standout! This design would remain clear and recognizable as the wind, catches and moves the flag. The matching seal is the clear winner of the seal designs, too. Well

thought-out design!

11/29/23 8:14 F29

I really understand that you have a tough and thankless job, but all of these selections have the same problem...They are generic and basically indistinguishable from one another. All of them have

a star, either star shaped or modeled on some retro-snowflake, coupled with basically the same colors. They lack basic meaning and connection to the state or unique deeper design meaning. No

lakes, no loons, no wild rice, no Mississippi river, no "Minnesota", no words of any kind in English or Lakota, etc. I sincerely thank you for your efforts, but please take another cut at final candidates.

11/29/23 8:15 F29 Simple, beautiful, uniquely identifiable and ties in MN history. What more would you want in a representation.

11/29/23 8:15 F29

This design is the clear standout! This design would remain clear and recognizable as the wind, catches and moves the flag. The matching seal is the clear winner of the seal designs, too. Well

thought-out design!

11/29/23 8:15 F29 This looks like a cookie press design.

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11/29/23 8:20 F29 I would choose this redesign because the description fits MN well. The star is well designed.

11/29/23 8:20 F29

Love F2100! It represents everything I want represented in our state flag, and it has a truly timeless design. I know F29 has gotten a ton of public attention, but I think it lacks a representation of

Minnesota's land, great forests, and agricultural foundation, which F2100 has in the green rolling hills. Also, F29 is very modern and eye-catching, but is not nearly as timeless.

11/29/23 8:20 F29

Of the offered flag designs, F29 feels the most Minnesotan. If I saw this flag flying, I would not mistake it for anything other than the MN flag. It would also stand out amongst other flags being

flown at one location. Thank you for your work on this project.

11/29/23 8:20 F29 The submissions look like quilt squares and not flags. Please start over

11/29/23 8:21 F29 This flag is terrible. Looks like something the communist party of china would come up with. Nothing to do with America on this flag.

11/29/23 8:21 F29

I love the simplicity of this flag. Easy to remember. Easy for people across the country to recognize this flag as representing MN at a glance.

I love the snowflake / star.

11/29/23 8:22 F29 Ugly

11/29/23 8:26 F29 Too plain

11/29/23 8:28 F29 Reject this. It is not as good as our current flag.

11/29/23 8:29 F29

Simple, beautiful, uniquely identifiable and ties in MN history. What more would you want in a representation. Also the star is front and center without surrounding it with distraction as I believe it

should be. Because, for me, it represents...if you are ever lost, follow the star and you'll find your way home.

11/29/23 8:31 F29 The elements of this flag offer an iconography that represents what Minnesota is best known for. I love it's simplicity. Great design and would be proud to fly this flag.

11/29/23 8:32 F29 Flags represent the people. Seals represent the government. I don't want our flag to have any resemblance to the rotunda of the government capitol building. I prefer this star with F142 or F235.

11/29/23 8:32 F29 This design is too simple to convey much meaning.

11/29/23 8:34 F29 I am not thrilled about any of the finalists, but F29 is the least bad. At least it looks like a state flag, Despite it also looking like a piece of clip art, it is far and away better than the others.

11/29/23 8:35 F29

I think that this flag F29 is the best submission of the final six candidates. The design has been a favorite among vexillologists since its creation for an unofficial Minnesotans for a Better Flag

competition. It is simple but iconic, easy enough for a child to draw, will be excellent as a sticker, tshirt, hat, etc. The simplicity harkens to another great state flag - New Mexico's! I can even

imagine special dark blue license plates, with the symbol in the middle and the numbers in white or gold. In my opinion it is by far the best choice of the six.

11/29/23 8:36 F29 Where are the lakes, loons, lady slippers, moose, and other things MN is known for?

11/29/23 8:39 F29 A variation on this design would be best.

11/29/23 8:39 F29 Looks like a Christmas decoration. Not a state flag material

11/29/23 8:40 F29 Boring! Not recognizable as Minnesota. Could be any state in the upper Midwest. Could be Canada. Try again.

11/29/23 8:41 F29

Don't like this one! Minnesota does not need to emphasize snow and cold. The rest of the country thinks all there is to Minnesota is snow and cold anyway.

No on this one!

11/29/23 8:41 F29 This one is the only acceptable choice

11/29/23 8:42 F29 Like this very much. Relatively simple, but meaningful symbolism. Hope the snowflake remains symbolic as climate change advances.

11/29/23 8:42 F29

Sorry I came back for a second comment but I just noticed this is the only flag that uses the same dark blue as the official MN state websites! it is the exact same hex code as the banner on this

page! You couldn't ask for better coherence. Go with this flag!

11/29/23 8:45 F29 This flag looks very, very similar to the Spire Credit Union logo.

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11/29/23 8:46 F29

(Note: This comment applies to all the finalists.) As someone who spent 32 in the ad agency business, I empathize with the committee. #FlagsAreHard. And getting people to agree on art can be an

exercise in the futile.

That said, it appears to me and others in the creative business that the committee has been perhaps a bit myopic in its selection process. It's as if there was a mandate: "Illustrations must be limited

to vector clip art, preferably depicting the North Star and/or a snowflake. No more than 2-3 primary colors allowed."

Constructive feedback: Start the selection process over again, but this time expand your strike zone. While the six finalists have conceptual merit, they stir little emotion, other than feelings of

coldness and bleakness The star is tricky, because everything ends up looking like the Star of Bethlehem depicted on so many dime store Christmas cards. Maybe there's a reason the current flag

opted to go with the motto instead. And while I know it's trendy to embrace our Bold North moniker, do we really want to be synonymous with cold and snow? I myself much prefer Minnesota

during the eight months of the year when I can feel my toes.

I am confident there were other more popular designs submitted. It's not too late to go back and re-consider a few that might have slipped through the cracks for reasons that can only be

appreciated by members of a committee debating graphic design. (And by the way, where can I learn the credentials of everyone on your committee?)

Thanks for considering!

11/29/23 8:48 F29

This is a good flag! The gold of the north star reminds me of wheat/agriculture. It's a little boring, but compared to the others (which are mostly bad, except for F1953), this one stands out. It does

have big Disney's Frozen vibes, though, and I don't think it has as much symbolism as F1953.

11/29/23 8:48 F29 If the flag incorporates a snowflake, please please make it look like a real one with six sides! Otherwise it surely will become a joke about how dumb we are.

11/29/23 8:48 F29 Boring! Not recognizable as Minnesota. Could be any state in the upper Midwest. Could be Canada. Try again.

11/29/23 8:50 F29 While simplicity is valued, I think this submission is too much so. There are other, more meaningful, options.

11/29/23 8:51 F29

This is the best flag from a high impact visual standpoint. It incorporates the traditional blue background, the star of the north and snowflake. Easiest to produce as well. Those curve designs are a

nightmare to stitch.

11/29/23 8:52 F29 Looks like a generic Christmas card

11/29/23 8:55 F29 Best of all the choices but it is so boring. Are we trying for a minimalist flag? So basic it is a sad representation of our state.

11/29/23 8:55 F29 This looks like a corporate logo

11/29/23 8:55 F29 Looks like a generic Christmas card, snowflake only have 6 points - ever

11/29/23 8:59 F29 Too much blue

11/29/23 8:59 F29 Guess Iâ€™m homeschooled, I do not like this flag. Too abstract

11/29/23 8:59 F29 I find all of these finalists unacceptable. They are oversimplified, capture none of iconic Minnesota and are divulge of creativity.

11/29/23 9:00 F29 These are all ugly, unnecessary and a waste of our tax money including the formation of this commission. We already have a perfectly fine state flag that I will continue to fly with pride.

11/29/23 9:00 F29 This is too plain

11/29/23 9:01 F29 I love this simple design!

11/29/23 9:01 F29 This is my first choice. I like the simplicity, the star and snowflake, the flavor of Native American

11/29/23 9:02 F29 Does not fully represent Minnesota. It only represents one element. We are much more than just the star of the north.

11/29/23 9:02 F29 I think this is a good option - my number 2. It is striking and visually engaging. It emphasizes the Star of the North aspect.

11/29/23 9:03 F29

I like the reference to the North Star , itâ€™s well done BUT we are the land of 10,000 lakes , it is what sets us apart from all surrounding states plus the â€œ boundary waters â€œ is some of the

cleanest water around and should stay that way . We are the â€œYellowstone â€œ of the upper Midwest ! Please reference that truth on the flag !

11/29/23 9:03 F29 Nice Christmas Sweater design.

11/29/23 9:04 F29 BORING. Where is there ANY "Oh, yeah, that's gotta be Minnesota's flag"!!!???

11/29/23 9:05 F29 The star from F29 should be placed on F2100. Which then matches State Seal design S6.

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11/29/23 9:05 F29 Of the six offered, this one has my vote.

11/29/23 9:06 F29 This is my number two vote. I like the snowflake/star and the design is visually engaging.

11/29/23 9:06 F29 I think this is a beautifully simplistic flag, I think there could be more but if this was to be the new flag, I wouldn't mind.

11/29/23 9:06 F29 This looks too much like a quiltâ€”not classy.

11/29/23 9:07 F29 I like this one.

11/29/23 9:08 F29 This looks like a bank logo, not a flag meant to represent an entire state.

11/29/23 9:09 F29 This is a phenomenal design. PLEASE go with this one!

11/29/23 9:10 F29 Looks like a corporate logo. Keep the star design on the rotunda floor where such a symmetrical arrangement makes sense but don't put it on the flag where it is out of context.

11/29/23 9:10 F29

I like this star. I also would like to see it inside the outline of the state. Because Minnesota has a distinctive shape, flag ownership would be instant, no text necessary, and the star adds elegance

and class.

11/29/23 9:11 F29 Take the star from this flag and use it on F1953

11/29/23 9:13 F29

What a waste of time and money. On top of wasting all of our taxpayer money on something so stupid, all of these entries look bland, not exciting, amateurish, and generic. Why don't we just give

some 1st graders some crayons and let them have fun? Nobody in this government takes governing seriously. I am going to be taking my business and tax dollars to a state that appreciates me.

This is just one more straw added to all of the straws that were piled on during the last legislative session to break the camel's and taxpayer's back. Good luck when all of us taxpayers move away.

You are using our tax dollars to buy votes and signal your virtue. You people are sick.

11/29/23 9:14 F29 this would be the only flag that if you replace what we have now that I would be willing to fly on my flag pole.....the rest of them suck

11/29/23 9:15 F29 This is my 2nd favorite, snow flake over the North Star on the dark blue background

11/29/23 9:15 F29 Too stiff and rigid. This looks like a quilt pattern, not a flag pattern.

11/29/23 9:17 F29

F29 is one of my favorites. As a graphic designer, I love how it is clean & simple, yet rich with symbolism. Love the layering of the star and snowflake. I would just like to see a different shade of blue

to help our flag stand out amongst all the other dark blue state flags. I also love that this one has a matching seal in the six finalists. I think the seal and the flag should coordinate.

11/29/23 9:17 F29 Boring

11/29/23 9:19 F29 This is by far my favorite flag design. Simple, yet undeniably Minnesota. Clear winner.

11/29/23 9:20 F29 Pick None , Keep the current flag!

11/29/23 9:21 F29 A timeless, beautiful design. My favorite of the top 6.

11/29/23 9:22 F29 This is my favorite!

11/29/23 9:23 F29 Looks too much like Pennsylvania Dutch. Too much like a quilting pattern.

11/29/23 9:23 F29 NO!

11/29/23 9:24 F29 Boring, looks like a quilt square, flag should at least identify the state name to outsiders.

11/29/23 9:24 F29 This is the best of the final six. The design already seems timeless.

11/29/23 9:26 F29 This has it all, symbolism, symmetry, beauty. You can hang this any direction and it is recognizable. Easy to customize with different colors and still be recognized as MN Flag. Perfect.

11/29/23 9:26 F29

This one. It's beautiful and it reminds me of Colorado's cool flag: think of the design and merchandise opportunities! I would be proud to wear this flag on clothing. It is elegant, simple, and just

right.

11/29/23 9:26 F29 Great, simple design that integrates clear representations of Minnesota in a pleasing way. I like the overlay of the snowflake and the color scheme is my favorite out of all the finalists.

11/29/23 9:28 F29 While being visually appealing, this design is too similar that patterns used on quiltsâ€¦

11/29/23 9:28 F29 Cold, dead, hard look. No humanity. No warmth. Nothing inviting. Design flag with human, inviting warmth. The present flag has that and could be changed to be non-offensive.

11/29/23 9:30 F29

I am a life long MN resident

To be blunt, the flag submission finalists are terrible. They are over modernized, and the only thing reflecting Minnesota is the star, being the North Star state. The committee that picked the finalist

list must have read the article you have linked on the website and strictly stuck with the simplistic principles outlined in the article.

Presumably this is going to be the new flag indefinitely;the modern feel of the submitted flags will not age well. The modern design doesnâ€™t even appeal to anyone Iâ€™ve discuss the topic

with now, myself included.

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11/29/23 9:31 F29 This flag design is far superior to the rest -- it highlights characteristics of the state in an interesting way, it's simple without being simplistic, and avoids being too "busy" with design elements.

11/29/23 9:31 F29

Cold, dead, hard look. No humanity. No warmth. Nothing inviting. Design flag with human, inviting warmth. The present flag has that and could be changed to be non-offensive. No snowflake

looks like this.

11/29/23 9:31 F29 NO. This looks like some ai artwork with no regards to and state founding or native peoples. Could just put the three colors as strips and say the same thing.

11/29/23 9:32 F29 Who would know this has anything to do with Minnesota? Looks like a graphic design using some basic program.

11/29/23 9:32 F29

I am partial to design #F29.

I like the crisp lines, the incorporation of the blue for your many lakes, the shining star, the yellow reflecting the earth summers. Yes, I've spent time in Minnesota, have friends residing.

My art background leads me to this fresh design. New, does not seem to be representative of any country .... Definitely LEADS toward a new era for your state.

Good Luck

11/29/23 9:35 F29 Boring

11/29/23 9:35 F29

This flag is very cool I really like the design it is very easy to remember and recognize I like the design and how it shows off we are the North Star state and the snowflake representing the cold

winters plus is a really simple design.

11/29/23 9:35 F29 This flag is okay. But just okay. Too bland.

11/29/23 9:37 F29 No

11/29/23 9:39 F29

Minnesota is so much more than snow. Leave it alone and spend our tax payers money on things that matter, like crime and taxes so high, too many families are hungry. Let's get our priorities

straight!!!

11/29/23 9:40 F29 This looks like something that would hang in Wal-Mart advertising something.

11/29/23 9:40 F29 No

11/29/23 9:41 F29

They are all similar - simplistic and boring.

Not much of a choice. We can do better

11/29/23 9:42 F29

Boring! Blue field representing water, with the snow flake and North Star! I canâ€™t say I like any of them. This is an important decision, why the January deadline? It appears that those who

chose these six are deaf to the concerns of the citizens being raised. These are all similar, no loon, wolf, moose, or reference to the indigenous. You can and should do better!

11/29/23 9:42 F29 Nothing to represent the 10,000 lakes? This flag is too boring, not much visual appeal.

11/29/23 9:43 F29 This is definitely my favorite. Love the way it incorporates the north star with the snowflake.

11/29/23 9:49 F29 to plain

11/29/23 9:49 F29 This design is ugly and doesnâ€™t depict Mn at all. Terrible

11/29/23 9:49 F29 Layering white over yellow makes this impossible to draw. This could be a flag for any nordic state or country and is not distinctive enough in its design to signify Minnesota.

11/29/23 9:52 F29 I like the star representing the north star and the snow flake.

11/29/23 9:52 F29 Too ordinary

11/29/23 9:54 F29 UGLEY DOES NOT LOOK ANY THING LIKE MN

11/29/23 9:54 F29 okay

11/29/23 9:55 F29

This flag is simple and does a good job at relating two of Minnesota's timeless contributions to the country. It's source of water and its motto as the north star state. It also pays homage to the

winter in a clever way. It ranks 3 out of 6 for me.

11/29/23 9:57 F29 Boring

11/29/23 9:58 F29 Awful

11/29/23 9:58 F29 F29 is the only option with the simplicity required for a suitable flag design. There were many others that I would have chosen ahead of these, but of the group, this is the clear winner.

11/29/23 9:58 F29 Does not clearly depict the basis on which the State of Minnesota was founded in 1858

11/29/23 9:58 F29 I'm not a fan. This is boring and looks like every barn quilt ever made.

11/29/23 9:59 F29 Not a fan of the snowflake since MN is so much more. It should have lakes/water, trees and the North Star.

11/29/23 9:59 F29 All six finalists are incredibly bland and uninspiring. I would expect to see better designs from elementary school students.

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11/29/23 10:04 F29

None of these flags are a good representation of Minnesota. The Native people were here long before the white people were, but lets just keep removing history. Because as we all know the

majority of the settlers did not treat them well.

11/29/23 10:04 F29 I really dislike using a snowflake as a part of the design, which I perceive this to be. I don't think weather should be a defining characteristic.

11/29/23 10:05 F29 It's a little basic. Maybe add a green element - stripe at the bottom?

11/29/23 10:07 F29 Probably my second choice, but reminds me of the New Mexico style flag. Not original enough?

11/29/23 10:08 F29

Not one of these flag represent Minnesota. You should be able to see a flag and know where itâ€™s from and highlight its value. History matters. Not one of these Flags screams Minnesota where

weâ€™ve been or whatâ€™s valued.

11/29/23 10:09 F29 This is my 1st choice for the flag. The color selection is bold but not distracting. It would stand out from a distance.

11/29/23 10:10 F29

Iâ€™m all for a new flag. This is the best of these but honestly I feel you have missed the mark. None of these reflect MN in a meaningful way. You had some really nice submissions but these are

boring. Please try again!

11/29/23 10:12 F29

I really regret not developing a flag and seal to enter â€¦ the â€œbest flag practicesâ€ make this design and all the others submitted look like corporate logos.. we need a State Bird that looks like

a state bird and not a penguin as in The seal submission and for those that say loons donâ€™t represent all habitats in Minnesotaâ€¦ they need to talk to an ornithologist. Loon have been

observed in other lakes while in migration all across Minnesota

Most people Iâ€™ve talked to canâ€™t relate to any of these designsâ€¦sorryâ€¦. Go to the my Facebook page Ugly Daisy Studio and see more loon ideas and comments.. thanks for all your work

on this even though it fails to produce a fun flag to support

11/29/23 10:13 F29

Iâ€™m all for a new flag. This is the best of these but honestly I feel you have missed the mark. None of these reflect MN in a meaningful way. You had some really nice submissions but these are

boring. Please try again!

11/29/23 10:13 F29

This is garbage. It looks like it could be a flag in the movie "Frozen". Disney would love you to pick this one. This IS NOT the shape of the star on the rotunda floor. The 8 points go out radially on

the rotunda, this snowflake goes out in pairs at the same angle. You should leave original alone (take the American Indian and gun off the seal if you want), or go with F247 or F248 and change the

lakes' stars to circles or regular stars.

11/29/23 10:14 F29 Image is too mixed. Why have the snowflake so prominent? Do not choose this.

11/29/23 10:14 F29 F29 is my 1st choice. The colors are bold but not distracting. This design would stand out from a distance. The design is simple but interesting.

11/29/23 10:15 F29 No!!!

11/29/23 10:16 F29 This is in my top two. It manages to encapsulate the North Star, snow, and Lakota star quilting in one simple, timeless design. It's distinctive and can clearly be associated with Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:23 F29

This is my favorite of the flag finalists. It is the only one I could see myself going out and buying if a new flag is chosen. I like that it is distinct and simple while still creating a symbol which would

become instantly recognizable as a representation of Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:23 F29 I donâ€™t want a knock off Stars Wars logo on my state flag

11/29/23 10:28 F29 Donâ€™t like it

11/29/23 10:31 F29 Too simple.

11/29/23 10:33 F29 The flags all look amateurish, representative of something that would hang over a booth at a craft fair.

11/29/23 10:34 F29

Not only this one but ALL these final selections are a truly pitiful representation of the both Minnesota's beauty and the artistic capabilities of humanity. These are worse than the art a kid in the

80s could've made on a computer. Basic, boring, bland, never made history. You are all so disappointing and creativity crushing - have some respect for real art and beauty, please.

11/29/23 10:37 F29 Horrible!!!! All of them!!! Leave it alone!!!

11/29/23 10:37 F29

Of all the final flag designs, this is the only one that is moderately OK. There were so many amazing submissions! Why did the committee choose such awful designs when there were so many great

ones? Why not a loon?? Out of the finalists, this is the only one I even kind of like. And it still isn't well designed, because when the flag is hanging or blowing in the wind, it will just look like a big

blue blob.

11/29/23 10:39 F29 I feel like this is the most consistent design styling that also is able to tell a direct and clear story as to why it is relevant for the future of Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:39 F29 THIS ISTHE DUMP'S LOOK FOR A FLAG WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT MN.

11/29/23 10:41 F29 I love this one! The colors and design are so nice, sinple and recognizable. I reallyyyyyyyy hope this one becomes the new flag, I'm obsessed!

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11/29/23 10:41 F29 Horrible design, the original is vastly better. This looks like a kindergarten attempt.

11/29/23 10:46 F29

This design, together with the state seal designed by the same individual is nice, clean and simple. Advantage is that it's easily recognizable like Colorado, Arizona, and California's state flags. The

north star combined with a snowflake is perfect. As a graphic designer myself, I'll warn you right now that if you try to incorporate all of these other elements like a loon and the Norway Pine, it just

gets too busy and too chaotic. Keep it simple like this and it will become popular in a short time.

11/29/23 10:46 F29

All of these designs look elementary. Did they not notice they all looked like knockoff's of each other?

Minnesota: Land of three colors and clip art symbols.

11/29/23 10:48 F29 F1953 best represents what I think of when it comes to an updated state flag.

11/29/23 10:49 F29 Ugly hate it

11/29/23 10:49 F29 As a life long resident of Minnesota, I think all of the choices are unacceptable

11/29/23 10:50 F29 It looks like a snowflake. Now - there may be reasons some might want to define Minnesota as a land of 10 trillion snow flakes - but not for our state flag.

11/29/23 10:55 F29 F29: Classic, clear design.Really nice. Symbolism is too buried to be easily recognized by non-Minnesotans.

11/29/23 10:57 F29 Ok

11/29/23 10:57 F29 I think this is TOO minimalist - says nothing unique about Minnesota. Plus people already stereotype MN as an eternally snowy place, which is not true. Why focus on that??

11/29/23 10:58 F29

I don't see how this represents Minnesota? To me, there is nothing that gives me an idea that this is Minnesota;a star, a snowflake? Could have asked a class of elementary students to draw what

symbolizes Minnesota. Minnesota is known for pine trees, wild life - loons, wolves, moose, deer, the many lakes, the head waters of the Mississippi River;the early settler's;even the North Star.

These are key components that help identify Minnesota, and yes, no easy way to illustrate;not to mention colorization - colors that capture, give complimentary vision. This does not give visionary

justice to Minnesota!

11/29/23 11:06 F29 Every single one of the designs are awful! Are we trying to get made fun of by the rest of the country???

11/29/23 11:07 F29 Not a single flag design tells me about it being a symbol of Minnesota. They all look nice, but that is what the flags tell me.

11/29/23 11:08 F29 This does not look Minnesota to me at all

11/29/23 11:11 F29 Add, "L'etoile du Nord" at the top, and MINNESOTA at the bottom, then you've got my vote.

11/29/23 11:13 F29

Not sure what all these stars are suppose to be. It appears that everyone on the committee got stuck on stars and waves and whatever. Let's put some class into deciding this. NO individual

STARS, Waves or whatever. Looks like we are a foreign country!

11/29/23 11:15 F29 This has nothing to do with our great state, leave the original flag alone!

11/29/23 11:15 F29 Very uninspiring.

11/29/23 11:16 F29 I do not like this one, it looks like a quilt pattern. A flag should not look like a quilt.

11/29/23 11:16 F29 Too bland. Too much like a Christmas Tree topper.

11/29/23 11:16 F29

While this flag makes a strong argument that Minnesota deserves a blue flag, there are 19 other state flags that feature a blue background with a symbol in the center, and thus I fear that this flag

is too generic and doesn't accurately reflect Minnesota's uniqueness that other finalists would. This flag is also too hard to identify at a distance, and it'd be incredibly easy to mistake this flag for

one of the 19 other similar state flags.

11/29/23 11:18 F29 Like star but flag is too plain. Can state motto, 1858, loon, lady slipper be added and have horizontal: light blue bottom, green center & dark blue top?

11/29/23 11:20 F29 to plain 2 stars

11/29/23 11:22 F29 What State is this flag for? No name on the flag means many people will not know which state this flag represents. Also, what is the estimated cost to replace all of the current Minnesota flags?

11/29/23 11:24 F29 Second vote for picking this one.

11/29/23 11:26 F29

A flag that only calls out winter is not at all representative of MN and its four beautiful seasons. The North Star and shade of dark blue are too specific to "night / night sky" as opposed to the beauty

seen in a daytime sky or lake when most MN residents are experiencing this beauty in their everyday lives.

11/29/23 11:30 F29 This flag is my favorite. Understated elegance - that is so Minnesota.

11/29/23 11:30 F29 I really don't care for F29 - too nonspecific, can't relate to it. BDS

11/29/23 11:30 F29 This is about the only flag of the finalists that make any sense. I would say this entire process needs to be restarted and brought to registered voters and and placed on a ballot.

11/29/23 11:31 F29 F29 - I like it.

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11/29/23 11:32 F29 It's fine, I guess, but a little boring. I think there's a tad too much background space, and I think it'd look better without the dot in the middle.

11/29/23 11:32 F29

F944 is my favorite of the six finalists. The swirly white and blue shapes softens the design, providing fluid movement when the flag blows in the wind;the other finalists have only hard sided

designs. F29 is too simple (and just call it The North Star and skip the French translation).

11/29/23 11:34 F29 Like this one the best

11/29/23 11:35 F29

I get the northstar, but really, snowflakes? This design is terrible but it truly sums up most of the political leaders (snowflakes without a backbone) of this once great state, if that is the look you are

going for.

11/29/23 11:35 F29 Keep the current design.........

11/29/23 11:39 F29

Of the remaining flags, this is clearly the winner in my opinion. It's simple, stark, easily identifiable (and easily brandable if you wanna go that way), and I think it would function the best as a literal

*flag* flying in the wind. Reminiscent to me of New Mexico's flag which is one of the best in the country!

11/29/23 11:41 F29 F29 is fabulous

11/29/23 11:41 F29

This design seems to work much better than the other ones. The color doesnâ€™t look too different from the old one which makes it much more recognizable as our state flag. The star in the

middle is also good for the seal design which will be added. Itâ€™s modern and updated,but thereâ€™s still a little bit of the older tradition too. The other flag designs seemed almost like sports

teams flags and in the long run,they could be too trendy,not timeless.

11/29/23 11:41 F29

I really like the elegance and simplicity of this design, but am a little disappointed there's not more honor paid to the original inhabitants of Minnesota. Perhaps something from these could be

worked in to the final design: https://www.metrostate.edu/metrocatalyst/11-nations-and-flags-of-minnesota-native-americans. Alternatively, perhaps the Ojibwe loom style from F1435 could be

worked in to this submission.

11/29/23 11:42 F29 looks like a corporate logo

11/29/23 11:43 F29 Pretty, but, too empty.;needs something else added, a loon or lady slipper maybe

11/29/23 11:44 F29 This is my first choice. The North Star. Simple, clear, people wonâ€™t love it, but they wonâ€™t hate it.

11/29/23 11:44 F29 This design looks like a quilt. It is too old fashioned and makes Minnesota look like a "hick" state. It is backwards looking. I hate it.

11/29/23 11:45 F29 Best one of the 6, I guess.

11/29/23 11:46 F29 F 29-Pretty, but, too empty.;needs something else added, a loon or lady slipper maybe

11/29/23 11:46 F29

To me, this is the best of the flag candidates. The symbolism is direct and clear to the viewer. (It is similar in kind to the Alaska state flag.). This would be a distinctive flag, easily standing out among

the 50 that make up our Nation.

11/29/23 11:47 F29 # F29 is the best one of the 6, I guess.

11/29/23 11:49 F29 Another design that doesn't cut it. None of these flags have a sense of history, and are bland looking.

11/29/23 11:50 F29 Plain jane stinks

11/29/23 11:52 F29

I firmly believe F29 should become the next Minnesota State Flag. It is simple but elegant, and the color pallet is approachable and I appreciate the nod to native quilts and the North Star. Even I

could draw this image unlike many of the other finalist flags. I can see many people proudly displaying this flag at homes and institutions across our great state - bridging our political and

geographical divides.

11/29/23 11:56 F29

Of the 6, i would select this but add wavy lines at the bottom, maybe in shades of white, blue, green and orange... something to make the flag pop even further. ultimately i wanted something more

dynamic but of the six, this is pleasing. 2 of the selected designs look too generic "corporate logo" to me, one of them with the strange nebulous plant is just odd. no sense of what it means or

represents for MN. I was submission F54 the loon and wild rice flag. sadly i did not have graphic software to create a perfect design. but i was happy you requested feedback on all aspects of this

process.

Please revisit other design ideas. I do not want generic, i want vibrant!

11/29/23 11:57 F29

I love this flag! It works on multiple levels, with the shape referencing the North Star, snow, and Scandinavian knitting designs all in one. I really hope this one wins.

Signed, a former MN resident.

11/29/23 12:00 F29 Excellent, clean, adaptable, representative!

11/29/23 12:00 F29 F944 needs this star added to the star on that page.

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11/29/23 12:00 F29 Keep the old flag

11/29/23 12:01 F29 Favorite!

11/29/23 12:01 F29

During Thanksgiving our family discussed the new flag and seal designs;we all agreed that this is an absolute waste of taxpayer money, which the surplus has already been wasted. We looked at the

current flag and found nothing that is racist, bigoted, offensive. It was redone in 1983 to be more representative with the pioneers and native to be living more in harmony than the past flags. KEEP

THE CURRENT FLAG. But IF the flag and seal must and only must change, which our family is against. Especially since there is no public vote on the people's flag. We choose F29 is the most favored

of the 6 finalist flags. And S224 is most favored for the 6 finalist seals. Shame on the Democrats and their leftist activists.

11/29/23 12:01 F29 I'll keep it simple boring and extremely forgettable..

11/29/23 12:07 F29

During Thanksgiving our family discussed the new flag and seal designs;we all agreed that this is an absolute waste of taxpayer money, which the surplus has already been wasted. We looked at the

current flag and found nothing that is racist, bigoted, offensive. It was redone in 1983 to be more representative with the pioneers and native to be living more in harmony than the past flags. KEEP

THE CURRENT FLAG. But IF the flag and seal must and only must change, which our family is against. Especially since there is no public vote on the people's flag. We choose F29 is the most favored

of the 6 finalist flags. And S224 is most favored for the 6 finalist seals. Shame on the Democrats and their leftist activists.

11/29/23 12:08 F29 Too boring! Doesn't say enough about Minnesota. All the flag finalists are dull and not worth looking at!

11/29/23 12:08 F29

This is a comment in regards to all top 4 finalists submissions: I was disappointed to to see that a loon was not featured on any of the top four flag submissions. Through my research as to why the

flag is being changed, I came to learn that one of the main reasons is that our current flag looks too similar to other states. I would argue however that the finalists for a new flag remain very, if not

more, similar to other flags. Each finalist features what appears to be a take on the North Star, but a star against a primarily dark blue background seems strikingly similar to the flags of Alaska and

Arizona. Adding a loon to the new flag would set our flag apart from other states while also featuring a unique piece of our state.

11/29/23 12:09 F29

This flag is both simple and beautiful. It is unique and easy to identify from a distance. I believe its design is the one design that I don't think will age poorly. A few of the other designs are unique,

but I could see going out of style. I don't see this happening with this design

11/29/23 12:11 F29

Legitimately awful. There were so many beautiful, artistic submissions that captured the essence of Minnesota and we've been reduced to 6 low quality submissions by a team with no taste. Poor

choices.

11/29/23 12:12 F29

This flag design does not represent Minnesota at all to me - none of the flags do. The seals are a little better, but all look trendy now, and will be very dated in a few years. The flag and seal need to

stand the test of time. Take the best seal and make it a bit less trendy, and use that as the flag. OR just stick with our current flag. There is nothing racist about it.

11/29/23 12:13 F29 All of the options are lovely, but this is my favorite as it is simple, includes snow, North Star, and Scandinavian colors.

11/29/23 12:14 F29

These are all poor choices. The colors are bland the background is boring. Try to incorporate some of the beautiful colors of the old flag and put the new design within the old circle. This signifies

that everything goes around to where it all started. Use yellow to honor the past, blue to honor our natural water ways, red to honor our veterans, green to honor our lands. Just try to colorize it

better and make it less stark. Thanks for any and all updates.

11/29/23 12:15 F29 There isn't one of the designs that is better than the existing state flag. If the idea is to have a soulless , uninspired reinterpretation of the state's history, then they all qualify.

11/29/23 12:15 F29

Do not like any of the designs--geometric shapes are not appealing. You should not have to explain what the shapes mean on the flag. Blue could be just a color on a flag, how do I know that's

suppose to mean water. Same for for the snowflake and North Star

11/29/23 12:17 F29

Do not like any of the designs--geometric shapes are not appealing. You should not have to explain what the shapes mean on the flag. Blue could be just a color on a flag, how do I know that's

suppose to mean water. Same for for the snowflake and North Star

11/29/23 12:17 F29 The star is OK, but there is too much plain blue. Having the star in the center does not inspire.

11/29/23 12:19 F29 Simple, beautiful and feels like MN. Wonderful design. I'd be proud to call this flag my state flag.

11/29/23 12:19 F29 Ugly, does not say Minnesota. If a Minnesotan canâ€™t tell it says Minnesota how will anyone else?

11/29/23 12:20 F29 I love this one and I can see the snowflake star being used for so many different things!

11/29/23 12:21 F29 There is NOTHING Minnesota about this flag. Where's the Minnesota part of it;The Lady Slipper? The Pine? THE LOON? Really a disappointment!

11/29/23 12:21 F29 too simple, snowflake on top of star doesn't make me t.hink of either one

11/29/23 12:23 F29 F29 Is by far my favorite

11/29/23 12:26 F29

Please choose this one. These finalists all look like they were made with a Microsoft design program from the early 80â€™s. I am so so disappointed in the selection committee. This one is the best

of the bad.

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11/29/23 12:26 F29 This flag should not be picked. The flag should have a loon and I am not happy with any of the options.

11/29/23 12:26 F29 There is NOTHING Minnesota about this flag. Where's the Minnesota part of it;The Lady Slipper? The Pine? THE LOON? Really a disappointment!

11/29/23 12:29 F29 Looks like an abstract anus.

11/29/23 12:31 F29 I love this flag design. It is clean, it is bright, it is simple. It makes me smile. The description of the colors and reasoning behind it make great sense and make our state show well.

11/29/23 12:32 F29 Love this one!!

11/29/23 12:36 F29 F29 is my second favorite design of the six finalist. It is a little more complex than some of the other finalists, while remaining simple and striking when seen at a distance.

11/29/23 12:36 F29 This one is by far my favorite and I would be so proud of this state flag.

11/29/23 12:37 F29 This looks more like a pattern for a quilt, not a state flag.

11/29/23 12:38 F29

Do not like any of the designs--geometric shapes are not appealing. You should not have to explain what the shapes mean on the flag. They look like art projects which were done in school. Some

look like a flag from a foreign country. Several states could use green,--trees and grass blue- water, large lake that everyone goes to, or bordered by an ocean white- ?winter? what really

11/29/23 12:43 F29

I love this one and really hope it gets selected. It is distinctive, simple/easy to draw, pleasant to look at, and its symbols are evocative of the state. It's as distinctive as the lone star and has the

potential to become as synonymous with our state as the lone star is with Texas.

11/29/23 12:44 F29

Second favorite design. What I like the least is that it is another seal on a bed sheet, which was one of the main problems with the old flag. The symbol is fine, but the background should be

anything but solid color especially blue.

11/29/23 12:44 F29 This design could be nice. I still prefer the F2100 submission.

11/29/23 12:45 F29 It is beautiful, simple and perfect. F29 winner for me.

11/29/23 12:46 F29 simple elegant well plan design

11/29/23 12:50 F29 Best flag gotta have the north star

11/29/23 12:57 F29 This is my favorite of the flag designs - I like that there is a matching seal to go with it. My only suggestion would be to make the center of the flag actually identical to the seal.

11/29/23 13:00 F29 All six of these final designs are ugly and an embarrassment. Please get rid of all of them and start over.

11/29/23 13:01 F29 This is my favorite of the flag designs (F29) - I like that there is a matching seal to go with it. My only suggestion would be to make the center of the flag actually identical to the seal.

11/29/23 13:02 F29 Cristiano Ronaldo sewey but this flag needs to say something but where is the loon are you racist did you not add the loon because it is black???

11/29/23 13:04 F29 I like the explanation of the design, but the flag feels a little too plain to me! This is my second favorite of the bunch, though!

11/29/23 13:04 F29 I like the simplicity of this flag and think the imagery is compelling.

11/29/23 13:07 F29 I do not like any of the flag finalists. None of the flags say anything about MN. They are plan and boring! The state seals are better than the flags. Put the new state seal on the flag instead.

11/29/23 13:07 F29 Thank you for being the sane and nicely symmetric submission here.

11/29/23 13:12 F29 I love the simplicity of this design and the magic of a snowflake is the perfect design for the State of Minnesota

11/29/23 13:17 F29 If we get a flag with a snowflake on it, we'll never hear the end of it. Far right weirdos will never stop berating us for it.

11/29/23 13:18 F29 Snowflakes have 6 points not 8.

11/29/23 13:18 F29 F29 is far and away the best of the finalists. Simple, elegant, and meaningful.

11/29/23 13:21 F29

I really like this design a lot out of all the proposed designs. I love the Star of Telemark design. It's simple, looks great, and I feel it embodies the spirit of Minnesota. (At least that its cold and snows

a lot here) I would feel very proud of this was my new state flag.

11/29/23 13:24 F29

How do any of these designs represent Minnesota? How about a flag that represents some of the great things about this state, Lakes, states unique shape anything but nothing. If any outstate

person looked at any of these, how could they tell it represents Minnesota? Not to offend, but these look like flags from some middle eastern countries.

11/29/23 13:27 F29 Will stock up on current flag! This flag needs a stencil of definitions . Boring like many of the others! Creative blah galore!!

11/29/23 13:28 F29 This one is my favorite by far! I really hope the committee chooses this one :)

11/29/23 13:29 F29 Wow, was this done by a 6th grader.

11/29/23 13:31 F29 F29 is a bit boring.

11/29/23 13:33 F29 This is a fantastic simple design. I would be proud to fly this new flag outside of my house.

11/29/23 13:34 F29 Terrible

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11/29/23 13:35 F29

I don't think the flag should be changed to any different one. The flag was created by consensus in 1858. There is no consensus now as Republicans oppose it. To take down our original flag

degrades the original settlers to Minnesota. They fought for and worked for this land. A green patterned flag would be offensive and similar to those of Latin America, aka Brazil. The native

Americans only make up a small minority of the population. What's more the Sioux and Ojibwae are not original inhabitants of this land. The Sioux immigrated from South Carolina area begining in

15th century and the Ojibwe are 18-19th century immigrants from Atlantic Canada.

11/29/23 13:37 F29 Simplicity. I like the artist's explanation.

11/29/23 13:37 F29

I donâ€™t like any of the flags. They donâ€™t represent Minnesota in my opinion. There is no sense of tradition or representative of our state. The â€œstarsâ€™ do not look like stars. They

are very representative of other countries. They are childish.

11/29/23 13:37 F29 I like F29, the StarFlake! I really don't like any of the other options on the final list

11/29/23 13:38 F29 No. Just doesn't work.

11/29/23 13:39 F29 The image seems very Christian / cross-like to me. Feels very exclusionary to those who are not of that religion.

11/29/23 13:43 F29 Beautiful and easily recognizable.

11/29/23 13:45 F29

While visually pleasing, this flag design seems to prioritize a design element associated primarily with Scandinavian culture. It would seem more inclusive to use a variation of a star symbol that isn't

so specific to one aspect of Minnesota culture.

11/29/23 13:48 F29 This looks good! Definitely the best option by far out of the 6 finalists.

11/29/23 13:53 F29 This is one of the better designs. It is simple yet striking. Goes well with my choice for the seal.

11/29/23 13:55 F29

I am a professional graphic designer and this sucks in my opinion. it looks like a grade school project cut out of construction paper and the lines on the ends are too busy and won't work small .

horrible decision to pick this for a finalist.

11/29/23 14:00 F29 This is a definite no for me. This doesnâ€™t look like a flag, it looks like a sweater. Nothing about it evokes thoughts of Minnesota.

11/29/23 14:10 F29 Like all the flags, there is no indication that this is Minnesota. The state's name should be on the flag. Also, this one looks like a quilt block.

11/29/23 14:13 F29

I really appreciate this flag design. Although it's still a blue background, it's a much different shade than Minnesota's current color (and that of many Midwestern states), which would set this design

apart. I also like the combination of shapes that carry meaning for the history and people of Minnesota.

11/29/23 14:14 F29 It looks great and I love the colors please make it the new flag I want a good flag for the Minnesota Iâ€™m growing up in.

11/29/23 14:21 F29 I prefer this one of the options

11/29/23 14:24 F29 Nope. Too blah. No year, no loon, no lady slipper, no pine tree, no field and no lake/river.

11/29/23 14:25 F29 This is the best of the finalist flags! It has attractive, clear symbolism and a nice color palette.

11/29/23 14:25 F29 No

11/29/23 14:27 F29 Like this simplicity

11/29/23 14:29 F29 Because of the overlapping yellow and white, I don't think this emblem has enough contrast to be distinct from far away. It's a very nice mark but I think it's better suited for a seal or logo.

11/29/23 14:30 F29 This looks like a quilt block...not a flag.

11/29/23 14:31 F29 A BIG NO! LOOKS LIKE A CHRISTMAS CARD.

11/29/23 14:32 F29

Every one of these innocuous, crap designs looks like they were belched-up by a Baltic cadre of the Soviet Young Pioneers in about 1947, which is fitting to fly above the Woke idiots who cooked-up

this revisionist nonsense. If the intention was to come-up with something so bland it wouldnâ€™t offend anybody these â€œdesignsâ€ work, but they also are congenitally forgettable. They all

STINK!

11/29/23 14:32 F29

So bland, simplistic, childish and non-descriptive what so ever. This is a finalist?? Looks like it took 4 seconds to design and could use more culture, color, animals, flowers, state history, people

being represented to reflect Minnesota. Looking at your choices for us? KEEP THE FLAG WE HAVE NOW...

11/29/23 14:32 F29

This is by far the strongest design concept and the most timeless option! The other options strike me as either overly busy, poorly designed, or becoming easily dated. This choice will become iconic

alongside states like New Mexico, South Carolina, Colorado, and Alaska!

11/29/23 14:35 F29 snowflakes are 6-pointed, not 8. Thereâ€™s also less & less snow as the climate warms

11/29/23 14:38 F29 This flag has a few highlights: it is simple and has pretty colors. We also like stars.

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11/29/23 14:40 F29

This flag is by far my favorite of the bunch. Itâ€™s simple, recognizable, and overall just fits Minnesotaâ€™s atmosphere. Blue and cold, but flashes of light and warmth in the people. Itâ€™s also

a great design for MN patches and logos, and its easy for a kid to draw from memory.

11/29/23 14:41 F29 NO!!! I much prefer the design of our current state flag.

11/29/23 14:45 F29 The simplicity of colors and logo design of this flag make it far and away the best (and in my opinion only) choice here.

11/29/23 14:49 F29 This one is boring and inaccurate. Snowflakes do not have this structure!

11/29/23 14:50 F29 All the designs look like an elementary coloring contest, my wife says the look like barn art and nothing to be proud of.

11/29/23 14:50 F29

Not enough going on here. Too basic. Are we really going to play up winter as the MAIN THING about Minnesota? Yea sure, we tolerate and or like winter fine, but all this does is reinforce notions

about us as a frozen tundra.

11/29/23 14:52 F29 A great flag for Minnesota

11/29/23 14:54 F29 Submission F29 is a great design for our flag. Both simple and symbolic of the Minnesota experience that we are proud to call our own.

11/29/23 15:01 F29 Not bad - a 6 on a scale of 10

11/29/23 15:06 F29 barn quilts belong on barns and not on a state flag...please start over.

11/29/23 15:07 F29 I really like the snowflake and star design and colors. However, I suggest incorportaing the color green and a river symbol.

11/29/23 15:07 F29 Quite boring, and looks too "crafty". Also, snowflakes generally don't have 8 points!

11/29/23 15:07 F29 I like the simplicity of this design. It follows all the tenets of a good flag design, not cluttered, minimal colors. Easily recognizable.

11/29/23 15:07 F29 I'm not thrilled with the 6 finalists, nor with the process of getting from 2,600 entries down to 6. But this is the best of the bunch.

11/29/23 15:17 F29 Please reconsider adoption of the famous North Star Flag. None of these finalists are nearly as good or widely recognized.

11/29/23 15:17 F29 A great design but the snowflake takes center stage here and Minnesota has a lot more to offer than just snow.

11/29/23 15:19 F29 Nice, but too plan, too christmas-sy. Looks like something that belongs on a holiday sweater. Nothing I would want to display

11/29/23 15:19 F29 This is lovely, but an 8 point snowflake begs for ridicule.

11/29/23 15:21 F29 Personal favorite, good design, not overly complicated, captures the feeling of the true north.

11/29/23 15:23 F29 F29 is best

11/29/23 15:24 F29

The Snowflake is definitely a unique icon, and I think this could be a cool (some pun intended) flag for the state. As an icon it feels maybe a little too complex, and I wonder if there's another way to

render the snowflake element that integrates better with the star behind it. Still, I think I'd be happy if this design was chosen for the new flag.

11/29/23 15:28 F29 This is great. I'll miss the loon, but simply the north star

11/29/23 15:30 F29 None of the designs are appealing

11/29/23 15:32 F29 Just a snowflake, why would we use this???

11/29/23 15:33 F29 This could have many interpretations. It's boring.

11/29/23 15:35 F29 I am concerned that this white star signals a lack of diversity, and even, white supremacy. While I appreciate this flag, I do not think a white star is appropriate. This star should be gold or yellow.

11/29/23 15:37 F29 I love this option- it is simple and the motif combines a star and a Rosetta that appears in clothing decoration for many different ethnic and racial groups in Minnesota.

11/29/23 15:38 F29 Boring, it doesnâ€™t make me think anything about Minnesota.

11/29/23 15:41 F29 Horrible. Can't believe this generic, lame, computer generated design even made it thru qualifying. This would be an embarrassment to the State of MN.

11/29/23 15:42 F29 I like this design the best, it's simple, identifiable, and has good color that's not too bright or dark

11/29/23 15:42 F29

Easily the best flag of the finalists, but it could be improved by adding some detail such as a line at the bottom so that it can be better recognized when there is little wind. I also think the blue could

be a slightly lighter shade.

11/29/23 15:42 F29

Do your best to pick a flag that looks majestic and best represents our state. But then put it up to a state wide vote to decide if we as a state change to the new flag or stay with the current flag, for

now. Currently, in my humble opinion, all of the new flag designs look overly simple and boring. By trying not to offend anyone, you make more unhappy with your choices. A grade schooler could

do better designing our flag than almost all of these options. Some of the color combinations look something a foreign country flag would have ( muted and pastel colors) and not our state flag.

Like I said before, Pick the best one, in your opinion, and let the people of the state decide do we even change our flag

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11/29/23 15:44 F29

Strong and bold. It could work, but for the simple fact that snowflakes have six points, not eight. This is a fatal flaw in this design. I had submitted a 12-point star with a similar idea of a white 6-

point paired with a gold 6-point that would solve the problem but is best paired with another element.

11/29/23 15:46 F29 This is a fantastic flag. If it is selected to be the new MN Flag, please do not give in to online criticism and reverse the decision.

11/29/23 15:47 F29 This is my favorite of these new flag designs. The star and snowflake are simple, distinctive and evocative.

11/29/23 15:51 F29 Fail! Does not represent Minnesota at all.

11/29/23 15:54 F29 Terrible option reduced to a star and a snowflake. That could represent any northern state.

11/29/23 15:56 F29

It seems that Flag F29 would show well with either a strong wind or at rest. It also is easily identifiable. I thought about which flag, if it were on gear (i.e. jacket, sweatshirt) would I buy and wear?

This design is the one.

11/29/23 15:57 F29 This is the best flag design!

11/29/23 16:02 F29

This flag submission, and all of the other flags submissions, look like pages removed from a child's coloring book. They are overly simplistic and lack detail that could add more historic and/or

natural context. After reviewing the state seal submissions, the best flag would be one that incorporated a state seal design, and the best state seal design is S224.

11/29/23 16:03 F29 Great design. Not too many colors of complicated design as most good flags are, yet captures a few things to make it truly recognizable to Minnesota.

11/29/23 16:07 F29 This flag is elegantly simple yet striking and recognizable, like any good flag should be.

11/29/23 16:09 F29 This flag is distinct but simple. I think that is imperative in a state flag. As a teacher, when a kid can draw it, then I believe itâ€™s the right symbol for a representation.

11/29/23 16:09 F29

This flag submission, and all of the other flags submissions, look like pages removed from a child's coloring book. They are overly simplistic and lack detail that could add more historic and/or

natural context. After reviewing the state seal submissions, the best flag would be one that incorporated a state seal design, and the best state seal design is the one color S224.

11/29/23 16:10 F29 This design is simple, and the artist provided clear rationale for why the colors and symbols were chosen. It doesn't make me think of Minnesota right away, but the symbolism fits.

11/29/23 16:10 F29 Completely without any meaning. I cannot be proud to see this flag representing the state.

11/29/23 16:10 F29 I want to vote for F29. Le Toil Du Nord, it's just so perfect.

11/29/23 16:11 F29 I have a masters in fine arts and you need to start over. These options are very poor on so many levels.

11/29/23 16:11 F29 Of the contenders, this is the best-looking and easiest-to-understand design. I hope this one is chosen.

11/29/23 16:11 F29

If the flag is obscured or viewed from a distance it looks too much like all the other state flags that are mostly blue with a seal in the middle. I would prefer to see a design adopted that more

significantly differs from those flags and the current MN flag.

11/29/23 16:12 F29 need to go back to list and pick other entries! Need something that says Minnesota. All designs look like from foreign country ideas.

11/29/23 16:14 F29 There is no good reason to change the state flag. Please STOP!!

11/29/23 16:14 F29 I feel there is more to Minnesota just a snow flake north star.

11/29/23 16:17 F29 It's OK. My second choice.

11/29/23 16:18 F29

No!! This could be any northern stateâ€™s flag. Ugh!! Guess I will just continue to fly the stateâ€™s current flag - unless you can replace this star/flake with the new emblem option that

highlights our state bird.

11/29/23 16:22 F29 This flag is the ginchiest one of all

11/29/23 16:22 F29

I think that this design works excellently as is. I would be proud to fly this flag. It is simple, distinctive, and representative of Minnesota. Furthermore, I think that the star on this design gives MN a

great option for merchandising and branding. I could see people wearing shirts with this star or putting it on a mug or something. I think that the solid color background is bold and distinctive, but I

am sensitive to the fact that some people may have concerns about its recognizability in the absence of wind. If you feel that the solid background needs tweaking, I would recommend placing thin

bands of dark green at the top and bottom of the flag. This would make the flag more recognizable when not flying in the wind, while preserving the solid blue field upon which the star sits. It also

has the added benefit of including green, a popular and symbolic color in other designs, into this one. If you are intrigued with this suggestion, I have tweaked designs I can send you.

11/29/23 16:25 F29

All of the selected designs look like quilt patterns. It was a big disappointment to let the person from southern Minnesota decide for the whole state that our state bird, a rare and beautiful bird,

wasnâ€™t representative of our state. Design by committee is always going to dilute real artistry to the least and most boring design.

11/29/23 16:25 F29

It's a fancy star-the only way to understand what the creator had in mind is a printed explanation that goes with every place the flag is displays. Again, any lower elementary school student could do

a fair job of one similar. More actual, real images to show what Minnesota represents-please,

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11/29/23 16:29 F29

I feel this flag has a high likelihood of being selected, as does seal design S224, which is far and away my favorite candidate for the state seal. I would like to recommend that if this is the case we

make an effort to unify the design of the four-pointed polaris motif, so the same shape is used in both. The differences between the two are subtle, but I think unifying the shapes would be

worthwhile. Finally, I am not crazy about this 8-pointed snowflake. I appreciate the visual appeal, but it seems defiantly anti-science to call this shape a snowflake.

11/29/23 16:48 F29

I love this design. It is simple, straightforward, easily recognizable. Much more impactful than our current state flag. Plus, the snowflake is also a Morning Star symbol - giving a clear nod to our

Native American history. I also appreciate that there is a coordinating state seal. The simplicity would allow it to last for generations.

11/29/23 16:58 F29

Nothing says Minnesota about any of these designs. They strike me as corporate graphics logo shlock for North Star Landscaping in Winnipeg, if such a company even existed. Prairies, forests,

lakes, the Mississippi River and Lake Superior symbolize Minnesota to me. Characterize them softly with the beautiful colors of dusk, and make the damn North Star a white dot in the sky. Thanks

for letting me comment, GHP.

11/29/23 17:02 F29 I like this, except would modify to a six sided snowflake and a five pointed star of the north.

11/29/23 17:05 F29

This would make a good quilt but it's not flag material. And, it does not say Minnesota from either ten feet away or ten yards. As a flag, this is lame. Snowflakes, by the way, are based on hexagons,

not octagons.

11/29/23 17:12 F29 This one fits Minnesota best, of these;if we can't keep our current flag and seal for Minnesota.

11/29/23 17:20 F29

I think this one is the most thoughtful and original. I also think it is kinda Scandinavian looking, too, which is relevant to people who immigrated here from Europe. The stripes add a really nice

touch, and I enjoy that it isnt totally symmetrical. I think F2100 is neat but not especially unique. If I had to change one thing here I would change the star - I'd prefer it not to have so many thin

points.F944 is my least favorite and believe it will age the worst. It looks like it was designed by the Minnesota United. The one think I like about this one is the star shape. F29 is probably my

second favorite. Simple, but not especially unique.

11/29/23 17:21 F29 On second thought, this may be too simple for a flag. It works in the seal treatment, but here it may be a bit spare in design, though pleasing to the eye.

11/29/23 17:21 F29 If you canâ€™t pick F944, pick this one

11/29/23 17:22 F29 No notes.

11/29/23 17:23 F29 This one is interesting, but I think the design of the star needs to be reworked to be clearer.

11/29/23 17:25 F29 s147 & f29

11/29/23 17:27 F29 The image represents no history and is too simple.

11/29/23 17:27 F29 No does not represent Minnesota don't like any of them...residents of Minnesota should have voted to change flag or not..

11/29/23 17:28 F29 Itâ€™s ugly and BORING, does not represent our state. Keep the flag we have!

11/29/23 17:29 F29 Lame. The original is way better.

11/29/23 17:30 F29 Nope. Boring

11/29/23 17:31 F29

The flag finalists are variations of boring and unimaginative. They all look as if they were submitted by the same person. Any of them that is choose will be horribly dated in just a few years. I

suggest you try the finalist selection process again.

11/29/23 17:32 F29 Not enough contrast between the white and gold, breaks heraldic guidelines by putting two 'metals' in contact. A blue fimbriation around the gold star might help set these apart.

11/29/23 17:36 F29 Simple, but easily copied. Strikingly beautiful!

11/29/23 17:37 F29 Uninspired, drab

11/29/23 17:40 F29

The design is simple and clean. The symbolism is clear and meaningful. This design would get my vote for new flag of Minnesota. Symbols on a flag or state seal may not be the most important

thing but these symbols do matter as they reflect values and identities of a particular place. Thank you for your good work!

11/29/23 17:41 F29 Of the selected finalist options, this is clearly the best one.

11/29/23 17:42 F29

All six are really bad choices for a new State Flag and not indicative or resembling anything Minnesota!

Sorry, Start Over!

11/29/23 17:42 F29 Enjoy the design of the star/snowflake, but the entirety of the design is too simple.

11/29/23 17:42 F29 Now that the middle school submissions are out of the way, let's get serious.

11/29/23 17:44 F29 A new flag is not needed. Keep the original flag design.

11/29/23 17:45 F29 Enjoy the design of the star/snowflake, but the entirety of the design is too simple.

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11/29/23 17:47 F29 Can you add an outline of the State? That would set it apart from other designs

11/29/23 17:51 F29

I like

Flag design F1953

Seal design S6

11/29/23 17:53 F29 I really like the snowflake & star. I think this is my top flag choice. It feels a little plain like something is missing but I don't know what to add.

11/29/23 17:54 F29 This is a solid design. Simple with a touch of flair.

11/29/23 17:54 F29 Not at all artistic! Computer generated and boring.

11/29/23 17:58 F29

boring. holy crap all the finalists SUCK for the flag, how is there not a single design with a loon?? its a snowflake on top of a north star symbol. major eyeroll. nothing exciting or distinctive. if the

idea is to create brand identity like california or texas, this ain't it.

11/29/23 17:58 F29 Beautiful

11/29/23 17:58 F29

944 is too modern and complex. It looks like the logo of a sports team. 1154 might be okay with some tweaks to colors - maybe a darker blue and darker green. 1435 is really ugly and no one knows

what it's supposed to be. 1953 is my second favorite - the colors might need tweaking though. 2100 feels very "blah" and nothing about it sticks out to me. 29 is my favorite because I love the star

snowflake. The design seems a little plain like something is missing, but I don't know what to add.

11/29/23 18:00 F29 I appreciate simplicity, but this is too simple. The gold symbolism is weak and the combination of blue with gold is unattractive.

11/29/23 18:04 F29 No looks too much like a Christmas ornament

11/29/23 18:04 F29 Now that the middle school submissions are out of the way, let's get serious.

11/29/23 18:05 F29 I liked this flag the most out of the finalists

11/29/23 18:06 F29 Great design. Simple and portrays star and snow flake.

11/29/23 18:09 F29

This design is clear and concise. It has the potential to be the most simple and memorable flag in our country. Plus, itâ€™s void or anything potentially offensive. The one thing we all share as a

state is our winter experiences, and I feel that this depicts that.

11/29/23 18:10 F29 Makes me want to go shopping at Ingebritsen's. Could be worse. Could be better. Meh.

11/29/23 18:11 F29

I think this flag has a nice, visually distinct and unique symbol, which is good for a state flag. I think however it is a bit too simple as a flag, some stripes would go a long way. However, of all the

options. This is certainly one of the best, tied with F1953.

11/29/23 18:17 F29

I like this design but would encourage adding a subtle pattern to the blue background. Maybe some loons, outline of Minnesota, and or Mâ€™s in a slightly lighter color or a different hue creating

a checkerboard, horns tooth pattern for the background. The pattern should be so subtle that it could be colored as a solid if someone/a child was attempting to replicate it. It would satisfy some of

the criticism (by including the loon, creating interest/less boring).

11/29/23 18:18 F29 Snowflakes very famously have six sides

11/29/23 18:19 F29 Non of your final flag sections represents mn. No one would have a clue where the flags are from redesign it and get it right

11/29/23 18:26 F29

This is horrible design for a flag: meaning the 944 mirro swirly thing. Please donâ€™t choose it!!! F29 is best though none of these are outstanding â€¦ personally I want the loon (Iâ€™m southern

Minnesotan).

11/29/23 18:34 F29 How would anyone guess this is Minnesota

11/29/23 18:41 F29 Good Design, just feels flat for a flag

11/29/23 18:57 F29

By far the most well designed flag that made it to the final round. Its simple enough not to be overwhelming to the eyes and I can easily identify it in a line up. The uniqueness of the design is also

timeless and wont look dated in a few decades.

11/29/23 19:00 F29 This is my favorite of the finalists!

11/29/23 19:00 F29 Colorful, bold, distiinctive. A good design

11/29/23 19:03 F29 I don't like any of the flag designs.

11/29/23 19:05 F29 It is too generic and if your going to use a snowflake on any of the flags or seals, make it a proper 6 pointed snowflake. At least show that we are not idiots.

11/29/23 19:05 F29 Terrible, looks like a snowflake

11/29/23 19:11 F29 I think this would be an acceptable flag to select.

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11/29/23 19:12 F29 No, just no it looks like an Easter seal

11/29/23 19:18 F29 By far my favorite. The simple yet iconic design sets it above the rest. When I see that, I see Minnesota.

11/29/23 19:21 F29

I would like more information about how the final designs were selected. What was the reasoning behind it? They are all somewhat similar. Iâ€™m disappointed that that some designs with

excellent composition and imagery were eliminated and that these final options are not more varied. From the final choices, there are only 2 that are acceptable. This first one is one of those. It

stands out because of its simplicity.

11/29/23 19:27 F29

I would like more information about how the final designs were selected. What was the reasoning behind it? They are all somewhat similar. Iâ€™m disappointed that that some designs with

excellent composition and imagery were eliminated and that these final options are not more varied. From the final choices, there are only 2 that are acceptable. F29 has an effective simplicity and

F1425 has interesting composition and symbolism.

11/29/23 19:38 F29 No significance or representation of the great state of Minnesota. Poor design.

11/29/23 19:42 F29 This is my favorite design.

11/29/23 19:42 F29

So make the Native American riding toward the front of the flag. No big deal.

I like our flag just the way it is. Progressives want to change everything because it's not politically correct.

11/29/23 19:44 F29 It sucks. No character..

11/29/23 19:54 F29

Please donâ€™t change the state flag. None of these options look remotely like a state flag and do not represent the people of Minnesota. If we need change, letâ€™s go back to the drawing

board. Please do not let these be the final options.

11/29/23 19:54 F29 No! This design is offensive as it does not provide any creativity or uniqueness.

11/29/23 19:57 F29 The public will find it offensive and exclusionary in the future.

11/29/23 20:00 F29 I geuss if we have to change it this one is fine. There was absolutely nothing wrong with our flag.

11/29/23 20:02 F29 This flag is both festive and symbolic of MN.

11/29/23 20:04 F29 I like the star and the colors.

11/29/23 20:11 F29 Horrible - do not select. This design looks like something you would buy at a bad craft sale to hang on your shed.

11/29/23 20:13 F29 Minisota, on purpose? Why?

11/29/23 20:18 F29

I love this flag. The blue is beautiful. We are the North so the snowflake is a perfect symbol that is shared across the state. And finally the North Star a concept that people use to find North â€”

and in speech we use it to capture an unwavering commitment to a central truth or priority. This flag gets the balance right between complex and simple and its features are part of the MN

experience no matter where you live in the state. Beautiful work designer.

11/29/23 20:19 F29 It's an okay flag, but I don't like how parts of the star peak out behind the snowflake.

11/29/23 20:23 F29 I like this one. Itâ€™s giving Minnesota!!!

11/29/23 20:24 F29 I really like this one for it's simple vibe while still meaningful and pretty. For me it's either this one or Flag Submission F1435 that are the best

11/29/23 20:31 F29 I know that we're proud of our winters and hardiness, but I'm not sure that a focus on snow is the message we want to be sending. I also think any Minnesota flag must have green in it.

11/29/23 20:31 F29

8 pointed star like the rotunda:YES

Dot in the middle ,and spaces to make it a snowflake:NO

We are SO much more than snow here in Minnesota.

Please do NOT give in to stereotype of snow as our identity.

Close the gaps on that image and make it an 8 pointed star.

White star overlapping yellow star: NO. Only ONE image on blue (sky and water) background.

Pick the 8 pointed star. It has precedence in the rotunda, and elicits native and settler histories.

11/29/23 20:35 F29 I vote No keep the flag the same as itâ€™s been

11/29/23 20:37 F29 I love the simplicity of this design. It's well balanced and very beautiful. Just like Minnesota!

11/29/23 20:46 F29 HORRID JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHERS

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11/29/23 20:53 F29 Terrible design. A big NO. What a waste of taxpayer money.

11/29/23 21:03 F29 YES! YES! YES! To this flag design. It simply represents Minnesota!

11/29/23 21:06 F29 Can we tint the white snowflake slightly violet and use a deeper gold/yellow-orange color â€”to make the white & yellow more distinct? Thank you.

11/29/23 21:09 F29

I think all these submissions are hideous. There is nothing about Minnesota, itâ€™s history, the Mississippi, wild rice, loons and wildlife, or people are reflected in any of these. Try again. This

time, donâ€™t ask kindergarteners to submit the designs.

11/29/23 21:10 F29

From a vexillologic design perspective, this is almost perfect. Few and simple colors, with no unpleasant clashes (e.g. light blue and green). No tiny details hard to see at a distance. Easily

distinguishable from other state flags, even when hanging limp from a flagpole. My first choice by a wide margin.

11/29/23 21:13 F29

I love how the style of this flag is reminiscent of our old flag, but itâ€™s so much more memorable and easy to draw. I think it would be beautiful to see this star on state memorabilia and on

license plates. Perfection!

11/29/23 21:14 F29 My choice is Flag #29.

11/29/23 21:15 F29 The star and snowflake don't work.

11/29/23 21:18 F29 Great flag, but I think the dot in the middle should be removed

11/29/23 21:19 F29

The design of F1435 looks unbalanced with the star and tree. The stripes on the edges also seem too small to be read flying from a flagpole. Please don't select this design.

F29 is the best choice. The design is simple and timeless. Please select F29.

11/29/23 21:23 F29

I love the rich blue color here. I worry that the two symbols are crowded in the middle and a little confusing. I would eliminate the snowflake because I don't think the flag should emphasize our

cold weather.

11/29/23 21:27 F29 Choice 1. But I will miss the old flag , the seal looked regal and classy. Thank you

11/29/23 21:27 F29 Just looks like a snowflake, perpetuating the singular image of minnesota being the frozen north.

11/29/23 21:31 F29

This design, along with all of the others, does not represent ALL of MN, past or present. It is generic and erases our identity.

The amount of effort to change the flag and seal on everything from courthouses to school posters is a large waste of money and time.

The amount of time, money, and effort that have gone and will go into this process is absurd. There are plenty of other things in this state that need to change and need funds before a new

flag/seal are approved.

11/29/23 21:36 F29

Sorry but very boring. I can't believe you folks choose these. Many better ones were sent in. My cousins agree. Finalist have either too modern that says nothing about MN and others just boring.

You need to have an pine trees, loon, North Star not so huge, a deer or moose or something. Very non exciting. Sorry. Over 50% of men are colored blind so make sure this is not a fact when

choosing please. Also I have thought you are making a major mistake by not having a feather or something relevant to the first peoples of this land. What are you thinking?! Sorry but don't like any

of them. Not even close. Snow isn't even here for 6 months. Does not represent MN

11/29/23 21:39 F29 Love the simplicity of this design and the meaning behind its elements. Also, I appreciate the synergy if this flag design is teamed with the similar design for the state seal.

11/29/23 21:41 F29

Oh this is fascinating. My vote is serious, I think a combination of some of Most of the flags proposed would be best. I would take the white+blue water background graphic of F944, â€˜Mirror of

The Sky,â€™

except I would put two lines of green on the bottom blue stripes,

and one line of blue in the â€˜Skyâ€™

with 2 cloud lines above it.

For the star, I would place it in the top left like

F944. HOWEVER, I would use the star graphic from F2100 in yellow, with the white snowflake atop like shown here in F29.

So. Blue Background.

Water and sky swirl but two green lines two blue, two white.

A star in the top left corner, but yellow and the shape of the star in F2100.

And, a snowflake, for sure like F29, in white.

11/29/23 21:45 F29 Simple but big statement!

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11/29/23 21:48 F29

This is the one. It's gorgeous. Each aspect of it (the star, the star/snowflake, and the blue) is clear, simple, and easy to understand. My only nitpick is that the 8-pointed star is a little bit off centerâ

€”look at it sideways, the dot does not line upâ€”but if you clean that up this is a clear winner (please clean it up, nobody wants to look at a slightly-asymmetric flag)

9.5/10 - fix the symmetry

11/29/23 21:48 F29 This is just way too blah for our state flag. We want something to be proud of!

11/29/23 21:51 F29 TOO GENERIC. THIS FLAG DESIGN GIVES NO CONNECTION TO WHAT PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA WANT. STAY WITH OLD FLAG UNTIL BETTER DESIGNS ARE CONSIDERED.

11/29/23 21:57 F29

Sky-blue waters should be the tiny if the color â€œSky blueâ€;not that dark blue. If our waters are that color, we are in big trouble!

Otherwise itâ€™s not too bad.

11/29/23 22:08 F29

This is an excellent flag and the only good one the committee picked. When Minnesota started this process, this is what the process was supposed to result inâ€”a proper flag. This one adheres to

the historic principals of flag design and has the sort of iconic design Minnesota is looking for. I feel represented by this flag and would feel proud to fly it. This flag is a beautiful representation of

our state. Keep these bold, darker colors, they look great and will also convey the formality required by the state flag's use in more formal settings. Starflake is the only choice.

11/29/23 22:09 F29

All of these are so similar. There is no diversity. A star on blue, a star on blue and green, a star on blue with green, stars, stars, stars. They are all generic. Here is an example of how I would describe

these options: Do you want noodles and cheese, do you want noodles and cheese on the side, do you want noodles and the cheese sprinkled on top, do you want noodles and cheese and butter,

do you want noodles and butter and cheese? Itâ€™s the same macaroni, no matter how you dress it up. These should be thrown out and give the panel different choices. If I was on the

committee I would want to choose from macaroni, pizza, steak, tacos or hamburgers, ie options people!!!!

11/29/23 22:10 F29 This would be my first choice. Simple with a good aesthetic.

11/29/23 22:12 F29

I think that this is by far the best design. Most other designs seem more cluttered than they need to be. This design is easy on the eyes while still representing the spirit and soul of Minnesota and

her people

11/29/23 22:14 F29 This one is my favorite! Itâ€™s a beautiful color scheme, and the design is simple but meaningful to the state, and itâ€™s lovely to look at. Hope this one is picked :)

11/29/23 22:15 F29 This is the strongest flag design. Itâ€™s distinct but not bizarre, and will age well.

11/29/23 22:19 F29

I like this design. It's probably the best one out of all the submission finalist. The only thing I would strongly suggest and advocate for would be to use a lighter shade of blue. It would look even

better.

11/29/23 22:22 F29 I like the classic simplicity of this design. Looks like a snowflake and a North Star. The colors work well together.

11/29/23 22:29 F29 I want the laser eye loon as the flag. Either that or duke the dog mayor.

11/29/23 22:39 F29

No.

This looks like the pattern on a sweater my grandmother knitted for me.

11/29/23 22:46 F29

Hello,

I like the simplicity of flag F29 and Seal S224, (one color, gold).

These look like classic, timeless designs. They aren't gaudy. I think we should leave out the Etoile du Nord on the seal. Everyone knows we are the Star of the North, and it would make the seal look

less busy.

I thought the flag with the wavy "rivers" was kind of cartoonist.

Thank you for your time.

And best wishes on your final choice. Looking forward to the end results.

11/29/23 22:52 F29

This is by far my favorite. I think it would look nicest on merchandise compared to the other designs. Other states use their flag to show state pride, so this would be a great opportunity to do the

same.

11/29/23 22:56 F29

If someone is determined to have a change, this is my pick. However, it seems like a waste of tax payers money. Personally, I like the flag we have. This is just more Minnesota disappointment

making this change. Most of the flags seem ridiculous. I don't know anyone who wants the forced change. Please just keep the flag we have that seems very meaningful.

11/29/23 22:57 F29 F29 looks too much like a snowflake.

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11/29/23 23:13 F29

I donâ€™t any of the designs selected lead to to think the flag is for Minnesota, the old flag is much better, or a new flag with lakes, trees, tails , parks , the green in all of them is offensive. Reminds

me of the Palestinian flag!

11/29/23 23:21 F29

If my former comments (from before the selection of the finalists) are still on record somewhere, my thoughts on this design have already been recorded. If not, or if they're buried too deep to be

worth digging for, then I'll just say that this design was one of the ones which I originally supported and I still like it quite a bit. I would support its selection as the new state flag.

11/29/23 23:25 F29 This is beautiful in concept and clear in its execution. A winner, for sure.

11/29/23 23:26 F29 This is simple, clever, unique, and original. I think Minnesotans could display this with great pride.

11/29/23 23:32 F29

The creator of F29 may have also created candidate F1863. F1863 employs a circle of 32 stars surrounding the same symbol. That combination is a more impressive visual image and it renders a

historic reminder that Minnesota was the 32nd state admitted to the union. F1863 is a better version of F29. Addition of the circle of stars (with the largest in the most-northerly position) would

make this candidate the strongest of the finalists.

11/29/23 23:35 F29 It is bland, looks like a quilting square and legit has no direct meaning for our state. UGLY

11/29/23 23:37 F29 None of these designs grab me or say Minnesota to me.

11/29/23 23:53 F29

This flag is good in general, but violates the heraldic rule of tincture by putting "metal on metal" (the white snowflake is on top of the gold star, but the two metallic colors do not sufficiently

contrast). This problem could be remedied by putting fimbriation around the snowflake to add contrast.

11/29/23 23:56 F29 Awful, terrible, and definitely boring. Lots of imagination needed for this one to be a state flag. Blah!

11/30/23 0:04 F29

This flag is no more recognizable then the current seal on a blue background. It lacks contrast between yellow and white and so complex that author himself couldnâ€™t draw it elements

symmetrically.

None of the committee members who selected this design would be able to recreate it from memory.

To point out the obvious, this flag selected as finalist by SERC contradicts formal design parameters put forth by the SERC, namely:

Simplicity and Recognizability: The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory and can be easily recognizable from a distance.

Distinctive Colors: Utilize a color palette that represents the state effectively. Blue, green, and white are often associated with Minnesota's natural beauty, while red and yellow can symbolize its

vitality. Limit the number of colors on the flag to three to four, contrasting nicely and coming from the standard color set.

Mandatory: Symbols, emblems, or likenesses that represent only a single community or person, regardless of whether real or stylized, may not be included in a design.

Simple Iconography: The design should be simple enough to be easily reproduced and recognizable even when scaled down.

Typical display: The Commission should consider the flagâ€™s visibility when it is displayed on a pole, without the full design visible, and the impact of weather elements when displayed

(cloudiness, windiness, etc.)

11/30/23 0:16 F29

This is the best of a weak set of candidate flags. I think you need to revise and liberalize the design criteria and then go back to the drawing board. Incidentally, Minnesota is better known as the

land of 10000 Lakes rather than the North Star State. Even our license plates recognize that!

11/30/23 0:50 F29 Pretty

11/30/23 0:56 F29

What has always bothered me about this submission is that the white looks like it sits on top of the yellowâ€”which does not seem quite right. I have seen other variations of this flag that eliminate

that distasteful aspect of it. Without that, it strikes me as a very strong finalist.

11/30/23 1:07 F29

This is the best flag of the finalist bunch as it is by far the most distinctive and memorable. It is reminiscent of the fantastic New Mexico state flag. I think the dot in the center is a design flaw, but

this flag has the best foundation of the finalists.

11/30/23 1:27 F29 Snowflakes are hexagonal (six sided) not four/eight.

11/30/23 1:37 F29 I really appreciate the simplicity of this - it would make a great flag I think. Some concern differentiating the white from yellow at a distance, however.

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11/30/23 1:59 F29 It leaves me feeling uninterested, with no connection, due to it looking like a generic logo for an app.

11/30/23 3:23 F29 Trash. It looks like a credit union logo.

11/30/23 5:03 F29 This is my favorite but I prefer the star from F29

11/30/23 5:20 F29

Iâ€™d be proud to have this flag represent our state. Its simple beauty compares to that of New Mexico and Tennessee. It would stand out from the others and is a vast improvement on our

current flag.

11/30/23 5:29 F29 Doesnâ€™t represent our state well and too bland.

11/30/23 5:56 F29

These flags are all basically the same: blocky, angular and even the color choices are the same. There is no choice here. Out of the thousands of entries, is this the best that could be offered? So

disappointing. And we'll be stuck with this forever.

11/30/23 6:01 F29

This flag is boring and hard to draw. I also think the singular focus on the North Star is misguided- where I live in the twin cities I cannot even see the North Star due to light pollution, I donâ€™t

feel like this flag represents me.

11/30/23 6:20 F29 Love the color of this flag more than all the other options. Feel it will hold up well from a distance. It gets my vote!

11/30/23 6:22 F29 sad, no loon!!! and i am from southern mn.

11/30/23 6:33 F29

F29 is the only flag that is adequate for a state flag. The simplicity and symbolism makes for a subtle and instantly recognizable flag. I am very happy to NOT see green and blue as the primary colors

as green and blue are not strong colors and are overdone. Green and blue also are the colors of the state government branding and logos. The state government branding does not represent all

Minnesotans as a flag should, they are corporate and not based on heritage. Please select F29 without modifying the colors to be green and blue.

11/30/23 6:35 F29 I do not like this flag because it reminds me too much of snow. We don't have snow year round, and I don't think it represents Minnesota in the best way possible.

11/30/23 6:36 F29 This is my favorite as I like simple flags. It also matches my choice for the seal.

11/30/23 6:38 F29 Beautiful design!!

11/30/23 6:43 F29 All finalists are different versions of the same thing. Simple drawings that look like they were done by a small child. They are AWFUL!! Embarrassing. Scrap this entire project.

11/30/23 6:45 F29 A refreshed flag should be aspirational and convey values. A snowflake expresses no essential quality and possibly even conveys a 'wrong message' around specialness or whiteness.

11/30/23 6:47 F29 I will create the new Minnesota flag

11/30/23 6:52 F29 F29 is an elegant design but it brings forward an image that is particularly Scandinavian (the white shape) and I really thought we were trying to move away from colonialist representations.

11/30/23 7:00 F29 Where is the loon!

11/30/23 7:07 F29 My personal favorite. The "starflake" would be immediately recognizable as Minnesota, and could be put on many more things than just flags. Simple and distinctive. Please pick this one.

11/30/23 7:10 F29

No.Please No. IF it must be used, THEN the following MUST happen before I will call it our state flag:

1.use this star as presented in F142 (so it includes other elements -- flow, green, water, snow) OR F235 (so I can imagine our Minnesota-shape in a nice notched-flag), and:

2.seal S6 shall NOT be used. Perception is that the committee is showing favoritism to this artist.

AS IS:

Negatives: - I've seen this before...barn quilt? winter festival? it's a geometric shape on a banner, not something kids will draw. Kids like to draw bugs and cars. Whose star is it? Can't tell with this

flag. It needs some Minnesota flow.

Positives: OK, it's not a five-point generic star.

11/30/23 7:18 F29 Do not like

11/30/23 7:27 F29 Love the meaning behind the design. Very beautifulâ€” significance marries simplicity.

11/30/23 7:28 F29 This flag is minimalist and yet hits on what Minnesota is, it looks the best.

11/30/23 7:38 F29 My favorite, but they are all fabulous. So much better than the old flag. Agree with the idea of no animals. Kudos to the commission members. Great work!

11/30/23 7:40 F29 Excellent choice. Love the interplay between the star and snowflake. Good ratio of design to background.

11/30/23 7:43 F29 This one is my favorite

11/30/23 7:43 F29 All 6 finalists are no good. Too immature!

11/30/23 7:43 F29

What? Are you out of your mind?

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11/30/23 7:47 F29 Getting close with this design concept.

11/30/23 7:47 F29 If change is needed then this one please

11/30/23 7:52 F29 This one

11/30/23 7:55 F29 A little too simple but of the flags I think this is the most iconic and has the most legs into the future

11/30/23 7:57 F29 This is clean, elegant, and symbolic. I'd wear it on a tshirt, put it on a sticker. It's simple iconography at it's finest!

11/30/23 8:02 F29

General comment: all of these flag designs look like they could belong to any state. Would like to see something on the flag that say 'that's the Minn flag' without needing an explanation of what

everything on the flag represents. Thanks !

11/30/23 8:04 F29 I like this design. Classy and recognizable

11/30/23 8:06 F29 I don't care for this flag. I find it very blah. It makes me think of cold and snow and MN has more to offer than Winter.

11/30/23 8:08 F29 Don't Like. too blah. put some historic heritage into the design, or add some trees, wildlife, farming aspect. this is NOT a symbol of Minnesota!

11/30/23 8:11 F29 ALL of the submitted flags and seals are far from telling anything about MINNESOTA.. I vote NO on every one. Iâ€™m not doing each one separately, why waste any more time with this.

11/30/23 8:21 F29

General comment: the process of choosing the final design needs to include printing each design on an actual cloth flag. Nobody can make a good decision on this without the context in which it

will be displayed, on actual material. Colors on a screen do not have the same impact as the real thing. Also the public might not hate all these so much if they could see them in reality.

11/30/23 8:28 F29 Not sure this will bring more people to the state

11/30/23 8:40 F29 This is a great flag which represents the State of Minnesota well, while fulfilling all of NAVA flag rules. This is the best submission and should be our new flag in 2024.

11/30/23 8:42 F29 This is a great flag. It feels familiar, the design is simple, and I like the color scheme.

11/30/23 8:46 F29

This is one of the better designs, in my opinion. I like its simplicity and it reminds me of the elegance of New Mexico's state flag. I'm especially fond of the snowflake. The 4-point star works in the

context of this design, although I generally dislike the color yellow and favor the 8-point stars seen in some of the other flags.

11/30/23 8:46 F29 No

11/30/23 8:46 F29 This one is the best!!

11/30/23 8:48 F29 This is my least favorite. It looks like a quilt square.

11/30/23 8:48 F29 Most of these designs do not seem to convey much about Minnesota.

11/30/23 8:52 F29 I like F944...even better I would like to switch out the star in F944 with the star/snow flake in F29, keeping the blue/white swirl in F944.

11/30/23 8:56 F29 This would stand the test of time but it's kind boring.

11/30/23 8:58 F29 This is my favorite design out of the six flag finalists. I like how the the eight-pointed star forms an "M" for Minnesota with any two points.

11/30/23 8:58 F29 This is my favorite of the 6 finalists! I love the regal colors and the classic design of the star. Just beautiful!

11/30/23 8:59 F29

To me, this design is far too simple and reminiscent of a Wisconsin Amish Barn Quilt Star. ...something you see painted on the sides of old barns. At no point does it evoke anything innately

"Minnesota".

11/30/23 8:59 F29 I like f29 and f2100 for the flag.

11/30/23 9:00 F29 LOVE this one. Simple and lovely

11/30/23 9:01 F29 Way too simplified. So much of out culture and heritage is lost in this design.

11/30/23 9:02 F29 This is by far the best flag design of the finalists. It's simple, great colors. If you don't use this flag, I recommend you use this star on another flag.

11/30/23 9:03 F29 Why are we wasting $$ on this? This flag looks like we support Israel which is good, but it doesnâ€™t represent Minnesota in any way. Keep old flag.

11/30/23 9:04 F29 Does nothing for me

11/30/23 9:09 F29

944 looks like a Nike/sports symbol;wrong. F29 is a bit too simple and over focuses on snow.

1435 is too Indian;why not Neanderthal who were before them? Or sea bottom?

1953 is best, clear and open to interpretation and good friendly feelings.

F2100 is also best, clear, more formal than friendly

11/30/23 9:10 F29 This design is pretty! I agree that the color and the design represent what our state is, and this flag is easy to look at. I hope this one wins <3

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11/30/23 9:10 F29 I like this one;the colors are soft and nice to look at, and the design is very symmetrical

11/30/23 9:10 F29

This flag is most relevant and uncluttered design. Representing minnesota's location and climate.

Simple and elegant.

On the other hand, why not just update our current state flag to represent all people. Have both farmer and native American side by side working the field.

11/30/23 9:11 F29

F944 looks like a Nike/sports symbol;wrong. F29 is a bit too simple and over focuses on snow.

F1435 is too Dakota/Ojibway textile;why not Neanderthal who were before them? Or sea bottom?

F1953 is best, clear and open to interpretation and good friendly feelings.

F2100 is also best, clear, more formal than friendly1953

11/30/23 9:11 F29

The submissions I have viewed are all lacking in an idea. Very simplistic and the stars are too reminiscent of a religious symbol. It seems like a good time to step back

and get it right. I am not against a new lag, just one that doesnâ€™t remind me of gift wrap

11/30/23 9:12 F29 Nope. Too plain and boring.

11/30/23 9:13 F29 it's not good

11/30/23 9:14 F29 its interesting

11/30/23 9:17 F29 good job

11/30/23 9:17 F29 Of the finalists, this is my favorite of the star designs, but I think the blue is too "Navy" rather than sky/water blue and I would like to have seen some green incorporated.

11/30/23 9:18 F29 I love this flag design because I feel its the simplest design that represents the state of Minnesota

11/30/23 9:18 F29

This is my second choice but it needs a little something more. The star is beautiful. I like that it is also in the rotunda of the Capitol. It just needs a little more to brighten it and make it look prettier

when flying or when hanging down with no wind.

11/30/23 9:19 F29 This is by far the cleanest and best looking option

11/30/23 9:19 F29

This is a general comment. I am very disappointed in the choices. The missing piece for me is the Loon. It is what I think of when I think of MN. It is a symbol that brings us all together. I do like

the reference to nature in this flag. I believe the flag should have the loon (most important) and Northstar (is a simple view not with a snowflake over it).

11/30/23 9:21 F29

Of the six this design and design # F2100 have the greatest appeal in representing Mn. Simple and clean and easily recognized . Make sure the state seal is the same design. Thank you for your

hard work!

11/30/23 9:22 F29 First Choice. Love the simplicity and beauty.

11/30/23 9:24 F29 This is by far the best of the finalist flag submissions. Love the dark blue and the simplicity. Thank you for your work on this important representation of the great state of Minnesota.

11/30/23 9:25 F29 This one is great! the North Star and a snow flake!

11/30/23 9:26 F29

This flag would maybe be ok, but at a distance, yellow and white are identical. The lack of contrast just doesn't shine, probably even up close if I'm honest. And while "central logo" flags are all the

craze right now, consider how similar this is to all the flags MN is trying to look *less* like. At a distance or in a group of state flags, it'll be indistinguishable from the "seal on a blue sheet" flags that

states are trying to get away from. It renders the change pointless other than getting the racist seal off (which we can all agree is for the best, haha). Please reconsider the North Star Flag.

11/30/23 9:26 F29 This reminds me too much of the Spire Credit Union logo. The colors and the design are both a little too similar.

11/30/23 9:27 F29 Simple and elegant. I just think it would be better suited in the 80s. Still not bad.

11/30/23 9:30 F29 I think it is elegant. I rank it 3rd of the 6. Arguments against it: a) no green for summer growth, b) snowflakes have six sides, not eight;c) the snowflake will be hard for schoolchildren to reproduce.

11/30/23 9:31 F29

I like this flag a lot, one of my favorites. I think maybe adding green to the background in some sort of half / half or in vertical thirds will help make it stand out a bit better and I am for the idea of

taking the other North Star designs and putting in this configuration. I like the dark blue.

11/30/23 9:32 F29 This one is ok. Not exactly something I can see when I think of the state of MN.

11/30/23 9:36 F29 Make the background maroon

11/30/23 9:37 F29

This design captures NOTHING of Minnesota's history and heritage. This design is like vanilla ice cream: Almost no one would pick it, because it is without distinction or significance. Put back some

flavor by including items of historical significance to our flag. We are nothing if we do not celebrate our history and heritage. NONE of the new flag designs acknowledge ANYTHING of historical

significance to Minnesota.

11/30/23 9:40 F29 All six finalist are lousy. Stay with the original Minnesota Flag!!!!!. I get sick and tired of a small group of individuals with WOKE ideas, trying to make changes to our countries history.

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11/30/23 9:40 F29 This along with all the others flags they shouldn't have to be explained. You should be able to look at our state flag and know it's MN. So sad. I don't like any of them!

11/30/23 9:42 F29

This my favorite as it encompasses two key elements of MN - the North Star and Winter, on a more traditional dark blue background, which does convey a richness and relationship to all the lakes

of MN. Simple yet descriptive and identifiable with it's state.

11/30/23 9:46 F29 I really like the star, but the field is a bit too plain and dark for my tastes. If the field had a green component, as some do, this would be my choice.

11/30/23 9:47 F29

+ distinct from other states

â€” looks more like a company logo or sports team logo

Is the dominant winter motif really what you want the rest of the world to think of when they connect that this flag represents the state of Minnesota?

11/30/23 9:49 F29 The combination star-snowflake is really clever! I appreciate the simple starkness of this design. Nice tie-in to the rotunda, too.

11/30/23 9:50 F29

This is also one of my favorites - simple yet elegant, it captures MN right there at the heart. The colors are wonderful. This too would look great flowing in the wind, and I would wear it proudly on

a ballcap, t-shirt, etc. to show my pride in being Minnesotan. This design can stand the test of time, instilling pride in future Minnesotans no matter our heritage - we share this state with so many

wonderful people and our diverse backgrounds, and we all love our state and make it our home.

11/30/23 9:51 F29 Please, no. Looks just like cheap clip art, not the representation of a great state.

11/30/23 9:51 F29 This doesn't say Minnesota to me at all.

11/30/23 9:52 F29

ALL of these look like corporate logos created on PowerPoint.

Disappointing lack of both thought about state identity and creativity. Cute computer graphics without soul.

11/30/23 9:57 F29

This presentation of possibilities is poorly organized and not well thought out. The first page of the possibilities should show every possibility on the same page, so people could automatically

compare them and then later proceed to a full page of each possibility. Please share these comments with whomever made this poor decision. I also have a Masters of Fine Arts degree and taught

full-time at the university level for 44 years.

11/30/23 10:00 F29 I have a really strong feeling about this flag because it reminds me of frozen 2. You should pick this flag because frozen is cold and Minnesota is cold too.

11/30/23 10:05 F29 Star represents Native American, quilt design of early White immigrants and North Star, all in one.

11/30/23 10:12 F29 KEEP THE OLD FLAG.

11/30/23 10:15 F29 It looks cold, without personality. Everything is a straight line. It speaks of rigidity, an unwavering mindset.

11/30/23 10:16 F29

I don't like the snowflake, it looks like a stencil. I am not in favor of embracing the snow flake, people think it is too cold and snowy here. I would embrace something people love about Minnesota

like the trees and lakes.

11/30/23 10:18 F29 This is the best design.

11/30/23 10:22 F29 This is the clear choice

11/30/23 10:26 F29

This design is most favorable of the selected set. Personally I don't believe we need the enormous expense of changing our state flag when that money could be used for greater critical needs such

as shelter and food for disadvantaged people, but here we are. So, if this money must be spent changing our flag, this is my choice.

11/30/23 10:27 F29 This flag pairs very well with S6 but I do not feel it fully embodies the goal of reflecting Minnesota's resources, at least without context provided by its creator.

11/30/23 10:31 F29 This us a fabulous design. All the other designs look too modern and computer generated or too complicated, but this is perfect and simple. I love it

11/30/23 10:32 F29

My first impression is that this would be something hanging from a lamppost in a small town at Christmas time or perhaps festooning the stairs at the Maplewood Mall. It does not carry the import

of a design representing the history, people and place of Minnesota.

11/30/23 10:32 F29

This one, F29, gets my vote. Simple, easy to identify. I think the green & blue on some of the other entries is kind of jarring, clashes. I think this is a great project, you are doing good work, ignore

the haters.

11/30/23 10:34 F29 Please vote no on this flag design. Thank you.

11/30/23 10:34 F29 Five Star Bank logo with a snowflake on it. Nice if they ever but a bank in the state. A can of Spam at each star point of the yellow star would tell me more that it is Minnesota.

11/30/23 10:35 F29 Do not like the yellow color as the base for the star, and Minnesota has better symbols to represent us than a snow flake.

11/30/23 10:38 F29 All of these designs are uninspired and boring. They all look like they are designed by the same person. No personality, nothing that represents Minnesota. Horrible. Every one of them.

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11/30/23 10:42 F29 Snow, blue, and a star. Pretty uninteresting.

11/30/23 10:43 F29

I do not like any of the finalist designs! I would not highlight snow, arguably the least popular to many of us, and snowflakes have six sides and not eight. I do not like the stencil designs, this is not

a quilt project. I would like to see something simple but still smart and sophisticated. Our state is known for its natural beauty of lakes and trees as well as as a smart and industrious population.

There were some nice designs in the original submissions, I like F1005 with Minnesota on the flag. I also like F815 or F780.

11/30/23 10:46 F29

Your Commission did not give the citizens of Minnesota 5 different designs to choose from ---they gave us 1 design with 6 variations. Minnesota has a lot more to offer than just being the "North

Star State". We have over 10,000 lakes, 4 beautiful seasons, the loon, plus many other great offers as is seen in the designs that were not chose. Please go back to the drawing board and offer us a

choise of 5 different flags --- not 6 variations.

11/30/23 10:51 F29

Of the finalists, this design is by far my favorite. A bold and unique star design offers such a great opportunity for iconography that is distinctly Minnesotan. I understand that a flag is about more

than what apparel can be made using the design -- but I hope the commission does think about this aspect as well. There is a TED talk by Roman Mars about flag design (https://youtu.

be/pnv5iKB2hl4?si=Qkr1wYqxwzB8oRik) where he discusses how strong the Chicago city flag is and how that flags elements show up every where in the City of Chicago. I hope that we end up with

iconography on our flag that gives Minnesotans something that they can also wear and display their pride with. I think this kind of single element to focus on would give Minnesotans that

opportunity. When I think about the feelings I get listening to Roman Mars describe the pride with a good flag -- this submission is the one of the remaining 6 that I can form that connection with. If

I were to make changes to this -- I would consider using blues and greens from the current State of Minnesota wordmark color schemes. They are bright and this blue feels a bit dark to me. I'd

boost the size of the star a bit more. I could potentially see some edits to the star itself as long as it doesn't make the star more basic. Aim for unique! Minnesota's star!

11/30/23 10:54 F29 All flag finalists look like simple barn quilts, not a state flag. Find something professional and serious to represent our state. Perhaps a new state seal?

11/30/23 10:59 F29 I like this one best. Simple, bright, beautiful colors--nice shade of blue. No loon is fine with me. save the loon for the seal--maybe

11/30/23 11:00 F29 This one is not very evocative. And representing the rich resources of the land brings to mind extraction and exploitation.

11/30/23 11:08 F29 I like this one - it's pretty simple and classic

11/30/23 11:09 F29

F29 is by far the most beautiful and elegant of the bunch. Itâ€™s easy to see this on merchandise promoting our state and is so symbolic of the resiliency of our people in our northern climate. I

think this represents what Minnesota is the most of all of them. f1154 is also a beautiful simpler rendition. F1435 is by far the worst, I look at it and I see frogs. F944 feels corporate. The others are

neutral. I really hope to see something I can embrace, similar to how people celebrate the flag of Colorado or Chicago or New Mexico. Thanks!

11/30/23 11:11 F29 Donâ€™t care for it

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I submit F590 which features the state bird, the Loon, symbol of the importance of clean water and healthy wildlife habitat to the whole state.

NOT submitting F29 which is repellant and boring as are the other state flag submissions offered at this site.

11/30/23 11:12 F29 very reminiscent of New Mexico's flag (MN & NM, together in graphic design?) which is not necessarily a bad thing.

11/30/23 11:12 F29 Too boring.

11/30/23 11:14 F29 I like this one best. Simple, bright, beautiful colors--nice shade of blue. No loon is fine with me. save the loon for the seal--maybe

11/30/23 11:18 F29 The best option.

11/30/23 11:28 F29 I like how the star/snowflake combo takes the star our of the religious/star of David realm.

11/30/23 11:30 F29 This flag is acceptable to me, and is my 2nd favorite of the finalist designs. It feels distinctive and moderately representative of our state.

11/30/23 11:31 F29

Very boring design. Looks like a fifth grader designed this with help of a parent. Donâ€™t know how this represents all of Minnesotans cultures. I donâ€™t see what was wrong with the original. A

waste of tax dollars spent!

11/30/23 11:31 F29

It's ok. One of two that's ok

11/30/23 11:38 F29 This design is bland and boring. It looks like a logo for store-brand paper napkins. Please reject all six finalists and start over.

11/30/23 11:43 F29 Of all the simpler, single-star designs, this one has the best color scheme

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11/30/23 11:44 F29 I thought the whole reason for the redesign was to get rid of the blue flag color (too many the same). Make it lady slipper pink instead. We are the Barbiest state in the nation.

11/30/23 11:54 F29

apart. I also like the combination of shapes that carry meaning for the history and people of Minnesota.

11/30/23 11:59 F29 Do not like the snow flake. To many people from other states think was are a land of cold and snow but we are not

11/30/23 12:01 F29 Do not like the snow flake. To many people from other states think was are a land of cold and snow but we are not

11/30/23 12:04 F29 A very simple design but effective.

11/30/23 12:11 F29 Waste of money, the current flag is quite nice and represents Mn well!

11/30/23 12:11 F29 Simple, beautiful, and powerful. I would be proud to have this as my flag.

11/30/23 12:16 F29

I don't like this design as much as some others. The white looks like a snowflake but it doesn't have 6-point symmetry like a snowflake should. And even if you say it means something else, people

will assume it is an incorrect snowflake. Minnesota of all places shouldn't have an incorrect snowflake on its flag.

11/30/23 12:16 F29 Waste of money, the current flag is quite nice and represents Mn well!

11/30/23 12:16 F29 Out of the six, this is the only one that visually appeals to me. I think it would make an elegant flag and symbol of the state.

11/30/23 12:21 F29

This finalist looks like the ornament on top of a christmas tree. There is nothing to explain that this is the north star or Minnesota. I strongly oppose this change. A version of the current flag was

carried by Minnesota regiments into the battle of Gettysburg. History matters - efforts to modify and cleanse our history are WRONG. We should take pride in Minnesota's history - not shun it in

favor of a boating pennant. If you have to modify the image of the Native American or the farmer - do so - but do not eliminate the flag that says L' Etoile Du Nord and says MINNESOTA.

11/30/23 12:22 F29 No. Perfect for a quilt square, but not for a state flag. Too simple, too plain, too minimalist. Thank you. Roberta

11/30/23 12:30 F29 Like all the others, looks like a nice barn quilt pattern, not a state flag.

11/30/23 12:30 F29 Boring. Looks like a cheap Christmas ornament that would be sold on heavy clearance at Target in January.

11/30/23 12:34 F29 Nothing about it makes people think of Minnesota!

11/30/23 12:36 F29

I like 2 of the flag designs out of the finals. This is one because it is incredibly simple, but not too simple. It llooks like the Northstar, and a snowflake, the only thing negative I have to say about it, is

that it looks too scandanavian, which, don't get me wrong is cool, and I love my scandanavian heritage, but I feel like we are such a melting pot of humans of every background. I don't think it is

right to subtly squeeze out any heritage.

11/30/23 12:37 F29

I like the snowflake/star combination, and in general I like this flag. However, I believe that the snowflake design could be improved. Right now, it is not very recognizable as a snowflake. I didn't

know what is was until it was explained. I think a large reason for this is that this snowflake has 8 points, where real snowflakes have 6 points. I understand the desire to match that star in the

rotunda, but being a more recongnizable snowflake (and more distinct, even if it is more complicated) would make this a better flag.

11/30/23 12:37 F29 This is the most graphically cohesive and striking of the designs;a strong symbol and a dramatic palette make for an easy-to-recognize yet deep connection to the great state of Minnesota.

11/30/23 12:40 F29 Looks like a Christmas card.

11/30/23 12:44 F29

Too plain and whether we like it of not, snow/winter has connotations of Christmas. The snowflake is also a symbol often used in Christmas decorations. It would be hard to see this flag without

having at least a subconscious association with Christianity.

11/30/23 12:47 F29 Ugly - Why change something that has been perfectly fine for all this time.

11/30/23 12:47 F29 I don't think anyone would tie this design to MN

11/30/23 12:49 F29

This one is just BORING. It's just a star on a blue background. How many state flags in the US have a "symbol" on a blue background? The answer is 23. With this flag, it would just blend in the

background with the rest. It will not be as memorable as other states. I believe people will look at it and think, "is that flag for Wisconsin? Michigan?"

The flag is simple, however it's greatest flaw is how forgettable it is. It doesn't scream "MINNESOTA". People would look at it and take time to guess which state it could be for. It's far from iconic

like the flags of Texas, California, Chicago, or DC. At the end of the day, we'd just be replacing an un-iconic blue flag with another un-iconic blue flag.

11/30/23 12:50 F29 the star and the middle peace really connect with the color

11/30/23 12:51 F29 Start over.

11/30/23 12:56 F29 simple and beautiful very good

11/30/23 13:01 F29 I like the colors and the star

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11/30/23 13:02 F29

I believe this flag is the most aesthetically pleasing of the finalists, and should be the flag of Minnesota. I believe this succeeds where F944 fails, because its geometric nature and simplicity makes it

easy to visualize and associate with the state of Minnesota. Additionally, its symbolic nature makes it less "corporate" (kitsch, in a sense, with a lack of a real connection to its symbolism) and more

like an emblem for a state.

11/30/23 13:08 F29

I believe this (and the matching State Seal submission "S6") is the good overall choice that represents the State of Minnesota in an elegant simple and effective way.

However, it should be noted that the yellow star and flag color are quite similar to the NATO flag.

11/30/23 13:09 F29

This will be a general comment about all the flags....First of all, I think I'm actually offended that this is the way we have to spend our hard earned tax dollars when most people are struggling to

make ends meet, it just seems we are focusing on things that should not take priority over other issues that the state can spend their money on, Secondly, the designs look like quilt tops, and

hopefully someone is taking the time to read public comments on social media, because I along with others seem to be saying the same thing abou the designs. There is nothing that screams MN

about these designs....nothing. Maybe the North Star, but I do not associate the North Star as being specific to MN and what sets this state apart. Please reconsider these options and have a

design that says to others that THIS IS MINNESOTA and that it wouldn't take too much of an explanation to someone to "see" it. There are no explanations to me as to why this would represent

this state. I would vote for absolutely NONE of these. Making an image of a 9x13 pan of tator tot hotdish would make more sense to me that any of these designs.

11/30/23 13:14 F29

I feel this is the best of all the new flag options. Itâ€™s so distinct from other states in that it doesnâ€™t rely on stripes or lots of different colors. Blue is already in our flag which would make the

transition easier. This flag is so distinct, simple and effective whereas some others seem like cheep replicas of other states. The worst is by far the one featuring grain or corn, it looks like a child in

Minecraft built it.

11/30/23 13:14 F29 What happened to our lakes and trees .. bland

11/30/23 13:15 F29 Snowflakes are six points, we will look like we deserve the achievement test scores of the Mpls. Public Schools with this design.

11/30/23 13:19 F29 I don't want to be from the snowflake state.....

11/30/23 13:19 F29 F29. I like the design but do not know if this will stand out from the rest when put on a wall, or grid with all other nations/states. This flag gives off Frozen (movie) vibes.

11/30/23 13:20 F29

I like this one the best. What do people (especially from elsewhere) think of when they think of Minnesota? Lakes and winter. Check and check. Add in a representation of our state motto and

something that mirrors a feature of our beautiful capital? What could be better.

11/30/23 13:24 F29

F29 would be my personal choice for our new MN state flag, however, all six flag design finalists are exceptional candidates.

Although the loon is our state bird we most assuredly do NOT need a loon included in our state flag.

11/30/23 13:26 F29 the simplicity of this is cool because it says so much without being complex.

11/30/23 13:27 F29 I think this best represents our state and would be welcomed change from our current MN state flag.

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11/30/23 13:35 F29

Minnesota has the reputation of being the blue of the north (upsetting surrounding states of red). Minnesota is referred to as little Canada in some parts with great joy.

Did you know that I was stood up by my Ramsey County representative 3 times? In 2021. This really happened. She doesn't actually care about her constituents.

I live on Selby Ave in St Paul. Where a new light rail is being added. On a historic street. It will affect black business, local wildlife, and how safely children can cross the street. I wrote in, I called, I

did my due diligence to say no. Nothing I did mattered.

But why am I telling you this?

Not once has my input mattered. Not once has Minnesota been the "Blue of the North" in my life. Not once has any elected official actually cared about MY existence. Just their own selfish

thoughts.

So I expect nothing when I say: This flag is the best of the worst options. Your options are a disappointment. The state I have lived in, and loved for so long... only seems to be letting me down.

This commissions decision (based on these 6) won't last. After you pass on, after I pass on... our grandchildren will choose something far more superlative for the state flag. This will only be a blip in

history for flags. Because the options are garbage.

Minnesota: where you have high expectations... and the commissions, employees, and representatives ONLY let you down.

11/30/23 13:37 F29 How does this represent Minnesota? Vague, bland, and non descript

11/30/23 13:38 F29

A beautiful flag in general. I like the dark blue field back ground, the clear north star and the stylized snowflake symbolizing Minnesota's winters. I like that the design is memorable and significantly

different from other submissions, and is significantly different from other existing state flags in America.

My concerns for this flag is 1) will it look memorable/distinct/visible when hanging at rest on a flag pole? 2) Could an elementary school age student draw the flag?

11/30/23 13:39 F29

F29 although I love the one with the loon with the state seal surrounding it! The others look like loonies picked them!!!!!

The loon one for sure!

11/30/23 13:46 F29

The best/simplest design. As a marketing professional and avid lifetime Minnesotan, this design (F29) is clear, attractive, and simple, and has some historical significance to Minnesota (capital

rotunda)

The rest are too busy, asymmetrical, or garish.

11/30/23 13:49 F29

This is hands down my favorite of all the flag designs. It's simple, iconic, bold, and will not look dated in 50 years. It reminds me of both the New Mexico, Arizona, and new Utah flags in the best

ways possible. It really shows both us being the North Star State and our love and embrace of the winter. If any flag besides this one is selected it will be a shame.

11/30/23 13:54 F29

I really enjoy this flag, although I believe it would be great to combine and take this star/snow flake combo replace the white star on F1953 and have that be our State's flag and banner. It would be

the best of both as the different design elements could serve who we are as Minnesotans as a brand and identity. Thank you for your consideration!

11/30/23 13:57 F29

Specific: Totally boring

General: lack of color, lack of meaning, lack of imagination, lack luster

The flag "template" of what makes a good flag is contestable. The Commitee has an obvious bias for pointy stars. Why not pick two with pointy stars and give us some more alternatives?

11/30/23 13:57 F29

This is a very strong 2nd place winner for me, nearly tied for 1st. The design is clean and simple but still bright and appealing. The geometry appeals cross-culturally, reminding me both of the

Swedish/Scandinavian cultures and of Native artwork, as well as others from around the world. I really like this flag!

11/30/23 13:58 F29 Simple yet beautiful and unique

11/30/23 13:58 F29 Poor colors white and yellow together!

11/30/23 14:01 F29

Every option is amateurish and a poor representation of Minnesota. Please do not choose any of these, they all look like they were made in Microsoft paint by middle schoolers. Or even worse ai

generated

11/30/23 14:04 F29 This is one of two submissions that I like. A simple solid design with a good use of color and iconography.

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11/30/23 14:07 F29 This design lacks pizazz.

11/30/23 14:08 F29 Don't like it at all. Very plain. Says not much about this state.

11/30/23 14:09 F29 BORING BORING BORING

11/30/23 14:12 F29

This is not enough to express the breadth and richness of what Minnesota has to offer (Lakes, varied topography (3 biospheres), loon, lady-slipper flower, Norway pine). Also, defying one of the

desired rules of flag design, "Minnesota" should appear on the flag!

11/30/23 14:13 F29 Too simple, too abstract. Nothing to be proud of as a Minnesotan.

11/30/23 14:14 F29

This has got to be the worst choice possible for the MN state flag. It is so ugly, doesn't represent the state and I feel a child artist could do a better job. We are way more than a state of blue

skies/water and an ugly snowflake. I wouldn't waste my time ever buying this flag.

11/30/23 14:20 F29 Really like this flag.

11/30/23 14:21 F29

I like the original Minnesota flag itâ€™s perfect pleas donâ€™t change it if you do Iâ€™m leaving and Iâ€™m a freshman and I donâ€™t want people to search up Minnesota and see this of any

of those ones just the normal one please donâ€™t change it of Iâ€™m going to Montana for college pleaseeeeee sincerely makiata ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¢

11/30/23 14:22 F29 Don't like, keep current flag

11/30/23 14:22 F29 Very nice. Clean design, instantly recognizable.

11/30/23 14:24 F29

Out of the 6 finalists this is my favorite design - iconic, simple, meaningful. The only design note I have is that the white and yellow could be hard to distinguish, what if the white was thinly outlined

by the same dark blue as the background? I also like this one because of the matching seal.

11/30/23 14:25 F29 They all really silly and childish -look like an 8th grade art project

11/30/23 14:28 F29 Looks like someone does too much quilting in their spare time.

11/30/23 14:31 F29 Has the exact same colors used by the Milwaukee Brewers, so that makes it a definite no

11/30/23 14:36 F29 This is my favorite of the ones you selected. My absolute favorite, though, is F408: the loon head. Nothing represents Minnesota better than a loon. I hope you reconsider that flag.

11/30/23 14:37 F29 I like this design. the colors are nice and calming to look at and it is simple and easy to replecate

11/30/23 14:38 F29 i like F29 because its simple, and if you looked at it you would know its MN's flag.

11/30/23 14:40 F29

i like this flag because it is very simple and easy to look at. I think it represents Minnesota a lot because of the snow and the north star which are really well known in minnesota. also i like that they

made the background blue because minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and the blue represents those lakes

11/30/23 14:41 F29

I like this flag a lot. The symbolism makes perfect sense as well as it not being too complicated in design. It is a good fit for representing Minnesota, and it looks beautiful too. Its minimalistic and

not overly complicated, so its easier to redraw or recreate.

11/30/23 14:41 F29

its a good start with the colors, but it looks a little basic for our states flag. It doesn't represent our beloved state as much as I would like it to. It makes our state look like it only cares about snow. If

it were me I would add a little more details a little bit more color and not just be blue with a snowflake, but I do think they used the right colors if they were only to use three, also if I were to grade

it 1/10 I would give it a solid 4.87 because there is plenty room for improvement.

11/30/23 14:42 F29 This is the only design that doesn't look like cheap ad graphics or a knockoff of Cuban/Puerto Rican flags...

11/30/23 14:44 F29

It's a strong option. Less than 3 colors, distinct, symbolism represents Minnesota, children can draw it, can be observed from a distance. Not my favorite of the finalists, but I could be proud to

have it over the capital.

11/30/23 14:45 F29 Leave the current flag as it is and also the history of it and Minnesota.

11/30/23 14:46 F29

This flag submission beautifully integrates many meaningful MN symbols into a simple, yet elegant, design. The embrace of Minnesota's rich waterways and natural resources, the North Star, and

wonderful winters is a clear celebration of the state. The overlay of the snowflake and star also evoke a kind of Nordic art style, which (intentional or not) aligns well with the strong Scandinavian

heritage in the state as well.

11/30/23 14:47 F29

I like F29. I like F29 because I love the meaning behind all of the symbols, but I also think that it could become a very recongizable flag and really put MN on the map, it is also really unique and

different from other state flags which is really important.

11/30/23 14:55 F29 Again, this looks like a Swedish quilt. Not a good flag design. It looks too elementary and will be hard to be taken seriously

11/30/23 14:57 F29 Poor choice - looks like it was made by an etch-a-sketch. Nothing to see here...

11/30/23 15:00 F29 Pick this one!

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11/30/23 15:01 F29 meh

11/30/23 15:02 F29

All the flag submissions are terrible. Maybe we all should quit being snowflakes and quit being offended by everything, especially flags and symbols. Come on people, grow up and pull your head

out of your @@@. This has to be one of the dumbest things I have heard in a long time.

11/30/23 15:12 F29 I like the simplicity and boldness of this flag. Up there as one of my top two choices.

11/30/23 15:24 F29 This one is my favorite.ðŸ¤©

11/30/23 15:24 F29 Please start over. They're all terrible.

11/30/23 15:25 F29 BORING

11/30/23 15:27 F29 Solid design and my favorite among the finalists.

11/30/23 15:28 F29 I think the star/snowflake looks too much like a quilting pattern.

11/30/23 15:28 F29 I don't think this visually exemplifies MN without context

11/30/23 15:30 F29 Any flag should have "Minnesota" on it or an outline of the state. This looks like a combination of a star and a snowflake. Boring.

11/30/23 15:34 F29 This one is good and is my second choice out of the finalists.

11/30/23 15:34 F29

The current state flag is neither ugly, nor is it offensive to the vast majority of Minnesotans. A small group of people, evidently having nothing better to do, have convinced the whole state that we

need a hip, new flag.

Enter, these monstrosities. The submissions are ridiculous. They look like cartoons. They look like a child designed them using Microsoft Paint. They are neither original, nor do they represent the

history and heritage of our great state to any meaningful degree, nor are they deserving of flying above our state capitol. I wouldnâ€™t hang them in my garage.

11/30/23 15:36 F29 I would not vote for this one. Ever. Thank You.

11/30/23 15:37 F29

Anemic, bland, totally nullifies settlers and native Americans from Minnesota. Is that the point settlers and native Americans make up Minnesota. This is from a native American who's affiliated

with the white earth tribe. Horrible design. No connection to our history or are 10,000 lakes headwaters of the Mississippi North Star state etc . Totally generic and dismissive of our culture and

state. Apparently a handful of sensitive people want to erase our history. Good or bad. Ridiculous

11/30/23 15:38 F29

Anemic, bland, totally nullifies settlers and native Americans from Minnesota. Is that the point settlers and native Americans make up Minnesota. This is from a native American who's affiliated

with the white earth tribe. Horrible design. No connection to our history or are 10,000 lakes headwaters of the Mississippi North Star state etc . Totally generic and dismissive of our culture and

state. Apparently a handful of sensitive people want to erase our history. Good or bad. Ridiculous

11/30/23 15:38 F29 I really like this simple design

11/30/23 15:45 F29 Make field a deep, dark violet. This would keep with the theme of a snowy winter night while adding some warmth, as well as serving as a nod to the state flower: violets

11/30/23 15:45 F29

It's disappointing to see how this design completely disregards Minnesota's rich history and fails to accurately represent our statehood. This new design is a disservice to fellow Minnesotans, as it

offers no insight into our state's unique identity. In fact, it seems to have been needlessly simplified and lacks the depth and complexity that our state's history deserves.

11/30/23 15:49 F29

This is by far the best of the flag options. It is a simple and clean design, looking modern but not tastelessly so. The symbolism of the North Star and the winter snowflake is immediately obvious and

a representation of the state. The colors are also very good. Perhaps most importantly, this is the only flag remaining that has a matching state seal. It would be a waste to redesign seal and flag

together, and choose different designs for each.

11/30/23 15:52 F29 Too much Scandinavian influence

11/30/23 16:00 F29

How in the world are people in other states, as well as Minnesotans even have a clue about what our flag is about. They might get the snowflake or star but that would be about it! That's all I see

in the flag. You will have to put signs on every flag pole so that people will understand...

11/30/23 16:01 F29 Really like the color and simple design of this. Maybe just another small touch of light blue somewhere for a more obvious water representation.

11/30/23 16:04 F29

F29 is my 3rd out of the six choices. I'm not a fan of the layered snow flake on top of a star. Though, this looks more like a snowflake to me as compared to other designs. The star gets kind of

understated behind the flake to where I wouldn't have realized it was a star. I thought it was just an accent to the flake. The simplicity and colors of this one are very appealing. At first glance, I felt

it had a strong Scandinavian feel, which I didn't like so much because the flag shouldn't represent any one demographic of MN.

11/30/23 16:07 F29 F29 - Not sure how gold represents our resources. We have 4 seasons - why just winter? Star is too complicated.

11/30/23 16:14 F29 This one is the best! Beautiful and simple.

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11/30/23 16:15 F29 they all suck! start over

11/30/23 16:15 F29

As a Minnesotan I enjoy all 4 seasons but don't want to see a snowflake year-round. We have more than just water with lots of trees, northern lights and more. Could use the imagery from the

license plates and MN tourism logo to tie it all together on a new flag. So many better flag designs were submitted.

11/30/23 16:22 F29 This is one of my favorites, it feels more timeless

11/30/23 16:29 F29 There is nothing offensive about the existing state flag. This is just more BS brought to us by the people that want to destroy our state and country. Keep our existing Flag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/30/23 16:40 F29

This design is too compacted. The entire flag is blank with the exception of two symbols piled onto each other. There is plenty of space for each symbol - they do not have to be placed on top of

each other.

11/30/23 16:46 F29 This is my favorite flag design, simple and still official-looking (unlike others). Would prefer to have more native imagery, but that's ok

11/30/23 16:52 F29 I love this flag design and I hope it's gets picked!

11/30/23 16:57 F29 I would not want any of these finalist for my state flag-

11/30/23 17:00 F29 This is my favorite, but the colors could use some adjusting. The yellow and white aren't contrasting enough. It has a sort of "Scandinavian" feel.

11/30/23 17:00 F29 I'm not a fan of any of the proposed flags. I feel the flag should contain a loon and something about the Mississippi -- headwaters drawing or something similar.

11/30/23 17:01 F29 This is my favorite, but the colors could use some adjusting. The yellow and white aren't contrasting enough. It has a sort of "Scandinavian" feel.

11/30/23 17:01 F29 This design is the strongest of the six finalists. The design is clean and the symbolism is clear. It seems to distinctly represent Minnesota.

11/30/23 17:02 F29 Snowflake needs to be refined to be more obvious as a snowflake. Currently looks more like a flower than a snowflake.

11/30/23 17:03 F29 F29: Snowflake needs to be refined to be more obvious as a snowflake. Currently looks more like a flower than a snowflake.

11/30/23 17:08 F29 Plain and says nothing, sorry

11/30/23 17:09 F29 Hate it

11/30/23 17:10 F29 We need to go through another round of submissions and find better options

11/30/23 17:10 F29 Good start, but it is too simplistic and doesn't look indicative of Minnesota

11/30/23 17:11 F29 F29 is the best design of the six finalists.

11/30/23 17:12 F29 nice - but a bit plain

11/30/23 17:12 F29 Beautiful flag with great representation of our state!

11/30/23 17:13 F29 Thereâ€™s more to the state than a star. Going to the opposite extreme when compared to previous flag.

11/30/23 17:14 F29

All of these designs are so alike donâ€™t like any of them where are our state features the loon, the northern lights, the lakes etc. The designs you currently have chosen all look Swedish and

Finnish. Try again!!!!!!

11/30/23 17:15 F29 This one is the best!

11/30/23 17:17 F29

Maybe this one is the least bad but I had a nice design with a loon and a Timberwolf on it and I wasn't able to submit in time. I still think at least having a loon on the flag would be a lot better than

just a star/snowflake logo. That seems basic and boring

11/30/23 17:17 F29

This comment applies to all six flags. Boring. Looks like something grade schoolers would paste together with construction paper. This is embarrassing. All should be rejected. Or randomly choose

one so another commission can choose a new one in a few years.

11/30/23 17:17 F29 Clearly my first choice. Simple, well balanced and great star of the north symbolism.

11/30/23 17:18 F29 I vote for F29

11/30/23 17:18 F29 I think this flag has a good logo but would look too similar to other state flags from a distance.

11/30/23 17:20 F29 Blah. A four-pointed star seems more like children's building blocks rather than an astronomic reference, and I don't care for the notion of a snowflake on the flag.

11/30/23 17:21 F29 Whn you have to read the explanation to know why this pertains to Minnesota you missed the mark.

11/30/23 17:21 F29 F29 does not look like a star, but a flower. We are NOT the Lone Star State, in any event.

11/30/23 17:23 F29 I think the choices are all awful. I would be embarrassed to fly any of these flags. This is a waste of taxpayer money!

11/30/23 17:25 F29 I like this design as it is bold and dramatic. no loon but thats OK.

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11/30/23 17:26 F29 I think the choices are all awful. I would be embarrassed to fly any of these flags. This is a waste of taxpayer money!

11/30/23 17:26 F29 This flag feels modern and reflects the time that is was created in. I love the simplicity, and I would be proud to see that hanging.

11/30/23 17:29 F29 Meh. Too simple. I get the start and snowflake but this is also used on a seal submission. Having this on both the flag and seal is too much of the same thing.

11/30/23 17:32 F29 I like this one best

11/30/23 17:34 F29 Too simple. lacks style, dull colors, needs more "alive" colors.

11/30/23 17:36 F29

I like this one, but I feel like it could be improved by adding an outline to the snowflake (maybe with the blue?) so it doesn't blend in too heavily with the yellow star, because as is I think it blends

together too much.

11/30/23 17:38 F29 Simple and beautiful. Love the gold star. Well done!

11/30/23 17:40 F29

Awful. It looks like a decorative banner at the mall, not a state flag. I don't mean to offend the artist, but the simplistic design looks like it was done as part of an art project using photoshop clipart

on an iPad.

I understand the rationale to replace the current state flag, but I don't agree with it. You did a great disservice to the the State of Minnesota by not commissioning legitimate artists and designers

to create a legitimate flag - and if you did pay some of them - Minnesotan's didn't get their money's worth.

Yes, Minnesota will now have one of the worst - if not THE worst - state flag of any state in the union. This is what you get when you task committees to make decisions and dumb everything down

to the least common denominator. You end up with something less than mediocrity. Sorry, I cannot embrace this. I vote (G), none of the above.

11/30/23 17:41 F29

This to me does not represent our state. It does however represent a quilt square. I think the flag design should clearly identify which state it represents, and none of these flag designs do that.

They are boring and make me want to sit at my sewing machine and start sewing. Is this seriously the best we can do? Sad!

11/30/23 17:44 F29 I like this design except for the fact that snowflakes have 6 points, not 8.

11/30/23 17:46 F29 I donâ€™t understand why we are wasting my tax money on a new flag. But if you are gonna waste it at least come up with something that doesnâ€™t look like a Starbucks Christmas cup!

11/30/23 17:47 F29 This design is interesting, identifiable and simple. Please choose this one. F29

11/30/23 17:47 F29

This is the most appealing flag in my opinion. I think a good addition could be made if the star was moved up a little and â€œMinnesotaâ€ in white lettering underneath. That would make the

flag more identifiable.

11/30/23 17:52 F29 Busy symbol. Take one of the middle overlaid images out. Make this a three vertical pane with a white pane as backdrop for symbol. Very Canadian, yet simple and iconic.

11/30/23 17:58 F29

Overall I really like this design. It looks very neat and I appreciate the colors chosen. I think it would go well on a hat or t-shirt, also. My only complaint is that it's a little too minimalist and our flag

could stand to be a little more exciting. That being said, I would still fly and wear this design proudly. Also, it looks a lot like the logo for Spire Credit Union, which is probably okay, but I feel it should

be noted.

I would also like to say that I appreciate all the work y'all are doing. ALL of these options are MILES better than the old flag. Don't listen to the haters.

11/30/23 17:59 F29 I like the simplicity of this but I think it would be better if it was just the blue background with the North Star. If the snowflake was removed, the star could be done differently or not.

11/30/23 18:02 F29 When I first saw this design, I said to myself, "No". After seeing the others, this one looks pretty good, but truly, I would not pick any of them, given the option.

11/30/23 18:04 F29

No;Looks More like a poinsettia and a north star, then an orchid and a north star, why didnâ€™t you use the flag of the man who came up with the first redesign of the flag? And why canâ€™t it

have our state bird and fllower etc? students wonâ€™t even know what those are anymore.

11/30/23 18:06 F29 For some reason the diamond geometric shapes remind me of Scandinavian art. Prefer some that appears more inclusive.

11/30/23 18:06 F29 Flag F29 fits all the criteria of the commission, and yet still has unrivaled understated beauty.

11/30/23 18:08 F29 This is my second choice IF Seal Submission number: S6 is selected because these would coordinate with each other and provide continuity.

11/30/23 18:12 F29 Boring

11/30/23 18:14 F29

This is far and above the best design of the six options. The colors used to well together and the star is unique, recognizable, and not overly complex. It also looks to be the most timeless that will

age well.

11/30/23 18:14 F29 The F29 flag need more in combination of what F2003 has in terms of background vertical colors with a nice three panel look with star in middle. Classic MN colors here.

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11/30/23 18:15 F29

F29. This is far and above the best design of the six options. The colors used to well together and the star is unique, recognizable, and not overly complex. It also looks to be the most timeless that

will age well.

11/30/23 18:15 F29 I like F944 with 2nd choice F1953

11/30/23 18:16 F29

I see nothing in this flag that would tell me it belongs to Minnesota. At least if it had the outline of the state. The state of MN is very recognizable.... If you have to explain it to a lifetime

Minnesotan, than how do we explain it to the rest of the nation?

11/30/23 18:17 F29 Works vertically, too.

11/30/23 18:18 F29 No! Looks like a company logo, not a flag.

11/30/23 18:20 F29 Underwhelming, does MN have Winter, yes but we have a lot more to offer and should not be judged by one season.

11/30/23 18:22 F29

All of these flags are absolutely horrible. This is the best you all can come up with. What an Embarrassment to our great state. Keep the flag we have and stop with all this WOKE crap. How about

we have a kindergarten class design a flag, it would be better than these!!! Your all should be ashamed to put forth these as options!

11/30/23 18:30 F29

I really like all of the finalists, especially after reading the artist's comments on each design. My favorite is probably F944, but I like them all. Please don't take the internet troll comments too

seriously. I also agree with every single one of the vexillologist dude's tweaks for the 6 finalists mentioned in today's article in the Star Tribune--I see that he is working with the committee, so kudos

again for enlisting an expert. I would proudly hang any of these flags on my porch.

11/30/23 18:31 F29 I vote for 1989 North Star flag. It is the only flag design that looks like a flag.

11/30/23 18:32 F29 Looks like a kid did it. None of them represent MN so childish.

11/30/23 18:33 F29

Do not change our Minnesota flag. Native Americans still live here. The pioneers worked the land as do our farmers today. We still have a river. We are the proud STATE OP MINNESOTA. Do not

embarras us with thiese comical drawings that mean nothing.

11/30/23 18:33 F29

Has it been considered to take elements of multiple designs and combine them? I think this simple emblem is wonderful, but the addition of the while and yellow marks on the edges from F 1435

are a wonderful detail that includes the recognition of the indigenous nations. I am sure the permission of the artist who created that would be necessary, but I think thatâ€™s a detail that would

fit well and be appropriate to include if this design were to win.

11/30/23 18:37 F29

I like this design best. The simplicity of a single star is the most attractive. I wouldnâ€™t have chosen this as the star. I thought other images were more uplifting. But this one is OK. What I donâ

€™t like is the color choice. Not just of this flag but of all of them. The colors are drap to the point of depressing. On this flag, could we get a brighter blue as the background. The states vibrancy

should be represented in its colors.

11/30/23 18:48 F29 Pick this one!!!!!!

11/30/23 18:48 F29 Seems really plain

11/30/23 18:49 F29 This is my favourite. Beautiful and simple. And a mix of the North Star and snow.

11/30/23 18:49 F29 I think all of the flag suggestions are terrible. Meaningless, no identifications, no reflections of state history and or purpose. Great disappointment.

11/30/23 18:49 F29 Clean and bright.

11/30/23 18:50 F29

The snowflake not having 6 points- just hard to see past. If itâ€™s representing Minnesota- a land with a familiarity with snow- I hate to see the symbol making Minnesota look like that they donâ

€™t know how many points there are on a snowflake. The blue also feels too dark, weighing down the buoyancy and positive that Minnesota has to offer.

11/30/23 18:53 F29 This may be acceptable if you make the snowflake hexagonal. Snowflakes, contrary to how kindergarteners cut thme, are six pointed, not eight pointed.

11/30/23 18:54 F29 I love this design, it's iconic, simple, clean, and I feel connected to the imagery as a Minnesotan.

11/30/23 18:55 F29 No - too simple.

11/30/23 18:58 F29 this would be the worst flag ever

11/30/23 18:59 F29 Pick this one!!!!!!

11/30/23 19:01 F29

Nice star and snowflake, but the navy background is too formal/severe and does not accurately represent sky blue waters. I would change the background to a medium blue color to make the flag

more optimistic and uplifting.

11/30/23 19:01 F29 This flag has beauty and simplicity going for it.

11/30/23 19:04 F29 All of these designs are a ridiculous attempt to erase our history. DO NOT CHANGE THE FLAG!!!

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11/30/23 19:07 F29

This is my favorite of the finalists. If the North Star flag is not reconsidered, as it should be, this would be my runner up. It is clean and simple, has clear symbolism, and I would be happy with it.

Constituent communities can also use the symbol but change colors to represent their groups! Some have said the white and gold blend at a distance, but I think this can be remedied by altering

the yellow and blue slightly.

11/30/23 19:08 F29

F29 is my favorite of the finalists. If the North Star flag is not reconsidered, as it should be, this would be my runner up. It is clean and simple, has clear symbolism, and I would be happy with it.

Constituent communities can also use the symbol but change colors to represent their groups! Some have said the white and gold blend at a distance, but I think this can be remedied by altering

the yellow and blue slightly.

11/30/23 19:12 F29 Aside from the star, there is nothing specifically Minnesotan about this. With an image only in the center, your eye goes nowhere and you lose interest in it.

11/30/23 19:18 F29

I love the simplicity of this design. I worry however, that the white and yellow will blend together when itâ€™s outside. And I think there are other options that more holistically represent the

state.

11/30/23 19:24 F29

Drop the snow flake.

I still believe a Loon should be on since it is our state bird after all.

11/30/23 19:26 F29 I think it's good. It's probably my third favorite of the bunch. It may be a little too simple and the layered star and snowflake kind of just look like two stars layered onto each other.

11/30/23 19:32 F29 While this flag isn't my favorite, I appreciate the two different types of stars which echo the intertwined indigenous and newcomer symbols.

11/30/23 19:33 F29 While the sentiment that explains this symbol sounds nice, the design looks like a quilting pattern. Not a great look for the state.

11/30/23 19:43 F29 The flag does not say Minnesota on IT

11/30/23 19:46 F29 This design is bold, clear and clean. It is the best of the six designs.

11/30/23 19:47 F29

The symbolism of "L Etoile du Nord" on a banner of "mnÃ sÃ³ta" is so well-focused.

In particular, some of the NAVA mock-up alterations seemed particularly bold and had a more timeless flag-like quality to them. The Yellow-4-Star behind a White-outlined-8-Star ("F29-SH-NAVA")

looked quite clean and bold, and the Yellow-4-Star with a blue outline in front of a White-8-Star ("F29 SH Mod") looked particularly bold and eliminates the yellow/white blending together too

much issue. The "F29 SH Mod" design in particular looks like it'd work even in 2-color which would work well not only on the seal, but also as a motif for Minnesota on licence-plates, state

paperwork watermarks, etc.

Maybe a slight color tweak to a more "sky-tinted" blue would be good, but overall it's my favorite Top-6 design because of it's very strong symbolism.

11/30/23 19:51 F29

This flag has no indication that MN is its state honoree. There are no water source indications, there are no green images to reflect our many forests. The star is with the white overleaf is a non-

starter.

11/30/23 20:05 F29

Honestly this is the best one. The vast blueness surrounding the star is a great representation of the lakes that we are so blessed with. The star of the north center symbolizes the middle of the

country that we live. The overlayed snowflake is a reminder of how much we embrace and have fun with our winters. The combination of all three represents the great state we live in. Our winter

and our water is an important part of the Minnesota cultural identity.

11/30/23 20:07 F29

I don't hate the idea of having a North Star / snowflake design, but I think more thought needs to be put into choosing the RIGHT star and snowflake designs. I definitely was not getting a

snowflake impression looking at this one blind;until I read the description I didn't realize it was intended to be a snowflake. Even the designer admits it is not even a snowflake, but an eight-pointed

star design from the rotunda.

In general, I think the Commission needs to take *inspiration* from these submitted designs, and then go back to the drawing board and make some of their own design options to present to the

public. I think having a North Star is a proper element to include. I do however think the rule/goal of only having three colors should be revisited;I think four would work so much better and would

better visually evoke Minnesota for me: 1) Blue, for our waters, 2) Green, for our forests (deciduous and coniferous), 3) Gold, for our prairies, and 4) White, for our snow. Definitely needs

something in addition to just star+colors to truly feel like an emblem of our state.

I think this design would work better with some green. Maybe blue top half, green bottom half, with an improved gold/white star/snowflake design in the center.

11/30/23 20:07 F29 Looks like a knitted sweater - MN, the frumpy state! Yuk.

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11/30/23 20:08 F29 Boriing. I think the yellow would be hard to see.

11/30/23 20:10 F29 Trash! Stop wasting money and just keep the old flag!!

11/30/23 20:11 F29 Not easily recognizable as "speaking Minnesota ". Very disappointed in the decision the state has chosen in this path to pursue a change.

11/30/23 20:12 F29

It's a bit too plain for me. I also prefer more asymmetric. It doesn't scream MN too me right away. However, it would look pretty cool on a hat. Other state flags have really spilled over into symbols

people wear and that would be something neat.

11/30/23 20:20 F29 The 6 flags chosen are not high quality design. I think there are better choices that could be made. None of them represent our great state

11/30/23 20:20 F29

I am a 6th generation Minnesotan whose German, Icelandic, Irish, & Austrian ancestors came to Minnesota in the early 1860's. There is nothing wrong w/ our state flag. It shows a European settler

sod-busting his field after clearing trees. He has the weapon to shoot his dinner & in case a roaming White criminal came along (there were many roaming Civil War veterans who could be violent

to settlers, their wives, & children). There were no nearby lawmen to call for help. Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote extensively on this subject. The depicted Native American is NOT "riding off into the

sunset". He's just riding his horse, period. The two ethnic groups who made up essentially all of our MN population are represented on our flag (European Americans & Native Americans).

As I stated, I am a 6th generation Minnesotan & DFLer who nearly maxed-out on donations to Bernie in both 2016 & 2020. I NEVER thought the day would come when I would leave the DFL. That

day has come. What you are doing is vile Cultural Marxism. You are erasing our state's history. You are literally using Mao's Cultural Revolution tactics & the irony is you're actually nothing more

than Neoliberal corporate Democrats using identity politics on steroids to divide & gain power. If the DFL Native Americans (Asians who came across the Bering Land Bridge >> do a cheek swab of

your Asian DNA) actually cared about Minnesota, at all, they would've convinced the DFL controlled legislature to remove the wolf hunt/trap/snare out of state law. Ma'iingan (the wolf) is sacred,

yet you have NOT removed the wolf hunt. You would also have stopped Enbridge Line 3. Again, you did not. Peggy Flanagan & Tim Walz rammed the oil pipeline right thru. And, you would've

stopped PolyMet-Glencore copper sulfide mine from poisoning the water supply of the Fond du Lac band w/ methyl mercury which poisons the central nervous systems of the Native American

fetuses, babies, children, pregnant women, & everyone else. But, again, YOU DIDN'T. The Tim Walz & Peggy Flanagan DFL admin is ramming thru over 300 copper sulfide mines & NOT ONE OF YOU

has done a thing to stop it even though you have total power in our state because you are all FRAUDS. Instead, you, the unelected, hate-driven, narcissistic, made-up "State Emblems Redesign

Commission" appointed by Tim Walz, a man from Nebraska, are erasing our state flag & our state seal. I see you.

11/30/23 20:20 F29

This is my favorite flag. It's futureproof, simple, and will put us among the relatively few states with a unique and visually pleasing flag. The symbol itself is also great as it can be put on merchandise

easily. I can't say the same for the other flags.

11/30/23 20:23 F29

This design looks nice. I am of the opinion that the new flag should reflect the North Star theme. At a distance, or in poor light, the gold and the white will blend together into a single element. Not

sure about the snowflake, however. My wife's initial comment upon seeing this design was that "A snowflake" is sometimes used as a derogatory term. And others have said that Minnesota is

more than just winter.

11/30/23 20:23 F29

sure about the snowflake, however. My wife's initial comment upon seeing this design was that "A snowflake" is sometimes used as a derogatory term. And others have said that Minnesota is

more than just winter.

11/30/23 20:25 F29 This one is my favorite!! I absolutely see the North Star and the snowflake, I love the representation and the simplistic design and colors

11/30/23 20:34 F29 Way too plain. Very boring. Not enough meaning from looking at the flag. Aren't there any options with personality?

11/30/23 20:38 F29 Looks terrible. To simplistic like a 2nd grader designed it

11/30/23 20:39 F29

We are more than just winter, we have 4 seasons not just the cold one and this star also seems to represent a religious symbol we don't follow. Please reject this flag as being totally

unrepresentative of our state.

11/30/23 20:43 F29 F29 is also quite nice but the eight sided snowflake is not good for our flag. If it can be redone in a six sided form this would become my second preference.

11/30/23 20:45 F29

This is one of maybe two real flag options left in the running for consideration and also the best. It combines many symbolic aspects in a design that captures the imagination and can be instantly

and easily recognized. I believe it definitely passes the timelessness test. I would be happy to be represented by this flag.

11/30/23 20:54 F29

This is one of my top two favorites, but with all of them, we really need to have something that demonstrates that MN was the 32nd state admitted to the union. No only is that educational but

also shows that Minnesota is part of a bigger entity.

11/30/23 20:54 F29 Favorite. Love it a lot.

11/30/23 20:54 F29

I love this one. It is simple and memorable. Also as a math teacher the shapes and symmetry speak to me and can be used as a way to explore mathematics. Love the colors. It also reminds me a

bit of my Scandinavian heritage in its design, but the design translates to many other peoples heritages as well. This is in my top 2 of designs.

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11/30/23 20:56 F29

I love this one. It is simple and memorable. Also as a math teacher the shapes and symmetry speak to me and can be used as a way to explore mathematics. Love the colors. It also reminds me a

bit of my Scandinavian heritage in its design, but the design translates to many other peoples heritages as well. This is in my top 2 of designs.

11/30/23 20:58 F29 If this is your best selections, you need.to.go hack to.the drawing board. None of these tell me anyting about Minnesota.

11/30/23 21:03 F29 Flag is simple but maybe a little too simple it doesn't really seem to have any connection to Minnesota.

11/30/23 21:04 F29 Amateur graphic a middle schooler could produce. Fails to embody the stature of statehood granted in 1858.

11/30/23 21:05 F29 Amateur graphic a middle schooler could produce. Fails to embody the stature of statehood granted in 1858.

11/30/23 21:05 F29 This is my favorite design. It could go on a coffee cup, or a sweatshirt as an easy logo. Love it.

11/30/23 21:05 F29 Amateur graphic a middle schooler could produce. Fails to embody the stature of statehood granted in 1858.

11/30/23 21:06 F29 Nothing about this says MINNESOTA. White and yellow hard to distinguish from a distance. Very weak option.

11/30/23 21:09 F29 Amateur graphic a middle schooler could produce. Fails to embody the stature of statehood granted in 1858.

11/30/23 21:09 F29

This flag design seems nice on the surface, but upon closer consideration, it doesn't just represent the North Star, but also a snowflake. I don't think the best choice to represent Minnesota to the

world is a vivid reminder that we are a very cold place.

11/30/23 21:10 F29

Simply put... submission F29 should be the new Minnesota state flag. The simplicity of the colors and the design create a beautiful and yet easily recognizable flag. A flag that makes me feel proud

to be a Minnesotan. If you were to give a random sampling of Americans flag F29 and were to ask them, â€œWhich state is this flag for?â€ the vast majority would respond, â€œMinnesotaâ€.

It captures the essence of what makes Minnesota special. I truly believe that we are the best state in the country and we finally have the opportunity to have our flag reflect that. And unlike any of

the other submissions, F29 has the versatility to be more than a flag. It can be a true â€œstate brandâ€ that could appear on hats, shirts, MN license plates, etc.

Please pick F29 to become our new official state flag, because compared to all the other submissions F29 is clearly a cut above the rest. Thank you.

11/30/23 21:15 F29 No, leave the flag alone!!!

11/30/23 21:16 F29

F1953 is my first choice of the flags. The abstract Minnesota shape is striking, though the horizontal bars are perhaps too reminiscent of Texas' flag. Instead, consider a solid color such as white,

cream, pale green (forests/anticipation), yellow (corn/agriculture) light pink (rhyolite/quartzite) or brownish-red (Pipestone).

F29 is also quite nice but the eight sided snowflake is not good for our flag. If it can be redone in an attractive six sided form this would become my second preference. Or maybe drop the

snowflake imagery altogether and make it the star from the Capitol rotunda instead of many separate rhombuses. However, allowing the North Star to show through may be complicated.

11/30/23 21:17 F29 I don't see this and think, "Oh cool flag MN!" I look at it and see a business logo, and not a very good one at that. It's boring and ho-hum.

11/30/23 21:21 F29 Looks like a Christmas ornament. Hate it.

11/30/23 21:21 F29 Beautiful, simple design, and memorable. It really captures Minnesota's state motto. This is definitely my first choice.

11/30/23 21:23 F29

The reCaptcha didn't pop up the first time I submitted for this, so this might be a bit of repeat. We have 4 seasons in Minnesota and this flag only represents one, which I think is a huge missed

opportunity. I really don't want to represented by winter only.

11/30/23 21:24 F29

This flag has two symbols placed on top of one another and they look crowed.Â The entire rest of the flag is empty.Â There is plenty of room for the two symbols to be spread apart, not placed on

top of each other.

11/30/23 21:26 F29

I love this design. It's certainly the best one out of all the others. The only alteration that I would heavily suggest would be to use a lighter shade of blue for the background. The image looks vastly

better and more visually appealing with a lighter shade of blue.

11/30/23 21:27 F29 I greatly appreciate the thought and concepts the designer of this flag put into it. I feel this flag design is most representative of Minnesota and the people of the state. Good work!

11/30/23 21:30 F29

This design looks like a Christmas ornament. How is this representing our state of Minnesota? Where are the prairie parklands, the pines, savannaâ€™s, Lauren rain hills? Nothing here represents

Minnesota. This design gets an F.

11/30/23 21:31 F29

My comments are not about this design specifically, but pertain to all of the finalists. I did not submit any designs so I don't have a horse in this race. But as a marketing professional with 40 years

experience, I must say that these are all terrible, amateurish and are something anyone could come up with by spending a few minutes digging through websites offering clipart. If any of these gets

selected, it will be an embarrassment to our state. Please reopen this competition and try to elicit some quality entries that reflect a greater degree of thoughtfulness and design ability.

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11/30/23 21:34 F29

why donâ€™t you guys read the law that was passed in 1983 describing the changes that were made to the seal in the flag to address the Native American concerns. The native American replaced

a white man on the horse and this was done to honor the Native Americans. This is just another attempt to push a false narrative that weâ€™re all racists. how much tax money is being wasted

for this nonsense! Leave the flag the way it is! all of these new designs are terrible.

11/30/23 21:37 F29 This looks too plain;I like the colors though.

11/30/23 21:38 F29

Out of the flag finalists, F29 is my #2 choice: I like what the designer says the colors represent. The snowflake makes me think of Minnesota--also the rest of the country thinks of snow when they

think of Minnesota. The North Star for our state motto is included. The only thing I would suggest is for the blue to be lighter so looks more like water of the 10,000 Lakes than the night sky. I like

that the star is yellow. #2 because no green for our trees and beautiful scenery.

11/30/23 21:38 F29 Unless you have the designer statement, one wouldn't understand this design.

11/30/23 21:40 F29 Flag sucks

11/30/23 21:43 F29 This flag is too simplistic and looks too similar to the spire bank logo. I think the layering of the two shapes does not read well.

11/30/23 21:45 F29 Snow flakes are six sided crystals. This doesn't look like a snow flake.

11/30/23 21:46 F29

The blue does not remind me of "sky-blue waters." Stars are typically iconified with five points, not four. Snow flakes are crystalized around 6 arms, not eight. All three representations are

unsuccessful in this design. As with the rest of the finalist designs, too minimalist, in my opinion.

11/30/23 21:55 F29

I think this is the best out of the finalists. I saw a video that showed an example of this flag being flown and it looked spectacular. It was recognizable, symbolic of Minnesota, and overall looked cool

(winter pun). I would fly this in my front yard. I think the snowflake is a bit odd (It's not always snow and cold in Minnesota), but I think it helps the flag stand out and it does match the rotunda in

the capital. It would make for a great symbol of the State of Minnesota. Please choose this one.

11/30/23 21:56 F29

the capital. It would make for a great symbol of the State of Minnesota. Please choose this one.

11/30/23 21:56 F29 This one is my top choice. I love how simple it is.

11/30/23 21:57 F29 This is my preferred flag design.

11/30/23 21:59 F29

I am very disappointed in the flags the committee chose as finalists. There were many more options that were much better. Of the finalists left, F29 is the only one that is mediocre. The rest are

horrible. Iâ€™d choose F29 to move forward if needed, but I encourage the committee to go back and reconsider different finalists.

11/30/23 21:59 F29 The design is simple, instantly recognizable, and quintessentially Minnesotan.

11/30/23 22:00 F29 My first choice

11/30/23 22:02 F29

When I first saw this design, I instantly connected with it as a Minnesotan. I believe this flag best represents us as Minnesotans, while maintaining a simple, aestethically pleasing image. This flag,

combined with the matching state seal, would give Minnesotans a new, simple symbol to rally behind and have pride in.

11/30/23 22:04 F29 The state flag final 6 are severely lacking in substance. None of the designs speak of MN as a whole. They are overly simplistic to the point of having no representation of Mn.

11/30/23 22:06 F29 Best one.

11/30/23 22:08 F29 The white looks more like a flower than a snowflake. Otherwise, it's great.

11/30/23 22:10 F29 Of the 6 designs, this is the only one someone from out of state would easily identify as MN. In case this goes into general comments, I am talking about submission 2100

11/30/23 22:11 F29 Of the six, this is the best. The others have bad colors, look like Texas, or have too much going on.

11/30/23 22:13 F29 Why aren't any of the designs different... there isn't much choice here. I like the ones with an M, or the Loon or lakes...these geometric designs are terrible.

11/30/23 22:14 F29 REJECT: Nothing proclaims Minnesota.

11/30/23 22:14 F29 None of the above

11/30/23 22:16 F29 This would be my 1st choice. Like the design, color and shape of the star at the capital.

11/30/23 22:17 F29

Too abstract. Absolutely zero connection to what MN is or who we are

Looks like some foreign country's flag. Horrible.

11/30/23 22:18 F29 Has the North Star, but nothing else. Could be much better.

11/30/23 22:19 F29 Please, gotta have a loon on the flag! The reasoning against is silly.

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11/30/23 22:19 F29 Beautiful graphic, but unfortunately uninspiring for a state flag

11/30/23 22:19 F29 The star & snowflake characterize MN simply & perfectly.

11/30/23 22:20 F29 All these flag designs suck, go back to the drawing board.

11/30/23 22:20 F29 My favorite f

11/30/23 22:20 F29 This design is the least objectionable of a craptacular bunch.

11/30/23 22:21 F29 Please correct the snowflake to six points or say itâ€™s a star.

11/30/23 22:21 F29 Looks like a quilt square

11/30/23 22:22 F29

Definitely the best available design. Blue, star, snow. Simple concepts and recognizable imagery for Minnesotans to identify with and feel proud of. Hard for kids to color, though, with that white

flake. Not sure why it can't just be a blue field with a yellow star that doesn't look like a quilt design.

11/30/23 22:22 F29

No. Donâ€™t see any Minnesota is this design.

(Only one â€œkind ofâ€ North Star design with nothing else that is Minnesota distinctive).

11/30/23 22:24 F29

I appreciate the hard work of the Redesign Commission, but I do not support any of the finalists. They all appear to be generic, something youâ€™d see at Disneyland. Minnesotans may come to

recognize the chosen flag, but I canâ€™t imagine people from other parts of the country or world recognizing it as symbolizing Minnesota.

The principles you used are great, but they donâ€™t result in a distinctive flag. California has â€œCaliforniaâ€ on the flag with the bear. It is universally recognized!!

So what if the loon doesnâ€™t inhabit every square inch of Minnesota. It is absolutely associated with Minnesota. If you want something that fits that criterion, use a mosquito.

Thanks for considering my opinion. Again, thanks for your work!!

11/30/23 22:25 F29

My 2nd choice, but a bit too plain. Doesnâ€™t tell a story or evoke â€œMinnesota.â€ Itâ€™s almost like a # symbol or @ symbol on a canvas in an art gallery, but not as a living, moving,

waving flag.

11/30/23 22:28 F29 I'm not too excited about any of the choices. If it takes 100s of words to explain that it is a Minnesota flag then the design failed.

11/30/23 22:29 F29 None of the above

11/30/23 22:33 F29 I like the simplicity.

11/30/23 22:34 F29 Don't like it. I don't feel like any of the designs have alot of creativity or insight. We can do better.

11/30/23 22:36 F29 North Star perfectly symbolized

11/30/23 22:37 F29 This is a fantastic flag with a lot of meaning to the state of Minnesota. I enjoy the simple colors and design, and the logo can be used in other aspects easily as well.

11/30/23 22:38 F29

While I understand the significance of the north star, the particular snowflake used here represents Scandinavian ethnic heritage for many, and as a professor of Norwegian, I believe the state flag

should not emphasize the heritage of one particular immigrant group to Minnesota. Rather, it should embrace all cultural heritages.

11/30/23 22:40 F29

I like this one but fear that its reliance on the color of the star and the snowflake will sometimes cause its meaning to be lost. For example, it may not translate when viewed at a distance or in

black-and white images.

11/30/23 22:43 F29

As a lifelong Minnesotan, I think this is by far the best design for a new Minnesota state flag. I think, however, it should be combined with F1953, specifically the elements of the blue, green, and

white stripes to make the design more "finished." If that is done, I think we should have the star symbol on the left side (and it should be a rectangle without the triangular cutout), with the stripes

in the order of green on the bottom, white in the middle, and the cyan on top.

11/30/23 22:44 F29 This design would be better if it also contained things MN is known for like a loon, walleye or lady slipper flower?

11/30/23 22:47 F29

I feel if winter is represented, the other seasons should be too. Yes, some of us embrace winter, but others struggle with it, and our winters have not earned us a positive reputation. We have 4

great seasons.

11/30/23 22:47 F29 No. Snowflake does not represent us

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To see this message in a more readable format with links to the images of my examples, please check out this Reddit post I made:

https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/comments/18837h2/a_serious_case_for_f29_as_our_new_state_flag/

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The Starflake Design: This motif is extremely simple, versatile, symmetrical, bold, and unique - all while containing a good amount of inclusive symbolism, for being such a simple geometric image.

The two elements are essentially: 1) a 4-pointed star, overlaid with 2) an 8-pointed star of diamonds.

The four pointed star has elongated points, and is meant to evoke (but not necessarily depict) a compass. The dependable directionality of a compass goes hand-in-hand with its linkage to the

Polaris, the North Star. There is a long history of depicting Polaris as 4-pointed to distinguish it from the many other more traditionally drawn 5-pointed stars in sky, within paintings, star-charts, etc.

This is a well-established Minnesota symbol.

The 8-pointed star is made of eight diamonds and is meant to evoke (but not necessarily depict) a snowflake. The 8-pointed star has deep roots in a variety of cultures and artistic traditions of

peoples residing in Minnesota today. It's been well noted that just such an 8-pointed star is hewn into the stone floor of the capitol rotunda already. In addition, the 32 points on the eight diamonds

(four each) symbolize our place as the 32nd state in the Union;and meaningful symbolism without added visual complexity is worth its weight in gold within a design such as this, where simplicity is

at a premium. This portion of the design is also a well-established (if unofficial) motif in our state - from countless quilts made by countless Minnesota grandmothers, to a million knitted winter hats

with 8-pointed stars and snowflakes, to the aforementioned rotunda floor.

Combined as it is here, we have two elements that should scream "Minnesota" to Minnesotans and non-Minnesotans alike: a snowy North Star against a cold, dark winter's night sky... if any other

state tried to claim that imagery, we'd be upset about it. Anybody who's lived in any part of Minnesota at any point in time, should relate to looking up into the cold night's sky and seeing a star or

two - even in brightly-lit Minneapolis or St. Paul. This scene, even in symbolic form, should evoke a feeling from Minnesotans - and a feeling that transcends anything that might otherwise divide us.

I oppose the suggestion of lightening the shade of blue, because it ruins this familiar "scene" for me - a star against a daytime sky? Nope. Plus the lighter colors of the design will naturally "pop"

more against a darker field.

I love that the design feels "quilty" - I really do. We're a folksy people - just because many of our forbears were pragmatic and sensible, it never stopped them from weaving beautiful designs into

their tools and products at work and home. Quilts have always been part of how we keep warm on these cold, clear nights, which the flag evokes. I love that we have an 8-pointed "snowflake" star

element - this is a symbol, not a science class - just do an image search for snowflake knitted or quilted pattern, and you'll get at least as many 8-pointed snowflakes as you do 6-pointed ones. But

you're free to think of it in any terms you like;if it helps to think of it as a star that merely resembles a snowflake, then go ahead. I got a chuckle when talking with family on Thanksgiving about the

snowflake, and an aunt of mine said "other places may have regular old 6-sided snowflakes, but Minnesota snowflakes aren't messing around;they go up to 8!"

Kidding aside, the symbol itself is ridiculously remixable, adaptable, and versatile. The primary reason is that the silhouette is so unique that the motif is still applicable in any color scheme and can

still read as "Minnesota".

If this design is selected you're going to potentially see any/all of our sports teams use it: Vikings, Twins, Wild (2), Timberwolves, MNUFC (2), etc. could display it on their uniforms or within their

branding and marketing however they see fit. This naturally applies to each of our universities as well: the UofM, St. Cloud State, Mankato, Bemidji, etc. And let's not kid ourselves, the symbol

would belong to everybody to use for whatever cause they like: here's a couple Pride flags, but this has unlimited applicability: political, cultural, civic, recreational, and other types of groups or

organizations can put their own spin on it.

The state itself can easily use such a simple, bold motif on whatever imagery it wants. There would never be a need to pay for everyone to get new MN State Highway signs, or license plates, or

state park entrance signs, but as the old ones inevitably need replacing, they can be done so with updated symbolism. This goes for long-standing important institutions like the State Fair as well.

I was feeling cheeky, so I totally broke the US Flag Code, and made a US Flag where the 32nd star is replaced with our Starflake - use this flag to remind folks that Minnesota is unique among equals.

Also just to prove a point, and not because I support vandalism, but if I can crudely deface a public surface in 10 seconds using my phone's image editor and still get a clear message across, I think

this is a symbol with potential - try that with any of the other flag's designs!

Speaking of phones, the proportions of the image, and it's minimal colors and geometric design make for a Minnesota official digital app icon - it passes the emoji test;if developed, could fit within a

line of text - all but the most minimalistic flag imagery fails in this regard. Minnesota cities and counties would have free reign to use the motif in their potential flag or branding updates, as they

wish.

The Starflake, on its own or as part of the flag, can be used to show state pride at home or abroad. Baseball caps, earrings, MPR tote bags, barn quilts. Use your MN umbrella on your vacation to

rainy Scotland and find your fellow Minnesotans;lay out on your Starflake beach towel in Fiji so that you and the only other Minnesotan there can exchange a silent, simple upper-midwestern head

nod of acknowledgement - totally worth it. Live on the border, and want to display some amity towards our friends up north? Fly this one!

The stars on the F1953 and F2100 are simply not unique enough to represent Minnesota. We'd merely be borrowing that star design, and owning nothing, missing an opportunity to establish a real

"brand". This robs us of a uniquely iconic design, and puts us in the same camp as countless Catholic or Lutheran church altars, or paintings of the Nativity who show this exact star design. Plus, it

would be nice to avoid any imagery that, even remotely, could be interpreted as religious or identifying one religion.

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The Flag Itself: The central motif's symmetry and central placement mean the flag can be flown horizontally, vertically, in pennant form, and for those who really love and need the Minnesota

shape they can fly the flag in swallowtail form - knock yourselves out!: again, this flag will belong to us all, so do whatever you want with it!

A state flag also bears a ceremonial significance. Funerals of state and municipal law enforcement and emergency personnel, national guardsmen, etc. often include the flags of their respective

cities or states. This is no small thing to the families and loved ones of those who give their lives in service to their locality. States like Texas, Maryland, California, and cities such as Chicago and

Washington feature their flags heavily, and receiving a folded flag is the height of state or civic solemnity. A central image on a flag can be folded in such a way that the essence of the flag is

maintained post-folding and displayed as such. Good luck achieving that with our other flag designs, especially the Minnesota shape of F1953. Check out videos of the Marine Corps or Indian

national flags being folded to see how this can be done.

On a lighter, but still important, note: it's impossible to fly this flag upside down. Nobody likes a very public flag faux pas. Inevitably, there will be many cases of high-profile locations flying F1154

orF1953 upside down. Or is it F1154 and F1953? Be honest: did you have to look it up?

Also, really ask yourselves if any of those flags still achieve the desired imagery when hung vertically - flags are hung vertically in all kinds of places in more occasions than you might initially think -

which flag finalist loses absolutely nothing with a 90-degree turn?... only F29. It's the only flag you don't have to turn your mind (or indeed your entire head and neck) 90 degrees to get the desired

effect. And, maybe it's just me, but I don't want to see a tipped-on-its-side, sad Minnesota shape when I see F1953 hung vertically - in fact, now we have what looks like a mountain in that one -

that can't be right!

Now, it is true that the yellow/gold and the white colors could potentially meld into one another from a distance - it's a minor point against the flag: not a deal-breaker, but a minor problem. I'd like

to see a graphic designer take a shot at some defining/separating lines to distinguish the two colors - it's worth a shot. I'd also like to see the white brightened to it's absolute maximum, while the

yellow color deepened as much as possible to distinguish it from that white. It's something to play around with;but even if nothing changes, I'm more than fine with the design, because I believe it

jumps off the fabric, even at a distance. This minor issue pales in comparison to the muddying that occurs with all of the blueish and greenish hues touching each other in both F1154 and F1953 -

having two different blues on a flag is a problem, but then to have them adjacent(!) is really troublesome if we care how the flag reads at a distance, and in motion.

Another hang-up for some people is that this flag doesn't do much to separate us from the pack of US state flags. Seen all together, I'm not sure that any of the candidates really accomplish that

from a distance. But, while there's something to be said for uniqueness of a flag amongst its peers, there is also nothing wrong with being a variation on a theme. Flag culture is full of examples of

groups of flags that share colors (Slavic flags, Arab flags, some sets of South American flags) or that share design shape patterns (tricolors, Nordic crosses). There is symbolism in similarity, and I

don't think we should hide the fact that we share a meaningful foundation with our fellow states. I respect the impulse to stand out from the crowd, but I believe we've achieved that with the

Starflake design, if not the overall silhouette of our flag. And that's okay - as long as the symbolism within is meaningful and enduring.

To see this message with links to the images of examples, please check out this Reddit post I made:

https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/comments/18837h2/a_serious_case_for_f29_as_our_new_state_flag/

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

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11/30/23 22:50 F29 Far too simple. Absolutely need other aspects of our great state - lakes, rivers, loons, forests, etc. Our state has so much to offer - we could do better!

11/30/23 22:51 F29

Too simple, too graphic, too modern - no sense of history - looks like we created a computerized flag for a new state!

Also, a star (ok) but a snowflake??? What happened to the loon, trees, agriculture, fishing, hunting - totally lacking in MN reality!

11/30/23 22:53 F29

I appreciate the spirit this flag brings forth, but I believe it to be lackluster in representing what Minnesota is. The only thing that's truly represented is our state motto. I don't think that's enough

for someone not from Minnesota to look at the flag, and recognize it as representing Minnesota.

11/30/23 22:55 F29 Star/snowflake is too complex, and nothing else to offer.

11/30/23 22:55 F29 I believe the residents of MN should be picking the new designs not a committee

11/30/23 22:56 F29 This design is in my top three for sure (I don't have one favorite). It is clean, simple, bold, unique and artistic. It creates a strong sense of identity that is immediately obvious.

11/30/23 22:56 F29

This design (F29) is the design I like best. It's simple, unique, and is quintessentially Minnesotan. The central design is fantastic. It shows prominently the themes of the North Star and our cold

winters, yet the gold in the background alludes to the hope of the warmth of summer. The snowflake design is general enough to all Minnesotans to share, yet also is similar enough to several

cultures with prominent ties to Minnesota (Sioux, Ojibwe, Scandinavian, Slavic) to find a bit of particular affinity without resorting to picking favorites by using a specific cultural symbol. This is the

design I hope the committee selects as the new flag. I have also seen the design recolored according to the color schemes of Minnesota sports teams, and it works very well. The only criticism I

could give it is that at the end of the day, it still is a design on a blue background, which is part of the reason the old flag was bad. If we used this star design on the F1953 submission, I think we'd

have the perfect flag. Thank you to the committee for your hard work on this project!

11/30/23 22:57 F29 Love this! Itâ€™s simple, classy, feels fresh but will stay classic. Gorgeous.

11/30/23 22:58 F29 This is the one. Itâ€™s elegant and iconic. Beautiful yet simple. Truly a timeless choice for the star of the north!

11/30/23 22:59 F29 I love this flag. Itâ€™s simple, has meaningful symbolism, and it has a classic, timeless look.

11/30/23 22:59 F29 F29 is far too simple - needs other great aspects of our state - lakes, forests, loons, etc. Our state is far too great to simplify so much.

11/30/23 23:01 F29 Can we find an artist that could actually create a better representation of Minnesota and its history? Hate the design. Go back to the drawing board and create something better!

11/30/23 23:02 F29 Can we find an artist that could actually create a better representation of Minnesota and its history? Hate the design. Go back to the drawing board and create something better!

11/30/23 23:02 F29 There is nothing about this flag that says Minnesota. The white and yellow colors wash each other out from a distance, therefore nobody will know what the symbols are. This flag is a NO.

11/30/23 23:05 F29

This is BY FAR the best flag in the selection. I still wish loons were included in some way, but I would be a happy Minnesotan if this flag was chosen. The others look too corporate or half designed.

Not trying to have my state flag look like a company or sports team.

11/30/23 23:08 F29

Too simple, too graphic, too modern - no sense of history - looks like we created a computerized flag for a new state!

Also, a star (ok) but a snowflake??? What happened to the loon, trees, agriculture, fishing, hunting - totally lacking in MN reality!

11/30/23 23:12 F29

Lifelong Minnesotan. Big fan of redesign project. This is my favorite: clean, simple, recognizable. Focused entirely on the North Star. Snowflake pattern is a good and simple complement to the star,

also reminiscent of textile pattern found in many cultures, including my own (Norwegian).

11/30/23 23:18 F29 Could support

11/30/23 23:21 F29 F29 looks nice maybe a brighter blue and star/snowflake off center.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

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11/30/23 23:24 F29

The sacred duty of carrying out the will of the people has befallen this Commission as you undertake the redesigning of our sole most iconic and visceral symbol of existence: our flag. The people

eagerly look upon you in this momentous epoch that may not come to pass ever again. Your sole duty is to bestow the people's choice to its rightful legal status.

But this grand undertaking has been well hidden from the public, and submitting input to the commission poses a challenge to those not technologically proficient. The timeframe within which the

people can send their comments is far too brief to allow the public conscience to become aware and mobilize its reply. It should be months, not weeks, long. Elections, and that is what this is, take

time. The website user awkward and unaccepting of the most popular image file types. Hasty acts are trademarks of a dictatorship- and you, the vanguards of democracy, have been given this

sacred task to uphold the people's will- not implement a frantically cobbled personal agenda on what our next flag shall be. If such a task is too burdening for your available time, open the door to

the chorus of some five million Minnesotan's minds and they shall free you from its weight. Let the people choose!

Entry F29 would be best suited for a doormat or a quilt. Its chief emblem originates from Scandinavia and is a quilting pattern that can also be seen on hand-woven baskets and other antiques. The

Amish use it extensively in mosaics on the walls of barns. It violates the guideline for ethnic neutrality quite clearly. The pattern is best suited for stationary use as is it graphically too concentrated

to be used in motion as a flag would. The central splatter is indescribable to someone who has never seen it. Having never seen it before, what would you describe it as? A good flag should also be

easily described verbally. One can describe F29 as a Geometry homework assignment gone awry. What a congress of rhombuses and polyhedrons! The North Star Flag has the top two-thirds a royal

blue bearing a large golden star towards the hoist, beneath it is a full-length wavy white stripe and at the bottom quarter is a full-length green stripe. See it? Iâ€™ll bet you can.

The snowmobile maker Polaris would possibly be flattered to see the four-pointed star, integral to their logo, upon the state flag. At what point in Minnesotaâ€™s history did a four-pointed star

have any significance? The twelfth of never.

Lâ€™Ã©toile du Nord, Star of the North. Read the word â€œstarâ€. What do you envision immediately? Lo! A five-pointed star. The public will too. Why? Since the American Revolution, five-

pointed stars have become the global heraldic standard. They attract us innately. Any other number of points causes confusion unless backed by explicit symbolism or historical significance. The

large Gold five-pointed star on the North Star Flag recalls the golden Grand Luminary (Large Star made of smaller stars) of the flag the First Minnesota Regiment courageously carried into battle in

the Civil War in 1861. The Four-pointed star on the flag of Aruba stands for the islandâ€™s four main languages. This is an example of historical significance behind the use of a different star style.

Five pointed stars are universal for depictions of â€œindependenceâ€, â€œlibertyâ€ and so on. Minnesota has no connection to a four-pointed star and thus arbitrary usage of it would be

most unprofessional negligence of the commissionâ€™s due diligence.

The People adored the (original) North Star Flag, a 35-year champion of the test of time. Our young servicemen fought for their lives beneath the North Star Flag and flew it at their garrisons.

Crowds waved it en masse at sporting events across Minnesota. Minnesotans across America and around our World rejoice with it in reverence of their homeland. Incarnated as a lapel pin it

adorned the breast of numerous Senators and Representatives. Do you have a relative whoâ€™s had interest in the state flag debacle? Chances are they have a North Star Flag. Do not deny them

their choice! The North Star Flag is already the de-facto civil flag due to its rightfully earned popularity and decades of presence in the public conscience. F29, has been catapulted from hasty

arbitration into image form, with not a single copy in circulation. If the commission seeks to have carried out its duties to the utmost effectiveness, it has taken the most difficult route to the worst

outcome by neglecting to include the North Star Flag, the most popular successor to the current Minnesota flag for the last 3 Â½ decades!

I do not insist that F29 be stricken to the waste basket but let a Darwinian â€˜survival of the fittestâ€™ race between it and The North Star flag begin;and may the best flag win. Alleviate your mind

from analyzing which aspect of what flag reigns superior- let the people choose! Give us, we, the people, a chance to pick between F29 and the North Star Flag. Or rob us of our rightful choice and

face our burning ire. The logical choice here is the easiest and best for you: infringe not upon our right to decide our future flag and leave your political future untainted by public ire. Let there be 7

entries, let the deeply popular North Star Flag back in and let democracy take its natural course.

11/30/23 23:27 F29

Iâ€™ve never had more confidence in saying that this flag is the best by far;itâ€™s incredibly meaningful without being in your face and if still preserves the blue background most US state flags

have (including ours). However what I love most about it is its simple design that allows children to draw and marketability is even easier. I understand if you wouldnâ€™t pick this one as the top

three as the others are also fantastic. As a citizen of Minnesota I prefer this flag.

11/30/23 23:28 F29 F29 looks like a Christmas flag. Maybe it'd be better without the snowflake?

11/30/23 23:28 F29 Beautiful graphic, but unfortunately very uninspiring for a state flag. Does not embrace Minnesota.

11/30/23 23:31 F29 No. There needs to be inclusion of Dakota and Ojibwe imagery as with F1435.

11/30/23 23:36 F29

Please read the Opinion page in the Wednesday, November 29, 2023 edition of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press - the two authors express the majority of Minnesota's thoughts on the computer

generated "simplistic" designs that DO NOT incorporate any historical elements (i.e., indigenous people, fishing hunting farming) and treasured icons (i.e., the Loon) of Minnesota. While updated

and politically correct elements should be incorporated, the total shift to simple, computer generated graphics is way off the mark!

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11/30/23 23:37 F29

I would not choose this one. I do not like the diamond shaped points on the star. I reminds me of the symbols painted on old barns. The shapes are too harsh and while it is somewhat like our

Scandinavian heritage, it really does not represent the whole state. I don't buy the gold means resources. It's just gold, and really the white stuff that's supposed to be a snowflake looks more like

it's part of the star, and it's too prominent. We are way more than snow (even after last year)

11/30/23 23:37 F29

F29 is by far my favorite. It nicely captures our position as a the north star of the us and the snow is also a center focus. And obviously mn needs some blue in its flag. Hope one actually gets

approved. Can't possibly draw our current one.

11/30/23 23:40 F29 No. It's too plain and the last thing we want is to emphasize winter.

11/30/23 23:44 F29 I like F29 because it has a corresponding seal.

11/30/23 23:45 F29 I like the simplicity of this design. Very good

11/30/23 23:46 F29

Please read the article in the November 30 STrib (pages B1+5). I agree so much with those commentators. How would this design look if the snowflake were above the North Star (or vice versa)? I

like having both designs as they are â€œso Minnesota.â€

11/30/23 23:46 F29

This is a general comment to whomever chooses the final flag design. If you analize the great flags of the United States, they signify their state as a brand. Colorado and South Carolina. They put

their flag on all kinds of merchandise etc. Colorado has probably more different representations of their "C" than any State. What a great way to advertise your State! Take that into consideration in

the final selection.

11/30/23 23:48 F29

The version of this with the yellow star in the corner was far bolder and aesthetically pleasing. Disappointing the other version ins not among the options. F29 is likely the most iconic but very

disappointed that among all of the choices submitted these are the finalist. I keep hearing from community members how disappointed they are in the choices.

11/30/23 23:50 F29

F29 should be the new state flag because of its simplicity. I believe that the symbol, while contrasting with the dark background, would be a great symbol for Minnesota natives and residents to

wear and display with pride. It greatly represents Minnesotaâ€™s snowy landscape and its association with the North Star. I highly recommend that this be chosen as the new state flag.

11/30/23 23:52 F29

we are a state of lakes, farms, state parks and forests. How can we have a MN state flag with no green !? A Gold Star is not a symbol the rich resources of our state.

A snow flake is one of the 4 great seasons in MN. 10,000 lakes and forests and state parks are enjoyed by MN folks and tourists year round. Poor , weak design. Fine for a corporate or sports logo.

11/30/23 23:57 F29 I think this is an elegantly simple design. The combination of the North Star and the snowflake is brilliant, set on the blue background representing all our lakes. Yes! Yes! Yes!

12/1/23 0:09 F29 This is my favorite flag because I like the star designs and colors but it should also have a loon or something

12/1/23 0:13 F29

Yes to blue background although it seems a bit dark.

The North Star is good, but the design is otherwise boring and incorrect. Snowflakes have six (6) points and/or sides. This snowflake has 8 points. For these reasons itâ€™s a definite â€œNoâ€

for me.

12/1/23 0:28 F29 This is my favorite of the 6 listed, it's simple while still being distinct

12/1/23 0:35 F29 This is a flag I can be proud to hang, its simplicity and symbolic design are perfect. In my opinion it will do a good job representing us

12/1/23 0:40 F29 I prefer this flag over the others. It has a very clean design that is easily recognizable and honestly just very pretty. It's really as good as a flag can get.

12/1/23 1:12 F29

This is the clear winner. It's simple, iconic, and a great, simplified representation of our state. The color scheme is good, and it feels like Minnesota to me: warm (gold) in summer, cold (white) in

winter. It seems easy enough for people to remember and draw, but distinctive enough that people won't confuse it with another state's flag.

12/1/23 1:23 F29 No. No. No. Way too simple and boring. Does not signify the native people of this land and leaves out too much of what MN really is. I do not think "MN" when I look at it, at all. I am not a fan. No.

12/1/23 1:47 F29

Only 2 of the flags have navigational stars (Compass Rose stars) with the 4 longer legs pointing north, south, east and west while the 4 shorter legs point NW, SW, NE and SE. Will the other flags be

corrected to accurately symbolize the North Star state?

12/1/23 2:21 F29 Leave the original flag alone, these alternatives are terrible

12/1/23 2:24 F29

I urge the commission to reconsider the North Star flag (F22). The fact that it was disregarded despite organic, growing popularity among Minnesotans was very disappointing. It has an excellent

design that follows vexillogical principles and has decades of history. Of the six finalists, I see no option that competes with the North Star flag. I love Minnesota and I want it to be represented by a

beautiful flag.

12/1/23 2:34 F29

This is the best option by far. It is simple but beautiful. It represents the north star and the winter, while have a distinctive blue background. New Mexico currently has the best flag in the US and

this would follow in their footsteps of creating beautiful and simple designs that capture the stateâ€™s essence.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F29

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12/1/23 2:48 F29

I really like the star/combination of stars on a blue field idea. I really like the dark/navy blue, white and gold as colors. The more I think about all this, the less I miss green as one of the colors. I do

like this 4-pointed compass rose style star and 8-pointed snowflake style star.

I do think there's some other flag submissions that have some really interesting star combo ideas. I really like the idea of an 5-pointed star inside an 8-pointed star representing the year of our

statehood, 1858. I also like that the 5-pointed star references the 5-pointed stars on the US flag. F1093 exemplifies this.

I also really like when the 8-pointed star is outlined. I think that really brings out the M shape it makes all the way around.

F1139 is a good example of this. It also has the same blue, white and gold colors as this flag finalist. I wonder what F1139 might look like with a white 5-pointed star in the center like F1093.

This could solve the problem brought up by vexillologists about this design where they are concerned that the white and yellow won't contrast enough and at a distance the two stars may be

indistinguishable because there would be blue in between them.

12/1/23 3:21 F29

Dear State Emblems Redesign Commission,

I have been looking at the finalists for the new state flag over the past few days, and while I do like some of the designs (e.g., F1953, F944) I find it strange that the original North Star Flag (F3) is

absent. I saw that it almost made the finalists but was rejected at the last minute. So, I am writing to reconsider bringing back F3 to the final vote, and I have a few reasons why.

First off, many of the submissions are clearly inspired by F3, by its color palette, symbolism, and overall design. I think that shows how well-designed F3 is. Knowing it can create so many variations

just from one flag is a testament to how iconic its design is. It represents the state perfectly even with its simplicity. It has a design that can be recognized far away, and it's easy to remember.

Next, it's already stood the test of time, being over 30 years old and still being a very popular contender for the new state flag. And I feel it'll continue to be a great design even in the far future.

My final reason I think it should be added back is that I feel like the main reason this whole new flag movement started is BECAUSE of this flag. I think that alone should be enough of a reason to

have it be on the final vote. It has history behind it and a lot of fans, including myself. And if it loses the final vote, then that's okay;at least it had a chance to be chosen. I really, really hope you

reconsider. But if that is absolutely not an option, then going over the current finalists,

I would like to see F1953 with the star of F29. I feel like F29 alone looks way too much like the other state flags that have a dark blue background with a random symbol in the center. In the

distance, you wouldn't be able to tell what state flag you're even looking at. I also like F944 a lot with the reflected water paying homage to Minnesota's name, but if I had to pick one, I would pick

F1953. I like the Minnesota shape and the colors of it.

Thank you for reading and taking this into consideration.

12/1/23 3:45 F29 Third best.

12/1/23 4:14 F29

F29: In ways I like this, and in ways I feel it's busy and not doing enough at the same time for a state flag, F2100 again stronger. The snowflake/star over star seems too much, and I miss the green

of earth and vegetation for Minnesota--too much blue and wanting some simple bit for the more that could be to represent our state. But maybe other good use could be made of this as well,

decor with some other state function.

12/1/23 4:19 F29 Looks two much like a cross from far away. I don't like it

12/1/23 5:11 F29 No

12/1/23 5:14 F29 No. We will be flying the old flag.

12/1/23 6:04 F29 This is my 3rd choice.

12/1/23 6:21 F29 This is a favorite flag design of mine because of it's simplicity but distinct design choice. It also looks like it slightly pays homage to the original flag. It would be a top choice for myself.

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12/1/23 6:31 F29

This flag emblem is very strong. I like the representation of snow, which is synonymous with Minnesota, as well as our North Star State motto. The style is reminiscent of both traditional quilting

patterns and the Ojibwe loom style which blends Minnesota cultures. Its strength is in its simplicity. This would be a perfect state flag for Minnesota.

12/1/23 6:33 F29 3rd Choice

12/1/23 6:34 F29 I like the simplicity but would like to see more of MN represented than just North Star and snow. 3rd favorite.

12/1/23 6:45 F29

ALL of these designs are just simple designs that say NOTHING about our beautiful state. They all look like they are done by the same person. I like our current flag that speaks to what Minnesota

is and our history. To look at any of these designs, no one would guess they are for the State of Minnesota. I vote NO to all! Keep our flag! Or if youâ€™re going to come up with a new seal for

our state, incorporate that into the flag.

12/1/23 6:50 F29

First, thanks to all to submitted an entry. Second, come on this is MN we can do so much better than these designs. As a homeschooling mother, we spent lots of time studying our great state of

MN and the current flag. The submissions chosen to be finalists have NO depth, they are superficial, almost fake if you will. If one of these 6 finalists are chosen there is nothing to studying on the

new flag. I wouldn't even waste the time showing it to young people.

The submission of the blue background with a star and snowflake is the absolute worst. It DOES NOT represent the state entirely. We're more that snow, a blue background to represent the water

(terrible idea) and the star. It appears to be done in 2 seconds by machine. Not worthy of being a finalist at all.

12/1/23 6:50 F29

So what happens when you put the state seal on the flag? It covers up the ugly star. Hopefully the seal isn't one of the ugly star ones. At least the loon is representing Minnesota as it is our state

bird. Rather have that in the middle of the flag than any of the ugly stars.

12/1/23 6:50 F29

I like the overlay of the flake and star. Color selection is overall nice, though the blue is a bit dark. It really just feels like it's missing elements and doesn't fully represent Minnesota. Would love to

see green elements that represent our forests, for example, would love to see a nod to our tribal nations, but I'm not sure how you'd tweak this design to get there. This feels like it's in the middle

of the lack when looking at the six flags options.

12/1/23 6:55 F29 The state flag final 6 are severely lacking in substance. None of the designs speak of MN as a whole. They are overly simplistic to the point of having no representation of Mn.

12/1/23 6:57 F29 How does this represent Minnesota at all? It's so boring and basic, like it was made in Microsoft paint.

12/1/23 6:58 F29 This is my vote!

12/1/23 7:04 F29 I prefer designs that incorporate green & blue - like so many MN departments already do. Also, I am not a fan of the Scandinavian star, as it is not as inclusive of all immigrants or residents of MN.

12/1/23 7:06 F29 Far and away the best choice of these. Simple and classic, doesnâ€™t look like a sports team flag.

12/1/23 7:09 F29 A simple but striking representation of the North Star

12/1/23 7:12 F29 Your finalists are Terrible designs of a child! These to not represent our state. Please include our state birdâ€¦the loon!!

12/1/23 7:12 F29 Too basic. Lacks warmth, not really thought provoking as old flag was

12/1/23 7:13 F29 My first choice - I like the simplicity, the North Star and Snowflake of course are symbols of MN AND together they look like the compass rose.....

12/1/23 7:15 F29 2nd favorite. Pretty star and snow combo. Blue color doesnâ€™t depict water enough.

12/1/23 7:16 F29 In my opinion, this selection is too simplistic. It doesnâ€™t speak to me or make me feel proud of my state flag.

12/1/23 7:23 F29 This is the best one!

12/1/23 7:26 F29 No green, star is obscured by â€œsnowflakeâ€

12/1/23 7:28 F29

I don't like the flag designs that resemble patch work/quilts. The quilt reminds me of Minnesota's Nordic history. Since the founding of MN, the state has become much more diverse, housing many

cultures. The diversity of MN should be reflected rather than focusing on one culture (colonizing).

12/1/23 7:35 F29 Easily my favorite of the finalists and always has been one of my favorite Minnesota flag redesigns. This flag is striking, distinct, and timeless.

12/1/23 7:36 F29 State Flags should have the state's name included in the design so that everyone knows the flag represents the state.

12/1/23 7:38 F29 No. Simplistic rendering of a Scandinavian Christmas ornament.

12/1/23 7:42 F29 This design has the most impact and is visually appealing.

12/1/23 7:45 F29 These finalists submissions lack creativity.There were many amazing submissions that were creative and ties in mn in a meaningful ans recognizable way. These do not deliver that.

12/1/23 7:46 F29 Star of the north? Looks like snowflake. Whole family hates it. At least colors are better.

12/1/23 7:49 F29

This design is good, but I can't get behind it. It would be crazy to go through this entire process only to end up with another "seal on a blue bedsheet" style flag, like so many other states (tragically)

have.

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12/1/23 7:51 F29 Boring. And snowflakes have 6 points, not 8.

12/1/23 7:53 F29 F29 is the best flag to represent the Great State of Minnesota!

12/1/23 7:55 F29

Simple, yet recognizable and elegant!

Love this one!

12/1/23 7:57 F29 This is a simple, clean design and is by far the only one I would prefer to see flying outside daily!

12/1/23 7:58 F29 While strong, this design has a strong resemblance to the Indiana state flag. I believe we should use this opportunity to be distinct from other state flags within the union

12/1/23 8:04 F29 are you guys kdding! all of the flags look like they should be at a Kids camp up north. this is embarrassing. this is the best you can get. drop them all and start over.

12/1/23 8:06 F29 Too simple, and looks specifically like a Scandanavian sweater design I have seen. Where is the reference to what makes MN special... water, clear and cloudy.

12/1/23 8:08 F29 No

12/1/23 8:08 F29 I like the simplicity of the design and the colors.

12/1/23 8:09 F29 Beautiful. The North Star. Simple and clean with hints of the scandinavian heritage of so many Minnesotans.

12/1/23 8:09 F29 You need to go pick another designs, the 6 finalists do not represent the entire state, it looks like you are not interested in out state minnesota.

12/1/23 8:09 F29 This is by far the best of the finalists!

12/1/23 8:10 F29 Of the finalists, this is the design I like best. Clean and elegant.

12/1/23 8:10 F29 This is by far the best of the finalists!

12/1/23 8:11 F29 Yuk, no style, looks like a cheap snip off the internet!

12/1/23 8:13 F29 This is the most boring and least desirable of the 6 choices. The flags I prefer are F2100 and F1953. They both are meaningful and simple.

12/1/23 8:14 F29

Ok but looks computer generated

Looks like a flag for a festival- not for a state

12/1/23 8:15 F29 Blue, star and snowflake design stands out as Minnesota 's new flag!

12/1/23 8:16 F29 This one is the best! Represents the snow and the stars and the MN blue sky.

12/1/23 8:17 F29 Keep the design we've had since the 70's

12/1/23 8:19 F29

This is probably my 3rd favorite of the finalists Its a really nice symbol. Its sleek and cool looking but it is a little too complicated in my opinion to be a great flag design. A flag should be easily

replicated by a 3rd grader and I think this one would be a little difficult for the proverbial 3rd grader to pull off. It also is reminiscent of the logo of a tech company or something like that, which is to

say it seems sleek and modern which makes me worried that it would end up being dated in the future.

12/1/23 8:22 F29 This looks like a communist flag.

12/1/23 8:22 F29 None of these look like a state flag, more like a soccer team flag. Try again.

12/1/23 8:23 F29 Terrible, doesn't represent MN

12/1/23 8:26 F29

How do any of these new designs represent Minnesota? What do they even mean? And why do we need a new flag and seal? Just a HUGE waste of our taxpayer's money! Keep the flag and seal we

currently have;there is nothing wrong with them.

12/1/23 8:27 F29 F29- Looks unfinished with so much background blue.

12/1/23 8:27 F29 This is my favorite flag submission. It is simple, distinct, incorporates meaningful symbols, and has a lovely color scheme.

12/1/23 8:28 F29

The symbolism represents MN in a very generic way. Though I understand the flag experts say flags should be simple, this is much too simple. I have concerns that when the wind is at rest and so is

the flag, that it will appear as nothing more than a bland blue strip.

12/1/23 8:30 F29

Like all of the 6 semifinalists, this one contains a far too simplistic image that is on a predominantly blue background. One of the reasons given to change was the blue background is too common.

Our state is more beautiful than any of these depict. Start all over, or better yet, stop.

12/1/23 8:32 F29

Awful. Why are you concentrating so much on the star? Put it in a corner then put lakes with boats and loons and fishermen, Paul bunyon. Anything but a huge north star with nothing else on the

flag. All Six designs are terrible. The people of Minnesota should have voted to decide the new design, not some commission

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12/1/23 8:34 F29 This flag does nothing to denote, instruct, or profess anything exceptional or exemplary of MN except a few land features which are not exclusive to the State.

12/1/23 8:35 F29 This flag does nothing to denote, instruct, or profess anything exceptional or exemplary of MN except a few land features which are not exclusive to the State.

12/1/23 8:37 F29

I like this general design, but the star/snowflake combination is not very clear when scaled down or viewed from further away. I would consider outlining each shape with the dark blue background

color. Also, I think this would look really neat if the symbol was shifted further right and the left side of the flag had the simplified MN outline/inverse triangle in a dark green.

12/1/23 8:39 F29 All of the "chosen" flags will only represent Minnesota for its "Love" of Hotdishes.... Plain and uninterseting, just as you would see a bland can of Cream of Mushroom soup......

12/1/23 8:40 F29 No! You can say it represents all that but it's so generic no one will think that

12/1/23 8:40 F29 Not bad

12/1/23 8:42 F29 No to all of them. Our state flag is ok as is. Stop the wasteful spending.

12/1/23 8:44 F29 I am not fond of the snowflake. Along with many residents I do not embrace Minnesota winters, I tolerate them. I enjoy living in Minnesota for other reasons.

12/1/23 8:44 F29 This is definitely my favorite! Simple and effective. Love the winter and north star themes.

12/1/23 8:44 F29 Itâ€™s terrible. A flag should have a sense of pride and a story. This is clipart. Its screams Minnesota is lazy.

12/1/23 8:44 F29 Probably the pick of the litter, would like to see some green though to balance the blue.

12/1/23 8:45 F29 It would be nice if the blue actually looked like water. I like the snow flake, but some here is even more awesome and that doesn't show up because the blue just looks like a background.

12/1/23 8:47 F29

These comments apply to all your choices for state flag. All of the flag entries chosen are boring, too simplistic and mean nothing to speak to the uniqueness to MN. Where are the loons? They are

our state bird and there are some lovely designs submitted with loons. I am very disappointed in all you have chosen. I have not heard any positive e comments on any of the choices. Please re-

think your choices There are so many much more appropriate and lovely submissions! Please choose different options with loons. Thank you, Mary Carlson

12/1/23 8:47 F29 This is fiiiine but boring

12/1/23 8:48 F29 I see a star but nothing else. Color interpretations are in the eye of the designer and not apparent to people looking at the flag.

12/1/23 8:48 F29 This is perfect. Simple design.

12/1/23 8:50 F29 Boring. No vibrancy or excitement. Blue is to represent water and sky but using only one darker shade doesn't convey it well.

12/1/23 8:54 F29

If these are our only choices, then this design is my favorite. Re: the star...also reminiscent of barn quilt stars/farming.

Overall, though, I'm old. Change is hard (lol)...but, really--though these submissions are fine on their design/artistry/etc, they seem more like upstart small business logos---smooshed out by

computer-aided graphic design software. Where is the TRUE art is these? Oh well. As for the submission F1953.....NO! This looks too much like a 'foreign country's flag. I live in MINNESOTA, U.S.A.

12/1/23 8:55 F29 I vote NO for this. My first thought is it reminds me of a snowflake which doesn't fully embody Minnesota. It is too basic.

12/1/23 8:57 F29

I think it's a simple drawing so I like it.

It is a good flag to represent MN!

I like it and think it would be perfect for putting on a hat and easy to see the design. -Everett

12/1/23 8:58 F29 Nope

12/1/23 9:00 F29

This design is OK. Relatively simple and clean. I agree that we embrace winter here, I just don't know if it makes sense to highlight snow as one of our primary defining elements, considering people

who don't live here probably see that as a negative of ours, not a positive. This design doesn't scream "Minnesota" to me. Just seems a little generic.

12/1/23 9:01 F29 I think this looks the nicest out of the ones selected. A simple, yet distinct design with nice colors.

12/1/23 9:02 F29

I love this design and feel it's the winning one, hands down. It conveys both the "star of the north" concept and snow. And it does so in one elegantly designed combination symbol. Perhaps best of

all, it's simple and strikingly so. The other 5 finalists I find too busy, and the symbolism doesn't always seem clear.

12/1/23 9:03 F29 The snowflake is too prominent. I love winter but our summers are also amazing. the snowflake flag would just further associate us with snow and decrease tourism in the summer.

12/1/23 9:03 F29

This is an attractive design, but I wish we had a living thing (tree or loon) in one of the 6 finalists. I disagree with those who say "we can't have a loon because it doesn't represent the whole state."

When an image is iconic, it doesn't matter if it touches all four corners of the state. If our state had the nation's tallest peak, would we say the mountain couldn't be depicted on the flag because it

sits only in one spot? The loon is our tallest peak and should be represented in our state flag.

12/1/23 9:03 F29 My 2nd favorite after F1953. Reproducible, simple, and stately. Definitely a better looking "starflake" than F1154.

12/1/23 9:05 F29 Strong graphics, clear. Well-balanced design. Feels like it is missing something - one more accent.

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12/1/23 9:06 F29

Best design of the finalists. Striking, strong, simple, with a clear message and identification with Minnesota. I teach geography and have long hoped Minnesota would distinguish itself among the

states as northern -- from our bracing, extraordinary cold to the Norwest Angle: farthest north location in the Lower 48.. The unambiguous snowflake does just that. Other designs don't do this.

The design will stand the test of time.

12/1/23 9:06 F29 why are we changing and making a quilt make it the northern lights!

12/1/23 9:09 F29 I love this one!

12/1/23 9:13 F29 This simple yet meaningful design best represents our state. It is beautiful.

12/1/23 9:13 F29 This is a nice design. I like the starkness of the star on the blue field. However, it feels like it's missing some elements. I would much rather select F767 than this one.

12/1/23 9:13 F29

Of all the flag finalists, this design is the cleanest and provides the most clear visual summary of Minnesota. L'etoile du Nord, and a snowflake displayed with pride, both in the center of a field of

blue. While I do think there is an opportunity to explore whether different hues may make the design even more perfect, it is the best of the finalists.

12/1/23 9:16 F29

Negative and very disappointing. Does not represent full Minnesota past heritage, present nor future. Missing industries like agriculture, technology.

Flag is much too amateurish, simple-minded.

12/1/23 9:16 F29

This design is clean and eye catching. The overlay of the snowflake with the star clearly indicates "Star of the North" rather than just any star, and the ode to Indigenous designs is appropriate but

doesn't hit you over the head.

12/1/23 9:17 F29

This should be our flag

It's Simple and represents the state

12/1/23 9:17 F29 This flag is excellent. Simple design, easily recognizable, and endlessly replicable. Unique and something to be proud of. Watch out Colorado!

12/1/23 9:18 F29

In my opinion, this is the best design of all the choices, and I think it has promise if there were some depth/detail/design added to it. all of the rest of them look like someone spent 5 minutes

cutting shapes out of craft paper and gluing them together for their 3rd grade art class. This is the official flag of Minnesota.. it feels like it needs more than what have been submitted. Maybe work

with a graphic designer or local artist to refine these choices and add character to them.

12/1/23 9:20 F29 I really like the star and snowflake symbol, but otherwise it seems a bit too simplistic.

12/1/23 9:22 F29

This flag basically says Minnesota is cold, north, has natural resources and bodies of water. These traits are not unique to Minnesota and thus do not make us stand out from the rest of the states.

The flag doesn't say anything about the people who live here either. The flag should incorporate both the land of Minnesota and its people.

12/1/23 9:23 F29 I like this flag a lot. It really represents our state well.

12/1/23 9:23 F29 I like this star design but think it would look better on background of the flag design 2100

12/1/23 9:25 F29

I like the simplicity.

I like the callout to the importance of water in the state;though I think a lighter color would better represent water.

I'm disappointed that this design (all of them, really) seems to miss an opportunity to conjure anything related to the indigenous experience, history, or naming of the land. I don't think it's enough

to make things right by simply remove the offensive imagery in the current flag.

12/1/23 9:27 F29 Yes, go with this one please. Runner-up is 29.

12/1/23 9:27 F29 Clean, good looking simple design. Easily recognizable, immediate understanding of what it represents. The best of all choices.

12/1/23 9:30 F29 The North Star Flag should be the choice and was not even a finalist. That flag has 30 years of staying power and history and is the obvious choice, bring it back into consideration.

12/1/23 9:32 F29 We might understand the symbolism but no one else will.

12/1/23 9:33 F29 Beautiful. Simple. Clean.

12/1/23 9:42 F29 I like this combination star an snowflake, but there needs to be additional symbolism...and also missing green.

12/1/23 9:45 F29 Design is very nice! But I would choose different colors, for example different shades of blue and yellow, since I associate these colors with the University of Michigan ...

12/1/23 9:46 F29

I think the idea of a snowflake atop a north star is creative and clever, but the entire flag lacks something. It seems a little simple. Personally, I think replacing the north star from submission in

finalist F1953 with the snowflake/north star from this submission (F29) would be pretty great looking! :)

12/1/23 9:47 F29 Yes. Still a blue bedsheet. But yes overall.

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12/1/23 9:50 F29

I donâ€™t like any of the 6 final designs. They are all really boring. I also feel like this whole redesign idea is a bunch of baloney and a waste of my taxpayer money. Pretty soon all of our past

history will be erased because someone was offended by something,

12/1/23 9:51 F29

This one is decent. A little plain for our Minnesota state flag, but out of all the other finalists, this is my second choice and would rather have this one over some of the other designs that were

selected for finalists.

12/1/23 9:52 F29

Comments from 4th grade class

- Looks like a snowflake.

12/1/23 9:52 F29 Looks like an abstract Christmas card. Go back to the drawing board!

12/1/23 9:57 F29 Out of the six finalists, this is my favorite by far. It's simple and iconic enough to stand the test of time.

12/1/23 10:00 F29

There is nothing wrong with our current flag. Why vote on a new flag when this was never brought up to minnesotans to vote on whether we wanted a new flag to begin with. Clearly a push by

leftist liberals to get exactly what they want again. I will be flying the current state flag only - not the new designs!

12/1/23 10:00 F29

This is the only great example of a flag that would truly represent Minnesota of the remaining six options. If this is not the final choice, it would be a disservice to the citizens and the state itself. No

changes are required to make this a perfect flag.

12/1/23 10:02 F29

All of these flags are absolutely horrible. This is the best you all can come up with. What an Embarrassment to our great state. Keep the flag we have and stop with all this WOKE crap. How about

we have a kindergarten class design a flag, it would be better than these!!! You all should be ashamed to put forth these as options!

12/1/23 10:03 F29 Don't like any of the flag entries.

12/1/23 10:07 F29

The biggest problem here is that the white design on this is not a snowflake. Snowflakes have six sides... this has either 4 or 8 depending on how you count. This design also seems to have a lot of

potential symbology, but apparently none of it means anything.

12/1/23 10:07 F29 This flag needs something that really says Minnesota included on it. Perhaps the word Minnesota or a loon, pine tree, lady slipper, outline of the state, etc.

12/1/23 10:07 F29 Start over, ick.

12/1/23 10:07 F29

This entire list of finalists is despicable. There were many more appropriate that did not get selected. In my opinion the current state emblems are just fine. They are light years better than any of

the finalists. NEW FLAG DECISION BY THE LEGISLATURE IS DEFINATELY POLITICAL AND REDUCES OUR HERITAGE OF OUR FOREFATHERS (FOREFATHERS IS PROBABLY NO LONGER AN ACCEPTABLE

WORD).

12/1/23 10:11 F29 Goes well as a set with S6. Straight-forward. Does not feel terribly unique or identifying as "Minnesota"

12/1/23 10:11 F29

Hello SERC, I'm the designer of F29. I've compiled my thoughts on feedback I've been receiving into a slide deck. I hope this is helpful to you. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iVnP3sxO8hvlDVeFESgu15bTy7WY58KTmpI5EVF9sm4/edit?usp=sharing

12/1/23 10:12 F29

Given that the flag competition has gathered national attention for it's ignominious submissions of a wooden board, a yellow lab, laser loons and China's flag, you might think the board would avoid

further embarrassment by not choosing such awful designs. How did these get past a 13 member board over 13 meetings.

12/1/23 10:12 F29 This is, to me, the cleanest, most stunning, and most iconic design. It's simple but powerful, and I think Minnesotans would all feel pride in seeing themselves represented by the North Star.

12/1/23 10:13 F29

These flags don't seem to encompass MN. Love the green and blue but where is the detail of our lakes, rivers, forests, state bird, state flower, a north star that looks t realistic and special. Very

basic options... Could do much better.

12/1/23 10:14 F29 No. Too plain. Looks like a barn quilt.

12/1/23 10:19 F29

This is my favorite of the six finalists. The symbology is simple and clear, the colors stand out, and the flag looks great in both vertical and horizontal alignments. I would be proud to fly this flag

outside my home.

12/1/23 10:21 F29

All options are awful. It feels like we are in an episode of the Handmaid's Tale picking a new flag for Gilead. Let's put some real thought and artistic aspect into designing a new flag if that truly is

needed.

12/1/23 10:22 F29

This feels like the most honest of all the flag designs. Some of the others have odd design flow, and the green feels like too far of a departure from the original design. The geometry reminds me of

the Swedish barn art you'll see in the rural parts of the state, and the star/snowflake combo feels very Minnesotan. A good design.

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12/1/23 10:24 F29

I don't like the color scheme in any of the finalists. It seems like the people who chose the finalists decided on a single color scheme and then picked six flags that were the color scheme that they

liked. The same is true of the geometric nature of all of the finalists.

It's been a long time since the North Stars were playing hockey for Minnesota yet again, a star is predominant in all of the finalists.

Was there a true artist on the evaluation panel????? If there were no true artists on the panel perhaps it would be best to establish a panel of artists to help with the selection. Six finalists all close

to alike from thousands of entries seems like a narrow minded approach.

12/1/23 10:25 F29

This has to do with all of the flag designs. Why do they have to have a design so simple a child could draw it from memory? None of them make me think of the state of Minnesota when I look at

them. They all need to have something more to indicate they are a flag of Minnesota.

12/1/23 10:26 F29 Not bad but there is more to Minnesota than a north star and a snowflake. F944 includes much more Minnesota symbolism with a still relatively simple design.

12/1/23 10:28 F29

My husband and I think all of the flags are terrible and unacceptable. They are boring! And, no one will have any idea this flag represents MN or the meaning of the symbols and colors. The dark

blue background did not and does not remind me of our beautiful lakes/waters in MN. How in the world did anyone come up with these.

12/1/23 10:31 F29 This is my favorite of the remaining flag designs! Simple, unique, can easily be adapted to other formats and shapes! I love it!!!

12/1/23 10:33 F29 Too simple, looks like a quilt pattern. It would be hard to love with this flag as representing our state. Rate at 1/10 ten is high.

12/1/23 10:34 F29

These are all dull and unimaginative. Not everyone in California sees bears! If SO many people want a loon letâ€™s DO it. We didnâ€™t agree with any of the comments by the â€œexpertâ€ in

the Star Tribune. Whatâ€™s wrong with water, a loon and the north star?

12/1/23 10:35 F29 Love it! Bold, iconic.

12/1/23 10:41 F29 this is one is nice and simple !

12/1/23 10:46 F29 This design is thoughtful, yet meh .... to much focus on WinTER. MN has FOUR blissful seasons.

12/1/23 10:46 F29

This is the best design of the finalists. It better satisfies the design requirements of the "Good" Flag, "Bad" Flag principles than the other finalists. Of the six designs, this one is immediately cleaner

and stronger in delivering a concise symbol of our state. I appreciate the design's reference to the broad connections to climate and geography. The clear North Star image is a nice continuation of

the state motto and I particularly think the reference to the star on the floor in the rotunda of the Capitol building is a meaningful and wonderful connection to other state symbols.

12/1/23 10:50 F29 This is visually stunning, but seriously flawed. First, give the snowflake 6 points to be accurate. Second, give the star 6 or 8 points. The only 4-pointed "star" I know of is a car logo.

12/1/23 10:50 F29

I think that we should select this flag design because it represents the importance of nature to Minnesotans. Winter is a big deal in Minnesota, and the snowflake demonstrates this. The flag also

shows the directional star and uses the gold to represent the value of the land. Minnesota also has a rich farming history.

12/1/23 10:50 F29

ALL OF THESE FINAL CHOICES ARE AWFULL! THEY LOOK LIKE COUNTRY FLAGS NOT STATE FLAGS! WHERE IS OUR LOON, LADY SLIPPER OR ANY OTHER SYMBOLS!? WHERE IS "THE LAND OF 10,000

LAKES"!? SHAME ON ANY OF YOU FOR NOT TAKING THOSE INTO CONSIDERATION!!

12/1/23 10:51 F29

This design is too plain for me. The directional star is nice, however, considering all the design submissions this is one that would benefit if elements from other submissions were combined. I

would prefer we not move forward with any of the submissions and have another round to generate designs based on these six finalists. None on their own would be my choice.

12/1/23 10:51 F29 Great submission. Clean, good color choices, great flag composition, and symbolism matches the state well.

12/1/23 10:52 F29

and stronger in delivering a concise symbol of our state. I appreciate the design's reference to the broad connections to climate and geography. The clear North Star image is a nice continuation of

the state motto and I particularly think the reference to the star on the floor in the rotunda of the Capitol building is a meaningful and wonderful connection to other state symbols.

12/1/23 10:53 F29

This flag looks like a bad corporate committee choice. Our old flag honored Native Americans and our settlers. Why do you want to erase Native Americans? Do you hate them so much? Shame on

you and anyone trying to erase our history. You still honor The Vikings, and they were slave traders and murderers. Shame!

12/1/23 10:55 F29 Boring, too plain

12/1/23 10:56 F29 I hate to say no so Nyet

12/1/23 10:58 F29 While this design is nice, this flag is still a symbol centered on a blue field and looks like several other state flags thus not achieving the objective of creating a unique flag.

12/1/23 11:00 F29 "First year Graphic Design major" level design. Safe but uninspiring. Simple to the point of lacking. You could have told me it was a logo to a new Minneapolis microbrewery and I'd believe you.

12/1/23 11:05 F29 I think the flag should have word MINNESOTA in the design

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12/1/23 11:08 F29 This star is good, but it's too boring by itself. I feel strongly about wanting a loon on the flag.

12/1/23 11:09 F29

I like this design overall. However, the star/snowflake combination needs to be revisited. The layered white-and-yellow don't contrast enough so they kind of blend together at a distance. The

whole thing together is a bit too complex (cf guideline that it should be easy to draw or at least create a recognizable approximation of). If the layers are maintained, the gaps between the

snowflake elements should be reduced. As it is, they're far enough apart as to look like 8 separate shards of something, not a unified element.

I would propose simplifying this star OR simply using the star pattern found on F1435.

Other than the star, I love this flag for its simplicity and I think it says "Minnesota" at a glance.

12/1/23 11:13 F29 This is a very good representation of symbols that represent our state. Itâ€™s simple and meaningful and I think itâ€™s a great option for a flag.

12/1/23 11:13 F29

Hello! I represent FairVote Minnesota, an organization dedicated to advancing and educating in support of ranked choice voting in Minnesota. Using RCV, we have conducted an unofficial poll of

our audience and social media users, who chose design F29 as a consensus favorite!

12,165 votes were cast in the poll, and no design received an initial majority. But after multiple rounds of tabulation, F29 emerged as a winner over second-place F944 with 6,541 (55%) final round

votes. For the full results and round-by-round tabulation, please see www.fairvotemn.org/flagresults!

12/1/23 11:16 F29

This is a good looking north star

Now it needs an out line of a loon

12/1/23 11:17 F29 Minnesota is not the North Star State anymore. ALASKA is!

12/1/23 11:17 F29 Not a fan. It's too similar to other state flags and is not representative of what makes MN unique other than the north star, which is not exclusive to MN.

12/1/23 11:18 F29 A little boring...

12/1/23 11:18 F29 This one is the best of the six options. It's striking and elegant in its simplicity, which still symbolizes so much of what makes Minnesota special.

12/1/23 11:19 F29

This flag is an okay design, and it reminds me of the New Mexico flag, with the simple icon in the middle of the flag. But the snowflake seems to be a bit much. There were many better tweaks to

this flag in Aaron Wittenbel's google galley of the tweaks. The gold star laid over the flake works much, much better, along with revision B inspired by Kaye, and the Hybrid, both of which appear at

the bottom of the gallery.

While a decent graphic symbol, it doesn't feel like it is very strong on the flag. And all of the top 6 designs were really a let down to the people of Minnesota, as so many good designs were passed

on. I would like to ask the committee to reconsider their choice to remove the North Star Flag from the top 6. Open it up to the top 7, and see what Minnesotans have to say. It was a design that

was already well beloved, and it should not have been passed on.

12/1/23 11:20 F29 I'm not a big fan of the "Snowflake" star.

12/1/23 11:20 F29

Iâ€™m sorry to be pessimistic. I usually feel that if a comment is made it should be constructive and suggest a solution

BUT, in this case I think all the designs are terrible. They look like toy flags that should be flown over a Lego building.

Also, they are all stylized in the same way. There isnâ€™t much difference between them so no real variety to chose from.

12/1/23 11:20 F29

This design and all your other choices stink!! These designs don't signify anything! They have nothing to do with Minnesota!! These designs could be used to promote toilet paper or itch cream, but

not MInnesota. How embarassing!! Where are your heads? No flag for Minnesota is acceptable without the loon!! Carrol Henderson.

12/1/23 11:23 F29 I've been looking over the finalists for a few weeks (since they were first revealed) and this is the one I keep coming back to. I would be happy to wave this flag!

12/1/23 11:23 F29

I dislike the extreme simplicity and over symbolism of most of the choices, including this one (my comment will be repeated for other flag options). Is it a crime to proudly include our state name?

Or to help advertise some of the huge attributes of our state?

12/1/23 11:24 F29 This flag design looks like a quilt square to me. The colors remind me of the state of Michigan. Despite the explanation of the design, which I appreciate, I do not like this submission at all.

12/1/23 11:25 F29 Awful. I look at the flag and there is nothing that would tell me it is the Minnesota flag. Looks like something religious.

12/1/23 11:26 F29 I like this one

12/1/23 11:27 F29 Terrible design. Looks like a flag for a bush league soccer team. Not a good representation of our statehood.

12/1/23 11:29 F29 Great symbol maybe better coupled with one of the other designs

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12/1/23 11:29 F29

I feel 944 is the best of the flag finalists. It is simple and invokes snow and water more instantly than the representative color bands in the other flags such as 2100, which is also designed well. I

also feel 1953 is orginal with all design aspects. 29 doesn't say Minnesota, it says star on a flag. 1154, I dunno, something is off...it doesn't excite me. As far as 1435, I like the idea of an Ojibwe

design, but unfortunately looks like it was designed and/or printed using 1980s technology and will instantly look dated.

12/1/23 11:29 F29 Unless the wind is blowing you only see blue. But I love the star and Snowflake combo

12/1/23 11:31 F29

As an artist and resident I think these are terrible choices. I would have no idea this belongs to MN nor does it represent our state. I thought they were Scandinavian quilts until I put on my glasses

and saw that it was flag options. The colors and designs aren't pleasing to the eye either. There is no sense of cohesiveness in any of the designs which Is essential.

12/1/23 11:34 F29

I really feel these choices are all so shallow. It is too simple and doesn't have any depth. Minnesota is so much more than just snowflakes and a star. How on earth does a huge state like California

or Texas choose something that includes every single person? We have always been represented by our state bird, flower, motto etc. now we are reduced to just two things that are neither unique

or representative of Minnesota. At least the submissions with northern lights would be slightly unique. But then...I suppose they don't see them in Southern Minnesota as often as Northern so that

isn't acceptable.

12/1/23 11:35 F29

While I think the symbol in the flag would make for a really solid state seal, I don't think this should be the next state flag. This flag would have the same problem with memorability as our current

flag, as it is just a seal (or a seal-like symbol) on a blue background.

12/1/23 11:37 F29 I like stars and snowflakes, but there is more to Minnesota than that. Please do not choose this design.

12/1/23 11:39 F29 The star is too "busy." Shares a problem w. all but 1 of designs - lack of living nature, like plants & animals.

12/1/23 11:40 F29

While this flag is an improvement on the current design, I do not think that it has done enough to differentiate itself from the current flag and all the other mainly solid blue flags throughout the

country.

12/1/23 11:40 F29 I like the simplicity of this flag. Of all the flags up for consideration this is the one that I think will stand out the most when waving overhead.

12/1/23 11:41 F29

This is the best of the finalist designs. It is clean, recognizable, and visually appealing. The central icons are meaningful and appropriate;at the same time, they are not obscure or overly busy. It

would instantly be among the best of the 50 state flags. I would fly it often and proudly at my own home.

12/1/23 11:42 F29 A state flag that is both beautiful and everything you could hope for. Absolutely passes the vexillology test.

12/1/23 11:43 F29 The North Star Flag by Lee Herold should be considered.

12/1/23 11:55 F29

This flag and the other flags make a mockery of the states rich history. It is cartoonish. It has no real encompassing meaning. This exercise could have been fruitful. The commission has failed in its

attempt by relation heavily on cartoon representations. Not a fan. Redo this exercise if the flag must be changed.

12/1/23 11:56 F29 This is a beautiful and truly Minnesotan design! It makes me feel connected to my community.

12/1/23 12:01 F29 Where are the loons? Prefer F29 of the flag finalists.

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11/22/23 14:34 F944 This is cool, but it has the feel of a soccer/FC logo. I don't hate it, I just don't think it feels like a state flag.

11/22/23 14:43 F944 F944 is my least favorite. Too trendy. Hard too draw.

11/22/23 14:56 F944 The design is too modern for a state flag. This looks way too corporate and I'm surprised it was a finalist.

11/22/23 15:09 F944 F944: trendy but do we want trendy for something that is going to be around for a long time? also, a bit cartoony, like the Jetsons cartoon

11/22/23 15:11 F944 What is it supposed to represent? One of those paper cups from the 90's?

11/22/23 15:37 F944

This could be the Marijuana Smoke Gets In Your Eyes flag. It could be a logo for a pot store, with lit joint facing you. It doesn't remind me of sacred river confluences. It could be wildfire smoke, or

maybe a tornado. If I were to note a positive, the two swirly sections sort of resemble birds. However it's way too trendy, too gimmicky. It may wave nicely, but it's not official or timeless

enough.

11/22/23 15:44 F944 Cartoonish. Do not like this one.

11/22/23 16:03 F944 I don't see this aging very well. Also, when it comes to flags, Keep It Simple. This is a bit too loud for a flag design.

11/22/23 16:43 F944

I do not like this one, and I don't see why so many people on the internet do. I hope this is a case where the internet does not reflect reality.

While the rivers are unique design elements, I can already tell that this design is going to feel dated by the end of the decade, if it isn't already -- it reminds me of those 90s blue swoosh cups. I also

don't like how this one is weighted. Something just feels off about where everything is, probably due to the rivers stretching from bottom left to top right. The star also just doesn't feel like it fits

here.

11/22/23 17:04 F944 F29. Interesting but I am not sure people would get that the white is snow.

11/22/23 17:33 F944 This is one of three finalists that I favor. F2100 is my first choice.

11/22/23 17:35 F944 I do not support this design.

11/22/23 17:38 F944 MEH.

11/22/23 18:03 F944

I do

Like this one, but feel it is a little busy and will feel dates in a few years.

11/22/23 18:13 F944 i like this deign, my favorite. there is movement of sky and water, the north star.

11/22/23 18:25 F944

This design is the only one that depicts water! All the final designs are way too similar and donâ€™t seem to represent Minnesota! They look more like Middle East flags. Whereâ€™s the MN

wildlife, water, Native American, state bird, state flower? Iâ€™m very disappointed in this selection.

11/22/23 18:33 F944

Perhaps. It is the best of the six finalists.

Negatives: - the star...something is not quite right.

Positives: - love the flow. love the colors. love the design. and it looks great on a flag blowing in the wind.

IF it is selected:

- do NOT add colors to the river or sky flow (i heard a suggestion to add green to represent agriculture -- do NOT do this. Ag should not be near our waterways).

- the only change would be to use the star design of F1496.

11/22/23 19:12 F944

By far my favorite. I understand keep.it simple but the North Star needs to.pop and we need a tree. We are Minnesota and we are known for our forests. The other designs are way to abstract and

boring.

PLEASE choose this one and add a tree.

11/22/23 19:14 F944

F944 is by far my favorite. I understand keep.it simple but the North Star needs to.pop and we need a tree. We are Minnesota and we are known for our forests. The other designs are way to

abstract and boring and do not represent us in any way.

PLEASE choose this one and add a tree.

11/22/23 19:47 F944 This is the second best flag design. It's a unique design that will stand out when compared to other flags.

11/22/23 19:51 F944 No!! Looks like a corporate logo! Ugh.

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11/22/23 20:32 F944 It too a minute to see the loons. When I did, it clinched it!

11/22/23 20:42 F944

Awful

A good representation of choices would have been for the committee to vote within each of the categories, selecting a finalist from suggestions like these:

(1) Loon/Star combo â€“ F105, F347, F694, F1311, F1409,

(2) MN, Loon, Star, Lady slipper combo â€“ F297, F496, F525, F862, F893, F1767, F1913, F2073,

(3) Star Only â€“ F318, F1472,

(4) Loon Only â€“ F959

(5) MN and Star combo â€“ F376, F604, F605, F1041, F1223, F1650

11/22/23 20:52 F944

This should not be in the contest - It looks like a state seal improvement study for South Dakota. Wandering river with smoke stacks. Plus: There is NO symmetry in this swirl design. Marks out of

ten = ZERO.

11/22/23 20:58 F944 This is impossible to sew. You're gonna bankrupt the state buying flags, or they'll be screenprinted and gross like a mite hockey jersey.

11/22/23 21:11 F944

I like this flag. It is the most distinctive among all the entries,. In fact, it would be the most distinctive among all the state flags, with no straight lines anywhere. But the star is puny. You should

replace the star with the star from one of the other submissions that has 8 points (4 big points and 4 small ones).

11/22/23 21:17 F944 I love how this one.

11/22/23 21:41 F944 F944. I donâ€™t even â€œgetâ€ the meaning of this design.

11/22/23 22:04 F944 Too trendy and not timeless

11/22/23 22:06 F944 This at least has some creativity. Still nothing recognizable relating to MN.

11/22/23 22:23 F944

This design has a smooth and peaceful flow.

That said, of the 6 final candidate designs, this one looks least likely to stand the test of time. It has the feeling of a logo designed for a pleasant retirement community -- one that would require â

€œrebrandingâ€ every 10-15 years.

Disclosure: I am the designer of flag F278.

11/22/23 23:50 F944 Love it

11/23/23 0:52 F944 Is it a river, a lake, a freeway, a gust of wind, a loon? No green.

11/23/23 0:59 F944 I think this one is the best of the 6. We are the land of lakes and the start of the Mississippi, we should have water represented on the flag

11/23/23 2:09 F944 The star is kinda corny, but i like this one.

11/23/23 3:20 F944

As a vexillologist and member of NAVA, I commend this design for its strong focus on the golden star. However, it contains significant flaws. Firstly, the waves are very complex and would require a

lot of effort to distinguish, remember and construct. This detracts from the flag design principle "make it so simple a child could draw it". Secondly, there are major contrast issues between the two

shades of blue that break the "rule of tincture" that Ted Kaye mentioned to you and that would limit visibility for colour-blind individuals, limiting its inclusiveness (a major consideration for your

commission). Thirdly, the waves are very modern in style and make the design less timeless. There are multiple ways that these flaws could be addressed while retaining the essential character of

the design and satisfying the five principles of good flag design. As the Flag Design Consultant for NAVA and host of our Flag Design Forum, I am open to discussing these points in more detail. We

can assist with implementing modifications, incorporating public feedback, and collaborate with other experts, including Ted Kaye. Please feel free to reach out via email (briancham1994@gmail.

com) for a more in-depth conversation.

11/23/23 4:43 F944 This submission is easy on the eyes and easy to understand it's symbolism. Great entry.

11/23/23 5:21 F944 I don't think this one will age well.

11/23/23 8:16 F944 This one is my favorite, and symbolizes Minnesota. The design is elegant, and yet simplistic. Next to the other designs, I think this one stands out the most and is beautiful.

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11/23/23 8:21 F944

Good Grief! Another golden star for minerals again! Someone is trying to pull a fast one on us. No significant gold deposits have ever been found in Minnesota. If any color should represent

Minnesota's mineral history it's the color gray for iron ore or taconite. Heck even rust orange or maroon would be better than gold. Just ask any iron range miner or anyone who has collected Lake

Superior agates. This design will not endure the test of time because it also looks like a trendy corporate badging.

11/23/23 8:27 F944 F944 - This one is my favorite, and symbolizes Minnesota. The design is elegant, and yet simplistic. Next to the other designs, I think this one stands out the most and is beautiful.

11/23/23 8:31 F944 F944 is a wonderful piece of art!

11/23/23 9:10 F944 This is my favorite finalist, however I'd replace the star with the 1435 star, and flip it left to right, so the star is away from the flag pole

11/23/23 9:14 F944

F944 is my favorite finalist, however I'd replace the star with the 1435 star, and flip it left to right, so the star is away from the flag pole. F2100 is pretty good, but I'd move the star to the upper right

corner.

11/23/23 9:19 F944 I strongly recommend against using this design. it already looks very dated and amateur. It is much better suited as a municipal flag, and does not properly represent our state

11/23/23 9:51 F944

This one is the clear winner in my book. This is a stunning design that looks like no other state's flag. It represents our state well. It draws the eye around the flag without being cluttered. This is so

good it could inspire other states to change their flags.

11/23/23 10:29 F944 Dope

11/23/23 10:40 F944 I love this one, the motion in the design and that it is open to different interpretations.

11/23/23 11:07 F944 This design is my favorite, organically tying its elements together. It makes a bold, but not jarring, statement.

11/23/23 11:08 F944 F944 This design is my favorite, organically tying its elements together. It makes a bold, but not jarring, statement.

11/23/23 11:15 F944 This is my favorite of the finalists. I like that it has loons while not offending southern Minnesota. Also the star should be white and switched to an 8 pointed North Star.

11/23/23 12:00 F944

F944 is my favorite flag design among the (mostly bland and boring) final designs. This design evokes movement, and appropriately highlights Minnesota as the headwaters state (key natural

feature) and the beauty of northern lights, together with a simple, bright North Star.

11/23/23 12:16 F944 Each of these flags looks childish. Pick a design that puts forth our decendants both ingenious and immigrants in the beat light.

11/23/23 12:48 F944

This is my second favorite. It is bold and unlike any other state flag. It will immediately stand out from the crowd. I love the North Star and representation of the Mississippi and clouds/Northern

Lights. It is very distinctive and I urge the committee to strongly consider this too.

11/23/23 13:25 F944

F944 looks like an already outdated sports team logo from the early 2000s. I have found the final six flag submissions to be exceptionally underwhelming, uninspiring, and unbefitting of the symbol

that will represent our great state.

11/23/23 13:36 F944 Best of the six

11/23/23 13:51 F944 Strong design uniquely Minnesota. Distinct from other states.

11/23/23 14:22 F944

I donâ€™t think this design will age well. The graphics look very 2023 and the swoosh design is a bit complicated but also not very distinctive. It canâ€™t be replicated well by other artists and

graphic designers (let alone 5 year olds trying to draw it from memory).

11/23/23 14:55 F944 good looking flag, but not sure it represents our state accurately

11/23/23 16:01 F944 No

11/23/23 16:51 F944 Love the North Star

11/23/23 17:37 F944 Best design. Love how it incorporates Ojibwe star knowledge and Bdote, as well as the loon.

11/23/23 18:20 F944 This star looks like a reference to the Steelers. This feels like the icon for a sports team, not anything related to Minnesota.

11/23/23 18:26 F944 This one is nice

11/23/23 19:01 F944 Itâ€™s clear that a star is a prominent element of all of the designs, but the star in this one is the weakest. I also feel like this one seems more of a cartoon than it does a flag

11/23/23 19:14 F944 Voting for this flag, thanks.

11/23/23 21:47 F944 I love the river meets northern lights plus the star. Doesnâ€™t look like a quilt pattern like the other finalists.

11/23/23 22:19 F944

This design has my vote. Captures North Star State;the feeling of waves and Aurora lights and the feel of nature, wind, flow. Lovely! Blue and green and white are good colors. True North! Maybe

add a subtle compass pointing North to the Star.

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11/23/23 22:27 F944

F944 is by far my favorite. I understand keep.it simple but the North Star needs to.pop and we need a tree. We are Minnesota and we are known for our forests. The other designs are way to

abstract and boring and do not represent us in any way.

PLEASE choose this one and add a tree.

11/23/23 23:05 F944 This is by far my favorite! I love it! The North Star - the flowing water!

11/23/23 23:25 F944 I really like the design of this flag, but I really wish it included the color green! It is probably my 4th favorite design.

11/24/23 0:11 F944 I thought the rules said a child should be able to draw it. It is a little strange. I definitely like the star, not sure about the loons.

11/24/23 0:48 F944 Awesome!

11/24/23 4:11 F944 This is terrible, it looks like the logo of a failed roller derby team. GTFO! The commission that choose these finalists must've been high.

11/24/23 8:13 F944

As a graphic designer, I view all of the six finalist designs as extremely juvenile and amateurish. I really think there should be another round of submissions. However, some may work with some

variations. This one might do well to have the upper white part of the design a light green so it represents the northern lights. The star would look better with six points and the vertical and

horizontal points being longer to look like the star is shining and I think it would look better white rather than yellow.

11/24/23 8:13 F944 F944 was the top vote getter at our Thanksgiving gathering, with 9 votes. F29 got 3 votes, F2100 got 4, F1953 got 1, F1435 got 3 and F1154 1.

11/24/23 8:23 F944

This does not look very professional. Modern, yes, but that doesn't mean professional. Put this on a graphical tee, not the state's flag. You don't look at this and think, that must be Minnesota. It is

an interesting design but nobody will see that as Minnesota.

11/24/23 8:38 F944

Part of the stated reason for the flag redesign was the existing one had parts offensive to the state's Native population. However, none of these designs give any recognition to the tribes. When one

looks at the tribal seals many feature the black, red, yellow and white circles symbolic of many things including seasons. Perhaps worth inquiring if the tribes would like this somehow represented

in the state flag i.e. in the center of the star or each color along one of the four borders.

For this design, really like the abstract blue and white that almost looks like a loon or clouds reflecting on rivers or plowed fields. Could the white portion be drawn out a little more so the dark blue

on the left side is reminiscent of the shape of the state? Would love to see a green pine trees added perhaps small green triangle border for each of the states counties? Or one tree behind the star

with a branch for each county?

11/24/23 8:56 F944

Part of the stated reason for the flag redesign was the existing one had parts offensive to the state's Native population. However, none of these designs give any recognition to the tribes. When one

looks at the tribal seals many feature the black, red, yellow and white circles symbolic of many things including seasons or directions. Perhaps worth inquiring if the tribes would like this somehow

represented in the state flag i.e. in the center of the star or each color along one of the four borders. Or use a star that looks like a compass wheel and have the four colors in each quadrant. With a

small star indicating north at the top point. Would be really cool to include constellation of the big dipper in so people knew how to find north star. Also the 7 stars could represent 7 generations for

protecting the land.

on the left side is reminiscent of the shape of the state? Would love to see a green pine trees added perhaps small green triangle border for each of the states counties? Or one tree behind the star

with a branch for each county?

11/24/23 8:58 F944 This flag is way too modern to be timeless. I admit it is a very nice graphic, but for a logo or even the seal. Not the flag.

11/24/23 9:13 F944 This is a wonderful flag design for Minnesota!

11/24/23 10:19 F944 I like the river with reflection in the sky similar to northern lights.

11/24/23 10:22 F944 I like this one the best

11/24/23 11:42 F944

I love how dynamic this design is, and the colors are distinct and strong. The colors and logo are a bit too close to the mn soccer team though - if you decide to use this design and other colors just

be careful that they be as clear and distinct as these colors are.

11/24/23 12:09 F944 Looks cartoony. Is that a ghost?

11/24/23 13:06 F944 I am very disappointed in all the flags chosen. They are all very flat and lacking distinvtives.

11/24/23 13:18 F944 This looks like toothpaste entrails.

11/24/23 13:33 F944 This is a nice-looking design, but it's far too complex to be considered a flag. I don't think an adult could draw this let alone a 4th grader. I don't think F944 should be considered for our state flag.

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11/24/23 13:41 F944

I really like the concept overall design theme of this flag, but if adopted as our new flag it would need changes. Compared to the other finalists the star is the weakest of the 6 and the colors do not

match the overall state colors as outlined in the commission's design document.

11/24/23 14:00 F944

My least favorite. It would be difficult to sketch or describe from memory. It looks vaguely meandering, practically a symbol of indecision. The only redeeming feature is a near-reminder that the

Minnesota River itself has a name I've heard translated as "cloudy", a more romantic "cloud-reflected", or just muddy. Meh.

11/24/23 14:15 F944 What does this have to do with Minnesota?

11/24/23 14:43 F944 Out of the choices Youve managed to narrow it down to ones that are truely awful, but this one is the least awful flag

11/24/23 14:49 F944 People are stupid, no matter what flag you pick if it dosent have the word MINNESOTA on it people wont have any clue what it means

11/24/23 16:11 F944 No

11/24/23 16:31 F944 I like this one the best.

11/24/23 16:55 F944 Beautiful design, but wondering if it is a bit contemporary and may look dated quickly.

11/24/23 16:58 F944 This is the best flag.

11/24/23 17:00 F944 Looks like a hockey team jersey

11/24/23 17:11 F944 I like this one because the swirls remind me of water, and we are the land of 10,000 lakes.

11/24/23 17:12 F944 I like this one because the swirls remind me of water, and we are the land of 10,000 lakes.

11/24/23 17:24 F944 Best by far, but doesn't include L'etoile du Nord or Minnesota

11/24/23 17:31 F944 Itâ€™s beautiful and reflects the spirit of MN!

11/24/23 17:35 F944 I am from Duluth, Minnesota and this is my favorite flag F944

11/24/23 17:36 F944 Nothing about this design says Minnesota

11/24/23 18:06 F944 Please donâ€™t use any of these 6 for the flag. They donâ€™t measure up to what makes a good flag . I would rather see one of the state seals become the flag.

11/24/23 18:12 F944 Looks like a design by an 8 hear old

11/24/23 18:25 F944 It looks like a banner for a company. Not something I would want my state flag to look like.

11/24/23 18:51 F944 This flag represents all of Minnesota. Love it.

11/24/23 19:01 F944 This one is ugly

11/24/23 19:26 F944 This design is too odd and busy, the imagery on the right looks childish and cartoonish. Please do not move this one forward, it would be a disservice to our state.

11/24/23 19:34 F944

This is by far my favorite one I have seen. This one has the best color connotations plus it is a cool design. The star looks vintage but modern at the same time. The river which I would think is the

Mississippi looks amazing.

11/24/23 19:52 F944 I prefer this one because the star is not alone annd itâ€™s simple while the blue could be either a river or lake water and the white could be clouds or snow.

11/24/23 19:58 F944 I think this is one of the best ones! Maybe tweak the colors a little.

11/24/23 20:02 F944 If the goal is to make a memorable, recognizable flag, this is the only good one out of the 5 options.

11/24/23 20:03 F944 Awful. Unimaginative, dull, and meaningless. In no way does this represent Minnesota.

11/24/23 20:08 F944 This is a perfect, modern and appropriate, flag design. Itâ€™s beautiful.

11/24/23 20:19 F944 Very blah why change it? Makes zero sense.

11/24/23 20:40 F944 This design is fair at best. The star is terrible. Why can't we have the founding date and our state name on any of the designs?

11/24/23 20:41 F944 These are the finalists out of hundreds? Each one is worse than the previous... I'm speechless!

11/24/23 20:42 F944 I like the idea behind this one, but it lacks personality. It looks like a car dealership logo.

11/24/23 20:44 F944 I like F944 best. It is the clearest communicator of the 6.

11/24/23 20:44 F944

Best of the six designs, as it has movement. I can see the Mississippi River, and the northern lights reflected in the sky, or maybe it's a frozen river or ski trail. I feel like a person could travel along it,

like we're going places... North Star is clean and doesn't look Pennsylvanian like some of the others. Colors work well together. Elements are simple but in this arrangement, don't look like they

were created by a logo generator.

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11/24/23 21:40 F944 F944 What is that thing in the upper left? A star? Does not look like a star. And what are those curvy lines all about? Three lane highways going hither and yon? I don't get it.

11/24/23 21:46 F944 Choose This One

11/24/23 21:51 F944

If we have to have one of these designs, this is my favorite. It's very modern and looks like no other flags. I assume the swirl is suppose to represent the Mississippi River. The river does start here

and we should be proud of that.

11/24/23 21:55 F944 This is pure silliness. Keep our current flag.

11/24/23 22:04 F944 Best one out of the finalists but I think the loon/tree/wheat seal is the best of finalists, all together

11/24/23 22:04 F944

Submission F944 is my favorite of these designs by far. The way it reflects the state's name origin (sky tinted water) is beautiful and I love the way it represents the coming together of our rivers,

the lengths of which largely shape our borders and whose flows dictate the bulk of our settlement patterns. That we're the origin of the Mississippi is one of our great claims to fame and this

design reflects that well. None of the other flags come close to being as richly symbolic or as reflective of our history and geography.

11/24/23 22:12 F944

I'm an amateur vexillologist from Kentucky with some experience in designing for fiction and real life, and F944 is absolutely the most aesthetically pleasing flag you have on offer. The two swirls

with a perspective, the deep blue field, and the excellently affixed star are all so geometrically harmonious. I feel like oftentimes flag redesign commissions get overdesigned or suffer from an

"internet vexillology" brain disease, but I think this one would fit the cast of the current (good) American flags so very well, and is orders of magnitude better than the old flag.

11/24/23 22:20 F944

and we should be proud of that.

11/24/23 22:31 F944 This flag with the star/snowflake design from F29 would be ideal

11/24/23 23:19 F944

This strikes a beautiful balance of color (diverse but not busy), movement (it moves the eye without being aggressive) and simplicity (streamlined without being boring). The only question of

caution would be how it would look when flying - would the white in the upper R drown out the rest when hanging on a pole?

Regardless, I like this design a lot!

11/24/23 23:42 F944 I enjoy how the swooshes of color on the right side can be interpreted as a river and the aurora.

11/25/23 0:04 F944 Hands down, I love F944 the best! The colors, the style, the symbolism. Love it!

11/25/23 0:13 F944 By far the best of the finalist designs. Beautiful and evocative.

11/25/23 0:23 F944 It's a beautiful flag, but it's giving strong sport team vibes which I don't think is appropriate in this context

11/25/23 0:26 F944 This is by far the best one.

11/25/23 1:30 F944 F944 looks more like a professional sports team flag than a state flag. I do not think it has the timeless quality that the other finalists have.

11/25/23 5:18 F944

F944 Simpler is not better. Youâ€™ve managed to narrow it down to bland and more bland. Iâ€™m pretty shocked that these are the finals out of so many cool meaningful designs! This is a

contender for the best one because it actually gives us something to look at.

11/25/23 5:33 F944 This is my favorite of the choices. I wish there was a strip of green above the river. Sad that it is a river and not a lake.

11/25/23 5:53 F944 This flag may not look great on a flagpole.

11/25/23 6:34 F944 Reminds me of the design on Styrofoam cups.

11/25/23 6:51 F944 Too complex with the swooping lines and specific placement

11/25/23 7:18 F944 Better be this one!

11/25/23 7:20 F944 Basic & awful just like the rest of finalists. What is this, the 1972 Tupperware design competition?!

11/25/23 7:28 F944

Clean design, shows resources, movement reminds me of water, Mississippi River, action, progression, and blue and white colors join together.. Star could be enhanced and possibly some green

added to represent our forests. I think this design will be appreciated in years to come.

11/25/23 7:32 F944 This is not what I would call a design.

11/25/23 7:42 F944 It sucks

11/25/23 7:53 F944 This looks like a bank logo. Difficult to draw and manufacture. The star is not a good shape and should not appear to the left, especially considering that the swirls might suggest a big dipper.

11/25/23 7:54 F944

This is the best flag. It is simple and unique and instantly recognizable. And the way the shapes of the water and the sky reflect each other is beautifully symbolic of what the name Minnesota

means. Hope this one is chosen!

11/25/23 7:58 F944 This is my third place choice. It does not have very concerning imagery but is a bit too whimsical and â€œbusyâ€ for me.

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11/25/23 8:02 F944

No question, F944 is the way to roll. It's got flow, movement, that sweep into the universe and, of course, the star of the north. And, there;'s nothing offensive or to take a pot shot at.

I like the getting away from clutter, also.

The remaining designs are linear, fixed, predictable, unexciting, no flow;although F2100 has some flow, but it's got a middle eastern vibe to it (get away from that!- we're mid west).

11/25/23 8:04 F944 I like this one the most. Only change Iâ€™d like would be a green edge to the blue â€œswooshâ€.

11/25/23 8:05 F944 Best one of the finalists

11/25/23 8:13 F944 This flag design looks like bad clip art or the jazz solo styrofoam cups from the 90s.

11/25/23 8:18 F944

Of the finalists, F944 has the most of something for everyone. The star of course, but the other part is just abstract enough it can be two rivers meeting, the water reflecting in the sky, aurora

borealis, even two loons. It's also beautiful with its colors.

11/25/23 8:22 F944 This reminds me to much of Michigan. They have something very close to to say â€œpure michiganâ€

11/25/23 8:22 F944 No, I wouldnâ€™t associate this with MN.

11/25/23 8:23 F944

This is a simple design but feels like it represents Minnesota. First impression of it is the star above the 2 biggest assets of MN, water and snow which represents the many sports and hobbies

popular in MN.

11/25/23 8:23 F944 F944 is refreshing, but will it feel that way in 50 years?

11/25/23 8:26 F944 All flags are horrible

11/25/23 8:34 F944 The river reference is nice, but this uses design language that will quickly look dated

11/25/23 8:36 F944 I like the star. And I like the blue curvy shape that I perceive as water. I'd like to see something green and i'm not sure what the white curvy shape is representative.

11/25/23 8:39 F944

This is by far my favorite. The water gives the feeling of movement. I also like that it is not just water represented by a color like other designs. To me this is clear that we are depicting water and

the north star. If someone outside of Minnesota looked at other options I feel like they wouldn't understand.

11/25/23 8:41 F944 This design is eye catching and catches the essence of Minnesota with the design and colors.

11/25/23 8:48 F944 Wonâ€™t be able to see it from far away. 5 pointed star works better. Child canâ€™t recreate it.

11/25/23 8:48 F944 Another first grade project on a Microsoft art program. Not Minnesota.

11/25/23 8:53 F944 Underwhelming. Boring. We can do better.

11/25/23 8:53 F944

I like this design, itâ€™s very flowing and simple. The top left corner over to the middle almost looks like it could be the top of the shape of the state. Could almost be revised to depict an outline of

the state by moving the blue and white

11/25/23 9:02 F944

By far the best. Most pleasing and your eye flows where it doesnâ€™t on the other. Sounds like Iâ€™m wrong but I also thought the end of the river and beginning of the lights were shaped like a

loon head. Can we pretend?

Thatâ€™s why I like that one

11/25/23 9:10 F944

I appreciate that F994 is different;it is my THIRD choice of the six finalists. It has the North Star, lakes/rivers, and Northern Lights. Of the stars on all the finalists, it has the easiest star for a 5-year-

old to draw. It does give the feeling of a professional sports team flag . . . I'm not sure if that is a pro or a con.

11/25/23 9:19 F944 Could work if it was more simple i.e. take the dark lines out of the blue and white

11/25/23 9:19 F944 This would be my number 3 choice

11/25/23 9:31 F944 This F944 flag design is waaay to busy. It looks like a cool design for a trendy sneaker or basketball jersey, but not for a state flag. It will not age well.

11/25/23 9:37 F944 This flag is both simple and very repetitive of our state. The North Star, and the nod of being where the Mississippi River begins! This is the flag that should be chosen

11/25/23 9:45 F944 Symbolism is good. Remove lines in the light blue and white portions of the flag.

11/25/23 9:49 F944 This is bland and awful

11/25/23 9:52 F944 I vote for this flag. Clean design and no conflict with the star shape/points. Please choose this flag

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11/25/23 10:08 F944 The flowing colors are a nice connection to all the waters of the state with a point of the north star. Star itself leaves a little for want, but this is by far the best overall design.

11/25/23 10:14 F944

I am excited by the flag change and appreciate the work being done! I just want to comment I think this flag seems a bit too much like a sports team flag and I think that some of the other designs

are a better fit. Thanks for considering.

11/25/23 10:22 F944

IThis flag is very appealing with the swirled that can suggest the loon. I like the blue swirl for our lakes, the white for our snow. Miss some green, but like the star. This flag as it is gives me a good

feeling when I see it. It flows. Ice, water, sky, North Star, snow, and movement like water. Love it.

11/25/23 10:24 F944 Best of a mediocre bunch.

11/25/23 10:24 F944

F944 is in my Top 2 design finalists (F29 is the other). This one has a quality of uniqueness, with the dark blue/almost black field and the waves of the river/northern lights. I cannot think of any

other flag which takes this approach. It is a really interesting design. My one comment is the representation of the Northern Star in the upper left corner is a little flat, and gets lost in the rest of

the flag. Would the Commission consider changing the star in this flag to be more like the star from the seal finalist S27? Having a star with more points and slightly larger will help overcome this, I

think. Thank you for taking this feedback into consideration!

11/25/23 10:26 F944

I prefer this one Iâ€™ve the other 5 as it depicts much if what makes Minnesota specialâ€¦.. lakes and rivers, the star of the north and northern lights. These truly represent Minnesotaâ€™s

unique place within the natural beauty of our country.

11/25/23 10:32 F944

This flag has a good idea behind it, with the water and sky reflecting each other, but it feels like a modern design. That was something that this committee mentioned a lot while discussing all of the

submissions, is that you didn't want to choose a flag that would feel dated in 20 years. This flag feels like a flag that could only have been made in 2023. The swooping lines give off a modern

design, which won't be so modern by 2045. I feel like many of the committee members mentioned how this flag caught their eye, and while a very striking design now, I don't think it will in the

future.

But it has good bones. The Star is very nice, one of the best renderings of the North Star out of all the submissions. But the rest of the flag is really too modern to last long as a flag. Straighter,

cleaner-cut, lines would be better here, and those would be simpler to draw than this current design. And the current proposed tweaks, of making the in-fill lines on the water and sky, different

colors, wouldn't really improve this design either, it might only make it worse.

Once again, I would like to propose that this committee would reconsider your decision to not include the North Star Flag, and to add it back into the finalists for the flag. Because while there are a

variety of issues that the final 6 have, the North Star doesn't really have any design or symbolism issues, unlike your finalists. I hope you all do understand the true weight of choosing this new flag,

and just how disappointed we as the public are in these finalists. They truly could have been something great, but all of these flags are let downs. It feels like this committee chose a couple of flags

for themselves, rather than really considering what the public thought, what other Minnesotans thought. Because the North Star Flag has long been very popular, and for some unknown reasons,

you guys decided to exclude it. The way that this committee is headed with a decision like that, is to have whichever flag you picked, just be vetoed by the Minnesota Legislature, because it's an

extremely unpopular flag anyways. The North Star Flag should have been considered solely on it's popularity, and it should be added back for the same reason. The North Star flag was also designed

extremely well, fitting the NAVA principles, and using striking colors that represent the lakes and natural resources of Minnesota. It's not like it was the dog flag, or the bayg flag, or any other kind

of meme flag, it is well designed, and has long been in the hopes of becoming the flag.

The 6 that you have chosen fall short of the mark in many ways, and I, along with many other Minnesotans, are extremely disappointed in the results. Please consider adding the North Star Flag

into the finalists, and hear what the public has to say about it.

11/25/23 10:33 F944

These are all very underwhelming! However this one would be my top pick as it seems to represent the North Star AND Land of 10,000 lakes with the moving water better then just color

representation.

11/25/23 10:34 F944 This design depicts our Star of the North along with our abundant water and sky. It's smooth flow feels unifying, not divisive.

11/25/23 10:37 F944 THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL! It makes me love Minnesota for its coursing rivers and shining stars!

11/25/23 10:43 F944 I really like the flow of this design. It is simple, yet eye-catching and uses the space well. The colors are perfect. This should be the one.

11/25/23 11:03 F944 Please do not pick this one. It looks like a company logo

11/25/23 11:05 F944 This one and the last finalist are my favorites. Polaris with representation of our rivers and snow/northern lights are perfect for the state.

11/25/23 11:06 F944 This flag looks like a computer start-up logo. I think the waves will look dated before long.

11/25/23 11:07 F944 Love this

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11/25/23 11:08 F944 I like this design very much. Yes! Although I would liked a loon or pine to have been invluded.

11/25/23 11:14 F944 A nice look with a strong design, but feels more like a marketing design than a state flag.

11/25/23 11:18 F944 WHERE ARE THE LOONS AND FISH AND LAKES AND SKY BLUE WATER - I DON'T LIKE ANY OF THEM BUT THIS IS THE BEST OF THE WORST

11/25/23 11:21 F944 I like this flag design. It could go with seal S224. The colors could change to match the seal if the background was blue, the bottom shape black, the star white and the upper shape to gold or green.

11/25/23 11:34 F944 I like the colors, I like the flow of the rivers and the north star.

11/25/23 11:39 F944 This is in my top 2! I love the colors. It's simple, yet has movement.

11/25/23 11:53 F944 A very interesting design but it looks more like a contemporary coperate or marketing logo then ab official state flag

11/25/23 12:22 F944 This finalist (F944) has a unique concept that I appreciate, but its design style is hard to consider timeless, which is important in a flag. I would say the style already feels dated, unfortunately.

11/25/23 12:30 F944 This looks like a sports team logo, not a state flag.

11/25/23 13:11 F944 This says, "Minnesota has water". I think there's more to Minnesota than lakes.

11/25/23 13:56 F944

Flag F994 seems most like Minnesota with river/water represented. I don't love it though. The others give off too much of Amish quilt vibe. They are all a bit took vauge and don't really capture

Minnesota. But, this one is the closest in my opinion.

11/25/23 14:01 F944 I love this design as it includes both the north star and a nod to our lakes and rivers

11/25/23 14:13 F944 Makes zero sense. No.

11/25/23 14:20 F944 nope

11/25/23 14:26 F944 This is the best of the finalists but falls short of the richness and beauty if our state.

11/25/23 14:29 F944 Fine. If fine is the best we can do, I guess thatâ€™s fine.

11/25/23 14:41 F944 Good onr

11/25/23 14:53 F944 This should be the winner! Looks like the North Star and 2 loons to me!

11/25/23 15:11 F944 This is the winner

11/25/23 15:23 F944

F944. I really dislike this flag. The star is overly simplistic and boring and the river shapes seem too modern and not classic to withstand the test of time. My first impression was it looks like an

amateur sports team logo, not something to represent our state.

11/25/23 15:36 F944

F944 is the only one that is in the smallest way pleasing to the eye. All the other choices look like weâ€™re making a barn quilt. Iâ€™m sad to see that many of the things MN is known for weâ

€™re just pushed away. Do you know how rare it is to see a lady slipper, and how many people have never seen one? Maybe by placing our state flower on our state flag, perhaps we can educate

people about them.

11/25/23 15:44 F944 This sort of feels like Minnesota, but isnâ€™t perfect.

11/25/23 15:49 F944

This design looks so much more exciting than the other five! I love the "swishes," which could be waves on our 10,000 lakes or the aurora borealis - the sense of movement is so dynamic. The star

could perhaps be redesigned, but otherwise I'd say it's a perfect flag that I'd be proud to fly.

11/25/23 16:02 F944 This is my favorite because it is super unique. I can't think any state or country flag in the world that it reminds me of.

11/25/23 16:33 F944 F944 is my second or third favorite. It is modern and feels like it reflects our state well.

11/25/23 16:36 F944 This one would be nice with the Star from F29.

11/25/23 16:39 F944 This flag immediately reminds me of a sports team logo. It feels trendy and designy and corporate, not stable or dignified.

11/25/23 16:53 F944 Definitely dislike this one a lot but at least the north star doesn't look like a scandanavian mitten design. The design itself is nice but just not meant for a state flag.

11/25/23 17:22 F944 This flag best represents Minnesota's beauty and culture, with symbols for our lakes and the northern star.

11/25/23 17:35 F944 Best option available

11/25/23 17:53 F944 This isn't ugly like some of the other ones but it doesn't look like a state flag it looks more like a corporate logo for a prescription sleep medicine.

11/25/23 18:16 F944 Horrible

11/25/23 18:40 F944 Looks like a sport team logo. Not good

11/25/23 18:55 F944 Love this one

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11/25/23 19:02 F944

Thanks for the opportunity to comment on the submissions to redesign the Minnesota state flag. Submission F944 would make a very good state flag. If the commission chooses this entry, please

consider a revision. I would suggest making the star either an M star, star of the north, or dakota/nordic star to replace the current star in the design.

11/25/23 19:45 F944 I feel like this particular submission. Focus is too much on the river and not enough on all of our many lakes and the lake life that we all enjoy. It just doesnâ€™t resonate with me.

11/25/23 19:47 F944 I think this would be a great choice.

11/25/23 20:17 F944 This one is by far the best out of the six options. Please pick this one!

11/25/23 20:31 F944 This design has strong contrast - but I understand it may have been borrowed from another designer. No

11/25/23 20:38 F944 this flag design is gorgeous but gives pure michigan vibes. I wouldnâ€™t chose this one

11/25/23 20:43 F944 Who designed these? Where are the submissions from Minneapolis's best designers? Little& Co, Sharon Werner, Duffy???

11/25/23 20:57 F944 I like this one

11/25/23 21:02 F944 Where is the Minnesota? Very Bland.

11/25/23 21:24 F944 DESIGN IS FAR INFERIOR TO CURRENT FLAG

11/25/23 21:26 F944 From all the 6 design this one is more modern and better looking.

11/25/23 21:32 F944 Please no, how does the white swirl represent Minnesota?

11/25/23 22:11 F944 This is my favorite flag design.

11/25/23 22:14 F944 This picture both details Minnesota a land of 10.000 lakes and the North Star. My #1 pick!

11/25/23 22:15 F944 I love the colors of this flag and itâ€™s perfect for our state

11/25/23 22:16 F944 I don't like the finalists chosen. But this tge tge best of those selected. We need the water element in our flag, along with the North Star si this works best. This is my choice!

11/25/23 22:17 F944 Ugh

11/25/23 22:19 F944 My favorite!

11/25/23 22:21 F944 Thus is a great design. The blue swirl can represent our rivers and water resources;the white swirl sniw and even the northern lights. Very eye catching.

11/25/23 22:21 F944 I love this one, it is my favorite.

11/25/23 22:27 F944 You can change the Flag no one cares if you drive around and look at Home you will see more Gopher flags ...red white and blue flags is what people want and are proud of .....

11/25/23 22:30 F944 I LOVE this flag design!! It is much more interesting than the others. My vote!!

11/25/23 23:22 F944 The star kinda looks like a Subaru commercial. Not terrible but I tend to like the other designs better

11/25/23 23:26 F944 This flag is bold and represents what we as Minnesotans see when we look up in the northern sky. No we can see both during the day fly high on our flag.

11/25/23 23:34 F944 My favorite of the 5

11/26/23 0:20 F944 Ugh. Yuck. Looks like a way or a pipeline.

11/26/23 0:50 F944

Love that the star design representing Polaris is unique. I also like that it doesn't connote a religious depiction of the star of Bethlehem, nor the Texas/Vietnam flag's star, nor like an indigenous

symbol -- it's more inclusive being unique.

11/26/23 0:59 F944 F944 looks like an AI generated corporate logo - no thanks.

11/26/23 2:21 F944

For me this flag doesn't give me any reaction that makes me want this as a state flag, however it could be a good "Twin Cities" flag.

The design of seemingly two rivers, being Minnesota and Mississippi, converging at a point off to the right-center is a decent homage to roughly where they meet but that gives this design a bit of

regional bias that was slated in other rejected designs. I also don't like the idea of having a wavy design in a flag that is meant to be outside in the wind waving itself, that wouldn't contribute

anything other than a complex design added without thought.

I do like the basic design of the north star used in this flag and think it could be supplanted elsewhere.

Overall this flag feels like a minus for me as a state flag because the only things it targets are the north star and the rivers which can't really contribute much on their own in an overly complex

design that appears simple.

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11/26/23 3:42 F944 This is the best design of the six finalists. Pick this one!

11/26/23 4:54 F944 I like this flag the best. The star says North Star to me. I like the blue that represents water and the white represents the sky to me. Beautiful flag design!

11/26/23 4:54 F944

As a recent transplant to Minnesota (2019), This flag aptly represents the two biggest geographic features of the state. The start of the North and the lakes;all found all around the state. I hardly

know of any state that has lakes represented on its flag. My only suggestion is that the the colorâ€™s should be changed to reflect the already recognizable colors of the state of Minnesota I.e the

green and blue. Those colors are already widely used by the state on its letter heads, vehicles etc.

11/26/23 6:22 F944

This is the only one I like but they all look like kindergarteners did them. They all look so boring. They should look like something MN is known for. You should be able to look at the flag and know

what it means without an explanation. None of these are like that. So sad.

11/26/23 6:25 F944 Another to disgrace! Absolutely disgusting! Where is the relevance to our state and the bounty of our natural resources? You've bastardized our old flag by approving a piece of abstract art.

11/26/23 6:44 F944 This looks like a corporate logo for an energy company.

11/26/23 6:46 F944 I like this one best. It reminds me of a river with clouds above.

11/26/23 6:47 F944 I like the movement of the design. Flowing. Best star of all entries. Also reminds me of northern lights which we can see from time to time in central Minnesota.

11/26/23 6:49 F944

I saw a news story quoting a committee member saying said something like, â€œWhat are we if not the North Star?â€ I totally agree with that. Minnesota is a leader in so many ways â€” health

care, how we treat people, technology, etc. BUT, because our name means â€œclear blue waterâ€, this is my favorite flag submission;it incorporates both elements. Our lakes are part of our

fiber and peopleâ€™s experience of our state. In addition, the swirls to me imply forward progress, which I think is key to what makes Minnesota so great â€” we are always striving to make

things better and contribute more.

Thanks for the opportunity for input! Great idea to redo the flag to something that better represents us.

11/26/23 7:03 F944

Hello, Lakeville resident. I think we have a chance to truly stand out with something striking and unique with this flag. The hidden appearance of Loons in the center of the waves is terrific for all the

folks who wanted a Loon so badly, but mostly, those meeting wave designs can be marketed. Other states make money hand over fist selling the iconography of their state flag, like Colorado and

Wyoming. Those meeting wave designs would be on hats and bags and clothing and would be ubiquitous. Itâ€™s a beautiful, unique design, and perhaps any concerns about it could be allayed by

the council making some minor edits to it. Thank you!

11/26/23 7:31 F944 I like this best of the 6 finalists. Please vote for this one

11/26/23 7:43 F944 Looks like a generic seasonal banner from Home Goods.

11/26/23 7:48 F944 It moves gently even when stationary, captures a native spirit essence. The flow is kind and welcoming yet the pointed north star symbolizes strength and direction.

11/26/23 8:05 F944 I like this best of the 6 final choices.

11/26/23 8:13 F944 Voting for this one!

11/26/23 8:14 F944 The swirls of water are too busy. I donâ€™t like the yellow star.

11/26/23 8:17 F944

Although Flag Design F2100 is my first choice, F944 would be my 2nd. It shows movement of the skies and water in addition to the North star. Please do not simply have only one star or a generic

flower as our state flag.

11/26/23 8:36 F944 How about we put Minnesota on it somewhere. Actually why not start over and let the public pick which I think would be none of them.

11/26/23 8:48 F944

Of the finalists, this is the most inspiring but I fear itâ€™s too contemporary. Could this be redrawn by a child or sewn? Iâ€™m doubtful. Still, I think itâ€™s the most memorable and looks good

with the loon seal, if thatâ€™s chosen. Is there a way to incorporate loons in the design, even abstractly? Can it be simplified?

11/26/23 9:11 F944 This flag would be my second choice. To be first, I would switch the dark blue and the light blue, and the star should be white with 5 corners.

11/26/23 9:12 F944 Of all the flag options, this is probably the better one. Theyâ€™re all terrible. We need a loon on the water.

11/26/23 9:19 F944

I think this design is inappropriate for a flag. It would be a gorgeous art piece or design, but the visual language here is like a logo than a flag. Everything reeks of modern Web UI design, of present

social-media minimalist design. I strongly suspect this will look outdated in 5-10 years - but Minnesota will not be able pick a new flag when it is. I do like the colors, and the uniqueness, but nothing

about this should be a flag. What does it represent? North Star sure, but squiggly lines? Rorschach test ofâ€¦. Ribbons? River and snow? A tornado? Oddly-shaped â€˜Sâ€™s? The language is just

not simplistic enough nor repeatable enough for a flag design. I strongly believe this choice would be a mistake.

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11/26/23 9:26 F944

F944 is the best by far! The North Star, our point of reference and touchstone, existed long before our time. The flowing rivers of ice and water remind us of our uniquely beautiful mid-continental

location (our waters flow to Hudson Bay, the North Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico), varied topography, and distinctive biomes. Waving in summer breezes and wintry winds, our new flag

beautifully highlights a civic culture of openness, and our commitments to inclusivity and excellence.

11/26/23 9:28 F944 My second preferred of the submissions. Only critique is that the design looks a bit 2023, not sure it will age well.

11/26/23 9:40 F944

This, in my opinion, the best choice. The wavy blue indicates water in its liquid form while the wavy white is water in snow or ice form. Minnesota's name come from the Dakota word for water

such as the Mississippi which is important for recreation, commerce, history, and beauty. The wave motion itself indicates upward motion which is the ideal for this whole state.

11/26/23 9:52 F944 I like this.

11/26/23 9:54 F944 Make the star white with more points like on the other flags and make the top swirl green. Then I think it'll represent Minnesota well.

11/26/23 9:55 F944 I think this flag design is the most eye catching and unique of the finalists.

11/26/23 10:17 F944 F944 is the best representation of the land, water, and sky of Minnesota with the lovely north star.

11/26/23 10:24 F944

This is by far my favorite flag design. It is simple and uncluttered, and reflects the North Star, the blue of our sky and northern lights, and the flowing waters are a reminder that we are the source

of the Mighty Mississippi.

11/26/23 10:39 F944 Water, the North Star. Simple. The star could be more obviously a star, but otherwise very good.

11/26/23 10:41 F944 This design looks likes like a team logo, not a state flag

11/26/23 10:50 F944 No thanks. Too dark.

11/26/23 10:55 F944

I love this design. The symbolism in it is wonderful. It has a leftward biased north star, a blue waved stripe representing the Mississippi headwaters, and the white stripe representing either snow or

aurora borealis. The shape of the stripes vaguely form loons as well. By far my favorite of the designs.

11/26/23 10:57 F944 This beautiful design represents our state so well!

11/26/23 10:57 F944 One of my top three. Simple, but maybe not timeless.

11/26/23 10:58 F944 My favorite because the movement symbolizes both lakes and the MN and Mississippi rivers and the northern lights.

11/26/23 11:00 F944

I taught Minnesota History for 34.5 years. Never once did any of the Ojibwe students in my classes feel our state flag and seal was offensive. We discussed it at length in my classes. I think the

original flag's current interpretation and symbolism is very much misinterpreted like so many things are these days. Our old flag was unique and distinguished. These new six (6) finalists appear way

to be "abstract expressionism, nonrepresentational art." They really don't represent our state motto;and not ANY of the history of our state. I could go on, but I am no doubt commenting to the

same people that believe the new flag will be an improvement. I will continue to fly the old one in my yard. NONE of the six (6) finalists are at all unique enough to represent our fine state AND its

long and distinguished history. Sincerely, Steven Cummings. 34.5 year history teacher and MEd.

11/26/23 11:02 F944

I like the colors and attempt to incorporate a loon.

But it is too abstract and dynamic and looks more like a sports logo than a state flag.

11/26/23 11:42 F944 Beautiful and simple

11/26/23 11:42 F944 This is by far the best flag out of the other options. Itâ€™s a smooth and simple design but it says a lot!

11/26/23 12:03 F944 I like this design. Many of the others look very quilt pattern like or Scandinavian.

11/26/23 12:08 F944 My unofficial poll from Nextdoor that contained 140ish votes, this one got 48

11/26/23 12:20 F944

This is visually impressive. It is unique and the design that pays homage to our water, the North Star and northern lights as well as hinting at the state bird the loon. Itâ€™s a stand out among plain

and confusing designs

11/26/23 12:21 F944 Looks like a sports logo, not a flag.

11/26/23 12:26 F944 Itâ€™s beautiful colorful, (submission F944) you can look at it and see Minnesota in it. Others are so ambiguous I donâ€™t know what the artist may have been thinking about.

11/26/23 12:43 F944 I like this a lot, but it kind of reminds me of the CO Avalanche

11/26/23 12:50 F944 There is nothiing on this design that shows this is Minnesotan. All the designs are horrible!

11/26/23 13:22 F944 We showed the options to our girls (10, 8, & 5). They liked this option (F944, they called it the "rivers" flag) the best.

11/26/23 13:36 F944 F944 I wish there was more of an indigenous aspect to any of them.

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11/26/23 13:38 F944

This is my favorite flag of the bunch. I like the flowing blue water meeting the clouds in the sky. I do think it looks a little like the Colorado Avalance's logo, so maybe something could be done to

alter it a little bit.

11/26/23 14:00 F944 The North Star on this one looks like an eye that's staring at me ominously.

11/26/23 14:01 F944 The North Star on F844 looks like an eye that's staring at me ominously.

11/26/23 14:13 F944 F944 looks a bit like a logo for a sports team. It does not feel timeless.

11/26/23 14:13 F944 My first choice - like the colors and flowing lines.

11/26/23 14:13 F944

This design is a nice one, but is not a good flag design. Would not be the easiest to replicate in physical production, and also would not be the easiest for a child to draw. The star just looks off the

way that it is stylized. I am fine with using a 4 point star, which is much better than a common 5 point star seen all the time, but this one just does not look the best aesthetically. The light bule

'river' and white 'northern lights' above look nice, but I feel it might look dated in the future sooner than wanted. Also, based on comments I have seen online, it is not clear to everyone what they

are supposed to represent. Overall this is a design that is better suited for a poster rather than a state flag, and therefore, if feel this one is 4th of the final 6 designs.

11/26/23 14:21 F944

This might make a good logo, but does not look like a serious flag. Too much white bleeding off the corner might make that part disappear under many ski conditions. The dynamic, swishing

elements will conflict with a moving piece of cloth.

11/26/23 15:31 F944

This is my favorite finalist design. A suggestion is that the white swoosh on the top could be changed to purple and green to represent the Northern Lights that our states knows and loves. Thanks

for consideration

11/26/23 15:48 F944 This is the worst of the finalists. It looks like a RV design.

11/26/23 15:49 F944 Best option left, though worse than "North Star Flag"

11/26/23 16:23 F944 put the star fromF29 on this flag

11/26/23 16:58 F944 We are a state of lakes not rivers. I do not feel this represents the entire state of MN very well.

11/26/23 17:39 F944 This looks like a poster

11/26/23 17:59 F944 The design of F944 evokes the image of a flushing toilet. Please donâ€™t use this one. It is not timeless and will quickly look dated.

11/26/23 18:39 F944 Like the depiction of the North Star & water which represent our state.

11/26/23 18:56 F944 I dislike this design as it feels more like a sports team logo than a state flag.

11/26/23 19:39 F944 There are some interesting design elements, but I donâ€™t think this would represent an improvement on the current flag.

11/26/23 19:50 F944

I can believe you blew this. Unbelievable. None of these submissions are memorable. I wouldn't fly one of them. The Canadian Mpleleaf is arguably the best flag around even though maple trees

are not found in more than half the county. To say the loon isn't acceptable because it doesn't haunt the southwest of the state is a canard. My God. Get a loon on the flag and it will be

recognized around the world. People from everywhere will make the link when they see the flag or hear Minnesota. Government has a chance to instill some pride back to our state. Instead these

submissions speak to nothing. They all look like the cutting room floor after making a Seattle Seahawk costume.

11/26/23 21:10 F944 Best designâ€”water meets the sky with silhouette of loons with northern star. Great way to represent MN!

11/26/23 21:12 F944 This is the best one.

11/26/23 21:48 F944

This is the flag I feel most compelled to comment on. First, I'll say that I think the colors and the contrast on this flag are the strongest out of the finalists. I also think that the energy and character

of the lines is expressive in an appealing way. That being said, I find the actual shape of the wavy lines on this flag to be very off-putting. I love the general direction that the artist is going, but the

shapes that the lines make, both in positive and negative space, are strange. Looking at the shapes created in the dark background color, it seems like a confusing mess to me. I also think that the

tapered lines within the white and light blue stripes are not a good choice. For these stripes, I would recommend something more akin to the curvy lines on the flag of the Hyogo prefecture of

Japan, but with more flare. I would also like to see more points on the star.

11/26/23 21:54 F944

Great, distinct design. The white part is hard to understand. Is it supposed to be the Aurora? Could it be multicolored to resemble the Aurora?

The extreme curvature of the river and Aurora (?) also looks a bit like a modern corporate logo. I'm worried it might become dated. Maybe less curve?

Otherwise, I think it is excellent

11/26/23 21:58 F944 Ugly

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11/26/23 22:53 F944 To me, this represents MN and our change in season and would be a nice change. I think the others are too drab.

11/26/23 23:00 F944

F944. Too "busy" as-is. For this to work, it needs two modifications: 1) eliminate the white wave image which reads "northern lights" and extend the blue wave, which appropriately reads "water"

and "rivers" all the way to the edge of the field, and 2) convert the four-pointed star which reads as too "simple" into a six- or eight-pointed star with a circular hub and rays of alternating lengths.

11/27/23 1:02 F944

This flag has a bizarre look and it takes a pretty good look to see that the loons aren't just a bunch of squiggly lines a problem that would certainly be exacerbated when the flag is flapping in the

breeze

11/27/23 2:41 F944 This will not age well. It looks like a ranch bottle and 90s paper cup drsign. Sorry, it hsd to be said.

11/27/23 5:03 F944 Absolutely horrible

11/27/23 6:25 F944

I like this design if we could change out the star with the one on F2100.

Thank you

11/27/23 8:35 F944 This doesn't represent Minnesota in any way. It looks like it belongs in another country.

11/27/23 8:37 F944 This doesn't represent Minnesota in any way. It looks like it belongs in another country.

11/27/23 9:00 F944 Probably the best option of those selected. The star in this one should be used for whatever final flag is designed.

11/27/23 9:01 F944 This is my favorite of the finalist flag options. I love the swirl of the lake and snow against a deep dark blue with the north star.

11/27/23 9:09 F944 This flag is perfect

11/27/23 9:31 F944 The North Star Flag has already been adopted by so many Minnesotans, so thatâ€™s your winner.

11/27/23 9:34 F944 1989 North Star flag deserves to be the state flag

11/27/23 9:43 F944

This flag leaves so much to be desired. The swish shape seems vague and unclear what it is trying to represent. Additionally, the light blue colors on top of dark blue seems random. This flag also

provides very limited marketability for Minnesota in terms of using a flag or symbol on future licensing, which is a lost revenue opportunity for the state.

11/27/23 10:00 F944 Way too corporate looking.

11/27/23 10:02 F944 Keep the old flag, all these suck

11/27/23 10:07 F944 My favorite is no longer in the running but this one stands out among the remaining .

11/27/23 10:10 F944

PLEASE CHOOSE THIS FLAG!! The colors are bold and balanced. The composition is dynamic and meaningful. The iconography is unique and stark. AND it's very unique compared to the other US

state flags. By far the best design that I think would make the most Minnesotans pleased and proud

11/27/23 10:11 F944 perfect

11/27/23 10:12 F944 Best design by far IMO. Gives me strong minnesota vibes.

11/27/23 10:14 F944 Too plain and simple. No creativity. The original had to change, but could have saved/improved non-offensive parts of design.

11/27/23 10:14 F944 This is my favorite design. It incorporates the North Star, and is simple and evocative with a river and clouds that are also birds.

11/27/23 10:15 F944 I appreciate the design of this flag, but it will quickly look dated.

11/27/23 10:15 F944 Like the other designs it is bland, benign, uninspired, and lacks any identity to anything. It is simple. Simply terrible.

11/27/23 10:16 F944 This one is kinda OK but the star could be in a more 'star like' shape. This one could be on if some lakefront was added. Bring back the one showing a lakefront.

11/27/23 10:16 F944 Best one by far!

11/27/23 10:16 F944 This flag is simple (as it should be);however I think it will soon look "dated". Plus not sure about how curved lines like this will look on a waving flag.

11/27/23 10:19 F944 The swirls will look really dated in a few years and are better suited for a sports team than a state flag.

11/27/23 10:20 F944 This flag has my vote.

11/27/23 10:25 F944 Kind of interesting design. Make the white swoop green to improve it.

11/27/23 10:25 F944 Don't like that it's changing, but this one is the best of what you picked.

11/27/23 10:26 F944

I do not like submissions that took the north star so literal and plastered large over the flag. The north star is suppose to be a reminder, not some end all be all guiding light. It is a tool and tools are

useful in that they also stay out of your way. Also MN is the intersection of three ecoregions: grassland prairie, temperate deciduous forests, and coniferous forests. It is unique in this and every flag

submission seems to put an emphasis on water and conifers which is not a real representation of the land and the people that inhabit it.

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11/27/23 10:26 F944

I love this design especially for the element of movement and representation of water (rivers and lakes). I also like the simplicity of the star design. To be honest, I also like the absence of green.

Although Minnesota has a beautiful green season, the flags with green remind me too much of the old Norwest Bank and North Stars logos.

11/27/23 10:28 F944

I am disappointed my tax dollars are spent on choosing what looks like bad 1990s clip art or a rejected quilt design to be our state flag. If a new flag was needed it seems like public input early in the

process, instead of having a small unelected group of people decide on this for all of us, might have been the way to go. I suggest we start back with the full list and let votes from the public narrow

it down. The finalists are all terrible and look like bad sports team logos.

11/27/23 10:29 F944

Please pick this one, I love the flows that to me visualize Minnesota's flowing water with the north star holding our position as the North Star State!

Thanks,

Kali Lentz

11/27/23 10:31 F944

Well, you can sort of see that the big blue 'K' is meant to be a kindergarten version of the shape of Minnesota. It's not self evident though. But where us our State bird? The seals of MN look so

beautiful. Any one of the seals on the flag would be beautiful, intelligent, and identifiable immediately as 'this is Minnesota! The State that we love!'

I guess I have more to say. Minnesota IS the 'etole de nord'! So say it out loud! Write it out! A stylized snow flake and a Star are meaningless. It could be the flag of Texas. And I really don't

understand the underlying meaning of the 2 'rivers(? -is that what they are?) What was the Artist trying to mean?

No, none of these versions are acceptable. Period. Use any of the beautiful 'great Seal of Minnesota' and you would have a beautiful, meaningful outstanding flag.

Thank you for listening

Sally Rector

11/27/23 10:37 F944

Not particularly good: This looks very trendy in a way that might end up looking very dated in 10-20 years time. I like the idea of incorporating the aurora borealis, but this has ended up looking

more like a sports team logo than a state flag.

11/27/23 10:42 F944 I think this looks like a sportâ€™s team logo and I do not like it. Specifically the curved blue and white parts look sporty and undignified for a state flag.

11/27/23 10:44 F944 Love it. river, sky, northstar, go with the flow

11/27/23 10:45 F944 Looks like streams and northern lights

11/27/23 10:47 F944

IF I HAD TO CHOOSE THIS IS THE ONE THAT REPRESENTS MINNESOTA THE BEST.

I DONT KNOW WHY WE HAVE TO CHANGE THE FLAG, WE'VE HAD IT FOR YEARS AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE OLD FLAG.

11/27/23 10:47 F944

I like this one the best because it easily States Minnesota as being the Land of 10,000 lakes and shows the North Star. It is simple and easy enough for a child to identify. Besides that it is beautiful,

beautiful and self-explanatory.

11/27/23 10:49 F944

Out of the ones selected this is the one I like best F944. There were other ones I liked better than the final ones. I wish the public could vote on these instead of having a commitee selected by the

governor.

11/27/23 10:50 F944

F944 is the best flag in its core concept. The loons and the M shape work well. I think it would benefit from one of the better-designed stars from one of the other designs. Also it should incorporate

the 87 lines on the outer border from the other designs somehow.

11/27/23 10:54 F944 This looks like a sports team logo and not in a good way.

11/27/23 10:55 F944 I really like this design- makes me think of the North Star and flowing water

11/27/23 10:55 F944

Weak, where is the state? Where did the star come from it looks bad on the twins uniform and looks bad here. None of these make you think of Minnesota. All of your finalist look like they came

from the same person. Start over.

11/27/23 10:58 F944 Plain- looks copied from another country - no MN theme

11/27/23 11:00 F944 My opinion is, you shouldnâ€™t change the flag at all but if you were to choose a design, this is the best one you got. Please donâ€™t change the flag.

11/27/23 11:00 F944 I'm going to make the same comment on all of them. They are dull, boring and uninspiring.

11/27/23 11:01 F944 My 1st choice, recognizable in the wind.

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11/27/23 11:06 F944 This is the one that I would say is the best

11/27/23 11:06 F944 Add a loon.

11/27/23 11:06 F944

F944 is my least favorite design here. If you simulate it on a flagpole on a non-windy day, it is confusing and unclear;the swoops are confusing in identity and all in all...it feels like a bank. The two

shades of blue also reduce clarity and I'd be curious to see a version with some green. All in all it feels a bit..trendy, like a bank logo. Don't feel like the swoops would stand the test of time.

11/27/23 11:07 F944

Personally I think the waviness of this design distracts from what it might be trying to portray. When a flag waves it will implicitly be wavy. It's not obvious to me if the blue, river-like design is also

supposed to represent some type of bird. I'm not sure what the white wave is trying to symbolize. Is there something about the 3 different lines coming together that represent something in

particular?

11/27/23 11:07 F944 This is the one that I would say is the best

11/27/23 11:08 F944 This design is unique and modern which will allow it to stand out amongst other states.

11/27/23 11:10 F944 This one looks a little cartoonish and too busy. Feels like it would look dated almost immediately

11/27/23 11:11 F944 Inspired modern design with all necessary elements of star, water, sky or can be interpreted as Aurora - simply beautiful!

11/27/23 11:11 F944

This is my choice. It flows like our Mississippi River, lakes and other bodies of water. The colors are perfect. I love everything about it. Itâ€™s the one that struck me the most representative of our

state, our land of sky blue waters.

11/27/23 11:12 F944

F944 is too complicated to be a flag, the arcs the waves in the water are all difficult to represent in a sewn format, and likely will look odd when draped on a flagpole. Really like the star and the

shade of blue on the field. This is my least favorite of the group.

11/27/23 11:12 F944

I love this design. The swirls evoke the aurora borealis and/or rivers/water - more and more valuable in the era of climate change. Wondering if the snowflake overlay on the star on flag F29 could

be incorporated on this star. Just a thought - it's a beautiful symbol of the snow we have in "L'etoile du Nord".

11/27/23 11:15 F944 I love that this evokes the water that makes our state so special

11/27/23 11:15 F944 This isn't a good design either. This would be what you would find on the cover of a book, not on a flag. For those who don't live here they would have no idea what any of this means.

11/27/23 11:16 F944

another total embarrassment to Minnesota. How does this remotely reflect Minnesota? This isn't needed and every submission for a flag looks like they were done by an elementary school art

class.

11/27/23 11:16 F944 Love this one. The loons are great

11/27/23 11:17 F944 My choice for final design.

11/27/23 11:17 F944 No, will not stand the test of time.

11/27/23 11:20 F944 Do not pick this. The curves are tacky and will age poorly

11/27/23 11:21 F944 F944 is by far the best design! :)

11/27/23 11:21 F944 Looks like a child made this entry, I don't think it has anything special to do with our beautiful state. Every state has stars and many have snow!!!!

11/27/23 11:24 F944 This one is my favorite. The star, the swoosh, the birds, reminds me of water, snow, wind and night time. It's beautiful.

11/27/23 11:24 F944 I like this one the best out of the choices

11/27/23 11:25 F944 What does this flag say about our great state?

11/27/23 11:26 F944

I canâ€™t tell if Iâ€™m only allowed one comment in general or if I can comment on each one, but F944 started to look outdated when you started reading this sentence, so donâ€™t pick that

one. F2100 looks like it should be for a bank and we donâ€™t want to look like a bank, so we? F29 is the best of the bunch by far, imo. F1953 is my second choice. any of the others would be a poor

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11/27/23 11:26 F944

None of these flags represent the meaning of name Minnesota means sky-tinted water

Nor the Minnesota's official state motto is Land of 10,000 Lakes;and the North Star State. "L'etoile du Nord" (translated "star of the north")

You can divide Minnesota into 3 areas the farmer fields of the southern part, the forest and lakes of northern part and the prairie area of the western part. Whereâ€™s that representation?

Not to mention the most significant body of water in the state, the birth of the Mississippi river.

REOPEN THE FLAG DESIGNS TO MEET THESE MEANING OF MINNESOTA.

11/27/23 11:29 F944 All of flag finalists look like a graphic designer AI created them and will look dated in 10 years. But this is the least of the terrible.

11/27/23 11:32 F944 This flag looks more like a corporate logo than a flag. The "swoopy" elements will be hard to sew and will get muddled when actually flying it.

11/27/23 11:37 F944 This is the best of all of them.

11/27/23 11:37 F944 love this design if the star were white rather than yellow.

11/27/23 11:38 F944

Very unique, eye-catching design representing the Mississippiâ€™s start in MN (also the Minnesota and St Croix Rivers ru. Ing through our state) and Minnesotaâ€™s status as the â€œNorth Star

Stateâ€.

11/27/23 11:40 F944 This looks like it belongs on a sports jersey.

11/27/23 11:40 F944 this one pls thx

11/27/23 11:41 F944 Simple, yet elegant.

11/27/23 11:41 F944 JUNK - DESIGNED BY AI?

11/27/23 11:42 F944 I hate this one. It looks like a tornado or a big fire down by a river, with a random star. This looks really dated.

11/27/23 11:42 F944 I like this, reminds me of the aroura boralis.

11/27/23 11:43 F944 This is far and away my favorite of the finalists. I have asked friends and family about what it symbolizes and have received many different positive answers. It is art.

11/27/23 11:45 F944 My 2nd choice.

11/27/23 11:46 F944 my favorite but I'd like the artist to consider adding a loon image to the water and pine tree images below the north star.

11/27/23 11:46 F944 i like the water theme, colors and simplicit

11/27/23 11:47 F944 I like this one the best. It evokes the north star and the blue represents the Mississippi and blue and white together evokes the northern lights

11/27/23 11:50 F944

too drastic, poor proportion and more like a sports logo. I see the colors as too bold to be appreciated by the general population. The design interplay of the colors is poor...white represents

nothing to me and the star is too simplistic

11/27/23 11:51 F944 the star here looks rather soviet-inspired

11/27/23 11:52 F944 Better

11/27/23 11:54 F944 Love the clean lines and river images

11/27/23 11:55 F944 Horrible ,childlike

11/27/23 11:56 F944 Not much better than the first one. Go back to original and stop wasting our money.

11/27/23 11:57 F944 yes... riverway even looks a bit like loon or Viking ship

11/27/23 11:58 F944

The background blue is unoriginal and looks the color of every other state flag. Also, why is the second loon upside down? This river/loon image is pretentious. The designer is obviously trying too

hard to appease the niche graphic design community.

11/27/23 11:58 F944

Of the Final designs, this is the one that speaks the most. It is simple, but elegant. It will also look great and relevant 500 years from now. It will be easy for people to remember that this is the MN

Flag. It is also one that ANYONE can draw.

11/27/23 12:00 F944 Star design reminds me of Pittsburgh PA. football / clouds or river. My initial reaction MN passed legal Marijuana/smoke/vape

11/27/23 12:01 F944 If I have to pick a new flag (even though I think the old one was just fine), I would pick this one.

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11/27/23 12:01 F944 This one for sure

11/27/23 12:03 F944 Horrible and trendy;too modern.

11/27/23 12:04 F944 maybe but I think it would get old fast

11/27/23 12:08 F944 Makes me think of Mississippi River that starts in Minnesota. The white could have green streaks for the Northern lights.

11/27/23 12:09 F944 This is the only okay submission. They are all too simple including this one. We need some depth to the artwork.

11/27/23 12:09 F944 Please consider incorporating the star/snowflake design from F29 into the four pointed star on this flag. Otherwise, this flag is perfect.

11/27/23 12:11 F944

This is the least objectionable of your choices.

Your choices are awful.

11/27/23 12:11 F944 This flag is too complicated it should be simple enough that every grade schooler can draw it with confidence.

11/27/23 12:13 F944 Love this one visually

11/27/23 12:14 F944

This finalist captures the symbolism and feel of Minnesota in an elegance not found in others. It is simplistic in design but stands apart from other state flags, even those that have undergone

revisions.

11/27/23 12:14 F944 Generic, says NOTHING about Minnesota, far too abstract to reference the "star of the north," Bad Choice!!

11/27/23 12:14 F944 I like this design a lot, but I think a wavy color of green needs to be added to the white and blue waves.

11/27/23 12:14 F944 Hands-down the best representation of MN. The colors, the water & stream along with the Northstar is excellent.

11/27/23 12:15 F944 Does not represent Minnesota. I do not like it. They can do better. There are a lot of things that can be used to represent Minnesota. Looks like a foreign flag to me.

11/27/23 12:16 F944 Does not represent Minnesota. I do not like it. They can do better. There are a lot of things that can be used to represent Minnesota. Looks like a foreign flag to me.

11/27/23 12:16 F944 This flag has more of a sports feel in my opinion. It's nice, but not sure how "flag like" it is...

11/27/23 12:17 F944 Please anything but this.

11/27/23 12:18 F944 I guess this is the best flag if I have to pick one. Can you explain what the colors and stars etc on the flags represent? These are so plain without the seal.

11/27/23 12:18 F944 Sadly I do not like any of the designs picked.You have gone from detail to blah. None of them represent our state.

11/27/23 12:18 F944 it means NOTHING! doesn't represent anything about Minnesota!

11/27/23 12:19 F944 F944: This one is bold and different. I can see why some people don't like it, but I like it and it kind of grows on you. I like that the star is a unique shape and not a standard star.

11/27/23 12:20 F944 This is a terrible design that does not represent the State of MInnesota. It will not last the test of time.

11/27/23 12:20 F944 Offensive and meaningless. Try adding a hammer and sickle.

11/27/23 12:21 F944 I appreciate the colors here and the accidental loons/rivers/auroras. However, the design feels dated. It reminds me of the Olympics or a design from the early '00s.

11/27/23 12:21 F944 Not at all inspiring.

11/27/23 12:21 F944 I like the star on F29, but perhaps it can be incorporated in 1953 or 2100, otherwise I like 1953 and 2100

11/27/23 12:25 F944 This design is an ok concept, but itâ€™s tacky and amateurish.

11/27/23 12:25 F944

This is a strong contender, but I agree that it's very 2023. I worry about the longevity of this design. It looks like a soccer team's flag. It's odd to me that the inside cutout curves of the river & sky are

not bent to match the outside lines. I also think the white sky shape should be smaller or further offset to help balance the elements.

11/27/23 12:26 F944 This is one of my top picks because it represents a few things that people associate with Minnesota: blue waters, north star, aurora, and a nod to our state bird, the loon.

11/27/23 12:26 F944 This is terrible. They are all just bad.

11/27/23 12:28 F944 This is the best flag out of them and the most easily understandable design out of them all.

11/27/23 12:28 F944 A star with highways? No

11/27/23 12:29 F944 This one has my vote

11/27/23 12:32 F944 This is my favorite design. It has "style" and is memorable because of the "swirls" of blue (rivers) and white.

11/27/23 12:33 F944 How would this design look in practice? the curved lines might lose their meaning when flag is waving in the wind.

11/27/23 12:34 F944 Dark blue not relatable, like the blue and white swish and star, good!

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11/27/23 12:35 F944 I like this one the most. It gives me north star, and the waters so important to our land. And winter with the white streak, which could also be the northern lights. Over all my vote

11/27/23 12:37 F944 I vote for this design to serve as the new state flag.

11/27/23 12:37 F944 My pick is F944

11/27/23 12:37 F944 I vote no on all 6 options.

11/27/23 12:38 F944

My favorite design - incorporating a north star, images of rivers and northern lights, the suggestion of a loon. Could it be modified to make the background green to represent agriculture and

forests? The hashmarks on flag 1534 are also great reminders of the history of all the people - if this background is green could the hashmarks be added in the dark blue?

11/27/23 12:40 F944 I like this one, simple but elegant.

11/27/23 12:40 F944 The best of the bunch, it at least hints at the states waters and a suggestion of a bird/ loon perhaps.

11/27/23 12:40 F944 Too corporate

11/27/23 12:40 F944 This flag is beautiful and shows tributes to the north star plus our water.

11/27/23 12:41 F944 This is the only design that reflects my idea of Minnesota. At least it has what appears to be a river and possibly the north star

11/27/23 12:41 F944 My first thought of this flag design is, it looks like a marching band flag. Too much going on. I don't care for the star shape. I give this flag a grade "D".

11/27/23 12:42 F944 love it. depicts all that is minnestan-water and ice-north star

11/27/23 12:43 F944 Not one flag is ok

11/27/23 12:44 F944 Out of all the choices this one I don't HATE as I can see a north star and maybe those are loons? or rivers? But I still don't like it. It looks too corporate logo-ish.

11/27/23 12:45 F944 F944: I like the northern lights and lake imagery, which also look somewhat loon- shaped.

11/27/23 12:45 F944 I hate all the designs! They're all stupid, but if I had a choice this would be the one. My only issue with this one is the white swoosh should be green to represent the northern light!!

11/27/23 12:45 F944 I'm not liking any of these, but this is the best of the lot. They all seem better adaptive for wall paper patterns.

11/27/23 12:46 F944 Choose this one!

11/27/23 12:47 F944

F29: I like this one. North star and snow are definitely MN descriptors. Yellow star with white snowflake makes me think of yellow snow which isnâ€™t great. I do wish it was a little more lively

too. Kinda looks like clip art a bit.

F944:This one is nice too. The swoops are water, air, land, sky, aurora, loons, trying to be a lot of things. Either give the loons some eyes or change the shape so its more solidly not representing an

animal along with everything else. Maybe make the white green for land or multicolored for aurora?

11/27/23 12:47 F944

BLAH--boring--the same as the rest of the selections! I would support using the state seal as the flag, The number F#944 would be a choice, butit is a liitle too modern artish. The flag choices all

look like they were computer designed by the same person. really don't look like Mn. at all, in my book. I'd support an Ufdah! on a flag before any of these. Sorry, not sorry. Jean

11/27/23 12:47 F944 This one is a tiny bit better than all the others, but its still so bland and boring.

11/27/23 12:47 F944 I suggest you start over. There is nothing about any of the choices that represent Minnesota! Who appointed this commission?

11/27/23 12:48 F944 I donâ€™t think this on represents MN well enough

11/27/23 12:48 F944 I see a Three Rivers district flag not a state flag with this one. Are those rivers, random brush strokes or what?

11/27/23 12:48 F944 No way, what does this show or represent?

11/27/23 12:48 F944 It is quirky. I see water (a river), snow and a star. No green though. Star should be white.

11/27/23 12:49 F944 This flag is the best looking one. The rest look so "fake" and cheesy.

11/27/23 12:49 F944 #1 choice, water and sky symbols most depict true north

11/27/23 12:50 F944 NO, it says nothing about our state.

11/27/23 12:52 F944 I love how dynamic this one is.

11/27/23 12:53 F944 This is my favorite! It is more unique, modern looking and will represent our state well into the future! The colors also represent our resources.

11/27/23 12:53 F944 No to any flag with a star that also looks like a cross, which is a beacon to the christofascist thugs we don't need.

11/27/23 12:55 F944 I find this, and the other flag finalists so boring!

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11/27/23 12:56 F944

This is my favorite. With the inclusion of water isn't so stiff and boring. The others just don't say anything to me. The flow of water and snow represent what we talk most about ---- environment

and the eweahter.

11/27/23 12:56 F944 When I look at this, I don't see or think Minnesota at all. Nothing that clearly represents us and our unique culture;things that make us Minnesotans that we are so proud of!

11/27/23 12:58 F944 I pick this one.

11/27/23 12:59 F944 What The

11/27/23 13:00 F944 F944 is my favorite! It is more unique, modern looking and will represent our state well into the future! The colors also represent our resources.

11/27/23 13:01 F944 This is the only original one. The others are all variations on the same colors, theme and design and are indistinguishable.

11/27/23 13:04 F944 This flag speaks to me of Minnesota. The North Star, the blue and white swirl, aurora borealis, and our rivers and the wake generated by motion through the water.

11/27/23 13:04 F944 Too much energy

11/27/23 13:06 F944 The 6 final flag designs are ALL horrible!

11/27/23 13:07 F944 I don't like the star

11/27/23 13:07 F944

I love the symbology of the North Star, the river (water/land of 10,000 lakes), and the northern lights. It's unique relative to the other submissions and other current state flags, yet is simple to

remember and recreate.

11/27/23 13:08 F944 This flag has my vote. Would like to see the yellow star be a different design/color.

11/27/23 13:08 F944 I vote for F944. It is beautiful and represents our state very well.

11/27/23 13:09 F944

In my opinion submission F944 should be selected as our new flag. I have not read anything that provides an interpretation from the artist though for me it provokes an emotional connection that

none of the others achieve. It is an invitation to discover Minnesota. It is a statement of the beauty of our natural endowments of the many lakes and rivers and the expanse of the horizon that can

often explode into the vivid aurora borealis or just the magnificence of the Milky Way.

11/27/23 13:10 F944 I vote for the F944 submission. It is the only one that I feel fully represents Minnesota with the flowing water and snow reference included in the design.

11/27/23 13:10 F944 If I had to pick from the finalist it would be this one, but I really like the state seal designs better and the ones with the loons should just be our flag!

11/27/23 13:10 F944 Needs more notable Minnesota reference i.e. State Outline, Loon, etc.

11/27/23 13:12 F944 Great representation of our lakes

11/27/23 13:12 F944 Best of the choices. Might be better to improve the star symbol and/or combine with snowflake.

11/27/23 13:12 F944 Beautiful design embodying several emblems of MN. I dislike all submissions that look like a quilt pattern!

11/27/23 13:13 F944

I like this flag the best of any of the finalists. The only thing missing from all of them that I would like to see is â€œMNâ€ or â€œMinnesotaâ€ on them so when people see them, they know itâ

€™s a state flag and the state it represents.

11/27/23 13:13 F944 Iâ€™m thinking the white is supposed to represent snow? But our state isnâ€™t just about lakes and snow

11/27/23 13:15 F944 This one has a corporate feel to it that I would like to avoid.

11/27/23 13:15 F944 This one is my favorite of the bunch and if we replace star in it with the F29 star, that's the winning combination.

11/27/23 13:15 F944 Canâ€™t believe the level of entries! Disappointing!

11/27/23 13:15 F944

What in the world do you even call this? Wjk are theze people ?

NOF Miinnesotains for surd.

11/27/23 13:17 F944 The 2nd flag F944 is the best, doesnâ€™t favor race as the others do. Shows Minnesota is the Star of the north and our beautiful lakes and rivers.

11/27/23 13:18 F944 I favor this design.

11/27/23 13:18 F944 I like this one best for the flag. The North Star with the waves or northern lights simplifies what our state is known for.

11/27/23 13:19 F944 944: Easily the least objectionable of the remaining options

11/27/23 13:19 F944 Not a good choice

11/27/23 13:19 F944 This one is the best star and loons

11/27/23 13:20 F944 The absolute, most interesting flag (of the 6), though a dark green field might have been better than blue, but the most active scene.

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11/27/23 13:21 F944 I donâ€™t think all of these curvy lines will translate well on a fabric flag hanging from a pole. You wonâ€™t be able to see what it is unless itâ€™s flying in high winds.

11/27/23 13:22 F944

Swanny River ?

Boy if our vurrent design does mot follow/ comply with the rules of "flag desing :what does this one do?. L.O.L.!

11/27/23 13:23 F944 I prefer this flag F944

11/27/23 13:25 F944 Horrible where's the loon

11/27/23 13:25 F944 F944 not overly impressed with any of them and not sure why we are changing but my choice would be F944. But

11/27/23 13:25 F944

Best of the flag options. Provides concept of flow of river, movement of clouds, makes me think a bit about the northern lights. Others don't like the snowflake (depicts us being a cold place), don't

understand the plants, is that supposed to be for farming? F1953 might be okay but would choose a brighter blue for the water and adjust the dark blue chevron to have the indent to below center

to more represent the MN outline indentation.

11/27/23 13:27 F944

Like some others, this star design more like a Christmas card than a State flag to me, and a bit Christian or western religion anyway. It is unclear to me what the dark and light blue animation-like

swaths represent? If it supposed to be water and air, then I would think the background would be green to represent the forests and prairies not blue? It is a little more interesting than most of the

others. However, something about this feels like the 1970s, can't put my finger on it - like a logo from a company formed in the 70's...

11/27/23 13:27 F944 Flag Submission number: F944

11/27/23 13:29 F944 This is the only one I like out of the group, however I think we could do much better with a loon!!!

11/27/23 13:30 F944 This is my personal favorite, i feel it emphasizes us as a whole, the northern star state, and the originator of the Mississippi River.

11/27/23 13:30 F944

I wasnâ€™t happy that NONE of the final flag designs included a loon as well as the North Star. I think this one does a nice job of representing at least two of the three things that seem important:

the North Star and water/rivers.

11/27/23 13:31 F944 Design has nothing to do with MN - What is it even supposed to be? All designs are extremely ugly

11/27/23 13:32 F944 I choose this one F944

11/27/23 13:33 F944 I love the Loon!!!! The fact that this design has no straight lines(except for the star) makes it different from most flags. It is warm and inviting.

11/27/23 13:34 F944 This flag is beautiful and distinct. The flag is so unique it could never be mistaken for another states flag. I would be be proud of this was our flag.

11/27/23 13:34 F944

944 is my favorite. The colors capture what Minnesota is to all. Blue sky, water, white clouds that curve and flow on a dark backdrop. Then the beautiful gold star. Itâ€™s what we are and will be

forever. The star of the north. Sky, water, sun;what could be better?

I found the other possibilities had too many sharpe corners. While I love quilt designs, a quilt design doesnâ€™t represent, in my opinion, who we are and who we are becoming. We are fluid and

inclusive. J

11/27/23 13:34 F944 If I have to pick one, I guess this is it. Frankly, I find them all horribly simplistic, like they are aimed at kindergartners.

11/27/23 13:35 F944 Very unique and looks quite good. Though I am unsure if it will look any good in wind

11/27/23 13:35 F944

This one is the best. But why is the image flowing right to left, when the Mississippi flows left to right and we read images left to right. Where are the real artists that should have been involved in

this project.

11/27/23 13:35 F944

As a life long over 50 Minnesotan, i have to say i HATE the 6 new choices for our new flag design. They are not only unattractive but they DO NOT represent Minnesota in any way. I love the loon

seal among the finalists for that. But really disgusting choices for the flag.

11/27/23 13:37 F944 This is my favorite

11/27/23 13:37 F944 This is the one I want to see as the flag.

11/27/23 13:37 F944 This is embarrassing

11/27/23 13:37 F944 Very uninteresting

11/27/23 13:38 F944 The yellow blob in this design does not even look like a star. Not to mention a very boring design. Very disappointing.

11/27/23 13:39 F944 Like all the six finalists this design is dull and uninspiring. It does not indicate what state it represents. Looks like aTornado

11/27/23 13:39 F944 This is hideous and looks like it belongs to religious cult group

11/27/23 13:40 F944 With no modifications, this is my favorite of the submissions.

11/27/23 13:41 F944 I really donâ€™t like any of the selections. Someone was stuck on the star theme but these donâ€™t really reflect nature, lakes or anything indigenous

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11/27/23 13:42 F944 My 2nd choice - it probably would have been 1st if the star was a different design. I like the flow of blue (lakes) into white (snow) . Simple and what the majority of our state is.

11/27/23 13:44 F944

Among the 6 Minnesota flag finalist designs, this one, F944 is my favorite. It is the only design to show our rivers, and it recognizes our Northern Lights in our night sky.

Thank you for opening this process for public feedback.

Pat

11/27/23 13:44 F944 What even is this? It is too stylized.

11/27/23 13:47 F944 If we are stuck with these 6 boring designs, please pick this one, it is the least boring and Uninspiring.

11/27/23 13:47 F944 Nice design. Would except this as winner, in top 3 of all.

11/27/23 13:47 F944 Best of a bad lot!

11/27/23 13:48 F944 I like F944

11/27/23 13:48 F944 This is my least favorite of the finalists. The swooshes just feel too corporatey and don't say "flag" to me.

11/27/23 13:48 F944

I like this one which retains the North Star, references water and the Mississippi, and has an element that looks snow. More importantly, it offers a sense of balance and flow which the other

designs lack, and looks less like a rebranded corporate logo than the others.

11/27/23 13:48 F944 Lots of good symbolism and movement in this one.

11/27/23 13:49 F944 No, it would be good for a city or county flag.

11/27/23 13:51 F944

I'm not sure what they

re reaching for here, but I don't get it. If this is a flag that is intended to last it should be something that is unclear and just appears trendy.

11/27/23 13:51 F944 Very boring but slightly better than the first one.

11/27/23 13:52 F944 My overall favorite.

11/27/23 13:53 F944 My favorite of these, but would prefer a loon on a lake and a tree somewhere!!

11/27/23 13:54 F944 Looks more like a flag for a hockey team

11/27/23 13:54 F944

Of the six submission finalists, I am drawn to this one given that it captures the essence of Minnesota. I'd like to see added emphasis for the Loon in the design, as I understand the Loon images

were not intended, but I believe they capture the spirit of our state, particularly with some increased intensity in a redesign effort.

11/27/23 13:54 F944 The embellished water and sky of F944 is too busy for a flag in my opinion. It comes off looking hokey.

11/27/23 13:54 F944 The first thing I thought of when I saw this one was a tornado followed by a flood. They are both disasters, so I would not use this one.

11/27/23 13:54 F944

It appears I have to say which thing Iâ€™m commenting on so this is F944. I prefer it to the others and feel it also would fit with my preferred seal. I think a lot of these lack any features that make

me feel like theyâ€™re about Minnesota. Many of the flags in particular looks like Christmas ornaments or scenes which I find a bit weird. I can see some of them maybe relating to a Skandinavian

heritage of many, but not representing all.

11/27/23 13:55 F944

I love this flag. My only comment is to take the star from submission number F29 and put it on here. The star on this submission doesnâ€™t pop enough for me. Love the loon/water

flowing/aurora part though.

11/27/23 13:57 F944 I guess this is water and a very simple possible North Star. It does nothing to evoke emotion and images of Minnesota. Not sure what the white represents.

11/27/23 13:57 F944

Glaring design and colors. It is too modern, digitalized and abstract to" appeal for 100 years", as one judge said was a criteria. Looks like a Nike logo.

What is the white ? The least artistic. There is no green in a major rural, agricultural and naturally green state.

11/27/23 13:58 F944 Hate it. . Why is it being changed?

11/27/23 13:59 F944

This is my favorite out of the flag finalists. It represents the star of the north as well as the importance of the Mississippi River and 10000 lakes. It does so with very efficient use of design,

symbolism, and space.

11/27/23 14:00 F944 Of the six finalists, this is the best. Suggested edits: Make the star 8-pointed like some other submissions and make it white. Change the all-white Aurora to an alternating white/green combination.

11/27/23 14:05 F944 This is my favorite.

11/27/23 14:05 F944 All flag designs are horrible. This is the least horrible of the bunch.

11/27/23 14:06 F944

I love this one because it displays the Mississippi but made up of two loon images. Appreciate that it also includes the north star. Of course if the Canadian forest fires continue, the white portion

could be replaced with a dark grey. Kidding! Thank you for your consideration of my thoughts.

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11/27/23 14:08 F944 I really like this one, but it needs to have a loon...

11/27/23 14:10 F944

Horrible designâ€¦ what does this have to do with Minnesota? Nothing special or unique about it. Doesnâ€™t represent our state, the northwoods, or the anything in the Great Lakes region.

Where are the symbols we are familiar with? I canâ€™t get behind this.

11/27/23 14:10 F944 Looks like something someone just farped up. Not serious.

11/27/23 14:12 F944

This design is reflective of our water, snow, Northstar metaphor, Aurora Borealis, present flowing into future, rivers and Lake Superior, and is a very hopeful symbol. It is contemporary without

being overly abstract, and unique among the 50 states. It doesn't feature the star so prominently that it could be confused with Texas.

11/27/23 14:13 F944 This gets my vote. Out of the finalists this is the only one to represent water for the land of 10k lakes.

11/27/23 14:13 F944

F944 is slightly too complicated for a flag design. If this flag is chosen, I hope the waves will be simplified by removing the inner lines. Essentially, make them one big "stripe" instead of three smaller

ones.

11/27/23 14:13 F944 Not a choice! Swirls are messy. Flag waving in the wind will make its own swirls. Definitely no!

11/27/23 14:14 F944 Makes no sense. Not this one.

11/27/23 14:17 F944 Hate it. A total waste of money. Looks like crap.

11/27/23 14:18 F944 I'm not a fan of this one. Seems too abstract. Not sure this design would hold up over time.

11/27/23 14:19 F944 Amateurish and conveys no meaning. Put the new seal on a blue background and be done.

11/27/23 14:21 F944 By far the most dynamic and clean. This is art and design at its best. Contemporary and clean - two aspirational qualities for Minnesota

11/27/23 14:21 F944 This is the only one that makes any sense and still not a lot of sense for representing MN

11/27/23 14:21 F944 Don't like this one. Doesn't say anything about the state.

11/27/23 14:22 F944 Og the 6 finalists, by far my favorite, with it's flowing design.

11/27/23 14:23 F944 I like this flag as well. This would be a good choice.

11/27/23 14:23 F944 Dynamic.

11/27/23 14:24 F944

This design has some attractive elements but is nonetheless problematic. Its use of symbols meaningful to Minnesotans (the North Star;the ice/snow and water) is commendable, and the

placement of the North Star in a field of dark blue (the night sky) is appropriate and eye-catching. The ice/snow/water design is much too busy, however. It is reminiscent of a city Chamber of

Commerce logo and is thus evocative of advertising. It also violates NAVA's principle that the design should be simple enough that a child should draw it.

11/27/23 14:24 F944 This is my second choice but I donâ€™t like any of the flags

11/27/23 14:25 F944 This one is the best!

11/27/23 14:26 F944 I think this one is a little too trendy with the wavy lines. It is not my favorite.

11/27/23 14:27 F944 My favorite of the entries

11/27/23 14:28 F944 This one is my favorite. I wish the star was more north star like, but I like the water like swirls that connect in the middle.

11/27/23 14:29 F944 The least objectionable option.

11/27/23 14:29 F944

Of all the designs , this is the best. However, even this one looks like it was designed by 3rd graders, non of them are good choices. The commission needs to pick new selections. Perhaps with a

north star and a loon

11/27/23 14:30 F944 What is this supposed to be? A track meet?

11/27/23 14:32 F944 Overall, I like the design. It could use a green tree, though.

11/27/23 14:36 F944 Shouldn't the flag represent the State and not some cult like symbol? I am offended by all of the designs

11/27/23 14:37 F944 I love this one. Represents Minnesota so well.

11/27/23 14:37 F944 This is the most elegant, the star is not the correct style, can you combine parts of others, would be nice to have a loon on the blue river or a tree

11/27/23 14:38 F944 F944 is gorgeous!!!! So Minnesota!

11/27/23 14:39 F944 A good design for paper towels

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11/27/23 14:40 F944

All flag designs are terrible, none of them depict anything about minnesota, when a person would look at the flag they would have no clue it is for minnesota, at least the state seal designs

reference the great state of minnesota

11/27/23 14:41 F944 This is a terrible design, maybe OK as a sports team logo, but not a state flag

11/27/23 14:42 F944

Love this one!! It's eye catching and "feels" like MN!! Resembles the beautiful Mississippi that flows through our State leading into the sky and north star. The flow of white also reflects the snow

that MN is known for as well. This is the one!! As a Native American, I love that it represents our treasured land...

11/27/23 14:45 F944

What is the oddly shaped gold thing? It has no significance to Minnesota. Same comments as the first flag concept: Can't we please have something with character, style, and some intelligence?

How dumb do you want to make Minnesotans look?

11/27/23 14:46 F944 This is my favorite!

11/27/23 14:49 F944 Terrible. How would anyone know what state this represents?

11/27/23 14:52 F944 this is the only one that does not remind me of a snowflake and I will get tired of the entendres with any of the others

11/27/23 14:52 F944 I love this flag, but I think it would look better with a slightly different star design.

11/27/23 14:58 F944 Don't love it - not in my top 3

11/27/23 14:59 F944 Probably the best one. I donâ€™t care for any of them.

11/27/23 15:00 F944 Although it is a clean example of a flag, I believe this flag appears too modern, and resembles more of a "sports" or "school" flag than a state emblem.

11/27/23 15:00 F944 This is THE ONE!!! F944. It's perfect! The other entries look like quilt block designs and don't sing "Minnesota" to me. Please choose F944.

11/27/23 15:01 F944 This one.

11/27/23 15:02 F944 I think this brings the lake and the land together with a hint of the loons. This is fantastic!

11/27/23 15:02 F944 Absolutely terrible. Will not look good in 10 years. All of the designs picked are bad, but this was the worst.

11/27/23 15:04 F944 Do not change the flag. History is important!

11/27/23 15:06 F944 I like this design and it captures MN with the North Star and loon.

11/27/23 15:06 F944

Is there any meaning to any of these other than some strange form of the north star? They are all horrible and would immediately become the wierdest and worst state flag in the nation. Reopen

the submissions and get someone with a sense of history to design a flag. Or leave it alone.

11/27/23 15:11 F944 This is the best of the finalists and would be a fine choice for the flag.

11/27/23 15:12 F944

I love the idea of having the Mississippi River as the focus of the flag. However this design feels a bit... cartoonish? This would be my favorite flag if it looked more polished/serious. I think one way

to do this is make it less curvy/wispy. Another way to do so is remove the white color, and just make the curvature only blue, for the river, while maintaining the general S shape. This simplifies the

design and makes it more polished, in my opinion.

Thank you for the work you're doing. It's important!

Stephen Walker

11/27/23 15:15 F944 A vote in favor of F944. State may have >10000 lakes, but the rivers carried people around. Thank you.

11/27/23 15:15 F944 Not in favor of changing the existing flag but given the choices this one is the best of the bunch in my opinion

11/27/23 15:17 F944 Would like to see the star embellished a bit as on the last flag selection. But, this is my favorite.

11/27/23 15:21 F944

Pick this one please, I like how the lines show can depict for all the lakes in rivers and especially for the Mississippi that starts here. The white can show as far as Northern lights and the great cloud

cover we get every winter! The star again is great to show that we are the North Star for the United States.

11/27/23 15:21 F944

cover we get every winter! The star again is great to show that we are the North Star for the United States.

11/27/23 15:22 F944 Where is the Loon?

11/27/23 15:22 F944 I really don't like any of these designs. Too stylized & pretty boring. If I had to pick one, it would be this one. I like the off center style & the wavy blue & white waves.

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11/27/23 15:23 F944

Iâ€™ve seen this ten times. I have no idea what it is. A sky river? While it is true that there is nothing unique about living next to water since most human settlements are based around water, a sky

river would truly be unique. Iâ€™ll educate myself on where such a thing can be found in our vast state.

My middle school art teacher would give this a B+. Will age poorly even to those who like it now. Wavy lines are for 2009 corporate logos, not flags.

11/27/23 15:23 F944 No thank you.

11/27/23 15:26 F944

This is the only flag of the finalists that is at all interesting and unique. Purely from that standpoint I think it's definitely a top contender. I believe this would be the most memorable of the flag

options, the others while fine are not interesting. My only complaint is this design feels a little imbalanced as it is, I imagine a few slight weeks to the blue and white loons to make them slightly

more symmetrical would make this a clear winner.

11/27/23 15:29 F944 Pretty good - I like the depiction of the North Star and rivers. Still, it is flat and not engaging.

11/27/23 15:29 F944

This design is ok, but the intent of the swish shapes isn't obvious. Abstract loon or northern lights? I suppose it could be interpreted as those, but it's not clear. Something about those shapes just

doesn't feel like it makes for a very good flag design. Maybe more a graphic design of some printed material, but not a flag. If a flag is waving in the wind, will it be at all clear what those shapes

are?

11/27/23 15:30 F944 Are you doing a flag for Texas or Minnesota all the designs focus on a single star or abstract design with no references to the great state of Minnesota.

11/27/23 15:31 F944

This is my first choce among the finalists. I appreciate that it is not so traditional and symetrical in design. The colors work well together. It's not my first choice from among the earliest entries, but I

think it represents Minnesota well.

11/27/23 15:31 F944 This design captures MN's unique identity of water and winter. It speaks to our abundant natural habitat, which makes the state quite special.

11/27/23 15:31 F944 Its the best one of the lot. North star, check. Mississippi River, check. Blowing snow, check, yup all that is Minnesota

11/27/23 15:31 F944 My #1 pick. Simple design that is a good representation of MN.

11/27/23 15:33 F944 #1â€“Like this one best!

11/27/23 15:34 F944 My #1 pick. Simple design that's a good representation of MN.

11/27/23 15:38 F944 Ridiculous. Does not show anything about Minnesota

11/27/23 15:39 F944

This flag should not be given further consideration. Its design is 1) too complex to be easily replicated, 2) evocative of a soulless corporate advertisement, and 3) does not convey any specificity to

Minnesota.

11/27/23 15:39 F944 terrible!

11/27/23 15:41 F944

This is the best one of the choices, in my opinion. As a nurse and current paraprofessional in my school district, I could see the kids learning to love and respect their great State with this

representation.

11/27/23 15:41 F944 Although this is a nice design, with the rivers/birds Incorporated, I do not believe it is a design that will stand the test of time unfortunately.

11/27/23 15:42 F944 This one is my favorite, looks modern and energetic!

11/27/23 15:45 F944 coolest

11/27/23 15:45 F944 Lovely symbolism however it doesn't seem to be the kind of flag that "anyone could draw" (one of the vexillology requirements for a great flag)

11/27/23 15:46 F944 Please don't pick this one. I'm begging you. I was born here and will die here. This flag is as bad as the Minnesota Wild logo.

11/27/23 15:46 F944 This should be the new flag for the state of Minnesota, it perfectly resembles how we are the â€œNorth Star Stateâ€ and the pairing of the Mississippi River that flows through our state.

11/27/23 15:46 F944 This is the one "Please" F944

11/27/23 15:49 F944 I do not support this flag design. It does not meet the criterion of "a child can draw it from memory" and I think its design will appear dated in the future, if not already (swooshes).

11/27/23 15:51 F944 Best of the lot, but the star needs some improvement

11/27/23 15:52 F944

Second choice f944

First choice f2100

11/27/23 15:57 F944

the majority of people in this state. Your efforts are entirely misguided.

11/27/23 15:59 F944 This flag is my favorite. I think the water symbol reflects our lakes and rivers. The star of the North it very simple which is good that it does not resemble any kind of religious star.

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11/27/23 16:02 F944 This is probably my 2nd choice out of 6 flags and I think it would be a fine choice.

11/27/23 16:03 F944 This design's evocation of moving water as well as of the North Star makes it my favorite. Water is our state's signature resource. This flag will remind us to protect it.

11/27/23 16:05 F944

This is my favorite flag submission. I like the idea of it blowing in the wind making the water imagery move while the left of the flag (and the star) will stay a little more steady because it is closer to

the pole.

11/27/23 16:07 F944 None of these flag designs represent Minnesota

11/27/23 16:08 F944

This is the least worst of the new designs. I truly think making a new flag is NOT needed. I am Native American & just see removing all of my heritage. You cannot erase us! This is a waste of time &

tax payer funds.

11/27/23 16:08 F944

THIS IS so abusive WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep the flag we have LEAVE IT ALONE!! Dr. Kate Beane Shelley Buck Luis Fitch Anita Gaul Michael Harralson Kim Jackson Robert

'Deuce Denise Mazone Lauren Bennett McGinty Philip McKenzie Steve Simon Kent Whitworth Aaron Wittnebel Listen up you all need to go down to lake street and take a good look around!! Figure

out a way to help that area out clean up all the gang tags FIX that part of society!! Instead of redesigning the state flag/seal!!!

11/27/23 16:08 F944 YES!

11/27/23 16:12 F944 Please donâ€™t pick this. Itâ€™s a dark blue bed sheet with 90s style clip art designs on top. Please. No.

11/27/23 16:15 F944 Very pretty, but it does not feel like a flag. It would be too busy in a lot of contexts

11/27/23 16:15 F944

Take the star from #F2100 and put it on this one (#F944) and you have a winner!!! All the others are too stiff and boxy looking...this one has movement and will look awesome blowing in the wind!!

Thank-you

11/27/23 16:19 F944 The best of the finalists but can't say I really care for any of them honestly.

11/27/23 16:19 F944 No! This looks too dated with the swoosh. The star size is insignificant to the size of the swoosh. It does not look balanced.

11/27/23 16:22 F944

Totally devoid of Minnesota history, GENERIC, non-sensical, and without any deep meaning. I would prefer updating and "cleaning up" our current MN State Flag by removal of the "gold fringe" and

the "wreath of the state flower". Keep the state seal as it is.

11/27/23 16:23 F944

According to the rules a submission is suppose to reflect Minnesotas history resources and cultural diversities.

I don't see any of those in any of the finalists. What am I missing?

How about state flowers, loons, northern lights, water etc?

11/27/23 16:26 F944 F944 ( this one) is the best. Says North Star and Mississippi in one. Uses two names - Native American and European settlers, representing the combined history of the state so far

11/27/23 16:27 F944 I vote for this design.

11/27/23 16:29 F944 this doesn't show any history and any depth it's as if you are trying to erase our heritage by stylizing everything.

11/27/23 16:29 F944 I feel that all of the flag designs, while created by talented artists, are too abstract. I suppose this could be a second choice for me. I really am not fond of any of the finalists.

11/27/23 16:34 F944

How dare one or two on a commission pretend to speak for the whole of this state, when it has already been disproved that there are IN FACT Loons in southern MN and the majority of the state is

looking for a loon. At least this one is the closest we can come. BUT it needs a better STAR, not a four pointed one

Secondly, I always thought of the flag showing the native American and the farmer, peaceably coexisting on the land! Give more credit to our forefathers! I am so sick of our politicians and

government employees trying to rewrite history and believing the worst of ours and their ancestors! They need to spend more time on what they have been elected or paid to do, and that does

not presume to know what was in the mind of those who worked hard to establish and protect our democracy.

FURTHER out of the flag choices I first saw, to narrow then down to these six is ridiculous since 5 of the 6 are BORING and do little to represent MN.

11/27/23 16:34 F944

Like the flow of this flag with the appearance of a looon. Star is the same as S224 for the State Seal. Would prefer if the flag better reflects some of the design in the seal. That connection

withstands the test of time! Thanks.

11/27/23 16:37 F944 I think thereâ€™s a bit too much going on with the river and mirroring cloud design on this one, personally

11/27/23 16:40 F944 THIS my 3rd choice.

11/27/23 16:43 F944 Flag F944

11/27/23 16:43 F944 I like this one best of the six. couldn't you put a loon where the two swirls meet?

11/27/23 16:47 F944 There needs to be a loon on the flag! Maybe this one if a loon is added.

11/27/23 16:47 F944 Perfect!

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11/27/23 16:48 F944 Not enough about Minnesota. We are the land of 10,000 lakes. Is the blue the Mississippi River? What does the white represent? Where are the lakes, trees, and farmland?

11/27/23 16:48 F944 Flag should have a loon and the north star on it. While not traditional looking this works!

11/27/23 16:49 F944

NO - this looks like a Scandinavian ornament!

#F944 is the only flag design that doesn't look like a foreign culture design - but, our flag should have a Loon and / or Lady Slipper on it w/o all the geometric designs.

I am embarrassed & disappointed with the finalist selections.

11/27/23 16:49 F944 This would be my 2nd choice but all look like very elementary copy paste graphics.

11/27/23 16:50 F944 I love the stylizing of this design and the North Star. It's a bolder choice but evokes either blowing snow or the northern lights. Either way very Minnesota

11/27/23 16:56 F944 Keep the one we have now. This is not a symbolism of Minnesota

11/27/23 16:58 F944 I love the abstract loons which invoke water. Very creative. My 2nd favorite.

11/27/23 17:03 F944

This is my favorite background and the white and blue "water/aurora" part is stunning. It would be great to replace the star with that from F29, and add some green like that on F1154. The lines

along the edges of F1154 would also be great to add to represent our counties and tribes. Thanks!

11/27/23 17:04 F944 I like the water and the star.

11/27/23 17:04 F944 I do not like this one. The "waves" are not symmetrical

11/27/23 17:04 F944 The swoosh looks like the logo for the MN women's soccer team.

11/27/23 17:07 F944 Out of the 6 design this one will work for the state flag .. I don't see a lot of thought going into the design but I believe that is how MN rolls .. this design is not as good as the old flag design .. it's OK

11/27/23 17:09 F944 Nothing wrong with the old one. Having a Native American on the flag along side a citizen seems fitting. But Iâ€™m going to lose that battle so I think F944 is the best option.

11/27/23 17:14 F944 It's a North star, it's northern lights, it's water it's a loon, it has it all. Please choose this one!

11/27/23 17:14 F944 Very embarrassing that these were the best options to replace the States Flag. This is another way to try and erase the past. One should learn how to improve from the past not replace it.

11/27/23 17:15 F944 They are all awful. This is the least pathetic.

11/27/23 17:16 F944 This is the best choice in an extremely weak field of candidates. The star should be redesigned. It looks like something my three-year-old nephew drew.

11/27/23 17:16 F944 This is the best one! Brings to mind the rivers and the sky, and are also reminiscent of looms!!!

11/27/23 17:16 F944 test 944

11/27/23 17:17 F944 By far the best, water, northern lights and star, the others are so-so

11/27/23 17:18 F944

This say high school hockey rally flag not State of Minnesota. Nice design but I would have no idea what State it represents and Iâ€™ve lived here my whole life. I do agree we need a new flag but

in my opinion there needs to be something recognizable on it.

11/27/23 17:18 F944 Simple, Bold & colorful like us -

11/27/23 17:18 F944 I would not want any of these finalist for my state flag-

11/27/23 17:19 F944

Swish does not do it for me. Too dated and corporate. Flag should be beautiful and timeless with symbolic representations of agriculture, 87 counties, 1858, 3 major watersheds and 3 major

biomes.

11/27/23 17:20 F944 This one is interesting. To be honest, I don't like any of them. I suggest using a design from the state seal finalist with the loon rising out of the water.

11/27/23 17:20 F944 This one sucks. Please don't pick this one. It's very ugly.

11/27/23 17:26 F944

Please no... Leave the current flag. They look stupid. If you want to update the current flayg, that is fine. You can update it to be better but there is nothing rasist about it. Just because a small part

of group say that and then bend the knee is just crazy. Remove the indian or make them wave. Removing them is Rasist.

11/27/23 17:27 F944 Of all the designs this is my favorite. I appreciate that you are going for simplicity. I kinda wish there was a Loon in there, but I do like this one.

11/27/23 17:33 F944 The better of the six

11/27/23 17:33 F944 Not great but its the best of the 6 choices.

11/27/23 17:34 F944 This one is my favorite. Vibrant, rivers and loons and the star! love it!

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11/27/23 17:36 F944

This is the best submission because it shows movement. We are a moving body of citizens! Literally as we play/recreate all over our beautiful land (water, snow, trails) and we are a positive beacon

for new Americans who make MN stronger (Hmong/Somali/Eastern Europeans, etc) and we move as we grow and learn and change, like when tragedy strikes or headlines reveal horrible problems,

we work hard to fix them. Itâ€™s hard to make a flag three dimensional but this moving design implies our motivated moving state and its people!

11/27/23 17:36 F944 Love how the flag ties together the star of the north, the waters, and the sky

11/27/23 17:36 F944 This would be my 2nd choice. If I can do that.

11/27/23 17:43 F944 Amazing representation of our states land of sky blue water of the north, simple, tells the story

11/27/23 17:43 F944 I really like this design. I see Minnesota in it with the North Star, waves for water, and the slight resemblance of a loon which we love here

11/27/23 17:45 F944 Has not a thing to do with Minnesota

11/27/23 17:45 F944 Symbolism is strong and keeps offering surprises, color scheme is simple and applicable to MN, it feels over designed

11/27/23 17:46 F944 This one it shows water at least

11/27/23 17:47 F944 This one's OK, but I feel like the curves are a little clichÃ©.

11/27/23 17:51 F944 Could be hard for kid to draw, and hard to make it out from distance, and now need to have curves in flag

11/27/23 17:51 F944 This design would be my number two choice.

11/27/23 17:51 F944 Yes!

11/27/23 17:52 F944 Gorgeous, unique design. This one is my favorite.

11/27/23 17:52 F944 I don't care for having just a star. We need to incorporate more Minnesota things....loon, lady slipper, pine tree, water, and north star.

11/27/23 17:52 F944

This one at least represents maybe water and sky, but this swooshes seem quite corporate, and I think they will look dated. I would like to see a flag that has a star, sky, water and green land. In

the star tribune article apparently there was one like that in the top eight.

11/27/23 17:52 F944 The least ugly of really ugly designs.

11/27/23 17:53 F944 BLAH. So disappointing...

11/27/23 17:55 F944 No. Too simplistic. Looks like a mall banner.

11/27/23 17:57 F944 F29 is fabulous

11/27/23 17:57 F944 It looks like a Christmas tree ornament

11/27/23 18:00 F944 What the heck are the white lines? Wish we had wildlife in options.

11/27/23 18:01 F944 Looks like a business logo - NOT a state flag! DO OVER!!

11/27/23 18:03 F944 Some flag experert on flags said they thought they saw loons. I didn't. I saw water and clouds, maybe?

11/27/23 18:05 F944 Good for a bottled water label

11/27/23 18:10 F944

I am a teacher at Fridley High School and today my classes voted on the top six designs. F944 ended up receiving 67 votes from the 122 students polled. I wanted to be sure to include feedback

from some young (and awesomely diverse) Minnesotans. Good luck!

11/27/23 18:11 F944 Cartoon time

11/27/23 18:12 F944 That must represent the cold wind and snow.

11/27/23 18:13 F944

I don't understand why this and so many others are using the four-pointed Star of Bethlehem. I thought the requirement was no specific ethnic or religious symbolism. I don't think having these

wavy lines will work -- although give it a try, just try sewing it. I'm unhappy with the level of abstraction in the current selections. I realize it's sort of a vexillogy requirement, but I disagree. A child

can draw any flag. i distinctly recall drawing the current Minnesota flag many times throughout elementary school, I'm not sure if it was a requirement, but we did it (not that I agree with its

outdated symbolism). I'm also disappointed that the final selections are so much the same and without distinction.

11/27/23 18:13 F944

I like this flag! Very different, but evokes feelings of nature. The white streak could be clouds or blowing snow or the northern lights. Easy for kids to recreate. And Minnesota is where the

Mississippi starts, and we have so much water here.

11/27/23 18:13 F944 I like how this design shows movement like our rivers and land.

11/27/23 18:14 F944

This is the best. It retains the North Star. It is a mesmerizing take on the sky and water. One can feel the numenon of the loon and its song when gazing upon this. It will only be better when it is

fluttering in the wind.

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11/27/23 18:17 F944 Doesn't feel like this design would be timeless. More inline with a poorly designed city flag.

11/27/23 18:19 F944 Only one that comes close to depicting the state

11/27/23 18:20 F944 This one is only suitable option

11/27/23 18:28 F944 This design but replacing the star with the star from F29

11/27/23 18:28 F944

F944 will not age well. The swirling river and snow cloud, or northern lights, or distorted loons are engaging, but this is not a proper flag design. Flags make their own curves, and this will not look

good waving, or from a distance. It's far too contemporary, and the shapes and proportions are uneven, asymmetrical, and silly for a flag. I would be embarrassed to fly this flag, or wear it, or have

Minnesota associated with it. As a postcard or t-shirt for another purpose, great, but not as our flag for 100 years to come. Flag F1154 is a much stronger design, clear, bold, and uniting us all.

11/27/23 18:31 F944 All of the finalist flag designs suck, but this one is slightly less boring.

11/27/23 18:32 F944 unable to discern how this illustrates MN.

11/27/23 18:32 F944 I love this flag although other might not I do I think the stripes kind of look like a loon and obviously the North Star it is so simple yet has a lot to share about Minnesotaâ€™s history

11/27/23 18:38 F944 This is the only design that doesn't look like a quilt, cookie cutter or window cling. It has 3 symbols of MN: water, northern lights and the north star. Very Minnesotan!

11/27/23 18:40 F944 This one hard to judge as I cannot tell what the wavy lines represent. Water? Northern lights? Wind?

11/27/23 18:43 F944

Great flag. Love the deep blue background and the waves that look like loons. The Committee should consider using F29â€™s star/snow emblem on this flag design. Good luck to the selection

Committee!

11/27/23 18:45 F944 None of the flag options were appealing. Donâ€™t like any of the 6.

11/27/23 18:45 F944 Well swoopdee doo, just too cool for school and too blah to be anything meaningful

11/27/23 18:49 F944 This is the one!

11/27/23 18:52 F944 Nice one

11/27/23 18:54 F944 Looks like a tree topper....

11/27/23 18:55 F944 Looks like a company logo.

11/27/23 18:56 F944 This is my favorite. It combines the star of the north with a symbolic reference to the headwaters of the Mississippi river.

11/27/23 18:58 F944 Maybe

11/27/23 18:59 F944 Yes

11/27/23 19:00 F944

Although I really don't like any of the finalists and they all look similar, my choice would be this one. It's the best of bad choices in my opinion. I wonder how much State money has been wasted on

this non-problem. Maybe we should have just changed the existing flag to show the Ojibwe pushing out the Sioux not long before Europeans showed up.

11/27/23 19:01 F944 Better flag for a soccer team than a State.

11/27/23 19:01 F944

I really like this design. Including the element of water (representing all our lakes throughout the state), the north star, and the sense of movement with the white swirls...perhaps even clouds?

Overall a very nice use of imagery. Congrats to the artist/designer.

11/27/23 19:01 F944

I vote for none of these. They are all childish, almost cartoonish. They donâ€™t show pride or speak to history or our future. They are almost laughable. There must be better designs than this! If

not, why not put it on hold and set a new deadline for other designs?

11/27/23 19:02 F944 What identifies this design as Minnesota? Nothing

11/27/23 19:04 F944 This looks like a logo for a sports team

11/27/23 19:04 F944 Possible first choice. The star needs to be modified to a more north star look. Needs a loon!

11/27/23 19:05 F944 I like this design but think the star from F2100 or F 29 would look better on it, in the right proportion to fit in the same area as it is now.

11/27/23 19:06 F944 My family believes that this is the best option for the new flag. It is stunning!

11/27/23 19:07 F944 My favorite. The imagery reflects the birth of the Mississippi, a loon and the North Star.

11/27/23 19:11 F944 Great design! Looks the least like a flag from the Middle East

11/27/23 19:13 F944 If it were to change I like this one.

11/27/23 19:14 F944 More dynamic than other designs. Alludes to the flow of history, the Mississippi and a path into the future.

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11/27/23 19:14 F944 This is the best design of the final choices. The loons are necessary!

11/27/23 19:15 F944 This one is my favorite. I feel it represents our northern lights/sky and waters.

11/27/23 19:17 F944 This looks like the Shooting Star casino logo.

11/27/23 19:17 F944

This flag is simply too complicated for the basic criteria the commission was made to use. I'm surprised it's made it this far. The sweeping lines are not based on any solid ground or grid system that

makes a flag memorable and easy to replicate. The "freeform" nature of the design and the negative space within each section of it is far too unstructured. I would recommend dropping this flag

because the redesigns would have to be so significant that it wouldn't reflect the designer's intent any longer.

11/27/23 19:19 F944 F944 - I can see this being more difficult to draw than the other nominees, but it's very cool that the stripes are symbolic of multiple things!

11/27/23 19:22 F944 Too busy.

11/27/23 19:24 F944 All the flag designs are horrible, nothing in it makes it identify as belonging to Minnesota

11/27/23 19:25 F944 This one

11/27/23 19:27 F944 PICK THIS ONE. SO ICONIC

11/27/23 19:30 F944 Doesn't represent anything about the true history of mn. Personally, they all don't and they are such terrible symbols and very poor choice of colors and so dull.

11/27/23 19:31 F944 My favorite

11/27/23 19:33 F944 This is my favorite

11/27/23 19:34 F944 This one is my favorite. There is movement and lots of different ways to connect to it. Thanks to all the artists!

11/27/23 19:35 F944

My second favorite of the final six (which I do not believe to be the best six, by the way), after F2100. I like the blue and white swirls symbolizing water and snow. I think the North Star is an

essential design element, but not really a fan of this four-pointed design. I like some of the other four-pointed designs that are less convex-curved between the points, and generally like the angular

five- and eight-pointed stars I've seen. I also like the idea of an eleven-pointed star, representing the eleven recognized Indigenous tribes of Minnesota. Would be nice to acknowledge the original

owners of this land after 160 years of being insulted by our flag.

11/27/23 19:36 F944 I love this flag. It shows MN water and sky. The others all feel boxy and AI-generated. Yuck.

11/27/23 19:37 F944 This is the best finalist for a new state flag

11/27/23 19:39 F944 I like the simple design promoting the river as a key feature along with the star position in the upper left. Feels balanced and easy to recognize

11/27/23 19:41 F944 This is my favorite!! It is simple and emblematic of MN, yet not boring.

11/27/23 19:42 F944

There are many things I love about his design - some are hidden. 1) The simple star represents MN as the North Star state. It is not elaborate - a great star to make a wish on. 2) The white swirls

represent not only the snow and ice but the northerly clouds against a blue MN sky. 3) The light blue swirls represent our 10,000+ lakes, and if you look closely (with a little imagination) our state

bird, the loon (it actually mirrors the upside down loon in the white swirls). I love this design and hope this becomes our new state flag.

11/27/23 19:43 F944 All of these flags are absolutely horrible. This is the best you all can come up with. What an Embarrassment to our great state. Keep the flag we have and stop with all this WOKE crap.

11/27/23 19:46 F944 Fascinating because it manages to evoke water and snow, the rivers and the aurora, and loons at the same time. Would like a fancier North star though.

11/27/23 19:49 F944 It alright

11/27/23 19:52 F944 Garbage

11/27/23 19:52 F944 The ONLY design to remotely pertain to MN. North Star and Lake Superior. The others are garbage.

11/27/23 19:53 F944 This one!! Reminds me of the MN northern lights

11/27/23 19:54 F944 I like this one

11/27/23 19:58 F944 Nope! Looks like a water park logo or maybe a soda label

11/27/23 20:00 F944 no - ugly

11/27/23 20:00 F944 Best submission. I see the North Star, Mississippi River and Northern lights.

11/27/23 20:00 F944 I feel we should leave the old flag fly!!

11/27/23 20:00 F944 Both grandkids had a physical reaction to this flag, little gasp. Like the movement, our pick.

11/27/23 20:02 F944 I really like this one the best. Reminds me of water and northern lights. Also the northern star. This would look nice waving in the wind.

11/27/23 20:02 F944 Nope, what it showing?

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11/27/23 20:04 F944 I prefer the current Minnesota flag. If we are really left with these finalists, this design wins for me, for the fact that it alludes to our waters.

11/27/23 20:06 F944

Please reconsider F944 as a final selection. I am deeply dismayed, as Iâ€™m sure many Minnesotans would be, to see this design as our new state flag. It sorely lacks the necessary connection to

traditional flag design as well as all respect of which a state flag should command. Frankly, it looks like a credit union flag, or a promotional banner for a golf course. I pose for the committee a

simple exercise: imagine this flag used on the most solemn of occasions â€” hung at half-mast, behind a government representative during a emergency briefing, or draped over the remains of a

state official. It lacks all solemnity of which those and other occasions ask. Of all the finalist designs this one for sure is a desecration of good flag design, specifically US state emblems, and will look

that much more embarrassing in just decadeâ€™s time much less a century.

11/27/23 20:07 F944 I assume those are waves and not roadways. Itâ€™s interesting but wouldnâ€™t want to have to explain it. The star is simple but probably needs to be to go with the rest.

11/27/23 20:08 F944 This is my favorite and came here to "vote" in favor of it.

11/27/23 20:09 F944 This flag is racist!

11/27/23 20:11 F944 This sucks

11/27/23 20:11 F944 This design is gorgeous, but not practical for a flag. The curves will be lost when the flag is actually waving.

11/27/23 20:16 F944

Abstract swirls provide illusion of lakes, snow, winds and loon ( although unintended I understand) together with the north star nod.

This is the best finalist.

11/27/23 20:17 F944 Boring. Keep the current flag

11/27/23 20:18 F944 Is this a joke? F944 looks like a Nike add.

11/27/23 20:19 F944 I like this flag. The two swipes look like an abstract loon formation. Maybe the color of the upper swipe could change to represent northern lights.

11/27/23 20:19 F944 This submission is probably the best of the six finalists. It flows like our rivers and lakes, but Iâ€™m not sure what the white area is depicting.

11/27/23 20:19 F944 Of the final submissions, I think this one has the most interest.

11/27/23 20:21 F944 Of all the possibilities this one is the only one that comes close to striking any accord with me.But it still doesn't make me think of Minnesota.

11/27/23 20:22 F944 Too simplistic and not dignified. Elementary art. Star is terrible. At least you MIGHT be able to use your imagination and see two loon images. Does not say Minnesota.

11/27/23 20:23 F944 What are you trying to imply?? There is nothing Minnesota about this or any of the others!!!

11/27/23 20:23 F944 This is a winner. Water/river to northern lights. Mn north star. All mn magic.

11/27/23 20:26 F944 Incredible.

11/27/23 20:27 F944 Like this flag

11/27/23 20:30 F944 What are the squiggles representing? If one has to ask, it is not a good logo for a flag

11/27/23 20:32 F944 I like the colors. My 2nd choice

11/27/23 20:36 F944 This one is my favorite!

11/27/23 20:37 F944 This one is the best!

11/27/23 20:38 F944 Don't really like any of the options, but if I had to pick one of them this would be the one.

11/27/23 20:38 F944 This would be my choice

11/27/23 20:41 F944 I like this one the best out of the choices.

11/27/23 20:41 F944 This flag is boring and forgettable

11/27/23 20:45 F944 This one feels too modern. I think it would feel dated very quickly.

11/27/23 20:46 F944 This star looks like Pittsburgh Steelers star. I can't unsee it. Design is good with a different stay.

11/27/23 20:46 F944 Looks like a hockey team logo

11/27/23 20:47 F944 My choice, is active

11/27/23 20:47 F944 Unique design that evokes emotion. Clearly represents Minnesota.

11/27/23 20:50 F944 I like this design but I prefer the star shape on the other flags.

11/27/23 20:53 F944 Ugly. No representation of anything here.

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11/27/23 20:53 F944 Dumb!! Boring!!

11/27/23 20:54 F944 You have disfigured the North Star! Im offended!

11/27/23 20:54 F944 Too plain and generic, says nothing about history, goals, features of the state or its people. same as F29

11/27/23 20:55 F944 Dislike. Looks like quilt pattern.

11/27/23 21:01 F944 Our current flag is awesome, this is ridiculous!

11/27/23 21:02 F944

This is a poor representation for a Minnesota state flag

The judges have bad taste!

11/27/23 21:03 F944 I like this submission although I prefer the star from F29 which better represents the North Star as well as a snowflake. Perhaps they could be combined?

11/27/23 21:12 F944

I love this design. It has a water element to represent our signature, abundant waterways. And a star to represent our (former) status as the northernmost state. Simple, but representative of our

state and elegant.

11/27/23 21:14 F944 I appreciate this design, but I wish there was green in it.

11/27/23 21:18 F944 Looks like a C-list hockey team logo.

11/27/23 21:19 F944 This flag slaps!

11/27/23 21:21 F944

Come on are you serious, I have Lived in MN for over 50 hrs. If this wins I might

Have to move, who is picking this crap??

11/27/23 21:25 F944 Distinctive, like the swirls..

11/27/23 21:28 F944

This is my favorite as it represents water and snow, summer and winter.

However I would like the star to be the star-snowflake design of other flags.

11/27/23 21:30 F944 Plain. Basically the Minnesota Wild logo without the character. Looks like a logo for a medical company. Not distinctly Minnesota.

11/27/23 21:30 F944 This is my 2Ã±d favorite.

11/27/23 21:32 F944 This is my favorite of the six finalist flag designs with the elements of both the river and the star. It is simple yet meaningful, looking both modern and timeless at the same time.

11/27/23 21:32 F944 This has the most eye appeal.

11/27/23 21:37 F944 This is my favorite one, it has my vote!

11/27/23 21:39 F944 We would submit this as our favorite design for the flag - it reminds one of the water, the northern lights and our guiding star - nice!

11/27/23 21:40 F944 If a silhouette of two ducks got stuck in a time warp continuom, then threw up on a flag.

11/27/23 21:41 F944

I like this one! It has movement in the â€˜Waterâ€™ and the â€˜landâ€™. They give it a sense of the Native Americans we share this land with and, it also includes â€œNorth Starâ€;but, has a

wonderful simplicity.

11/27/23 21:43 F944

Much better than 29.

Feels incomplete.

11/27/23 21:43 F944 This flag is the best representation of MN. Vibrant, modern, unique

11/27/23 21:48 F944 Loose the yellow in the star and it's a contender

11/27/23 21:51 F944 No. Looks like tire tracks and not Minnesota

11/27/23 21:51 F944 Best design of the bunch. More art than a flag. The commission should not select this one.

11/27/23 21:51 F944 I don't hate this but it is art. What does it say about MN? Nope. would only vote for this because I hate it less than the other 5

11/27/23 21:52 F944

I really like this one a lot because it shows the Northstar, and the sky and the water, all in a very simplistic way. As a Minnesota Native, I would approve of this as the great state of Minnesotas state

flag.

11/27/23 21:53 F944 Don't change the current one!

11/27/23 22:02 F944 This is my favorite option.

11/27/23 22:06 F944 I really enjoy this flag design. It is very unique while still being a fitting design for a flag. The colors I think are pretty nice, and it's appealing overall.

11/27/23 22:06 F944 I quite prefer this design. It's very dynamic and represents the hope our state stands for well.

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11/27/23 22:13 F944 2 thumbs down

11/27/23 22:14 F944

This design has movement and color, and once again, Where's the Loon? Where's the Lady Slipper? Dr. Anita Gaul, vice-chair of the commission who is a history professor at a community college in

Worthington had a foolish, illogical and silly explanation as to why these two symbols were not included.

11/27/23 22:14 F944 Best of a bland bunch.

11/27/23 22:18 F944 Best design. Would like yo see the upper swill green colored

11/27/23 22:23 F944

Is there any other choice?

I think not!

11/27/23 22:23 F944 3 lane highway?

11/27/23 22:25 F944 Completely non-descript. Says absolutely nothing about the state of Minnesota. Designed by 7th graders?

11/27/23 22:27 F944 Represents the North Star, water (lakes) and snow

11/27/23 22:29 F944

I love this flag

. It would be a solid choice.

11/27/23 22:32 F944 This is my second favorite design of the six.

11/27/23 22:35 F944

As a graphic designer, this is the one I like the most. It's well designed and can be viewed in a few ways, including rivers, lakes, snow, north star, loons, and upsidedown looking like a lake with a

campfire on a beach. I absolutely love this one!

11/27/23 22:35 F944 The modern look is pleasant and I like it the best of the underwhelming entries. We are the North star state and the mightiest river of the country begins here. That is my take away!

11/27/23 22:42 F944

I like this four-point star better than the eight-point stars in 1953 or 2100 (they have a Christmas-y vibe). The white and blue wavy lines are interesting, but if aurora (or a loon) is that regionally

limiting? The design might be my favorite in the final six, but I would like to see something that is more inclusive and doesnâ€™t feel like a Northern Minnesota design.

11/27/23 22:48 F944 This is one of my top two but the colors, yuck. I get itâ€™s supposed to be water but youâ€™re going to have to pick better blues and why is the sky white? White skies, smiling at me?

11/27/23 22:54 F944 Best design in my opinion. Simple, but quite representative of key Minnesota features.

11/27/23 22:58 F944 Design F944 is a simply pleasant representation of air, sky, and water;which Minnesota has an abundance of.

11/27/23 23:03 F944 This looks like it belongs on the side of a drink cup from the mid 90s.

11/27/23 23:05 F944 Donâ€™t like

11/27/23 23:11 F944 Second favorite of the final 6, but again, wouldn't have made it in my top 25.

11/27/23 23:12 F944 Beautiful flag, itâ€™s a risky pick as I donâ€™t know how timeless it will be, but it looks cool in the moment

11/27/23 23:12 F944 This is the best of the designs we can give our opinion on. Thereâ€™s a Northstar, a river/water, and what I imagine to be northern lights.

11/27/23 23:14 F944 I beg you donâ€™t move forward with any of these flags. The public has spoken that we do not approve of these horrible designs. You know they will not stand the rest of time.

11/27/23 23:16 F944 This is the best design of all of them

11/27/23 23:19 F944 This is a wonderful design! Perfect design to catch the breeze and symbolizes so much of the water and big sky of Minnesota

11/27/23 23:20 F944 Remove the star and put the state seal where the star is located. Use the state seal with the loon flapping its wings.

11/27/23 23:23 F944 Out of the five remaining, I see the north star again, water and sky? Not crazy about the other four.

11/27/23 23:30 F944 I like this design

11/27/23 23:30 F944 This is the best! Beautiful. Elegant.

11/27/23 23:34 F944 I really love this flag.

11/27/23 23:37 F944 I like how it looks like water and sky meeting and it suggests movement. I think that sets it apart from other US state flags.

11/27/23 23:42 F944 Great design!

11/27/23 23:46 F944 This is the only one even close to good...

11/27/23 23:49 F944 This is a wonderful design! It's simple enough for even a child to draw, unique, and I love the loons!

11/27/23 23:49 F944 The linework is not timeless

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11/27/23 23:57 F944 S147 would look good where the star is, remove that star and add the seal there with a floating loon in the center of the seal and this will look great.

11/28/23 0:04 F944 I somewhat like this design. It's not my favorite when I looked at all designs, yet I might be able to live with this design being our state flag.

11/28/23 0:07 F944 This one!

11/28/23 0:15 F944 Ha potential - I like the blue for lakes, white for snow, star for Minnesota, however it lacks green of any kind. Which is another color of our beautiful tree state!

11/28/23 0:38 F944 My two favorites are this one and 1953. This represents MN weather/seasons very well.

11/28/23 0:39 F944

As a graphic, this is the best design - a simple star in the upper left, then matching swoops, one representing the Mississippi and the other the northern lights. That they sorta resemble loons

doesn't hurt either. However, though I like this one a lot, design-wise it's not a good choice for a flag. The waves won't be easy to recreate in fabric and will look weird when the flag is rippling in the

wind.

11/28/23 1:09 F944 This (F944) is creative, but it's too busy and looks like a corporate logo

11/28/23 1:11 F944

The star must be the North Star. I appreciate the sense of movement and life the flowing lines bring. I'm reminded of the aurora burealis, flowing water, and ice skating, all of which are

Minnesotan.

11/28/23 1:33 F944 I have strong feelings against this flag, it looks like the logo of a minor league sports team or generic brand of soda! Anything but this

11/28/23 1:36 F944 Again ugly what do any of these have to with our state. They all look very generic!

11/28/23 1:36 F944 This is just stupid. I understand the idea of a river and star, but this is ugly.

11/28/23 1:40 F944

Visually striking and original. Design and colors do an excellent job of representing our state's geography and weather. If the committee is looking for an unconventional yet still well-designed flag,

I think this would be a good choice. My third favorite, after F29 and F1953.

11/28/23 1:44 F944 This does not depict Why not represent what Minnesota is, farms, lakes and woodland.

11/28/23 1:49 F944 This is my favorite of the 6 finalists. I can see MN in this design.

11/28/23 1:54 F944 This is my #4 choice out of the 6. It looks cool, but it feels like there's too much going on. It would be hard to draw. What exactly are the two wavy parts meant to represent?

11/28/23 2:01 F944 I thought there were great submissions for the flag redesign, but the finalists that have been chosen leave much to be desired. I dislike this one the least of the final 6.

11/28/23 2:04 F944 Oh look. More lifeless corporate art. Hooray.

11/28/23 2:51 F944 This one is my favorite of the 6 designs. Love the hidden loons in the swirl, the colors and proportions. Hope this one wins!

11/28/23 3:16 F944 This one is nice

11/28/23 3:18 F944 This should be the new state flag! Really like the design... seems to add some symbolism for a river, the northern lights, and the north star with a little bit of flare.

11/28/23 4:15 F944

Points for trying something different, but noooooo we can't make this our flag! Look, I see what it's trying to do. River and night sky reflected, but they're both loons. Some brilliant design stuff

going on here. But that is just too much. Basically everyone I've talked to thinks it's not very good to look at, it's incredibly hard to reproduce, and on and on. There's a lot going for it on paper, but

it's just too much.

11/28/23 4:51 F944 The ones that just have stars remind me of a Country Flags. Check the different Countries in the world Flags.The star and streams of white blue what Minnesota is north star and water streams .

11/28/23 4:55 F944

I love this one! The star is a little boring though? Take the star and snowflake from design F29 and put it in place of the gold diamond and you have a winner. The swirling white and blue symbolize

flowing water, blowing snow and a nod to The Northern Lights!

11/28/23 5:47 F944 Terrible!

11/28/23 6:01 F944 This is my vote

11/28/23 6:02 F944 Love this design, From our water ways to northern lights. With the North Star shining above. This design seems the right choice.

11/28/23 6:07 F944 Boring, without reflection of the nature of our state

11/28/23 6:08 F944 How does this represent MN? What does the blue & white represent? Highways?? Stupid

11/28/23 6:11 F944 This one feels like MN

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11/28/23 6:18 F944

This is the only submission with any meat although the meat is only that of an unhealthy hotdog. Not much there. An added River? Possibly the Mighty Mississippi? Is that the Star of the North?

state with incredible beauty and nature and the flags have modern art with No symbolism or meaning that can be understood at a glance. I have a strong knowledge of the history of the state and

cannot understand why there would be 8 of anything on our flag. The number 8 has no meaning at all. 12th largest state. 32nd biggest. 19th to join after the original 13. I cannot tell you how

incredibly disappointed I am. And as a teacher of Minnesota, this flag will take 10 seconds to teach my class. Iâ€™ll continue to show my class the past flags which represent Minnesota and show

itâ€™s beginnings of the original occupantsâ€”The Native American. The poor treatment we offered and how we moved them from their beautiful land on the Mississippi River (St Anthony Falls)

to the Northwest corner where it was swampy and unfarmable and where many still live. 19 stars as we are the 19th state after the original 13. Lumber, agriculture (then talk about mining).

Important dates that include Fort Snelling. The one larger star to represent â€œThe Star of the Northâ€ and in French to remember the important fur trade and the Voyagers .,,

11/28/23 6:32 F944

I vote for this design. I do like the symmetry of the blue water and white sky, but would suggest one modification. The light blue currently looks like the letter M. If you modified the white by taking

out the middle leg, you would have the letter N. That would really solidify the flag as Minnesotaâ€™s with the hidden MN.

11/28/23 6:41 F944 Best captures the North Star and Mississippi best choice offered

11/28/23 6:43 F944

Donâ€™t like it. Swoosh is confusing. We donâ€™t know if the swoosh is wind or the Mississippi River. If itâ€™s the river itâ€™s going the wrong way. Could be improved and acceptable if

swoosh was a better depiction of Mississippi River.

11/28/23 6:44 F944 Appreciate the beauty and creativity of this design, several others look like a stencil pattern.

11/28/23 6:45 F944

This design best represents MN because it has the North Star, water representation, Nnorthern lights and/or clear sky representation but, most importantly, it has a representation of a state

constantly in motion, evolving, constantly changing to meet and represent the needs of Minnesotans.

The rest of the designs just look like quilt patches.q

11/28/23 6:48 F944 This is the one-north star and water!

11/28/23 6:51 F944

I believe itâ€™s very important to incorporate something of the natural world in the Mn state flag. Although this is only conceptual, it does resemble a loon to me and I would chose this design for

that reason.

11/28/23 6:58 F944 Looks like a credit union logo??? Where is our loon!!!!

11/28/23 6:59 F944 I love the simplicity and the colors yet it captures MN with the North Star, snow (white) and the Mississippi river (or lakes?)

11/28/23 7:00 F944

this is my second favorite (maybe even a tie with F29). really clean and i love the star.

I like f29 star better but the wave is really nice

11/28/23 7:00 F944 Like the "two waters" symbolism, however I don't think this will age well. To be honest, it already looks a very specific point in time.

11/28/23 7:05 F944

I like this one the best. I think it captures our "north star" nickname, the elements of water and open sky and is more fluid with less hard lines which gives me the feeling of a river and of open

kindness (which I hope all of us to be.

11/28/23 7:07 F944 I don't see how anyone who saw this flag would think, "Minnesota." I don't like that "star." I must also admit that I don't understand the symbolism in this design.

11/28/23 7:09 F944

Too fiddly for a flag. I get the the blue line is supposed to be a river but what is the white one? A cloud? The curves with their internal lines are more gaudy then they need to be on a flag. I could

only back this design if it were simplified.

11/28/23 7:11 F944 Way too Scandinavian!

11/28/23 7:17 F944

I don't understand the super graphic and hard nature of the designs that have been chosen. This is the most fluid and easy to look at of the designs. They all look like children made them or kids

with new graphic design software. There is absolutely NO PERSONALITY in any of these designs and they are extremely generic. So sad!!

11/28/23 7:19 F944

I am not happy about replacing the state flag. Our present flag is historical, beautiful and shows our history as a state. The new ones look like coloring pages for kids. The original will always be my

State flag.

11/28/23 7:20 F944 The F944 design looks perfect and great.

11/28/23 7:21 F944 I choose this one. To me, it represents the North Star state along with rivers/lakes and the northern lights.

11/28/23 7:24 F944 Very classic design. Perfect for Minnesota!

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11/28/23 7:27 F944 Best design!

11/28/23 7:27 F944 I really dislike this flag design.

11/28/23 7:30 F944

I am simply going to copy and paste the same comment on all flags that made the Final Cut. Thoroughly underwhelming. Too abstract and minimalistic. Back to the drawing board, figuratively and

literally.

11/28/23 7:30 F944 Very lively, and suggests water and maybe loons, but the art feels dated--as in 1970s.

11/28/23 7:31 F944 Beautiful

11/28/23 7:33 F944 Love the representation of Minnesota's many lakes and rivers.

11/28/23 7:35 F944 This is the best choice of the choices given.

11/28/23 7:36 F944 I like this flag, but dont think it will age well. The swirls don't seem timeless to me.

11/28/23 7:39 F944 Like this one best. Wish aurora had colors in it like Aurora MN town sign west of town.

11/28/23 7:40 F944

This is my preferred design. While not exactly like the North Star flag that has existed for years, it pays homage to it and would best represent the state in a clean, easy to recognize and replicate

way that we can all feel proud of!

11/28/23 7:43 F944 This is the most desirable out of the finalists!! It's not horrible, but I was hoping for more MN icons or something that represents more. Pretty disappointed with the finalists in this group.

11/28/23 7:46 F944 Sick, Ugly. Keep our current flag! Stop wasting tax dollars.

11/28/23 7:46 F944

Clean, clear, focused North Star and water.

My second favorite

11/28/23 7:48 F944 I get the 3 meanings but still a no.

11/28/23 7:48 F944

Submission 944F stands out because of its very strong design that joins two S curves representing water and winter, and features the North Star. This flag is a lovely depiction of our stateâ€™s

natural beauty and its dual waves would show well undulating in a breeze. Bravo to the artist.

11/28/23 7:49 F944 I suggest F91 for the flag all those other 6 don't fit nor stand for what the state represents

11/28/23 7:50 F944 To busy but I like the idea. Don't like the star design

11/28/23 7:51 F944 Best of the finalists!

11/28/23 7:51 F944 I like the modern feel to this design. Easily recognizable and simple yet fun.

11/28/23 7:53 F944

I love the simplicity of this flag. Its minimalism adds to its beauty and I believe it would be unique and separated from any of the other 49 state flags. Itâ€™s not trying to grab your attention too

hard but itâ€™s not hiding either. I sincerely hope you all go with this flag! - SSgt Ryan Gomeiz

11/28/23 7:53 F944 .

11/28/23 7:54 F944 F944 is ugly and not easily drawn. I donâ€™t get the imagery.

11/28/23 7:55 F944 This is the only memorable design, I hope you choose it.

11/28/23 7:56 F944 Like this one!

11/28/23 7:56 F944 Add a loon at bottom right cornerand that would be ok with me.

11/28/23 7:59 F944 I could live with this one though it looks corporate to me. Maybe use the star from the first one.

11/28/23 8:00 F944

I have concerns about our new flag design being either too aligned with specific race(s) and/or that it will not stand the test of time in terms of style. Please take the following comments with that

context in mind. F944: Love the colors, but I do not believe this will stand the test of time. It reminds me of seasonal flags people buy for their porches.

11/28/23 8:00 F944 I donâ€™t really like any of them, but I believe this is the best of the bunch. It would be better with a loon on it.

11/28/23 8:00 F944 Love this one - perfect for our new flag

11/28/23 8:01 F944 If we have to choose, this is the one I would choose - still not a love it, but it's okay

11/28/23 8:03 F944 This is my favorite. The north star state, water and snow?

11/28/23 8:08 F944 This is the only one I remotely like

11/28/23 8:09 F944 Only one that has more than just basic shapes. None of the 6 have enough elements to make them worthy of a new state flag

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11/28/23 8:09 F944 Interesting design, but too stylized and will become dated. Like Disco, it will not pass the test of time.

11/28/23 8:09 F944 I feel that the wavy design has too much going on and it would be hard to recognize on a flagpole.

11/28/23 8:12 F944 Ugly and stupid

11/28/23 8:15 F944 this flag has nothing that represents Minnesota add a loon and ladyslipper and possibly

11/28/23 8:16 F944 Keep the old one.

11/28/23 8:19 F944 Unique and simplistic. I really like this one.

11/28/23 8:19 F944 I like this one. Unique - it will stand out. It's also not overly complex and the water/cloud symbolism is spot-on

11/28/23 8:21 F944 I don't really like any of them!!! There were so many other better choices.

11/28/23 8:21 F944

I see the North Star and assuming the swingle is water but looks like more the northern lights but the colors donâ€™t represent the lights. If itâ€™s water why the white? If itâ€™s the lights why

the white? Is the white snow??

11/28/23 8:22 F944 I think this flag represents Minnesota. The blue for for the rivers in Minnesota, and the with for are the partly cloudy days.The north star that shines bright at night.

11/28/23 8:25 F944 Modern.

11/28/23 8:25 F944 Pick this one!!

11/28/23 8:28 F944 I just love this design!

11/28/23 8:29 F944 Too busy, not a fan.

11/28/23 8:30 F944 They are all terrible but if I have to choose then this one

11/28/23 8:31 F944

Awful. Nothing on this flag represents the state of Minnesota. Where is the state bird, where is the state flower or something to represent the Land of 10,000 lakes, hunting, fishing, the great

outdoors?

It looks like the flag of a third world country.

I have no idea what that is supposed to represent.

11/28/23 8:32 F944 Best looking flag, hands down.

11/28/23 8:33 F944

This composition brings movement and forward thinking into the mix. I think the asymmetrical layout is far more dynamic than anything else in the final selection. Before finalizing, the curves

definitely need cleaning up and refinement.

11/28/23 8:34 F944 I wish explanations were given. Is that the milky way and a river? It's unique, but so sparse

11/28/23 8:35 F944

This flag design is a clear standout.

Honoring its designer is a step toward rectifying the injustice portrayed in the previous flag.

11/28/23 8:36 F944 F944 is better than 29, but not by much. Feels like this would look great on the back on a t-shirt or sticker in a pickup truck's rear window. But flying from the state capitol? No thanks.

11/28/23 8:36 F944 Appealing colors and design

11/28/23 8:39 F944

This flag represents what true Minnesota is, The North Star state, water representing lakes, streams and rivers which is Minnesotas identity and a beautiful sky. To me it says life is beautiful in

Minnesota!

11/28/23 8:39 F944 The aurora shape looks dated. To my eyes it has a distinctly 90s feel.

11/28/23 8:39 F944 This one does not represent anything about Minnesota.

11/28/23 8:42 F944 Attractive and modern design. Suggested changes: star should be white, upper swirl should be a dark green. Blue for lakes, green for forestry. White for, well, the color of stars.

11/28/23 8:42 F944 This looks like the Timberwolves uniform.

11/28/23 8:43 F944 I like this one as it feels like water and snow and incorporates the north Star. Outdoorsy feel.

11/28/23 8:44 F944

Of the remaining flags, this one clearly brings not only the North Star, but a nod to our many bodies of water. While we are the North Star state, we are also the land of 10,000 lakes, as well as the

headwaters of the mighty Mississippi. I think it would be a mistake to select a flag that only has a star. This flag is my favorite and I hope it is selected as our new state flag.

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11/28/23 8:44 F944 Too modern and time dated. Barren and lifeless. No pride in our heritage.

11/28/23 8:45 F944

By far the best design. The flowing lines representing the sky and the water are incredibly aesthetic and unique for flag design. I appreciate the simplicity of design just as much as I appreciate the

fluidity and symbolism of the design. Truly a fantastic choice for the great state of Minnesota.

11/28/23 8:47 F944 This design flows, has energy and it feels like MN. It would be a great representation of MN. Itâ€™s well done artistically.

11/28/23 8:50 F944 my Favorite of the finalists

11/28/23 8:50 F944 Donâ€™t like the star and too computer graphics

11/28/23 8:50 F944 This one isnâ€™t as nice as our current flag. My vote is no.

11/28/23 8:54 F944 This flag looks super cool from a flat PNG standpoint. However, it might look too busy while waving. Still love this one though.

11/28/23 8:55 F944

I like this flag the best with a few others in a close 2nd. I think it is the best option because it resembles the North Star and the water of all our lakes while also showing a silhouette of our state bird

the Loon. The only thing I would change is the background color.

11/28/23 8:55 F944 This one just looks like a Minnesota United jersey. The symbolism is vague (is the white supposed to be northern lights?), and doesnâ€™t really follow vexillology standards

11/28/23 8:56 F944

My choice, Flag F944, represents the unique features of Minnesota - the state's rivers, lakes, and L'Etoile du Nord - with the most aesthetically pleasing and flowing design of all the submissions.

This flag will look beautiful rippling in the breeze at the top of a flagpole!

11/28/23 9:01 F944 Please choose this one! It represents so much of what MN is.

11/28/23 9:01 F944

Like all of the state flag finalists, this is better as a corporate logo than a state flag and is lacking in uniquely Minnesotan meaning. But if you must choose one of the finalists, this is the best one, for

it has a star, water that could be either a lake or a river, and the sky in a cloud - it shows the idea of sky-tinted water. I admire the quilt idea on the other design, but I think it would be lost on non-

Minnesotans and the design could have been executed better.

11/28/23 9:02 F944 SORRY - Pretty ugly, plain, worse that first one and really nothing to do with our great state. Leave our flag as is!

11/28/23 9:03 F944 I like that the white and light blue parts look like Loons.

11/28/23 9:03 F944 This flag.

11/28/23 9:04 F944 By far the best of the finalistsâ€¦. Others are to abstract or remind me of 3rd world countries

11/28/23 9:06 F944

F944 is a decent design and would be my #3 choice among the finalist designs but almost looks more like something that would be used for the public school systems or parks and rec, as opposed

to a state flag.

11/28/23 9:07 F944 this one is close, but something is off

11/28/23 9:07 F944 This could be branding for North Star Fresh toothpaste. Pass for state flag design.

11/28/23 9:09 F944 This is so remarkably terrible I thought you selected it as a joke. This is one of the worst flag designs I've ever seen. Anyone who voted for this should lose their place on the committee.

11/28/23 9:11 F944 This is more of a wall paper design than a flag.

11/28/23 9:18 F944 This is the clear winner. It has it all. The cloud and river imagery in the shape of a loon is brilliant. It's beautifully designed and a perfect representation of our state.

11/28/23 9:20 F944 Looks like a frozen yogurt place or a youth hockey program. Commercial, not stately, and not iconic. Furthermore I don't think it will age well.

11/28/23 9:24 F944

If we canâ€™t have the loon on the state flag, this is the best submission except change the white swirl to blue!! So many Minnesotans WANT THE LOON ON THE FLAG ALSO!! We are the ones

paying for all this!!

11/28/23 9:27 F944 This flag was my favorite. The little swoosh type of lines remind me of lakes. We are the state of lakes.

11/28/23 9:27 F944

This is one of the better finalists. My only drawback is the colors and patterns heavily resemble minnesota united and I think a state.flag should not be influenced by a sporting team, but by all the

people that live within its borders.

11/28/23 9:28 F944

This one is heads and shoulders above the rest! I love the feel of the flowing water and sky which represents for me how the state of MN is ever evolving with the times, moving forward, changing

for the better. (We're not a rigid, fixed state like many of the designs portray.) I also like the dark blue background contrasting with the gold north star and lighter blue and white. It's an elegant and

unique design. I

11/28/23 9:28 F944 I love this flag! It looks like the North Star and the Mississippi River, and it just seams to represent Minnesota.

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11/28/23 9:29 F944

THIS IS OUR FLAG!! The start of the Mississippi is distinctive to us!! The movement of the river/water and the snow/northern lights is energetic without being fussy The Dakota name for Minnesota

is utilized in the sky blue water, which is another â€˜mustâ€™ for our flag. It recognizes our heritage and indigenous peopleâ€™s continued contribution ((without awkwardly turning over the

entire design to a people we have oppressed.) I prefer a more dynamic star, but this stable one may complement the energy of the river/water & northern lights/snow. TOP choice!

11/28/23 9:31 F944 The curved lines look too similar to the Minnesota Wild logo. Will it be timeless?

11/28/23 9:36 F944 This flag will look very dated in a short period of time. It almost does already.

11/28/23 9:37 F944 Boring and looks like a logo for a ski race team

11/28/23 9:38 F944 i love F944 itâ€™s so creative

11/28/23 9:39 F944 I find this one (F944) visually confusing, but I like it's attempt at including a river. I wish there was an option with a loon on it (this is visually the closest to a loon)

11/28/23 9:40 F944 I really like this design. It captures the Star of the North along with an aurora and the Mississippi River (I think). This flag design really captures what Minnesota is about.

11/28/23 9:41 F944 My favorite. I love the representation of water. I have lived in several locations in Minnesota, and feel this design would give equal representation to each of those locales.

11/28/23 9:46 F944 MN is known as the North Star state and the Land of 10000 Lakes besides the Mississippi River Headwaters represented well with the star and river

11/28/23 9:47 F944 The swirl of the river and clouds is suggestive of a loon to me and much more interesting than the other finalists.

11/28/23 9:48 F944 I donâ€™t feel it tells me anything about wonderful Minnesota. A snowflake Iâ€™m guessingâ€¦..thatâ€™s not all Minnesota stands forâ€¦.please find something with more meaning.

11/28/23 9:51 F944 This is my least favorite. The wavy lines will look super dated super quickly.

11/28/23 9:53 F944 Pitifully bland !! I like the original flag better.

11/28/23 9:54 F944

This is my favorite of the flag designs, but I would actually prefer a flag with a loon or ladyslipper. I don't understand how incorporating our state symbols into the flag could be controversial. Just

because we all don't have them in our own backyards doesn't mean we don't like them or aren't proud of the natural beauty our state has to offer.

11/28/23 9:57 F944 Not a favorite. Too dark - too much of a artistic flare

11/28/23 9:58 F944 Design is trendy for the current times and will be outdated down the road. I prefer more of a state seal approach like S224

11/28/23 10:00 F944 f944 second favorite - bold with star, water, and northern lights

11/28/23 10:01 F944 This is my pick! (For what it's worth!}

11/28/23 10:02 F944 This one works in my opinion! It's not my favorite of all the original submissions, but the symbolism is translatable.

11/28/23 10:03 F944 Too busy

11/28/23 10:04 F944 Like the flowing design. Do not like the color gold in it. Suggest replacing the star with the state seal, loon, pine tree, or lady slipper Replace the white with green possibly.

11/28/23 10:04 F944 I like this one the most.

11/28/23 10:04 F944 Flag F-38 IS THE BEST.

11/28/23 10:05 F944 This design immediately captured my attention with it's beauty and clever use of flowing water (or a loon!) and drifty clouds (another loon!) Please pick this beauty!

11/28/23 10:07 F944

I like the movement dynamic but it looks kind of like the graphics on the side of an RV. Iâ€™m afraid this swoosh styling will look dated sooner than later.

I would give this thumbs up but not my favorite.

11/28/23 10:09 F944 Looks like a corporate logo for a sports team more than a representation of MN.

11/28/23 10:11 F944 F944 is confusing. Are those loons or lakes or northern lights? Don't love it

11/28/23 10:11 F944 I like this one the best, it has the North Star & representation of the Mississippi River. Very good choice & as an added bonus you can see a loon if you look closely.

11/28/23 10:13 F944

The North Star design should be sleaker like F29. Current star looks bloated and bland. I like the loon design for the snow and water (I assume it's the Mississippi), no opinion on if it should span the

flag or not. The current color combination could be improved - only comment is the background is too dark of a navy blue

11/28/23 10:19 F944 I love this flag design. I see the Mississippi River, Northern Lights, and the North Star. All major representations of Minnesota.

11/28/23 10:20 F944 The best. Unique. The sky and river also look like two loons. Maybe the top left corner empty space could be changed a little to look like the shape of Minnesota

11/28/23 10:20 F944 If these 6 are truly the only ones to pick from I would have to pick this one. Is this the best we can do?

11/28/23 10:22 F944 This would be my first choice.

11/28/23 10:22 F944 This design is too modern and is very unlikely to age well over the next century.

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11/28/23 10:24 F944 Unconventional. I like the idea, but it doesn't quite work as a flag.

11/28/23 10:26 F944 This is fun but doesn't feel official. This looks like it could be the logo for a company but not a state flag.

11/28/23 10:26 F944

This one is my favorite -- it looks unique compared to other state flags and country flags. It's easy to replicate and yet not so simple that it could be made by anyone iwth a pencil and ruler. It has

imagery of things we hold dear in MN. Would be open to a different type of star, maybe with more points.

11/28/23 10:26 F944 BORING - says nothing about Minnesota - doesn't even have our NAME on it!!!

11/28/23 10:27 F944 My #1 choice

11/28/23 10:29 F944 It's a fairly clean design, would look good from a flagpole. I think the star could be more distinctive and integrated, though.

11/28/23 10:29 F944 Mediocre. The blue swath represents a river. Not sure what is represented by the white swath. Not fond of the 4 point star.

11/28/23 10:30 F944 This is the worst design of the finalists by far. It reminds me of the "Jazz" design on disposable cups, which is appropriate as it belongs in the trash.

11/28/23 10:32 F944

The star design here is really string. The waves/wind does feel a bit overdone and reminiscent of early 2000s design trends. I am not confident this design will stand the test of time in its current

state, as it already looks out of date with the complexity of the waves (the lines in the middle are unnecessary in my opinion).

11/28/23 10:32 F944 This would be my first choice, although my "very best first choice" is not one of the finalists you've picked.

11/28/23 10:34 F944 I think this one looks great! I like that it includes water!

11/28/23 10:38 F944 My 2nd-favorite flag design...cleverly incorporates river and northern lights plus north star. Blue color

11/28/23 10:38 F944 Beautiful design, but a bit too complicated and too many colors for a flag design.

11/28/23 10:39 F944 This flag does not speak to me in the same way as F29. It MIGHT be better with tweaks to the star. But, I would just as well leave this flag out of the running.

11/28/23 10:39 F944 I think this one looks too much like a corporate bank logo, and it will look outdated fairly soon.

11/28/23 10:39 F944 like that it evokes both the star and water.

11/28/23 10:40 F944 Really nice. Top contender. Colors, star, water, loons, the north wind all expressed in this flag.

11/28/23 10:40 F944

This is better suited for a childrens' hockey team. If the stripes weren't so swooshy like that cup design from the 90s, it would be better, this one has the nicest star for the rhombus accent - so F29

should take note here.

The deep navy/indigo background is the nicest dark blue choice of all of them.

11/28/23 10:40 F944 This is the one I like most, North Star with snow and Water, a little dash of green to represent the trees of the north and the crops of the south is all thatâ€™s missing

11/28/23 10:41 F944 My favorite! A timeless design that will serve the State of Minnesota for decades to come or longer.

11/28/23 10:42 F944

This one is outstanding. Simplicity, beauty, depicts movement forward, The image itself is movement. Progressive thinking Minnesotans, unpredictable weather, incredible beauty and static large

bright shining star to guide us.....a beacon for all. This one !

11/28/23 10:42 F944

I like #3 or 6, but 6 needs some green.

And then do you add the seal to it as well? And our state name??

11/28/23 10:42 F944 I like the reference to water and snow. It would be nice update sun to a both yellow and white combination (sun/stars)

11/28/23 10:44 F944 Like all the other submissions this is a step backwards. Simplistic with no obvious distinction to Minnesota

11/28/23 10:45 F944

This says nothing and looks cartoonish. None of the designs look dignified or stately. They are trendy and will not stand the test of time. If anything, just use the new seal on a blue field like the

original one.

11/28/23 10:45 F944 Visually appealing.

11/28/23 10:45 F944

This says absolutely nothing to me. What state does this represent? Nice swooshes, maybe itâ€™s Nikeâ€™s flag. These donâ€™t even look like flags attempting to represent a real state. So

bland! What will those who come after us make of this, other than that at some point in time the state of Minnesota went in whole hog for the insipid nothingness that is identity politics.

Like all of these submissions, the attempt to whitewash our history of courageous but also murderous settlers and the conflicts with courageous and murderous indigenous peoples, are shameful.

Can we not handle the truth?! Leave the flag as it is.

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11/28/23 10:45 F944

While all of these are very simplistic, very scaled back from the original, I like this. It signifies the North Star, our flow of water and snow and seasons. It is the best of very disappointing choices.

Sorry for my lack of a better opinion.

11/28/23 10:47 F944 No thank you. A yellow four pointed graphic doesn't say star to me. Ok, flowing water and blowing snow. The flowing/blowing graphic is too large.

11/28/23 10:47 F944 .

11/28/23 10:47 F944 This is a very bad design that reminds me of a youth hockey jersey or the Carolina Hurricanes logo. It is not clear what the curved lines represent.

11/28/23 10:47 F944 This is the best by far. It captures the essence of the state's abundant water sources, hints at the aurora, and includes the north star.

11/28/23 10:47 F944 The star is too simple and almost looks religious (like the Christmas star). This flag looks more like a sports team brand than our state.

11/28/23 10:48 F944 My favorite by far - not only the resemblance of loons but of water, streams, rivers and the white - the sky. This one gets my vote!

11/28/23 10:49 F944 This is iOk. I saw pic of a better one with a reflected Northstar on a lake.

11/28/23 10:49 F944 I like this one

11/28/23 10:50 F944

This flag design is too modern and is not a timeless design. It feels like a design for a corporation or for a little league sports team. This does not feel representative of MN and would not be a good

choice for our state.

11/28/23 10:54 F944 I'm curious what this would look like if you replaced the star with the starflake design from F29.

11/28/23 10:54 F944 No. Looks like a sports team.

11/28/23 10:55 F944

'Water meets the sky'

Nice:)

11/28/23 10:55 F944

This is a neat design in print, but it's hard for me to picture it as a sewn object. I think there are a lot of elements here that represent the state as a whole. I do wonder if the design will look dated in

time.

11/28/23 10:56 F944 This design is an excellent representation of Minnesota. When I first saw it, I saw the north star, rivers, and the northern lights.

11/28/23 10:57 F944 This one is a nice pick. It is futuristic.

11/28/23 10:57 F944 Of the bad choices, and they are bad, this is one is ok.

11/28/23 10:58 F944 I like the star in the corner, but there's too much swoosh, they went a little overboard with the curves - and left out the colors brown and green.

11/28/23 10:59 F944 This design is overly stylized and artistic for the sake of artistic.

11/28/23 10:59 F944 This one looks too corporate and swoopy. More like a logo than a flag. Not nearly as good as F29 or F1953.

11/28/23 11:01 F944

Similar to my comments on F29, this is not my favorite nor my most-hated of the 6 you selected. It is acceptable, although no where near as superior as the North Star Flag that folks have

advocated on behalf of for 30 year.s. This design is acceptable, but not exciting.

11/28/23 11:01 F944

I don't really care for any of the designs, but this one is the best one. Since Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and the origin of the Mississippi River, I think it's important to include some water

in the design. I'm not sure what the white is supposed to signify, but since snow is a big part of what Minnesota is known for, I'm thinking the swath of white looks like blowing snow. And of course,

the star is good because Minnesota is the north star state. Truth be told, I like the current design and don,t know why people think it's offensive or whatever. In my opinion, all of the designs look

too sterile and plain. They don't even have the year Minnesota became a state.

11/28/23 11:01 F944 This is the best option, although could be improved. I would prefer to see a simple version of a loon included. Also the star/snowflake design from other flag options would look good on here.

11/28/23 11:01 F944 I like this flag! Evokes loons, rivers, northern lights, northstar. Solid

11/28/23 11:02 F944

The color scheme on this submission is well done. Contrast is bold but flowing, and the overall flowing to the design makes this one stand out. I would be curious how this would look on a stitched

flag. Slightly "busier" than some submissions.

11/28/23 11:03 F944 Where is the loon?

11/28/23 11:04 F944 Best design of the group

11/28/23 11:05 F944 This looks like a city logo. It will age horribly.

11/28/23 11:06 F944

Do you realize your star is the same design that the Twins started using this year on their branding? Was that the intent? A four point star is too simplistic, and the rest of the flag is strange. I do

not like this.

11/28/23 11:06 F944 Bland. Allusion to water/rivers is uninspired and even questionable

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11/28/23 11:07 F944 Not a fan. Looks like a soccer flag, not a State flag

11/28/23 11:08 F944 F944 is cool, but will we regret it in a few years?

11/28/23 11:11 F944 Looks too much like a corporate logo and won't age well.

11/28/23 11:12 F944 The swoosh for water and clouds looks like a freshman made it as a last minute school project

11/28/23 11:12 F944 Really love this one. Pretty in simple way.

11/28/23 11:13 F944

I like how distinct this flag is from many other flags, in the way it features curves instead of solely angular geometric shapes. I think this is a good flag, but with a few tweaks it could be a really great

flag. I would change the shape of the yellow star - this one looks a bit too much like an emoji or clip art. A star with more angular features would balance out the curves of the river and aurora. I do

like the four-pointed star reminiscent of a compass rose, or perhaps an 8-pointed morning star, but definitely not a 5-pointed star (again, too generic). I think the flag could also be improved by

altering the shape of the white aurora swoop so that the dark blue negative space in the NW corner of the flag resembles the shape of Minnesota's eastern border. I think this could be done

relatively easily. It would add another element of symbolism to the flag and make it even more instantly recognizable as our state's flag.

11/28/23 11:13 F944 I do not like the wavy nature of this flag. I don't think it will look good flying in the wind. It reminds me of the dixie cups from the 90's.

11/28/23 11:13 F944 The only one with motion incorporated, like moving water, waiving wild rice, etc. Clear winner of this group.

11/28/23 11:14 F944 This one

11/28/23 11:15 F944 Such a good flag! The best one!

11/28/23 11:15 F944

I place an enthusiastic first choice vote for F9444. This design features two rivers which have been important to our state's history. This is true both for the indigenous people who lived here for

thousands of years prior to the arrival of the European settlers. The North Star is a nod to our geographic status as the northernmost state in the contiguous US.

11/28/23 11:15 F944 Same comment - This is terrible. Nothing here screams Minnesota.

11/28/23 11:16 F944 Please don't select this sport team logo as our state flag. It is too swoopy. Its stylistic fashion will fall out of trend and we will be left with something dated.

11/28/23 11:17 F944

this seems like it will be a timeless representation of what we hope to always have in MN... the north star, our clean waters, and the white could represent both clean air or fresh snow falling.... i

like it!

11/28/23 11:17 F944 Best of the flag designs. Incorporates the lakes/start of the mississippi with the north sky. I dont like the star as it is too similar to a cross and wish it could be changed to a different star

11/28/23 11:17 F944

I am not an artist. I do know good artwork. All of these designs look like something I would have done for a high school play advertisement.. I can not define anything in them that represents MN. I

donâ€™t think any of them say Republican or Democrat and those statements only represent near sighted people. I agree that we the people of MN should have been asked if they wanted a new

flag. At least the new seal has some respect for MN

11/28/23 11:17 F944

To me the white represents clouds in the sky with water running down below. I like the star in the corner as well, although it could have more than four points. This would be my choice for the

new flag

11/28/23 11:18 F944

I am not a fan of this flag design. The. Blue and white swirls are too busy for a flag. I donâ€™t think they will look good on a flag blowing in the wind. The flag, as a whole, contains all rounded lines

which is very dissimilar to other state and federal flags. While we want ours to be unique, I donâ€™t think we want it too unique.

11/28/23 11:18 F944 My favorite. Simple, unique and beautiful. It'll look great on a flagpole.

11/28/23 11:18 F944 I see nothing on there that reflects Minnesota. Where is the loon, trees, lakes etc. All your designs suck!!

11/28/23 11:20 F944

Of the six, I like this one. All the others are too blah, in my opinion. I would like to see the dark blue replaced by the green,and gold of forests and fields, and some representation of fishing.and/or

other abundant wildlife.

11/28/23 11:20 F944 This is more of a flag for a hockey team than a state.

11/28/23 11:21 F944 This flag is my favorite of the set, but I'd make the light blue and white bands solid, rather than with the interior lines

11/28/23 11:21 F944 Looks too much like a gold cross to belong on a government emblem.

11/28/23 11:22 F944

uninspiring;too much black

We've GOT to be able to do better than this.

11/28/23 11:24 F944 This is my favorite. Nice and clean and would go well with seal # S147

11/28/23 11:24 F944 While I enjoy the imagery of the river, northern lights, loons and north star, there is just something about this flag that feels like it should be for a sports team.

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11/28/23 11:25 F944

This is my choice. Tweaking maybe with green and tree in corner. Improve star or not.

NO LOON necessary

11/28/23 11:27 F944 My child actually wanted to draw this flag and only this flag. If this is the reason for the simplistic designs, then to me this is the clear winner.

11/28/23 11:27 F944 Wow, wow, wow. From a Native Duluthian, BRAVO! It's gorgeous.

11/28/23 11:27 F944 A skull and cross bones flag would have been better, but I guess this flag will do. I vote for this one.

11/28/23 11:28 F944 awful

11/28/23 11:28 F944 This is my favorite design. I like its dynamism, the suggestion that Minnesota is a vibrant state.

11/28/23 11:29 F944

I like this flag the best, but I have a suggestion: Remove the white borealis then flip the blue one so itp oints to the north star. Most of the symbols and design of this flag will remain, it will just be a

bit simpler.

11/28/23 11:32 F944 I do like this one the best, but as one commission member said, will it still look good in 50 year?

11/28/23 11:33 F944 I do like this one the best, but as one commission member said, will it still look good in 50 years? 2100 with a minor mod would be secondary

11/28/23 11:33 F944 This is the only flag design that would be recognizable without the state name attached. There were much better submissions made, but of the finalists, this is the best one.

11/28/23 11:34 F944 Fluid sky, water, seasons

11/28/23 11:35 F944 Boring. Plain. Lack of imagination. We all know it's the north star with water and sky.

11/28/23 11:37 F944

The North Star is nice and obvious. The other designs are not so obvious. Is the top white one the northern lights and the bottom one rivers? They actually have a bit of a stylized loon look to

them. I like the design, but on the whole, I find this a bit confusing and busy for a state flag and the design also screams that it is 2023 modern - there is nothing timeless about it and in 20 years it

may look really dated.

11/28/23 11:37 F944

This is my favorite. I only wish the blue swish appeared more as lake water than a river. somehow. The land of 10,000 lakes. I get that it still needs to be an interesting shape for the reflection to

work...

11/28/23 11:38 F944 Reminds me of church depictions of the Holy Spirit.

11/28/23 11:38 F944 I rank F944 third of the 6 options. It's not clear what the white and light blue features represent.

11/28/23 11:38 F944 This is by far my favorite.

11/28/23 11:38 F944 F944 is ok but is not as good as F29

11/28/23 11:39 F944 I would very much like this one to win.

11/28/23 11:39 F944 A child cannot draw this from memory which is the first requirement. Do not select.

11/28/23 11:39 F944 I love this one the best. It not only includes L'Etoile Du Nord, but the MIssissippi and the Northern Lights (which is how I am interpreting the white wave). It is the most different but is so lovely!!

11/28/23 11:39 F944 This is by far my favorite of the flag finalists.

11/28/23 11:41 F944

Wonderful with including a north star, a blue river transitioning to a white frozen river for MN waters, the broadening of the rivers with three strand rivers show bounty and inclusiveness with the

three strands uniting into one, and the river designs look a little bit like loons coming head to head.

11/28/23 11:41 F944 The wavy design elements make this too loud and busy. Also, flags are designed to wave in the wind, so thereâ€™s no need to add additional wavy elements.

11/28/23 11:43 F944 Best way f the bunch but I would prefer a star âœ¨ like this

11/28/23 11:44 F944

F944 is my favorite of the 6 submissions (none of which were in my top picks of the 2000). I would lighten up the dark blue, maybe "loon up" the swirls a little. The star does not look like a

Christmas ornament and the design has some movement. Still I would throw out these 6 designs and start over, maybe something with a loon! If nothing else, the Northstar Flag that has been

around for years is a much better flag than all of these 6.

11/28/23 11:45 F944 wow - I'm sad to say this drab design is the best of the bunch. Really? These are the best ideas that were submitted?

11/28/23 11:45 F944

This flag showcasing symbols integral to Minnesota's identityâ€“the North Star, the Mississippi, and the loon. From a design standpoint, it's not only gorgeous but also dynamic and meaningful to

all Minnesotans. I hope you choose it.

11/28/23 11:45 F944 I think this one sticks out among the finalists, in a good way. For me, it captures the essence of the "land of sky water". It represents where they meet and has a modern look. I love it!

11/28/23 11:48 F944

F944 is the most appealing to me. It's abstractness allows for different interpretations. The swirls could be rivers or northern lights or roads. The star could be a star or point outward to the 4

directions. The design suggests movement and forward progress but also history. No particular culture is favored or excluded. It could apply to any group.

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11/28/23 11:48 F944 This one!!

11/28/23 11:48 F944 Doesn't suck as bad as the rest of them.

11/28/23 11:49 F944 Love this design simple and flowing

11/28/23 11:49 F944 This one is nice!

11/28/23 11:49 F944 If the current flag has to go I vote for this one.

11/28/23 11:50 F944 maybe my 2nd or 3rd choice.

11/28/23 11:51 F944 This is my favorite. Itâ€™s the most aesthetically pleasing and representative of the great State we live in.

11/28/23 11:52 F944 This reminds me of the cartoon "The Jetsons" - swooshing through space. Short shelf life.

11/28/23 11:52 F944 This is the best of the finalists for the state flag. I like how it is simple, but yet showes the state as the Star of the North and has rivers and sky's flowing in the flag. Thank you and have a great day.

11/28/23 11:53 F944 A northwards path, formed by the mutual dance of the great river and the northern lights;with a subtle nod to the iconography of the loon: it doesn't get better than this.

11/28/23 11:53 F944 This is my favorite. To look at it reminds me of a crisp winter day! I can imagine flying this flag at a stadium, in the bleachers, and at the captial!

11/28/23 11:54 F944 This looks like a sports team logo, not a state flag.

11/28/23 11:55 F944 This is the best choice of the ones available to pick from. Colors are good, like flowing water, the star is good and this doesnâ€™t resemble and flags from other areas!

11/28/23 11:55 F944

I love the artistic and symmetrical way this combines natural elements at the core of Minnesota's identity - one being a river to represent our state being the headwaters of the Mississippi and two

being the white streak in the sky, which I assume represents snow. And, most importantly, the north star is represented. I love the colors and the overall uniqueness of this flag. It is my favorite of

the finalists. I think a dark forest green could replace the dark blue background as an alternative option.

11/28/23 11:55 F944 This is the favorite in our six-person Minnetonka household. We think it best represents Minnesota as a whole. Good luck choosing!

11/28/23 11:56 F944

Of the six final entries, this one is the least disastrous. To me, at least, it is aesthetically pleasing. How it embraces our historic and cultural identities is beyond me. As a state flag, another waste of

material.

11/28/23 11:57 F944 This one is lovely but the curves might be tricky to duplicate for little ones drawing the flag.

11/28/23 11:59 F944 F944 is far from a timeless design and it's disappointing that it made the short list.

11/28/23 12:00 F944 This one is too modern and too open to interpretation. Would be better if one of the ducks were gray!

11/28/23 12:00 F944 Wow, wow, wow. From a Native Duluthian, BRAVO! It's gorgeous.

11/28/23 12:00 F944 This is my vote for state flag

11/28/23 12:01 F944 My favorite!

11/28/23 12:01 F944 This one!!

11/28/23 12:02 F944 Great!

11/28/23 12:02 F944 My choice

11/28/23 12:03 F944 this one works - I like the sense of MN as the headwaters of a mighty river, although it's only flowing in the proper direction when the flag is reversed

11/28/23 12:04 F944 Nope

11/28/23 12:04 F944 Pretty weak selections. But this is probably the best of the worst that you made me pick from.

11/28/23 12:04 F944

Glad to see something not so geometrical, or looking similar to another state's flag. The pattern helps describe the wandering waterways of our state. The curves and contours have a subtle

calming effect. The artist also seems to have incorporated a loon into it without being obvious.

11/28/23 12:05 F944 Na

11/28/23 12:05 F944 Why does it look like an Insurance advertisement?

11/28/23 12:05 F944 This looks like a flag for a country, not a state.

11/28/23 12:08 F944 This is my #1, but it needs some green in it.

11/28/23 12:09 F944 Fun, different, elegant and interesting design. We are, in so many ways, a "different" state, and this is refreshingly different from any other state flag. This is my number 1 choice.

11/28/23 12:09 F944 It wasn't clear to me initially that the light blue and white were loons. I don't think curved lines look good on flags.

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11/28/23 12:09 F944 Not the worst, but better than the other choices

11/28/23 12:10 F944 I do not like this option. i do not feel that this shows what minnesota as a whole is.

11/28/23 12:10 F944 Poor design

11/28/23 12:11 F944

I think this is a very cool design, and I immediately thought it was my favorite at first. However, I am not sure if this is too much of a modern design and question if it will stand the test of time.

Likewise, the waves seem too prominent. Perhaps if they were scaled down and the star was enlarged to be the first attention getter it would look better.

11/28/23 12:14 F944 yes, a contender

11/28/23 12:15 F944 This is my favorite among the finalists. It includes both a stylized pair of loons and the north star. It represents our State identity to the nation and the world.

11/28/23 12:16 F944 Looks like some kind of logo. Start over.

11/28/23 12:18 F944 I like the swirling colors that, to me, look like two stylized loons. I don't like this star - I would suggest using the star from F1953. Thanks for all your hard work on this!

11/28/23 12:19 F944 My favorite design.

11/28/23 12:19 F944 Beautiful design but I donâ€™t think the swoosh elements have â€œlegsâ€ to last into the future. Feels like it is missing green.

11/28/23 12:19 F944 Hate the swoosh. Again, better for a corporation, than a state.

11/28/23 12:20 F944 I like this one the best since it has the north star and the symbol of water. I like that it is abstract but inclusive of the entire state.

11/28/23 12:20 F944 I vote for this.

11/28/23 12:20 F944

I appreciate this design because of its more sleek, modern star image compared to others. I also appreciate the movement in the swoops of water. As you look, they kinda resemble loons or water

fowls a bit as well.

11/28/23 12:20 F944 The only one that gives me any desire to hang it on my flag poll.

11/28/23 12:20 F944 Hockey anyone? No vote.

11/28/23 12:21 F944 F944 is too hard to recreate for school kids. Unclear, a little too stylized and will likely look outdated in a few years.

11/28/23 12:21 F944 The star should be eight pointed like other submissions.

11/28/23 12:22 F944 Maybe if we had 10k rivers

11/28/23 12:23 F944 This is going to be a mess when flyingâ€¦

11/28/23 12:23 F944 This looks like a credit union logo. They ALL look like credit union logos, but this one is really giving "bank" and not "state."

11/28/23 12:24 F944

This two was one of my least favorites. I donâ€™t know if itâ€™s because itâ€™s comical, if it has items/waves, that wonâ€™t really fly well and the four-point star. I know what theyâ€™re

trying to do here is depict rivers, and the aurora borealis but itâ€™s just not doing anything for me.

11/28/23 12:24 F944 Yes. Best of choices. But, Minnesota: no people? I guess.

11/28/23 12:25 F944 I feel it represents the northern star, our lakes and itâ€™s not so large and busy as some of them. More simple

11/28/23 12:25 F944 This is my pick for #1. Love the dynamic design and energy.

11/28/23 12:26 F944 I believe this would be a beautiful state flag.

11/28/23 12:27 F944 Distinctive - Like the blending.

11/28/23 12:28 F944 Favorite so far.

11/28/23 12:28 F944 An ok flag, although it looks a bit like a logo I would expect our state lacross team to have, doesn't feel very stately

11/28/23 12:28 F944

I quite like this, especially the inclusion of the river, and the way the river (and clouds, if that's what the white bands are supposed to be) look slightly like a loon. But it looks more like a flag for a

sports team than the state itself.

11/28/23 12:29 F944 Needs a loon.

11/28/23 12:30 F944 No, I am not a fan at all. This one is just odd.

11/28/23 12:32 F944 Boring, poor color choice and why does the word Minnesota not appear on the flag?

11/28/23 12:33 F944 F944. This is perhaps my favorite. it is simple but every eye-catching. I wish the star was white rather than yellow.

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11/28/23 12:34 F944

I think this is the best one but I don't like any of them. The seal and the flag should represent each other and I think you have a winner in the seal with the loon. Now I would revisit the flag and find

something that fits with that seal. Something that represents our state well, is timeless, not trendy or modarn, but something that fits well with other states and will fit well with what a classic state

flag should be.

11/28/23 12:34 F944 Meh. Looks like an NHL logo.

11/28/23 12:37 F944

This looks like the logo for a soccer team or some corporate rebranding. This design will look dated in 10 years. I understand, I think, what the artist was going for, with water and sky (riffing on the

meaning of "Minnesota") but it doesn't work.

11/28/23 12:37 F944

Ii wish this flag had an explanation with it (along with some of the others). To me it seems like blue running waters, maybe the whip of the snow winds? Either way, it reminds of 2 connecting rivers,

which I thought the MN and Mississippi, but we are more the state of 10000 lakes than 2 rivers. The north star was a nice touch, but this one just seemed to fall short on representation for me.

11/28/23 12:38 F944 Has grown on me, but feels a bit corporate. Seems like something that should be the flag of a supporters club for MNUFC rather than the state flag... I do like that the two swirls look like two loons.

11/28/23 12:38 F944 I feel there is too much going on here for it to be a good flag, but I do like the design. If this is picked, please tone down the amount of things going on.

11/28/23 12:39 F944 Those are loons, right... or rivers? Great flag!

11/28/23 12:39 F944 Second choice for flag.

11/28/23 12:39 F944 Meaningless. A star and some swirls. Again. Big deal.

11/28/23 12:39 F944

The swirls represent the Mississippi River, the waves of Lake Superior, the Northern Lights, the m for Minnesota, and the silhouettes of two loons. I see the North Star and the swaying fields of

wheat, corn, and wild rice in evening light and frosted by snow.

11/28/23 12:40 F944 This one gets my vote for flag.

11/28/23 12:40 F944

This flag has one of the best designs I've seen, but I'm concerned it looks a tad bit sporty. Simplifying the design or more colors could help draw the viewer in, and hopefully seem more soulful and

less...corporate.

11/28/23 12:40 F944 This one is too contemporary and would not stand the test of time.

11/28/23 12:41 F944 I think this flag looks the best since I interpret it to represent the Northern Lights and lakes as well as the North Star.

11/28/23 12:41 F944 F944 has the potential to feel very dated very quickly. The type of motion implied in the curvy lines feels very late 90's/early 2000's.

11/28/23 12:41 F944 plopplop

11/28/23 12:42 F944 This is my favorite one of the available choices!

11/28/23 12:42 F944 This is the best of the worst. Don't like any of them.

11/28/23 12:43 F944 This really makes a bold statement!

11/28/23 12:43 F944 while the blue and white is a nice touch, compared to the star, the star looks meek and a bit pathetic in comparison.

11/28/23 12:45 F944 This is my favorite.

11/28/23 12:46 F944 Very boring, a star and wind and water? Not a good representation of the state. How would people know it is even Minnesota? Color is boring.

11/28/23 12:46 F944

This is my number ONE choice. This flag encompasses the great Mississippi river as well as the north star. I don't think anyone could think of another state when seeing this image. My only

addition would be the color green in some form - a Norway Pine (our state tree) or our state fish the walleye somehow. A loon symbol, while totally Minnesota, is too close to our soccer team.

Incorporating the Lady Slipper would be a nice touch too. Thank you for considering my favorite!

11/28/23 12:46 F944 Maybe the Star should be a 5 pointed Star as in the USA Flag. What does the white represent?

11/28/23 12:47 F944 This flag represents the many waterways and the North Star to me. It does not say anything else. I think the total submissions are pretty bland. Keeping the original flag says more about Minnesota.

11/28/23 12:48 F944 Use the more ornate star on this flag.

11/28/23 12:49 F944 NO

11/28/23 12:50 F944 Very modern and high marketability potential.

11/28/23 12:50 F944 Doesn't cover anything in MN except and river and sky and star. Could be anyplace e.

11/28/23 12:50 F944

A clear NO. Feels a lot more like a corporate logo from the late 90's internet, when everyone was trying to be cool and failing miserably. This will age incredibly poorly, and simply will not capture

the imagination of not just the people of Minnesota, but the country at large.

11/28/23 12:50 F944 Kitschy. Looks like a 1990's movie studio logo.

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11/28/23 12:52 F944 This is a logo for a mid-sized Midwestern bank, not a state.

11/28/23 12:52 F944 It's an OK runner up, but needs green to represent forests and agriculture

11/28/23 12:53 F944 This is by far my favorite. Big sky, big water and a simply north star. Just add the year Minnesota became a state and it's good to go. Great work Commission!

11/28/23 12:53 F944 I like this one the best.

11/28/23 12:53 F944

This design looks like the logo for the The Bank of New Glarus: https://thebankofnewglarus.bank/

Overall I felt several of these pics felt very simple and AI generated. I understood that south Minnesota felt excluded without a loon, but what are they bringing to the table as interesting? Loons

visually represent not only the north shore, but the mindset of many a minnesotan. Most of us just want to be left alone on a lake enjoying nature.

11/28/23 12:54 F944 This one is confusing. It feels outer space oriented.

11/28/23 12:55 F944

the old design, if the new designs do not receive a majority, then go back to the drawing board.

11/28/23 12:58 F944 At least this one would take an expert quilt maker. Insipid star, are the swooshes supposed to be loons?

11/28/23 12:58 F944 This is my first choice. Favorite.

11/28/23 12:58 F944 Love this one!

11/28/23 12:59 F944 I like the feeling like the flow of water in submission F944.

11/28/23 12:59 F944 These are hideous. Where is our loon? Where is the lady slipper? The least ugly is F944 and that needs a better star

11/28/23 13:00 F944 These are hideous. Where is our loon? Where is the lady slipper? The least ugly is F944 and that needs a better star

11/28/23 13:00 F944 This is the best of the final six. The others look quite static. This flag shows movement. We are ahead of the nation in many ways and the forward movement reflects that.

11/28/23 13:00 F944

This flag is a much clearer representation of the stateâ€¦known for its elements of water and clean air. The star works as it does not evoke so much of a religious tone as do some of the other

stars.

Since this is to be a representation of the state, I believe this flag represents the state well and keeps a clearer line without confusing the issue of separation of church and state.

11/28/23 13:01 F944 Would have liked a chance to vote on the whole list.

11/28/23 13:01 F944 Please start over. Or leave the old flag alone.

11/28/23 13:02 F944 This is the only one I find somewhat tolerable. I see it as water, snow and a star. There all non descript. Awful for a state as beautiful as Minnesota.

11/28/23 13:07 F944 Ugly

11/28/23 13:07 F944

I vote for F944, but please read on: Hybrid suggestion: Lift the F944 simplified gold star & put it on F1953 in place of the complicated white star, which is a redundant winter representation, given

the white stripe. Giving "grain" to F1953 would give it more elements than any of the other finalists;in fact, all except a loon, which hopefully will appear on the seal. Of course, some folks will want

a fish :)

11/28/23 13:07 F944 This looks cool but isnâ€™t a flag design. That said I wouldnâ€™t be unhappy with it.

11/28/23 13:11 F944 This is the best one, it looks the most professionally done and has movement, plus we could just add a little loon in it if we donâ€™t choose the loon state seal lol

11/28/23 13:12 F944 dumb, leave the flag as it is please

11/28/23 13:13 F944 Second best of the group but still prefer the loon state seal concept. No loon. No â€œMinnesotaâ€. Nothing says itâ€™s us

11/28/23 13:13 F944 This could be any state flag-says nothing about Minnesota

11/28/23 13:14 F944 I love this one!!!

11/28/23 13:14 F944 Nope

11/28/23 13:14 F944 Love the design, but think it will seem outdated too soon. Also it needs some green,

11/28/23 13:15 F944 This design is the best of the finalists. Looks more unique - all the other designs look the same/very similar.

11/28/23 13:17 F944 I love that this one nods to water reflecting the sky, which is close to what Minnesota (mni sota) means in Dakota.

11/28/23 13:18 F944

Looks like the Alcoa aluminum star. I wouldn't say it depicts the "north star". This logo to me represents something you'd see for a sports team, not the State of Minnesota, and for those who want

something that is universally timeless, this isn't.

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11/28/23 13:20 F944 This is the one. It is most eye catching and visually descriptive of our natural resources.

11/28/23 13:21 F944 This has the most in terms of feeling like there is energy here.

11/28/23 13:21 F944 This flag, f944, I am not a fan of. It feels to complex, and looks very "corporate" to me. I don't like it, and would be unhappy if this is the flag which ends up representing me.

11/28/23 13:21 F944 This one is OK, I do believe the light blue is supposed to represent a river? To me, it would look better with a loon in the river. Overall, this would be my number to pick.

11/28/23 13:22 F944 This will NOT age well

11/28/23 13:23 F944 This is the best - which is to say it's average at best - of these crappy choices.

11/28/23 13:23 F944 F944, it's okay

11/28/23 13:23 F944 This has even more snow/blizzard symbolism. And very amateur as well.

11/28/23 13:23 F944 This is my favorite flag! It is aesthetically pleasing and depicts the northern star, winter, and summer! Clear winner!

11/28/23 13:25 F944 Whats the White part??

11/28/23 13:27 F944 Change the star. Really looks like n apartment attention rental flag.

11/28/23 13:27 F944 Frustrating to look at-- my eye is led to where the squiggles meet and there is nothing there! Draws eye away from the star. Also, the squiggles (rivers?) look like stylized loons...

11/28/23 13:28 F944 I love the movement of this - it feels like water and snow!

11/28/23 13:29 F944 put a loon on it or no go

11/28/23 13:30 F944 F944 would be better if the white color was replaced with a green. Would be as if northern lights meet river at horizon.

11/28/23 13:31 F944 Weird!

11/28/23 13:32 F944 This is the only flag that doesn't look like a quilting contest. It would be even nicer is a loon was added to the water.

11/28/23 13:34 F944

This finalist is most interesting design for the flags. Others are too simplistic and b-o-o-o- ring!

I will also add to the criticism about lack of a loon on the flag, a more recognizable symbol of MN than the northstar, though I think both could be included. Consider using the loon from the one

state seal finalist that features a loon. That one is the best design! I don't agree that you cant use a loon because it's not statewide, it's our State Bird!

11/28/23 13:35 F944

This finalist is most interesting design for the flags. Others are too simplistic and b-o-o-o- ring!

I will also add to the criticism about lack of a loon on the flag, a more recognizable symbol of MN than the northstar, though I think both could be included. Consider using the loon from the one

state seal finalist that features a loon. That one is the best design! I don't agree that you cant use a loon because it's not statewide, it's our State Bird!

11/28/23 13:36 F944 This one isn't bad, but it looks like a sports logo. If the white swirl is meant to be the northern lights or something, it should have more color going on

11/28/23 13:36 F944 This flag design is dramatic and fairly clear, but I feel that it risks looking dated over time. Indeed, it already feels a little "1990s" to me.

11/28/23 13:37 F944 I like the blue swirl apparently in the water. I might like this design even better without the white swirl.

11/28/23 13:37 F944 I hate the swooshing. Reminds me of the side of an RV.

11/28/23 13:38 F944 F944 will not stand the test of time. The wavy background makes no sense for a flag that will be waving in the wind. Let the wind take care of the waving, not the design.

11/28/23 13:39 F944 This design is more appropriate for a sports team than a state flag. The graphics are too busy and are not iconic.

11/28/23 13:39 F944 Best one

11/28/23 13:39 F944 Of the finalists I prefer this design the most visually.

11/28/23 13:40 F944 Absolutely love this design. First choice, please pick this one!

11/28/23 13:42 F944 This one is growing on me. At first it felt like a sports team logo. But it has more movement and texture than the other final options, which i like.

11/28/23 13:43 F944

I think this design really captures what I feel when I look across the land I live on. It's clear, well put together, and uses colors that really represent the sky and the waters and the snow. It brings me

joy, and I would be over the moon if this submission were the selected flag.

11/28/23 13:45 F944 This one is my favorite of the six finalists. No specific reason... I just like the movement in it.

11/28/23 13:45 F944 too wavy, No

11/28/23 13:45 F944 this is just perfection

11/28/23 13:46 F944 If I had to pick a second place winner, this flag would be it. The two swoosh designs are cool but I think it does not look like a flag.

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11/28/23 13:47 F944

I think there's a little too much going on in this design, too swoopy. Looks good on paper though. I think if you did three vertical stripes of dark blue, white, and light blue and then centered the star

in the dark blue that'd be a lot more distinctive on a flag pole.

11/28/23 13:49 F944

Flags shouldn't have too many wavy lines because lines become wavy when the flag blows in the wind. There is also too much fine detail between the waves. Too much fine detail gets lost on a flat

from a distance.

11/28/23 13:50 F944

I think this is the closest to what I might consider to represent Minnesota. I'm sorry to say that not ONE of these flags makes me think "Now THAT'S Minnesota" They look more like art submissions

than submissions that might be trying to represent any particular state...

11/28/23 13:52 F944 Design looks dynamic with good balance of positive and negative space. Includes symbology emblematic of Minnesota such as north star, river, snow.

11/28/23 13:53 F944 Great colors! Love the flow of the design but the shapes are a little complex for a flag.

11/28/23 13:53 F944 This flag shows the movement of water and the north star- it is pleasing to the eye and reflects MN as a state.

11/28/23 13:53 F944 This is too hard for a child to replicate. How is a river (?) unique to Minnesota?

11/28/23 13:54 F944 Design looks dynamic with good balance of positive and negative space. Includes symbology emblematic of Minnesota such as north star, river, and snow.

11/28/23 13:58 F944 Super cheesy. Looks like a hockey logo. Yuck.

11/28/23 13:58 F944 I like the colors, and the flowing, swirling pattern gives movement and energy to the design. I perceive references to the north star, water, weather, and loons.

11/28/23 13:58 F944 This is my favorite. I like the star and the river image.

11/28/23 13:58 F944 I think this is the one. Minnesota meaning where the water reflects the sky, sky tinted waters, etc. This flag embodies that feeling, the star is a great touch too.

11/28/23 14:02 F944 I wish we could get a swag of green in there too to represent our forests

11/28/23 14:03 F944 This would be my choice. Love the modern look.

11/28/23 14:03 F944 My number one choice. It has dignity yet says "Minnesota" to me. A lot of different symbolism can be pulled from it. Perhaps tweak the colors a bit. The background appears black.

11/28/23 14:03 F944 I love this design. Not static like the others. It would be good to somehow see each design wave as if in the wind.

11/28/23 14:04 F944 I guess this is my favorite, though it still seems like clip art. I think a modification is to make the waves a little more loon-like and change the North Star to white.

11/28/23 14:04 F944 The wavy shape would be very hard to reproduce from scratch

11/28/23 14:05 F944

match if they happen to win. Chaulk it up to another case of pretending to let people feel involved.

11/28/23 14:07 F944 None of these are good choices. They feel like corporate minimalism designs with lack of character, and they don't reflect MN well. Please reconsider and have a new selection for finalists.

11/28/23 14:09 F944 Very nice. Does not condemn us to be always associated with winter. Hopeful.

11/28/23 14:10 F944 Absolutely love. The colors are simple, the star, river, and northern lights emblematic of One Minnesota. Great and simple representation of our state.

11/28/23 14:12 F944 This is the best flag design because it does have a loon (stylized in the river)

11/28/23 14:12 F944 I don't think it is a very good representation of Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:13 F944 This is obviously the best design. The waves symbolize our lakes which is one of the things that makes our state great.

11/28/23 14:13 F944 This is by far the best one! Love the movement, the nod to water and of course the north star!

11/28/23 14:13 F944 Blah!

11/28/23 14:14 F944 The best of the group. Although it still smacks of computer program

11/28/23 14:17 F944 This is my favorite remaining flag option. It is as unique as Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:17 F944 This is the ONLY design that incorporates a suggestion of water in the design. Being the land of 10,000 lakes, itâ€™s an obvious choice to represent our great state, complete with the North Star.

11/28/23 14:18 F944 While pretty, I think this looks more like a design for a sports team than a state flag. I think that the swooping curves will start to look very out of style very quickly.

11/28/23 14:19 F944 This is nothing more than computer clip art. Nothing original!

11/28/23 14:19 F944

I am amazed at how little art and imagination has gone into the flag designs. All computer with little evidence of human input. Given that overall critique I think the best ones are those with at least

curved lines.

11/28/23 14:19 F944 Nice movement. It doesn't feel as static as some of the finalists. This would be nice on a flag blowing in the wind and it captures the water and North Star. aspects of our identity.

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11/28/23 14:20 F944 I really enjoy the curved line and how it adds up to be a nice flag

11/28/23 14:24 F944

This one is way too busy and reminds me of a laundry detergent brand for some reason. The star is way too "clip-art" and looks very generic. I like the idea they were going with here, but I can't

imagine it waving around and being proud of the flag.

11/28/23 14:24 F944

As Minnesotans, I believe we are moving forward in the right direction! And this flag best represents that vision. Iâ€™m from California but Iâ€™ve made Minnesota my home and Iâ€™m just

soo proud to live in this amazing state!

11/28/23 14:24 F944 This is pretty nice, probably my second choice!

11/28/23 14:26 F944 I don't think wavy lines belong on flags. Flags wave in the wind, you don't need the design to wave the flag for it.

11/28/23 14:26 F944 I think the weird swooshy stuff will look very dated in 10 years, downvote on this one.

11/28/23 14:26 F944 Love this design!

11/28/23 14:26 F944 I like this one because it incorporates the "North Star" and Minnesota's two major rivers, which cut through the state.

11/28/23 14:26 F944 I love this one. The design is amazing and I think that it really represents Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:28 F944

I am a little torn on this flag design. Overall, I find it quite visually appealing, but am concerned about over design in the flowing parts. I am not sure how well those curves will look on a flowing flag

since it curves the material already. By itself, I am not certain what the white curve is supposed to represent (my best guess was the Mississippi River meeting the Minnesota River or the cold

northern identity of the state) though I imagine the explanation makes sense. I suppose my primary concern is whether or not the curves could be altered a bit.

11/28/23 14:30 F944 What is the yellow symbol? If it is a star make it white with more of a star shape. If it is the sun, make it round with rays.

11/28/23 14:32 F944 an okay start of an idea. It is not visually pleasing. Kind of unsettling. Pass.

11/28/23 14:32 F944

This flag has some good ideas, but it isn't my favorite. There isn't really a callout symbolically to the state's history of steel mining, milling, greenery, etc., and it strikes me more as a logo or

something (which it would be great at) rather than *flag* material. It's still a billion times better than the current flag though.

11/28/23 14:35 F944 What if we had this flag, but with the native snowflake star instead of this star? Also- I like how there is a "hidden" loon in this design in the shape of the river.

11/28/23 14:36 F944 Like the flow and seems to resemble a Loon. Sorry there could not be more imagery on a flag. Most of the other finalist's images remind me of barn quilt patterns, not very creative for a state flag.

11/28/23 14:37 F944 The best of the choices, but very boring

11/28/23 14:37 F944

Must win. Love the abstract loons which remind me of the northern lights. This is a flag that looks modern without looking like a fad from the 2020's. Future forward, easy to recognize from a

distance and a clear representation of Minnesota. North star, northern lights, loons, traveling up north (maybe to Grand Marais?) and even a touch of MN United FC. Perfect.

11/28/23 14:37 F944 I really enjoy this flag. I feel that it represents the natural beauty ever present in Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:37 F944 Disappointed no native American symbols. This is my choice. TKS

11/28/23 14:38 F944 I like this one the best of the 6 choices. But I am disappointed there are no loons in any of these. I guess I missed that comment period.

11/28/23 14:38 F944 New modern look

11/28/23 14:38 F944

I like the way the design goes from the corners and edge to edge. It represents Minnesotas vast lakes and rivers. I also like the white lines that seem to represent snow. The blue and white also kind

of resemble the shape of a loon. I think this flag represents Minnesota beautifully.

11/28/23 14:39 F944 For me, this is tied for my favorite. I worry that it might be too modern, and that worry holds me back from it being my favorite. But I like it alot.

11/28/23 14:39 F944

F944: This is one of my top choices for Minnesota's new flag. The design may be less traditional, but flag designs, like everything else, change over time, which is the reason a new flag is being

selected in the first place. The white and light blue elements recall loons and northern lights, and the crucial north star is included. I think this is a very eye-catching, well-designed, and unique flag

that represents Minnesota well.

11/28/23 14:42 F944

This flag speaks to the most important element that makes Minnesota such a valuable state...WATER! As the world continues to realize how important that is, the Land of 10,000 lakes will become

more and more important.

11/28/23 14:43 F944 Winner by disqualification, not real please with any

11/28/23 14:44 F944 I really like it. It really shows what Minnesota is all about and it is so unique that everyone national and international will recognize this flag as Minnesota. Please vote for this.

11/28/23 14:45 F944 The North Star and water is well represented in this flag and that represents Minnesota well

11/28/23 14:47 F944 This one is my favorite

11/28/23 14:47 F944 I like this design! The loons and the symbols describe Minnesota well.

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11/28/23 14:47 F944 No

11/28/23 14:47 F944 I like this flag the best, it looks the most appealing.

11/28/23 14:47 F944

I think the colors currently are not quite different enough, it is largely just shades of blue. The river is interesting but a bit complicated to be the fag's full identity, perhaps it could be incorporated

with a more complicated star?

11/28/23 14:48 F944 I think this one represents our state the best. I like the showing of snow and water in the shape of a loon.

11/28/23 14:52 F944

I saw that we were redoing our flag and some of the submissions on TikTok. Of the six flags I was shown on the page here, this seemed both the most interesting and most fitting. The star and river

are very fitting for our state. Many of the other designs were plain and similar. Just the logo in the middle or just some added detail that doesnâ€™t fit. The other one I debated on voting for was

the one with the ground or green bottom but this flag is significantly more appealing especially with how vast the Minnesota ecosystem is and how our rivers play a good part of our state. This flag

is what I believe to be not only the most visually appealing but also a great representation of Minnesota as a state.

11/28/23 14:53 F944

Thi one is the best of the finalists. It is not a geometric design like the others. Minnesota is not geometric, it is free flowing like design F944. Includes the North Star, water, snow, an an abstract

Loon. Minnesotans will understand the meaning, whether otherwise out of state people will or not. As a Minnesotan I cannot tell you what the symbolism of another state's flag means.

11/28/23 14:55 F944 F944 is interesting, but the curves will become dated quickly.

11/28/23 14:55 F944 I really like this one!

11/28/23 14:55 F944

This one has the most character out of the six designs, but even then it looks like it belongs to a city or a sports team--not a state. However, this is probably the best one because it at least has some

whimsy to it and the colors are not horrible to look at. But it still looks like something made in a graphic design 101 class.

11/28/23 14:55 F944 Please use this flag. I love it.

11/28/23 14:57 F944

This design is the clear choice for Minnesota. I see so many things representing our great state in the concept. The star representing North Star State, the deep blue of our night sky, the light blue of

our endless waters, the white of the northern lights and the shape of the light blue for our state bird. This is hand down the best choice for Minnesota.

11/28/23 14:58 F944 Perfect representation of minnesota. White for snow, blue for water. Incorporating Loons is icing on the cake.

11/28/23 14:58 F944 All of these options are terrible!! I'm disappointed that these are the finalists. Out of all of them, this might be the best one but frankly go back to the drawing board.

11/28/23 14:58 F944

I live in Rochester but am originally from KS. This flag looks like the logo of every town government and other civic website I've seen in KS and MN. If you want a flag that says "municipal" instead of

"Minnesota," this flag is for you.

11/28/23 15:00 F944 I like this was best when I look at it, it leads to me to think exciting/ fun. A fresh new take for the modern times!

11/28/23 15:00 F944 This is my favorite! Should absolutely be this one.

11/28/23 15:01 F944

Prefer the combination of linear and non linear in this design. Also, the star is more universal;some of the other design stars look Swedish and while the original settlers were that, the design does

not respect the indigenous population

Thank you

11/28/23 15:01 F944 Star, stream and clouds? Meh

11/28/23 15:01 F944 Please no.

11/28/23 15:04 F944 This flag combines the cold winds of the north with the winding Mississippi in the south, paired with the famous star it feels like the best pick for sure!!

11/28/23 15:04 F944 I love this design. My only critique would be an 8 sided star instead of what is currently on the design.

11/28/23 15:05 F944

These flags appear as though they were selected from computer clip art. They are very boring and unimaginative. A flag should have unique symbols that immediately invoke thoughts of

Minnesota. These are very uninspiring.

11/28/23 15:05 F944

This flag is far and away the best design. It's simple and eye catching. it also leaves the observer asking questions about it's simplicity, similar to the Colorado and Arizona flags. In fact, this flag

embodies MN the same way that the Arizona flag so perfectly represents the sun casting on the desert scape.

11/28/23 15:05 F944 FAVORITE. Implies water, snow, loon, N Star. Has movement, energy

11/28/23 15:08 F944 Kinda messy design. Hard to describe what's going on here.

11/28/23 15:09 F944 Also really like this one as well. More modern than the other flags chosen. I do wish the loon options were still open for discussion.

11/28/23 15:09 F944 This looks like what Eveleth and Virginia would have reluctantly accepted as the new hockey emblem for the combined team after decades of rivalry.

11/28/23 15:09 F944 Pattern is a little too complex. I like the symbolism and colors but I think it's too "artsy"

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11/28/23 15:10 F944

This flag looks like it was made in MS paint. I really think this one will age poorly.

I really wish any of these designs had loons on them because Minnesota has a uniquely large loon population and Minnesotans take pride in loons. Loons also migrate through the southern part of

the state. The north star is famous for being visible anywhere in the northern hemisphere. It doesn't do a good job representing Minnesota and most people don't care about it as a state symbol.

11/28/23 15:13 F944 This would be an acceptable design for a sports team or mid-sized business. As a state flag, it feels incredibly out of place.

11/28/23 15:13 F944

My preferences for the MN State Flag would be, in order: F1953, F2100, F29, F944, F1154, and then F1435.

My preferences for the MN State Seal would be, in order: S224, S147, S6, S27, and then S2.

I believe that these choices could best represent the place and people of this great state.

11/28/23 15:14 F944 Flag submission F944 is a lovely design and far better than the other finalists!

11/28/23 15:14 F944 The lakes of Minnesota and the heavenly skies come together and meet the North Star!!

11/28/23 15:14 F944

This is a nice design. The references are clear - North Star, lakes, snow, and the reference to "sky-tinted water". I do think it would be difficult to draw, and to me it feels a bit like a page banner logo

design that will become dated in a decade, rather than something timeless.

11/28/23 15:15 F944

My preferences for the MN State Flag would be, in order: F1953, F2100, F29, F944, F1154, and then F1435.

My preferences for the MN State Seal would be, in order: S224, S147, S6, S27, and then S2.

I believe that these choices could best represent the place and people of this great state.

11/28/23 15:15 F944 I like this one the best from the finals. Too bad it doesnâ€™t have a loon.

11/28/23 15:16 F944 BORING, no character, no historical value!!!

11/28/23 15:17 F944

joy, and I would be over the moon if this submission were the selected flag.

11/28/23 15:20 F944 This one is nice. It has the North Star and a river for the Mississippi. The waves also look a bit like Northern Lights.

11/28/23 15:26 F944 Too trendy.

11/28/23 15:26 F944 Simple yet dynamic.

11/28/23 15:26 F944 Not a fan. Looks too much like a sports team flag. It would look good flying in the wind. One of my least favorites.

11/28/23 15:28 F944

A little less forgettable, but also not particularly "Minnesota-y" There are 50 states, and will likely be more some day, this one doesn't stand out or particularly identify the state, which is the

purpose of a flag..

11/28/23 15:31 F944 It's giving MN UFC. I want there to be a loon on the state flag, but not in this way

11/28/23 15:37 F944 My favorite of the new designs. Elegant and evocative.

11/28/23 15:38 F944 another silly example of this idiocy! Looks like the soccer team logo!

11/28/23 15:39 F944 Terrible clip art or AI generated corporate logo garbage for an energy company, that says nothing about how unique and beautiful the state of Minnesota is. Awful.

11/28/23 15:41 F944

Of all the flag designs, I believe this looks most like a corporate logo and not a great representation for our state. It would be the toughest to draw for a child and would be a tough design to see

when the flag is in motion or hanging still.

11/28/23 15:41 F944

Graphic designer for 29 years. I wish I would have known about this competition sooner. I would have sent some designs! I see the north star and the sky meeting the water. I also see a loon/bird

shape. Nice colors.

11/28/23 15:41 F944 Flag, F944 has a great look.

11/28/23 15:44 F944

This is by far the most sophisticated design of those chosen as finalists. Most of the designs are quite static and geometric in nature. This one has a flow and a natural rhythm I find appealing. The

center smaller swirl area is a bit busy and needs some tweaking but it is by far the best design. I am a professional Illustrator and am visually tuned in.

11/28/23 15:47 F944 This is ugly!

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11/28/23 15:49 F944

F29 looks like a quilting pattern. I don't like the design of the star/snowflake which is too busy and needs to be simplified. Also maybe ad the word "Minnesota" to the flag.

rectangular block pattern across the entire file of the flag. Add the word "Minnesota" to the flag.

11/28/23 15:50 F944 This is nice - I like the feeling of movement with the water. Solid second choice.

11/28/23 15:54 F944 Love this one... it features water! The most Minnesotan thing I can think of... anywhere in the state!

11/28/23 15:54 F944 I find F944 to be too busy in design and the significance not readily apparent

11/28/23 15:54 F944 This the best design, it has the North Star and what I think is the Northern lights. The other design look like quilts and doesn't reflect are state

11/28/23 15:55 F944

This one is my favorite and also favorite of everybody I have shown the submissions to. I say that most people like this one that I show these to, because I know that just about everybody I show

these to will not come here to comment.

11/28/23 15:56 F944 Like this one the best because it personalizes Minnesota with movement, unlike the staid symbols of the other submissions.

11/28/23 15:57 F944 # F944. Yes! Love this, it features water.... nothing is more MN than water!

11/28/23 15:57 F944 I like this one! It reminds me of the confluence of two rivers, specifically Bdote comes to mind.

11/28/23 15:57 F944 This flag isn't great, but all the other finalists are horrible. You should go back to the drawing board and pick better finalists.

11/28/23 15:59 F944

The criteria is simple. The designs must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities. This flag somewhat depicts a river,. It doesn't

reflect the rest of the design criteria.

11/28/23 16:03 F944 River

11/28/23 16:03 F944 Of the 6, it's the most creative and modern-looking. The rest feel dated, are rip-offs of existing flags, or just plain ugly (blue and green in a couple of the others clash way too hard)

11/28/23 16:03 F944 I think this flag will be fitting for the state

11/28/23 16:04 F944 The Star of The North... bright shining hopefilled. Light leading the way to the future. And the rivers and waters of our. State is so accurate. This is my 2nd favorite.

11/28/23 16:05 F944 I like this design the best. It reminds of qualities of the state. Rivers, North Star and an abstract loon. Thank you

11/28/23 16:05 F944 This is my favorite

11/28/23 16:05 F944 I am disappointed the loon didnâ€™t make the final 6, but out of the 6, I like this one best. The others seem boring.

11/28/23 16:07 F944 All six look like clip art from some free website. We need a new flag but these are not it.

11/28/23 16:07 F944

This loon design is clever, but I donâ€™t feel the loon strongly identifies or represents Minnesota. Yes itâ€™s our state bird, but loons can be found elsewhere. Theyâ€™re not that impressive.

Also, the star looks like the old Quasar logo, itâ€™s too simplistic for the noble and lofty motto â€˜Star of the Northâ€™. The star should be something special;itâ€™s a star that leads and guides.

11/28/23 16:07 F944 This looks more like an event logo than it does a flag. Maybe a Winter Carnival logo? It's overly busy and likely to look dated in a few years.

11/28/23 16:07 F944 This says NOTHING about our wonderful state. No imagination or creativity to reflect our stateâ€™s beauty or diverse culture. Total example of clip art.

11/28/23 16:09 F944 I love this river & sky vibe. It's simple, effective, and beautiful.

11/28/23 16:13 F944 I vote for this one.

11/28/23 16:14 F944 I personally think you had many other better choices. But if it has to be one of these ugly things this is the best of them.

11/28/23 16:14 F944 Definitely needs a loon or two added!!

11/28/23 16:17 F944 no stranger would have any idea this represents Minnesota, looks like a NIKE swoosh

11/28/23 16:17 F944

I personally like this one the best, but would like to see an outline of MN somewhere on the flag to better identify it as our new state flag so anyone would know immediately which state it belongs

to. Or have words in French or English "Star of the North" SOMETHING to show as our state--on any of the submissions too.

11/28/23 16:18 F944

BLUF: This is trash, it will not be popular.

This comission ignores history at it's own peril, and at extensive cost to the reputation of the legislators that might approve a flag. The Original North Star Flag has been ignored, and any

replacement that is not the Original North Star Flag will have no wide appeal or lasting impact. Pick a flag already popular, the one we wanted to replace the current one with.

11/28/23 16:19 F944 I can see that a loon and green evergreen tree could be incorporated into this flag design and my first choice for flag.

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11/28/23 16:19 F944

Please see Flag F986. Now take the star & silhouette of Minnesota, shrink it and use it in place of the star in this F944 design. F944 is the best finalist, but would be better with a nonsymmetrical

star inside a simple silhouette of our state. I like the colors of the flow and background. It would look fantastic blowing in the wind on a flag pole.

11/28/23 16:20 F944 Pick me! Me being F944

11/28/23 16:23 F944 The best of the designs because of the meaningful symbolism.

11/28/23 16:26 F944 Let's just keep the one we have these are all ugly and do not represent MN at all.

11/28/23 16:26 F944

This is a favorite mi e.I like the curving lines which symbsymsym

are a symbol to me of our lakes an rivers. I also like the purposeful native shape of the star.

11/28/23 16:27 F944 This star looks crafty. Itâ€™s not the North Star. My mom used to do rose mauling with a similar pattern. No. No. No.

11/28/23 16:28 F944

On Flag F944:

PROS

-- Smooth and peaceful flow

-- 4-pointed star is simple and elegant

CONS

-- Not timeless: design looks very 2023, like it will eventually need "rebranding"

-- Too technical: very difficult for non-graphic designers to replicate or use creatively

Disclosure: I am the designer of flag F278.

11/28/23 16:29 F944 Beautiful design. The star shape could be tweaked but love the flow and mirroring of the image. Would look calm and proud billowing in the wind.

11/28/23 16:32 F944 This design holds good symbolism and a nice layout balance but it's visual noise brings down it's quality somewhat.

11/28/23 16:37 F944 Looks like a sports team logo. And a four-point star does not look enough like a star.

11/28/23 16:40 F944 This design is best of all, just wished the state flower was represented.

11/28/23 16:41 F944 Of the six finalists, this is the least bad.

11/28/23 16:42 F944 This flag, has significant symbolism that represents our diversity, yet not cluttered.

11/28/23 16:46 F944 Not really a fan of any of the flags except for this one if I had to pick Also some of them have too much green in them they're to plane it doesn't seem that represents Minnesota

11/28/23 16:47 F944 I love this design it's very modern and up-to-date

11/28/23 16:47 F944 This design, like all other finalists does not represent Minnesota. It appears to represent some foreign country. There is nothing Minnesotan in these designs.

11/28/23 16:49 F944 F944

11/28/23 16:49 F944

All 6 finalist flags are very boring, overly simplistic, and do not demonstrate anything uniquely â€œMinnesotan.â€ All 6 flags look like generic corporate logos and itâ€™s sad that our state flag

will be changed to one of these very uninspiring choices. In my opinion, this flag is the least bad of the 6. There were much better designs submitted.

11/28/23 16:52 F944 This design hints at the head of the great Mississippi River in an elegant design that stands out from the other finalists

11/28/23 16:59 F944 Too busy and swooshy. Looks like a minor league soccer team logo.

11/28/23 17:00 F944 Gorgeous esp. when in motion on a flag pole! No green the only drawback. My favorite from a pure emotional view.

11/28/23 17:01 F944 Love this because of the Aurora Borealis, the winding streak, reminds me of the mighty Mississippi, and the North Star!

11/28/23 17:01 F944 donâ€™t change our current flag , this is a waste of tax money and looks like children did them.

11/28/23 17:03 F944 Gorgeous! Can just see it flying in the wind! My favorite.

11/28/23 17:04 F944 This is my favorite! I love the design and what it means!

11/28/23 17:08 F944 I prefer this flag over any of the other options

11/28/23 17:08 F944 Cool

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11/28/23 17:12 F944 Longtime resident. Love the simplicity of the wavy green and blue. It is without the trendy zig zags or copying flags like Texas. It shows off the start and conjurers up memories of the wilderness.

11/28/23 17:14 F944

My personal favorite (I think). Has the star, suggests the river, suggests the northern lights. I like that the designer took inspiration from the tribes who were here before statehood. Simple,

memorable, easy to recognize. Looks like a good flag to me.

11/28/23 17:14 F944 All of the flag designs are meh. The swervy parts of this design are too large,

11/28/23 17:15 F944 This is probably the best option.

11/28/23 17:20 F944 Looks amateurish and Junior-highish.

11/28/23 17:22 F944 The flag says nothing about Minnesota as a state or us as a,peopleâ€¦.nothing speaks to the past or the futureâ€¦when I look at the flag, nothing says â€œMinnesotaâ€ to me.

11/28/23 17:22 F944

Best of the bunch. It needs an image of the state on it though. Maybe a small MN image in the corner? Our flag should have our state image on it, otherwise it is just another anonymous state flag,

like about half the state flags out there.

11/28/23 17:24 F944

I actually like these more than any of the finalists: F297, F109, F111, F158 and then I quit looking. But you've narrowed it down to this sparse-design group of finalists for the flag. Of those the

two I like are F944 and F2100. F944 gets away from the straight lines so prominent in flags and has a nod to nature and indigenous peoples. It leaves out agriculture and cities however. I also

like F2100 which does a nice job of including forests to farm, and our beloved winter, but also leaves out cities. Thanks for all your hard work!

11/28/23 17:26 F944 I think this design looks classy and draws upon many MN things...water, Northern Lights, the North Star. Enough detail to be interesting and will look nice blowing in the wind.

11/28/23 17:26 F944 I like this one the best. Great color, swirling shapes & north star.

11/28/23 17:26 F944 By far the best design of the finalists. Love that incorporates the northern lights, moving water and the North Star. Itâ€™s bold and not as â€œclip-artâ€ looking as the other finalists.

11/28/23 17:28 F944 I like this flag the best. I like the northern lights and Mississippi being represented.

11/28/23 17:28 F944 This one should be the new flag. It has the North Star, Mississippi River and cold air.

11/28/23 17:28 F944 FAVORITE!

11/28/23 17:28 F944 This is the best finalist but I donâ€™t think any of the finalists are good enough and donâ€™t signify Minnesota in any way. This one at least did water and star - but it is still not good enough.

11/28/23 17:30 F944 This one represents Minnesota!! Please choose this one!!

11/28/23 17:30 F944 Itâ€™s a waste of our hard earned money! Each proposal flags are terrible! Quit getting rid of our heritage is disgraceful! KEEP THE ORIGINAL FLAG!!!

11/28/23 17:30 F944 I love this one makes me think of the sky, water, and wind.

11/28/23 17:30 F944 Of the selection this is the only one that is halfway decent. Still doesnâ€™t say state flag to me.

11/28/23 17:31 F944 This is my top pick out of the finalists. I would have liked to see the loon on one of the finalists though. Thank you.

11/28/23 17:31 F944 I like this one because it includes a reference to the Mississippi River, it does look like a sport team jersey.

11/28/23 17:31 F944 Very striking design.

11/28/23 17:31 F944 I like the flow of the water and the star for the Northern Lights

11/28/23 17:31 F944

I prefer a more geometric flag with straight line shapes. This looks too much like an abstract profile of a face (star eye and nose) smoking a plume of white smoke. I know marijuana is legal now,â€¦.

but we donâ€™t need to convey it on our flag!

11/28/23 17:31 F944 Too busy

11/28/23 17:32 F944 Not a fan. Don't want the Pittsburgh Steelers star on my flag! And the swirly stuff makes me dizzy.

11/28/23 17:32 F944 Donâ€™t like this one. Itâ€™s boring graphic art. How about getting an artist to do the flag

11/28/23 17:32 F944

Nothing about this flag or any of the other finalists capture the essence of Minnesota. Where are the loons? Where are the lakes? Where is the great art that comes from our state? All of these

choices are very disappointing, look the same and I sincerely hope will be reconsidered.

11/28/23 17:33 F944 Very boring. Does not represent our stateâ€™s varied history in any manner

11/28/23 17:33 F944

This is the only remotely decent option.

How can these possibly be the best flag options???!

11/28/23 17:33 F944 Do not care for this one. Too abstract.

11/28/23 17:33 F944 I like this one because it honors our abundant natural resource of Minnesota: water

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11/28/23 17:33 F944 love it

11/28/23 17:33 F944 Plain , says nothing about Minnesota. NO!!

11/28/23 17:33 F944 Start over. ðŸ¤®

11/28/23 17:34 F944 Yuck, like the ones with Loons

11/28/23 17:34 F944

I love this design;it is unique and bold... it also reflects the dynamic changes in Minnesota through the years, looks amazing while flying (saw a gif of it flapping), totally represents the meaning of

Minnesota, sky tinted waters, love the movement of the clouds and snow representation, the river or lake representation... I do like the golden north star, but would suggest adding more points to

the star, so that it stays within the design of the clouds/snow (white) and river/lakes (blue)...

11/28/23 17:34 F944 Start over. ðŸ¤®

11/28/23 17:34 F944 F944 is my second favorite

11/28/23 17:34 F944 This but with the star/snowflake from F29 would look SO good!

11/28/23 17:34 F944

I am opposed to changing the current flag. Someone is always offended by something. What is wrong with traditional design? That being said, this would be the only one I would vote for. As a

taxpayer, I am upset with the time and money being spent on things like this when there are so many more consequential issues.

11/28/23 17:34 F944 I choose this one

11/28/23 17:35 F944 I live on the Mississippi Riverâ€¦..this flag honors all the river has done for our stateâ€¦.And the North Star to honor our native Minnesotans!!!

11/28/23 17:35 F944 Really like the symbolism & unique design. This is my favorite.

11/28/23 17:35 F944 No

11/28/23 17:35 F944 Best design out of the 6.

11/28/23 17:36 F944 Nope. Not at all

11/28/23 17:37 F944 Best design out of the 6.

11/28/23 17:37 F944

Don't see anything representing MN

Don't see much of anything

11/28/23 17:39 F944 I like this one a lot, it incorporates information about the landscape of the state, it's weather, and native tribes. I feel like this is a great option, and is a lot more identifying.

11/28/23 17:39 F944 This is my pick for the flag but the seal with the loon should replace the star on the upper left.

11/28/23 17:39 F944 I want my state's flag to show it is Minnesota, 19th state admitted to the union in 1858 and honor our heritage.

11/28/23 17:40 F944 NO.

11/28/23 17:40 F944 Ugly, the one we currently have is beautiful! Why Change?

11/28/23 17:42 F944

to the bluff country. None of these selections represents the richness of our State. Please reopen this process to allow input from ALL of us, not from a small group of appointed officials.

11/28/23 17:42 F944

I really like the basic design, but a white eight point Star of the North instead would be more dynamic. And if the swoosh of white sky and blue Mississippi(?) river were a bit smaller, so a small lake

with a loon could be fitted into the lower right corner, it would encapsulate a large part of natural Minnesota.

11/28/23 17:44 F944 My No.1 choice. Dynamic, flowing, recognizable, of course hidden loons. You betcha!

11/28/23 17:45 F944 Love the flow of this one. Not all harsh corners.

11/28/23 17:45 F944 All the designes are very commercial and digital and mostly uninspiring. This one however has a lot more quality to it.

11/28/23 17:48 F944

This design F944 captures movement (forward progress), water, sky and star â€¦but it needs some green! We are a green state, we value our green spaces! I can do without the loon as long as itâ

€™s on the state seal. Please donâ€™t go too Nordic on this. Many of us are transplants from other places and weâ€™ve happily adopted Minnesota as our home, birthed and raised our children

here and hope someday our grandchildren may return. Please be inclusive! This design needs minor tweaks but could be lovely. The BEST by far.

11/28/23 17:51 F944 Simple yet reflects Minnesota

11/28/23 17:51 F944 This one is the one I would vote for

11/28/23 17:52 F944 uninspired - looks like stock clip art

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11/28/23 17:52 F944

All six so plain and a couple are WTF picks. But this one has apt imagery that I understood right away, and the description above confirms my impression(s) of: water (10,000 lakes), the Aurora

(Northern USA state) and the North Star (State). At first, I didn't like the actual star shape, but after reading about the tribal inspiration for the shape - I'm in.

11/28/23 17:52 F944 I canâ€™t unsee the guyâ€™s, looking to the right, profile, smoking a cigarette.

11/28/23 17:53 F944 I really love this flag, but the northern lights are seldom seen by most Minnesotans. Cabin owners and those who live far north are the only ones who see the lights.

11/28/23 17:56 F944 I enjoy this design the best! I don't like the dark colored background (dark flag) but this is still the best option.

11/28/23 17:56 F944 Best of the bunch

11/28/23 17:58 F944

Too simplistic. As a Minnesotan, I do not see my state in this flag. Generally speaking, I think Minnesotans would like to see things that can be recognized by all rather than obscure symbols. I

would like to see a loon on a lake, with pine trees in the background. I believe the majority of residents would be pleased by that.

11/28/23 17:58 F944

F944 seems ok but a bit too "trendy" and I think would get a dated look fast. It kind of reminds me of a flag that one of the suburbs would make for themselves. I have seen a lot of "swoosh" flags at

the municipal level but I'm not sure how I feel about it as a state flag. I don't hate it but I am worried if this will stand the test of time.

11/28/23 18:02 F944

I think this is a lovely composition but I do not prefer it for a flag, which should be relatively simple to sew by people without commercial processes. Its curves and irregular fields will be a challenge

for all but accomplished or industrial sewers. A state flag is a piece of public domain, and should be accessible to reproduce by simple means.

11/28/23 18:02 F944 This is the one!

11/28/23 18:04 F944 I love this design but I like the star from F1953 better

11/28/23 18:07 F944 I like this design the best of those that have been chosen as finalists. If a loon could be added, Iâ€™d like it better. I believe there were similar designs that included a loon.

11/28/23 18:09 F944 It will definitely stand out amongst all the other state flags

11/28/23 18:09 F944 Looks like a sports team logo.

11/28/23 18:09 F944

This flag shows off the beauty of our natural habitat. The star, the aurora, the water, the wind. This represents all Minnesotans because it represents our environment and not any individual

culture.

11/28/23 18:10 F944 Mirror concept would work on a flag that includes the star from the first submission listed along with a LOON! This design on it's own is unacceptable.

11/28/23 18:10 F944 Change the star to the snowflake on a star and it looks modern and uniquely MN

11/28/23 18:10 F944 This flag does an excellent job representing our state with the north star and mirrored loons. I like this flag best. Especially the navy background.

11/28/23 18:11 F944 Mirror of the sky is better than the others. I would maybe fly this flag

11/28/23 18:11 F944

Snow and water, north star...

Love this one!!!! :)

11/28/23 18:11 F944 I like this option the best of the finalists

11/28/23 18:11 F944 All the designs are so simple and rather childlike and disappointing. Could a graphic designer be hired?

11/28/23 18:12 F944 This one is by far my favorite

11/28/23 18:12 F944 This one is not symmetrical - more interesting - has an energy to it. Like the lack of symmetry.

11/28/23 18:13 F944 Best flag of the bunch. Not a fan of a 4 pointed star. Use the star design from flag F1953 instead.

11/28/23 18:13 F944

Where is a Loon flag?

I do not like any of the North Star flag designs.

11/28/23 18:14 F944 My favorite

11/28/23 18:14 F944 I like this one because besides having the star the water reminds me of our many lakes.

11/28/23 18:15 F944 Nice looking. My favortite

11/28/23 18:16 F944 This one, F944 is my least favorite. Although I appreciate the symbolism of the blue and white lines, I find them aesthetically unpleasing.

11/28/23 18:17 F944 This design is simple yet visually engaging and dynamic at the same time. Instantly memorable.

11/28/23 18:17 F944 A little too trendy. The abstract concept will age quickly!

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11/28/23 18:18 F944

This is my favorite flag of the finalists, since I think it is the most visually distinct of the finalist options. I especially like that the shape of the water/clouds also seem reminiscent of a loon. I do wish

it incorporated the simplified shape of the state as seen in F1953, but think adding anything more would make this flag too busy (my ideal would be choosing a non-standard shape of the flag, but

understand that may be more logistically difficult).

11/28/23 18:18 F944 Not for me

11/28/23 18:18 F944 I like this one. Possibly most of all.

11/28/23 18:19 F944

Barely acceptable. These submissions are really lame. I donâ€™t understand who you are trying to please. They have no personality and donâ€™t reflect the states history. I am and will fly the

current flag.

11/28/23 18:19 F944 I really like this design. The wisps are also reminiscent of loons.

11/28/23 18:20 F944

most artistic and alluring

unique, not like any other state

water, snow, North Star - we love our 4 seasons and embrace Winter in the North Star state - navy background - northern sky

this is only one of finalists that makes me MN proud

11/28/23 18:20 F944

This flag makes me think of a corporate design. It's well done, of course, but somehow misses the mark of 'representing a state' and instead feels more like 'representing some clean energy

company'.

11/28/23 18:20 F944

I really like this design especially the horizontal wave/sky element. I would like it to have a slightly different star though. Maybe with some light beams coming from the star either matching the

white or light blue color of the wave.

11/28/23 18:21 F944 I think this flag would look great waving in the wind. A keeper! Love the star to the left. Very classy.

11/28/23 18:21 F944

Add our State Name, or at least the outline shape. Add our state tree (Norway pine), flower (lady slipper), grain (wild rice), and year of Statehood (1858). This F944 submission omits all historical

symbolism.

11/28/23 18:21 F944 Too simple and I donâ€™t think it represents Minnesota

11/28/23 18:22 F944 The state flag should really have the name of the state on it and have the state symbol on it

11/28/23 18:22 F944 Hate it!

11/28/23 18:22 F944

most artistic and alluring

unique, not like any other state

water, snow, North Star - we love our 4 seasons and embrace Winter in the North Star state - navy background - northern sky

this is only one of finalists that makes me MN proud

I would embellish the North Star to be more multi sided

11/28/23 18:23 F944 F944 should be our new flag

11/28/23 18:23 F944 I donâ€™t think any of these are good representation of MN. But this is the best option.

11/28/23 18:23 F944 this one has grown on me. I just wish it had some green

11/28/23 18:23 F944 This flag to me represents our northern hemisphere while showing honor to the lakes and snow while giving an upstream hope.

11/28/23 18:23 F944 This is terrible. Looks more appropriate for a third-rate science fiction movie. How is this in anyway distinctive of Minnesota?

11/28/23 18:24 F944 This flag just stands out. Beautiful colors that just pop.

11/28/23 18:24 F944 Na

11/28/23 18:24 F944 Great design. Flows like waters in the state, shape of river symbols like the outline of a loon.

11/28/23 18:25 F944 Looks like a sports team logo, nothing to communicate the diversity of our states flora fauna or citizens.

11/28/23 18:25 F944 Boring, looks childish but better than the others.

11/28/23 18:25 F944 This is the best one!!

11/28/23 18:25 F944 I like this one better

11/28/23 18:25 F944 Has a nice sense of flow.

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11/28/23 18:26 F944 Ugly! Too modern and does not represent Minnesota at all

11/28/23 18:26 F944

If they absolutely must change it, start over and let the people vote on this. If you see the comments on all of social media, this "commission" is in over their heads and absolutely does NOT

represent the citizens thoughts on what a new flag should look like.

11/28/23 18:26 F944

It tells you nothing, about the state.

At least our flag has picture information on it.

Everyone needs to stop with the someoneâ€™s feelings are going to be hurt BS.

11/28/23 18:26 F944

Terrible idea!

Leave the current flag as it is.

11/28/23 18:26 F944 There is nothing on any of these that showcases our great state!!!! Terrible!!!!!

11/28/23 18:27 F944 I donâ€™t love any of the flag options but this is the best of the options available. None of the options showcase MN

11/28/23 18:28 F944 -5 says nothing about our state

11/28/23 18:28 F944 This design takes into account the history of the native peoples and the current residents of Minnesota and should be given high consideration.

11/28/23 18:28 F944

My wife and I prefer this design, but maybe the addition of a small loon in the water. We did see comments from a person in Southern MN, stating that didn't relate to Loons or Norway Pines. To

us, that is a very legitimate statement. Maybe we can include a representative of the strengths or notable natural beauties of the States 5 Regions.

11/28/23 18:28 F944 This one is the best, includes both summer and winter colors and our "star" of the north

11/28/23 18:31 F944

This is by far my favorite of the final 6. It does a great job incorporating design aspects such as our rivers, snow and the star. Itâ€™s also a huge plus how the river/snow look like loons mirroring

each other. Great job capturing state identity

11/28/23 18:32 F944 I choose this flag. I like the movement & flow of this design.

11/28/23 18:32 F944

Congratulations to the grade schools who submitted all of the new flag designs. None of them are very symbolic or give any tribute to the state's history. To simplify the flag was not a bad idea. To

simplify it this much is embarrassing!

11/28/23 18:33 F944 No No! This one REALLY looks like a bank logo. Way too commercial. No.

11/28/23 18:33 F944

This design is my favorite. It represents for me a dynamic movement. Before I read the design intent, I was thinking it represented the northern lights best. I also liked the four point star, simple

and universal. I would suggest including somehow, the color green.

11/28/23 18:35 F944 This doesnâ€™t work. It changes all of the comments for other flags

11/28/23 18:35 F944 Doesn't represent MN

11/28/23 18:36 F944

First, I gotta say, the final choices of the flag submissions are shocking (awful). But...

of the final choices, I'd pick the F944 for what it depicts and for the colors.

11/28/23 18:36 F944

I like this one (F944) the best and also # F2100. They both have a sense of movement and flow reminiscent of wind, water, and snow which are characteristic of Minnesota.

When I hit submit, the comment seems to apply itself to all flag submissions. so it is hard to comment on the others which feel too blocky to me.

11/28/23 18:36 F944 Too much blue overall. Too cold. But very cool, non-traditional design. The flowing river and mirroring sky is great.

11/28/23 18:38 F944

My favorite of the submissions when considering the meaning of the word Minnesota. Water, too, is such an important part of Minnesota and itâ€™s depiction on this flag, and the motion it will

have as a flag - like the motion of the water, is best shown on this flag.

11/28/23 18:39 F944 This is a great flag for a minor league soccer team

11/28/23 18:39 F944

If I had to pick one of the finalist it would be this one. But I personally don't like any of them. Some remind me of quilt patterns and do not clearly say this is MN. They could be from any state or

nation.

11/28/23 18:40 F944 Yes I think it may be a river and cloud and star, so what, it does not represent Minnesota. We do have history here to be proud of, this is not something to be proud of..

11/28/23 18:41 F944 I like this one then the rest,

11/28/23 18:41 F944 Love this one

11/28/23 18:41 F944 I like this one!!!!

11/28/23 18:46 F944 I love this state flag entrant the best....it flows beautifully together!

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11/28/23 18:47 F944 I think this is creative. Ok like how is doesn't have flashy color. I also find the sweeping line shaped to be cool and representative of loo MN s yet also looking like two rivers meeting.

11/28/23 18:47 F944 Because we donâ€™t have any sunny days right. Garbage

11/28/23 18:49 F944 This feels too "trendy," and I think people would get tired of it quickly.

11/28/23 18:58 F944 I like this one!

11/28/23 18:58 F944 This one is my favorite. I love the obvious tribute to the land of lakes and the north star state. It's beautiful!

11/28/23 18:58 F944 This flag design is the only one that captures MN. We are more than just a star. It is really too bad our state bird did not make the cut. Some designs are just not attractive.

11/28/23 18:59 F944 While the design is clearly thoughtful, this design is missing that timelessness quality needed for a flag.

11/28/23 18:59 F944 This is the best of flag finalists, although they all are similarly basic.

11/28/23 18:59 F944 Best so far. Add a loon, & maybe 4 seasons

11/28/23 18:59 F944 I really dislike this flag. It feels more like a company logo. This design is very 2023 and will feel dated in 10 years.

11/28/23 19:00 F944

No way could most kids or adults draw this from memory--or even when looking at it...

don't like that it is four colors and devoid of a straight line .

11/28/23 19:00 F944 Keep current State Flag. No changes.

11/28/23 19:03 F944 I love everything about this one it's creative yet simple and an easy distinction from all the other state flags. Well done!

11/28/23 19:05 F944 to ultra modern and trendy will be out of style in no time and a lot of people will wonder what it represents. MN ihas history, where is it ??

11/28/23 19:06 F944 No. I like our flag that we have. I don't want our State flag turned into a throw pillow.

11/28/23 19:06 F944

If I HAVE to select from these 6 finalists, I choose # F944. BUT I don't think these are the best of all the versions submitted. There are plenty of other designs that are more evocotive of Minnesota

and offer more intricate patterns. How did the committee ever end up with these?

11/28/23 19:08 F944 I love this design. It highlights our 10,000 lakes and the North Star. I like that it also represents the aurora borealis. The movement in this design is simple and elegant.

11/28/23 19:08 F944 In my opinion, this is the best flag design by a fairly wide margin. I hope it is chosen.

11/28/23 19:09 F944 By far the best option. Has movement and represents our waterways the best.

11/28/23 19:12 F944 This design is just bad. Outdated.

11/28/23 19:13 F944 Best of the worst

11/28/23 19:18 F944 Best flag of the bunch. Use this one please

11/28/23 19:19 F944 Looks like a sports jersey design. No for me.

11/28/23 19:19 F944

I like F944 for the flag. The other flag submissions are too boring. This flag more clearly represents the blue water and winter with the frozen water to me. It also goes good with my choice for the

State emblem S-244. Please donâ€™t pick another focus on the North Star on both! This flag clearly shows star, water & winter.

11/28/23 19:19 F944 This one has my vote.

11/28/23 19:24 F944 This is probably my favorite.

11/28/23 19:25 F944 I believe that this is the flag that the state of Minnesota needs to adopt.

11/28/23 19:26 F944

This flag seems to encompass more of Minnesota as a whole and is more distinct than other designs. The snowy sky meeting the tranquil waters, overlooked by the north star is both scenic and

symbolic, evocative of the past flowing into the future.

11/28/23 19:26 F944 This flag best represents Minnesota with the North Star and the Mississippi River represented.

11/28/23 19:26 F944 This is my favorite - for what it is worth. I like the mirror of the sky and water, along with the "north star." It has movement - which makes it more unique and interesting.

11/28/23 19:28 F944

Flag design F944 with Dakota & Ojibwe inspirations MUST be our new Minnesota State Flag!! At a time of great American division, Minnesotans can UNIFY with Dakota & Ojibwe values of

community, environment & respect for Mother Earth. Great values inspired by indigenous Dakota & Ojibwe brothers & sisters. Go F944 !

11/28/23 19:29 F944

I like F944 for the flag. The other flag submissions are too boring. This flag more clearly represents the blue water and winter with the frozen water to me. It also goes good with my choice for the

State emblem S-244. Please donâ€™t pick another focus on the North Star on both! This flag clearly shows star, water & winter.

11/28/23 19:32 F944 Another pointless design. People are not going to understand what this is.

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11/28/23 19:34 F944 Remember you wanted the feedback Terrible again

11/28/23 19:34 F944 Doesn't resemble water. Looks like modern art and makes no sense to me.

11/28/23 19:34 F944 Way too plain and not enough representation of our beautiful state.

11/28/23 19:46 F944 This is middle of the pack for me. I like the suggestion of river, snow, aurora and inclusion of North Star but I miss the green for our plants and living natural resources

11/28/23 19:48 F944

I appreciate the symbolism, but this flag is far too representational to be appropriate. I also object to the use of the aurora as a defining state feature;it is rarely seen and not associated with

Minnesota in the minds of the people. But most of all, I object to the swooping design, which is also very logo-like, and in my opinion will NOT stand the test of time. This is very much a design of

the 2020s;imagine the dated results if this commission had accepted designs in the 1970s instead.

11/28/23 19:50 F944 Back to the drawing board! No! No! No! That's not Minnesota!

11/28/23 19:52 F944 too simple looking. not that good

11/28/23 19:56 F944 This one looks like a sports logo

11/28/23 19:57 F944 This design is beautiful and says Minnesota.

11/28/23 19:58 F944 I like this a lot. I would use a more pointed, typical star though.

11/28/23 20:03 F944 This is my favorite of the 6 finals. Waterâ€”a needed element for MN!

11/28/23 20:04 F944 My second pick. It's a really cool concept that does a great job representing a lot of great things about Minnesota. My only concern about it is it might look a little too much like a sports team flag.

11/28/23 20:04 F944 My favorite. Not trying to have a 8 point snowflake.

11/28/23 20:05 F944 This is by far my favorite flag out of the bunch.

11/28/23 20:07 F944 This is the boldest, most unique, most memorable, and stickiest to market. Itâ€™s a winner!

11/28/23 20:09 F944 I love the dynamic look of this flag. I immediately resonated with the water and snow swirls. I like that the flag has a star, but I would prefer that it be more like the star found in the Capitol.

11/28/23 20:11 F944 F944 is the only one that I like even a little.

11/28/23 20:12 F944 This is my favorite. Itâ€™s simple but interesting and has layers of symbolism to it.

11/28/23 20:14 F944 This looks very corporate, like a bank or sports league. Itâ€™s the only one I really dislike and would be disappointed by. Itâ€™s not timeless!

11/28/23 20:16 F944 Like the reference to our Native American history

11/28/23 20:22 F944 While the colors in this flag are pleasing, the â€œswooshâ€ shape across the design is going to end up looking incredibly dated in a short amount of time. It is quite cheesy, not classic.

11/28/23 20:24 F944 My favorite by far

11/28/23 20:25 F944 Something from kindergarten

11/28/23 20:26 F944 This flag is not nearly good enough to replace the current one

11/28/23 20:27 F944

This is the only flag design of the current options that I strongly oppose. It looks more like a branding logo for a corporation than a state flag. It would be difficult to consistently replicate on state

merchandise or to teach kids about in school. It's just ugly. I am hopeful for anything else to be selected!

11/28/23 20:28 F944 I favor this flag design

11/28/23 20:30 F944 My #1 choice

11/28/23 20:34 F944 F944 NO

11/28/23 20:35 F944 This is not a mirrorâ€¦itâ€™s a 180 degree rotation.

11/28/23 20:35 F944 I like the flow of this one. The only one that doesn't look like a patchwork quilt.

11/28/23 20:35 F944 F944 no thank you please.

11/28/23 20:36 F944 This is the only flag finalist that portrays MN with the lake and snow. Itâ€™s still easy enough to draw and kids would have fun with it. The others are just boring.

11/28/23 20:40 F944 Okay, my second choice. Itâ€™s not a mirror and I donâ€™t like the white wispy sky. Not enough indigenous representation or state meaning

11/28/23 20:42 F944 This feels very modern in a way that I think will look dated soon. It would be unique with the curvy lines, but maybe too unique in a way that would look silly in 20 years

11/28/23 20:43 F944 I hate it.

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11/28/23 20:45 F944

Stupid

Where's a loon? A pine tree?

Lakes, fish?

11/28/23 20:51 F944 I think this is the best one, I would like my flag to be this one.

11/28/23 20:55 F944 Love the colors

11/28/23 20:58 F944

This one will not age well. It resembles the design of a 1990s Taco Bell fountain drink cup. Also, it's not like a logo you could slap on a hat that could be sold a tourist shop, nor affix to say, state

letterheads as easily as F29. It is too swirly and would look odd flapping in the wind on a flagpole, as well as hanging vertically.

11/28/23 20:59 F944 I like the shapes and movement in the design of this flag. Itâ€™s simple, straightforward, and visually pleasing. The symbolism is inclusive to all.

11/28/23 21:01 F944

All of the designs are horrible, but this is the least horrible of them all. No one is going to know this flag belongs to Minnesota based on these designs. They are boring. We need to have the outline

of MN in there and colored pictures of things that are Minnesotan. Why the heck is there a French phrase on the flag when the French left here hundreds of years ago. We need to have a slogan

that is in a Native American language to honor the land that was stolen from the Native Americans hundreds of years ago. I will never fly any of these designs as they are horrible. Go back to square

one and start over.

11/28/23 21:07 F944

F944 is my favorite but I think the star would look better if it was more like the one in F2100. But, I like the color of the star to be the color of the one in F944. Thanks for all your hard work on

this!!!

11/28/23 21:08 F944

This one is my favorite as it's incredibly unique, eye catching, and represents the best of the state. One unique idea I read was the state could flip the flag from blue (lakes) on bottom for spring

through fall to the white (snow) on bottom for winter. This could be a cool event every year to symbolize the changing of seasons and make the flag even more unique. This could also be a fun

event every spring to symbolize the end of winter.

11/28/23 21:08 F944 I like this one ok, maybe add a loon?

11/28/23 21:09 F944 I like this one ok, maybe add a loon?

11/28/23 21:12 F944 F945 is probably my least favorite. Looks like a corporate logo or sport team.

11/28/23 21:13 F944

There is no reasoning provided in the enabling legislation for the commission for a redesign to be created. Further, I have a degree in American Indian Studies from the University of Minnesota and

have studied the history of Minnesota and the history of the state flag and seal and find no adverse interpretations or harmful intent in the designs. Please right-click the image and go to "Search

the web for image" and find an image search of this design. The myriad similar designs are overwhelming. If the commission is tasked to find a design that is not confusing and is unique, this would

not achieve that, it would be confused with other already existing designs including Brookdale Community College, New Jersey and Ocean Reef Condos, Panama Beach.

11/28/23 21:17 F944

This is my favorite. I donâ€™t like any of the submissions that so clearly represent snow. All non-Minnesotans think of when they think of Minnesota is of snow and cold. I do not like reinforcing

that so obviously. This design only obliquely suggests snow and cold.

11/28/23 21:19 F944 None of above, they all suck, none represent Minnesota, I was born and live in Saint Paul, all choices are poor! Please!!! Try again! Make us proud... The choice s now are super lame!!!!!!!?

11/28/23 21:19 F944 I love this. It's my fave. I call it the snow drift.

11/28/23 21:19 F944 Looks like a freaky monster with the eye in the upper left hand corner

11/28/23 21:19 F944

I hope this is the flag the committee selects. In addition to the natural elements including, it gives the feeling of motion and the tips of the water, snow, aurora look bird-like, which is a strong tie-in

to my favorite of the seals: S224.

11/28/23 21:27 F944

It has an energy that is leaking in the other designs with the multiple curved lines, but not busy. Itâ€™s got it all, the blue of lakes and sky, the green of the forests, prairies and farmland, white for

snow, the North Star, and the nod to our cultural history. Pick this one

11/28/23 21:28 F944 Love the loons! Seals look like a better flag than the flag choices

11/28/23 21:29 F944 Please no.

11/28/23 21:30 F944

My favorite, first choice.

River, Northern lights, North Star.

Love it!

11/28/23 21:30 F944

Mirror of the sky is the best looking flag design, but not saying much. Need to add a loon, maybe a pine tree and some more colors to the flag. All designs are flat and boring and say nothing about

our great state. We have a great state and all these flags say is boring.

11/28/23 21:32 F944 Love this flag and how the river mirrors the sky with a hidden loon. The only original and compelling option available at this point.

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11/28/23 21:33 F944

I love this design, it represents

the North Star State,, abundant fresh water

lake and mighty rivers and green prairie

11/28/23 21:35 F944

I love flags. I have talked for ages about how terrible the MN state flag is, and was over the moon to hear that we were redoing it. There were so many amazing submissions, and these finalists areâ

€¦not great. This one is beautiful, but the swoosh is a bit much in my opinion and not great for a flag.

11/28/23 21:36 F944 I like this one because it is universal. you find rivers everywhere and the star represents us all.

11/28/23 21:36 F944 I really liked this one

11/28/23 21:37 F944

Mirror of the sky is the best looking flag design, but not saying much. Need to add a loon, maybe a pine tree and some more colors to the flag. And we are the land of 10000 lakes not a river like

the flag appears to show. Although unlike others at least this has sonething of interest other than a stylized boring star. All designs are flat and say nothing about our great state. We have a great

state and all these flags say is boring and dull.

11/28/23 21:38 F944 I do not like any of theseâ€¦.no loon, and just nothing says ."Minnesota" donâ€™t understand why the flag had to be changed! So sad!

11/28/23 21:38 F944 This design is too plain. Shows no Minnesota history.

11/28/23 21:40 F944

I think this is a great flag that we could imagine flying on a flag pole in our state. It's unique, yet memorable and easily reproduceable. I do wonder if it would benefit from a green hill or something

which separates the two mirrored images. The blue river travelling down a green hill, and the white cloud/aurora is in the sky with the north star in the background on the left. It sets more of a

scene. I did make a really rough draft of what that could look like and i think the added green adds depth.

11/28/23 21:40 F944 The best of six horrible choices.

11/28/23 21:40 F944 This one is my favorite

11/28/23 21:42 F944

As an agency creative director - I simply say please no. This is dated today and wonâ€™t age well. It is unfortunate that so many were not selected that were designed by agency professionals. A

hallmark- should be would you know what state it is from without any prompting- is it memorable-will it age well.

11/28/23 21:42 F944 It has potential.

11/28/23 21:45 F944 I like this a lot. Is the star too simple? Would a 5 pointed star look better?

11/28/23 21:46 F944

Take the star from f29

Replace the the wavy lines with green like northern lights

11/28/23 21:47 F944 This is eye catching, and I appreciate the symbolism. But it looks a bit like an emblem for a sports team. Plus I personally prefer a bit of green to yellow for MN state flag.

11/28/23 21:50 F944

This is my favorite flag in that it embodies the beauty and breadth of MN. We are the North Star. We are the Land of 10,000 lakes. If you interpret the swooping waters you can imagine the image

of a loon and the reflection. I would make one change. One of the other stars would make this the absolutely best design. I think the yellow is too plain. The star in F29 or F2100 would add just

the right balance and beauty to this lovely design. Thank you for accepting comments and for the artistic and creative designs.

11/28/23 21:51 F944 My favorite design.

11/28/23 21:53 F944 Easily the best design with the loon shape in the river mirrored in the aurora. It feels like Minnesota.

11/28/23 22:00 F944 I see the North Star, but unless someone told me, I wouldn't know what to make of the wavy lines.

11/28/23 22:00 F944 Appealing. I wonder if this will look dated sooner than the others.

11/28/23 22:01 F944 Feels like a power company flag. I won't fly it

11/28/23 22:01 F944

Flag F944 demonstrates the flow of winding rivers, abundance of blue pillowy clouds. The lakes bending white to blue, as they wind through our natured lands. The North Star used to navigate our

lands by historical explorers. I sumit my vote for this flag. Proud to be a Minnesotan.

11/28/23 22:03 F944 The star on blue is great. The swirls are not. The swirls will eventually look dated.

11/28/23 22:03 F944 This gets my vote! Great design and colors, but would like to see the wisps simplified (e.g., solid?) so citizens can easily draw/color it freehand.

11/28/23 22:04 F944 I like this design best, but would like the star to be styled differently.

11/28/23 22:06 F944 I thought Texas was the lone star state

11/28/23 22:07 F944 This is my favorite, but a little green in it would be nice.

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11/28/23 22:09 F944

Of the six finalists selected I feel this flag represents the spirit of Minnesota accurately and artistically.

The elements of Water, Sky and the North Star arranged with the flowing motion is a symbol all Minnesotans experience and are proud of.

11/28/23 22:10 F944 This is easily the most beautiful of the finalists. It will easily be the most elegant and identifiable state flag!

11/28/23 22:11 F944

This is the best design of the remaining 6! It would be the most unique and coolest flag in America, for the most part. Easily the best of the remaining 6. Not too many black flags out there and the

colors and patterns are so great! Please go with this one- I'll buy it and fly it in my yard!

11/28/23 22:11 F944

This is the best design of the remaining 6! It would be the most unique and coolest flag in America, for the most part. Easily the best of the remaining 6. Not too many black flags out there and the

colors and patterns are so great! Please go with this one- I'll buy it and fly it in my yard!

11/28/23 22:12 F944 I vote for this flag

11/28/23 22:12 F944 this would be my choice

11/28/23 22:12 F944 This flag is great! I love the meaning behind it and that is represents aurora borealis, the water and loons all in one. Itâ€™s super MN!

11/28/23 22:13 F944

This one js good but the waterway looks a bit like a roadway. J also wish the top was green like the northern lights. However to me this is far and away the most dynamic and interesting and as a

flag could be cool because waving fabric would complement the forms.

11/28/23 22:15 F944

This feels like it captures the beauty and wonder of MNâ€™s nature. When Minnesotans are in the nature that surrounds us no matter if we are in Minneapolis or up north, the sky meets the

water and we are filled with awe and appreciation for our special, beloved backyard.

11/28/23 22:21 F944 This is my first choice. Love the swirl of the water.

11/28/23 22:22 F944 This my first choice because of the star, water and sky symbology.

11/28/23 22:22 F944 I like the clean and dynamic movement in this design and its tribute to the Mississippi and the sky. The north star as reference to Native Americans also is crucial.

11/28/23 22:23 F944 This is by far the best of the 6 finalists. it needs something else, but this one is on the right track. Maybe tweak the star?

11/28/23 22:23 F944 This one is okay. Maybe the whispâ€™s could be a little slimmer. Missing the loon. Should be part of the design. Even if it is not found everywhere in Minnesota people associate it with Minnesota.

11/28/23 22:25 F944 By far the best looking.

11/28/23 22:25 F944 Love this design. My favorite!

11/28/23 22:29 F944 A great logo design, but too geometrically complicated to be a good FLAG design

11/28/23 22:31 F944 This is my favorite

11/28/23 22:32 F944

I've officially decided that this is my favorite flag design. It's unique, doesn't seem terribly influenced by the zeitgeist of modern graphic design, and looks pleasing when seen indirectly (try looking

slightly away from your device's screen, but focus your attention on how the flag looks. This is how the flag will be seen by most people. I like it. You can still recognize it for what it is, whereas

other flag designs could easily be mistaken for something else. Finally, I like that the flag pays tribute to our Native American predecessors;however, I would like for Native design to be featured

more prominently in the flag's design. I'm saddened that I was unaware of this redesign effort, because I have quite a few ideas for our flag that I think could better reflect who we are as a state and

as a people.

11/28/23 22:32 F944 Nice sentiment but it looks too strange

11/28/23 22:33 F944 A great logo design, but too geometrically complicated to be a good FLAG design

11/28/23 22:38 F944

My 2nd favorite. I really like the northstar, reference to water and snow -- all large parts of MN. Appreciate symbols inspired by Dakota and Ojibwe tribes as well. Feels inclusive and simple, easy

to understand and attractive but also a bit unique

11/28/23 22:38 F944 I see a non-traditional flag include two loons flowing through the sky. The flag is a spiritual message.

11/28/23 22:40 F944 Love it

11/28/23 22:41 F944 Too messy.

11/28/23 22:48 F944 Two most reflections of Minnesota, the North Star and Mississippi River

11/28/23 22:51 F944 No! Looks like Casper the ghost in agony - cold, and colder.

11/28/23 22:55 F944 This is the only one that is perfect. Please choose this flag.

11/28/23 22:56 F944 This one is beautiful. The river-like flow is much more Minnesotan than the geometric flags.

11/28/23 23:04 F944 I like this flag option the most out of all 6. Itâ€™s unique and recognizable, and representative of our stateâ€™s features.

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11/28/23 23:24 F944 Just awful. Looks a High School sports team logo instead our state flag.

11/28/23 23:28 F944 A tornado!! and a flood!! Many Minnesotans have been wiped out by either one, it would insult them to put a tornado and a flood on our flag.

11/28/23 23:42 F944

This is the best of the poor choices. I donâ€™t see an aurora, or snow, but the design is attractive and more interesting than the others. I would rather see a more twinkling star, but if that design

is truly an authentic native symbol then itâ€™s good.

11/29/23 0:01 F944 This is far and above the most timeless design that strikes a balance between visually representing Minnesota and passing as a legitimate flag. Please consider this for our next state flag.

11/29/23 0:22 F944 More original and eye catching

11/29/23 0:25 F944 Unacceptable, No sun, no water, no lakes, no loons. no pine trees, no lady slipper. No history and or any thing of substenance.

11/29/23 0:38 F944 Love this one. I see aurora, the Mississippi River, and a loon in the design. My favorite.

11/29/23 1:06 F944 This one looks like a bad soccer team from the early 2000's

11/29/23 1:30 F944 F944

11/29/23 1:47 F944 This is the best option. Has a hint of the states natural beauty, but still wish there was more elements of wildlife represented.

11/29/23 1:49 F944 I donâ€™t get whatâ€™s going on here. Wind? I canâ€™t recall it easily either.

11/29/23 1:53 F944 This flag is inspiring and speaks to every Minnesotan. It captures the most important elements of the state's identity- a guiding north star along with the water of our lakes and clear skies above.

11/29/23 2:10 F944

A flag featuring a star is too generic. Many flags around the world feature a star. This flag that features our Rivers but still includes the North Star is a better representation of what makes

Minnesota unique.

It's a shame that the committee did not select the semifinalist flag that features a loon, which would be my first choice and frankly is the first choice of everyone with whom I spoke.

11/29/23 2:31 F944 Too much going on. Future generations would regret this choice.

11/29/23 3:09 F944 This is my favorite, but how will elementary schoolers draw it?

11/29/23 4:20 F944 Terrible, remind me of communism not state pride. Throw it out.

11/29/23 4:24 F944

I have to be honest. As a Minnesota Veteran, I absolutely hate that we are being forced to replace our State Flag and seal that has been there for well over a century. Most don't understand the

value of a flag. In the Military on a battle field, a flag has the power to give a soldier a push. It can literally rally a squadron to push through impossible odds. It reminds a soldier what is at stake,

what we are fighting for. Too many soldiers have bled and died for the very flag we are being forces to replace. That being said, I have looked through all of the flags and I have not found any that I

like until I saw this one. THIS is a flag that has captured my attention. THIS is a flag I could get behind. The rest are all too similar, this one in my opinion and as an artist is a complete stand out from

the rest. I know I am one person ans my opinion won't matter but I really hope this one will win.

11/29/23 4:50 F944 As a life long Minnesotan of 36years, this is the only design I like. The flow of the river and the star above. This would be the one I would be proud to have represent our state.

11/29/23 5:15 F944 All of the designs for the new flag are horrible. The committee should be embarrassed by this. Just another way to get the other states to laugh at Minnesota.

11/29/23 5:38 F944 Love the flow of the river

11/29/23 5:54 F944

I'm a Minnesotan. This flag design to me represents the Minnesota I know.

Guided by the North Star, caressed by the prairie winds and washed fresh each season by abundant waters. Perfect.

11/29/23 6:05 F944 No. Looks like a child created it.

11/29/23 6:06 F944 Perfect!

11/29/23 6:09 F944 This one!

11/29/23 6:09 F944 Absolutely love this design. The designer statement explains exactly what our state represents!

11/29/23 6:10 F944

Why is this even necessary? These flags and seals could have been done by a second grader. None truly represent our environment, agriculture, ethic diversity, state bird, state flower, on and on.

They are an embarrassment to our state. There was nothing wrong with our current flag and seal. Donâ€™t you all have more important issues to address? Yeesh. Leave our current flag and deal

alone and forget about these cartoonish attempts at change.

11/29/23 6:12 F944

We are known as the state of 10,000 lakes and the start of the Mississippi River.

Lakes, rivers and water in general are distinct features of Minnesota. Water is vital to life and we should be proud to display this on our flag. None of these flags display it as it should be.

11/29/23 6:26 F944 LOVE this one! It represents MN beautifully, gracefully & simply.

11/29/23 6:26 F944 Definitely one of my favorites of the finalists. Iconic and still relatively simple. The gold and cyan really pop against the background. F29 is still my favorite though.

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11/29/23 6:32 F944 My pick for first choice.

11/29/23 6:37 F944 Not this one. The swooshy swoopy design is NOT timeless. The flag should be strong and symmetrical.

11/29/23 6:38 F944 This is my choice.

11/29/23 6:39 F944 People have complained there's no loon in any of these flags. But take a closer look at this one, F944: don't those swirls resemble stylized loon heads? Intentional or not, I like it!

11/29/23 6:40 F944 Nice one. Not my favorite but it would make a very nice flag. I like the dramatic lines.

11/29/23 6:41 F944

Very dynamic. Captures the â€œFather of Watersâ€ and the aurora motifs. The star of the north is easily identified. Can a 9-yr-old describe it? Perhaps not.

0-10: 8

11/29/23 6:44 F944

Snow, clouds, pristine water, etc? No, just two baffling swirls and a tiny star. Acknowledge the Dakota and Ojibwe, OK. But what about all the other people who make up the overwhelming

percentage of Minnesotans? Identity politics has no place on a state flag.

11/29/23 6:52 F944 I love this design. It would look great flying on a flagpole. I think it really represents the spirit of Minnesota.

11/29/23 6:54 F944 A favorite of our family. Stylistic and demonstrates water, northern lights, clouds and snow. Also unique and artistically pleasing.

11/29/23 6:54 F944 This flag best represents our state in my opinion. Thank you.

11/29/23 6:55 F944 Best choice!! Any others with a 8-sided "snowflake" is unreality.

11/29/23 6:55 F944 I don't like the wavy lines or the star

11/29/23 6:55 F944

Hate every one of them. The only one that remotely represents MN is the one with the abstract MN. There is so much more to MN than snow and a star. And the one that even hints at Ojibwe will

be banned as racist in the next couple of years if not sooner.

11/29/23 7:02 F944

I'm rather disappointed in all the final picks, as I saw some submissions that were much better than any of these but if these are what I have to choose from than this would be my pick. No loon?

What is wrong with you people?

11/29/23 7:06 F944 My vote

11/29/23 7:07 F944 This one!

11/29/23 7:09 F944

This is my favorite of the six remaining flag designs. It conveys motion, which is an important aspect of the waters (and weather!) of Minnesota. It also captures an aspirational aspect of who we are

as Minnesotans, constantly working to better our communities and our state. It brings to mind the willingness of Minnesotans to fight in the Union army during the Civil War, and the important

contributions they made. I would proudly fly this flag. The others leave me ambivalent at best and disappointed at worst.

11/29/23 7:09 F944 I like the simplicity, waves of water and snow. I can see it swirling in the breeze.

11/29/23 7:10 F944 This is the best choice IMO. It captures the spirit of the North Star state. I particularly like how the wind graphics contain loon head shapes

11/29/23 7:10 F944 Too busy for me.

11/29/23 7:17 F944 This is meaningful & recognizable of water, snow, & northern lights. I love the star too, a tribute to the Dakota & Ojibwe tribes.

11/29/23 7:24 F944

Mirror of the Sky" â€” unique, essential, enduring, and bold. Having lived in MN for 25 years, I know this is the one. I like the definition of the design and the look. Very futuristic and complete

design. Rivers, sky the snow the clouds and the North Star. Go with it and enjoy the ride.

11/29/23 7:25 F944 This one is at least a little more creative than the other designs, though I'm not wild about it.

11/29/23 7:26 F944

I don't really care for any of the finalists (the flag should incorporate a loon).

Of the finalists, this is my favorite.

11/29/23 7:28 F944

This is a bold design. It catches the eye and gives a nod to our states geography and it's Native American culture. If adopted it will stand out from all of the state flags just like Minnesota stands out

from all of the other states!

11/29/23 7:32 F944 Too small lines in swoops. In small print these will get lost.

11/29/23 7:32 F944 Love it

11/29/23 7:35 F944 Like the movement of the water and sky. Wish it had green on it also to represent the richness of the land

11/29/23 7:35 F944 This design has really grown on me. I like the inclusion of the nature elements and the symbolism. Really unique and would make a beautiful flag.

11/29/23 7:38 F944 This reflects Minnesota the best

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11/29/23 7:39 F944

I was drawn to this design immediately. This is the perfect representation of what Minnesota is and what it has to offer. Itâ€™s contemporary and modern in design and artfully reflects the

beautiful nature of this state.

11/29/23 7:39 F944 I like how this one appear to capture water as well as sky. Like the movement it conveys which speaks to both lakes and rivers. Perhaps a touch of green to capture the sense of land, too?

11/29/23 7:39 F944 This is the SECOND best - nice colors but waves are a little weird and star is too simple (but not as good as your old Loon examples)

11/29/23 7:39 F944 I like this one the best! It highlights not only the North star but also cool swirls which look like the wind or a pair of loons and I think it would look great waving in the breeze

11/29/23 7:40 F944 This is the best! it's the only one that doesn't look like the flag of a Soviet block country. It's river it's ice, it's Minnesota!

11/29/23 7:41 F944 F944. This is beautiful- the definite winner. Also- keep the old seal but replace the dark blue background with a background of F944.

11/29/23 7:42 F944

This design looks like it was done for a shoe company, a new shoe logo. And not sure about the star design - is it supposed to be a star or not?

Need to make these designs less computer generated graphic, please.

Add a Loon or something. Please.

Just because the Loon doesn't nest in my back yard, doesn't mean it shouldn't be on the flag. The argument it doesn't represent every area seems a bit odd.

11/29/23 7:42 F944 This is the flag design I would like

11/29/23 7:42 F944 Most people never see the Aurora Borealis here. Nothing here to indicate MN, just a northern state with rivers, but we are also the LAND OF LAKES. Nothing historical.

11/29/23 7:42 F944 Attractive, important to have connections with native symbols, donâ€™t just leave out reference to indians to avoid racist stuff.

11/29/23 7:43 F944

Very unique design

The flowy lines are really distinctive;of course they rep water but to me they also seem to rep flowing to the future.

11/29/23 7:44 F944 This is the best out of the 6 finalists. I think it speaks to the 10K lakes, a northern state (aurora), and the north star. The colors are also appealing.

11/29/23 7:46 F944 I feel this flag would look lovely in the wind. Very engaging design. I can tell right away what it represents.

11/29/23 7:48 F944 We need something with a loon. Why not use the one we have just redesign that one?

11/29/23 7:50 F944 I like this one the best. I like how the river seems to show three rivers.

11/29/23 7:50 F944 This flag is my favorite.

11/29/23 7:50 F944 I consider this the best of the final choices. The design is attractive and the symbolism is good

11/29/23 7:53 F944 this one is the best if the lot. any way to make it reflect the Northern lights?

11/29/23 7:53 F944 This is my favorite design - has flow better colors and I think will be less design dated over time.

11/29/23 7:55 F944 Ugly! The original flag is personal and depicts our great state! This is cold and impersonal

11/29/23 7:55 F944

This design (F944) is my second favorite. It still lacks anything that immediately identifies the state (such as with F1953). I think the star on this design is not a good choice stylistically and should not

be yellow. If this design is chosen, the star should be made white, and changed to the design either from F29 or F1953.

11/29/23 7:55 F944 I donâ€™t like this one. Too flashy for a flag.

11/29/23 7:56 F944 This one is my favorite - I feel it is timeless and I do get a feel of MN here - it reminds me of a river, possibly the aurora. I get a sense of nature here which I think is a very big part of MN life

11/29/23 7:57 F944 best of the 6 finalists,

11/29/23 7:58 F944

Minnesota means sky-water, or the land where the water reflects the sky. It is also North Star Country and the land where the waters run North and South. I think this design best encapsulates

these ideas of where and who we are as Minnesotans.

11/29/23 7:58 F944 Far and away, this one. Itâ€™s not as linear, has a curve reminiscent of water and sky and is unique.

11/29/23 7:59 F944 1st choice

11/29/23 8:02 F944 Horrible. No state identification.

11/29/23 8:03 F944

I like this design the best of all. It projects a sense of motion, and it captures some key features of our state. When I first saw this design, I immediately thought of the Mississippi river flowing

beneath the Northern Lights. The other designs look very staid and static by comparison.

11/29/23 8:04 F944 Number One choice

11/29/23 8:05 F944 The curvy sky and water seem very Minnesotan as we wind our roads and homes around lakes.

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11/29/23 8:06 F944 What I really like about this design is that the swishes for the snow sky and water also look like birds.

11/29/23 8:07 F944 Like the best.

11/29/23 8:07 F944 Captures the essence of the pride Minnesotans have in our connection to nature, whether rural or urban

11/29/23 8:07 F944 This has a rather generic look. Don't think it's worthy of a state flag.

11/29/23 8:08 F944 This is the best of the finalists. Unlike all of the others this one might stand the test of time. All of the others look cheap and faddish with little to no 'design.'

11/29/23 8:09 F944 When something needs that much of an explanation it's not representative we need to see something look at it and say yes that represents Minnesota

11/29/23 8:10 F944 This is the one !!

11/29/23 8:10 F944 The best of the choices. Iâ€™m not thrilled with the design of the star but I like the rest of it.

11/29/23 8:12 F944

Leave the damn flag alone! The state has much bigger issues than our flag. Take all the money and effort that is being wasted on flags and start rounding up the illegals that have invaded our state.

That should be priority one!

11/29/23 8:12 F944 Use this one or start over, because the other five designs suck.

11/29/23 8:12 F944 I really appreciate this design but we need to see how this will look on a flag that is waving in the wind. The curves may not translate.

11/29/23 8:13 F944 This looks like it should be the Travel MN logo - but it looks too modern minimalist to be a state flag.

11/29/23 8:14 F944 If I stretch the imagination, this is the only one that could work.

11/29/23 8:16 F944

This is the only that comes close to representing our state, None of them show our state bird, flower, fish, etc......at least it kind of represents our lakes. The others don't come close, just looking

at them.

11/29/23 8:17 F944 It doesnâ€™t look like a star. It lacks a loon

11/29/23 8:17 F944 F944 is head and shoulders above the rest, with its fluidity, how it communicates life. All the rest are staid and way too slick.

11/29/23 8:19 F944

Both water and the North Star are synonymous with MN and this flag depicts these obviously unlike the rest. The motion evoked represents wind, water and aurora as well change and The Future.

The 4 pointed star represents our original people. Perfect, powerful, Minnesotan!

11/29/23 8:21 F944

I would like to vote for this flag.

It is the best of the final submissions.

11/29/23 8:21 F944 This flag is terrible. Looks like something the communist party of china would come up with. Nothing to do with America on this flag.

11/29/23 8:22 F944 While I believe F29 is the best design, this one is a very close second. Striking imagery conveying the symbolism of the design statement yet still simple and tasteful.

11/29/23 8:23 F944

Both water and the North Star are synonymous with MN and this flag depicts these obviously unlike the rest. The motion evoked represents wind, water and aurora as well change and The Future.

The 4 pointed star represents our original people. Perfect, powerful, Minnesotan! I do like all the designs though.

11/29/23 8:23 F944 Donâ€™t like

11/29/23 8:26 F944

I do not like the shapes in this flag. It feels too much like the jazz design from the 1990's disposable cups.

Without being told directly, people won't intuitively know what those swishes are supposed to represent.

11/29/23 8:27 F944 Nice, but won't look good on merchandise

11/29/23 8:28 F944 Reject this. It is not as good as our current flag.

11/29/23 8:28 F944 This flag design is simple, clear, and pleasing to the eye. I hope it is chosen.

11/29/23 8:30 F944 I really like this one. The river of blue for the Mississippi River, the river of white for wind blown snow, and the North Star.

11/29/23 8:31 F944 By far my favorite, simple yet elegant;most likely to look best as it moves in the wind, as flags should. Look real, animated, and not as static as others.

11/29/23 8:32 F944 This looks like a flag from a fake sports team in a video game. So maybe it could be repurposes for that. But not to fly over our Capitol.

11/29/23 8:35 F944 Not much in the way of landscape, but the river idea works.

11/29/23 8:35 F944 Of the flags selected as finalists, I feel this flag best represents MN with no explanation needed. Some of the others look more like a flag for a country.

11/29/23 8:36 F944 Of all the designs this one is by far my LEAST favorite. It reminds me of a sports team or a shopping mall logo, and I fear it will quickly look very dated. Please don't stick us with this one.

11/29/23 8:37 F944 Where are the lakes, loons, lady slippers, moose, and other things MN is known for?

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11/29/23 8:38 F944

I like this design a lot. Itâ€™s less predictable than the others, but it captures the water and openness of much of Minnesotaâ€™s landscape very well. It has a sense of movement that other

designs lack. And I like the style of the star. Far and away my favorite of the final five.

11/29/23 8:38 F944 perfect

11/29/23 8:39 F944 F944 is beautiful and strong

11/29/23 8:40 F944 Looks like a Christmas decoration. Not a state flag material

11/29/23 8:42 F944 This looks like a sports team flag

11/29/23 8:42 F944 Less Boring than #29! But also not recognizable as Minnesota. Could be any state in the upper Midwest. Could be Canada. Try again.

11/29/23 8:43 F944 The star doesn't really look like a star. I think most people have no idea what the light blue and white swirls mean? No on this one

11/29/23 8:43 F944

This is best of the final five. Also gives a nod to Mississippi headwaters. Maybe add the full Little Dipper constellation to clarify itâ€™s the North Star, with smaller stars and large North Star. we

have seen loons in Minneapolis so not sure why people say they are not in southern MN. Like many people, we think the loon is distinctive to MN so at least keep it in the state seal.

11/29/23 8:43 F944 This is my fav! Love this!

11/29/23 8:44 F944 An immediately interesting design. Makes me ponder, feeling to be in the brisk outside with a night sky, full of life and movement, and a lighted way of clarity.

11/29/23 8:44 F944

The best. Love that it's not just straight lines... but would prefer an abstract star in the shape of our state, rather than Pittsburgh Steelers star. Perhaps a MN-shape and star like F986. That would

rock!

11/29/23 8:45 F944 This is my third favorite design. Very eye-catching but not as simple as F1953 or F2100.

11/29/23 8:47 F944 Less boring than the others but still not recognizable as Minnesota. Could be any state in the upper Midwest. Could be Canada. Try again.

11/29/23 8:48 F944 Design statement captured. Will look fabulous flapping in the wind! More interesting than the others.

11/29/23 8:50 F944 Love this design!

11/29/23 8:52 F944

Like this very much, except for the dark shade background. The only one that reflects a river, key feature of MN, considering Mississippi's beginning and importance. Not aware of Dakota/Ojibwe

symbols, but that is a bonus.

11/29/23 8:52 F944 #F944 is my 1st choice.

11/29/23 8:56 F944 Are we trying for a minimalist flag? So basic it is a sad representation of our state. Boring!!! This one is the worst of all the options!!

11/29/23 8:56 F944 This design is the winner in my mind. I love the symbolism and the unique design.

11/29/23 8:57 F944 I love this one. I know people want a Loon included in the flags. Why not add one on one of these rivers? Otherwise I love this flag. Either way.

11/29/23 8:58 F944 No clear relationship to the State, needs clarification

11/29/23 8:58 F944 F944 I like as it is unique, bold and would stand out against cookie cutter flag designs. But not sold on it as holding up over time. Maybe too informal design?

11/29/23 8:59 F944 I am not really into abstract art and don't love any of your choices. If I had to choose - this would be the one.

11/29/23 9:00 F944 I do not like this flag. Too abstract

11/29/23 9:00 F944 I love this flag the most!

11/29/23 9:00 F944

As a retired teacher, I can see the neat lessons educators could create around this flag. It captures the feel of our flowing headwaters, feeding the Mississippi River, Lake Superior, and Hudson Bay.

The clouds, representing the Dakota phrase Mni Makoce, open the door to lots of learning about the tribal nations and history of our state. Lots of learning opportunities here!

11/29/23 9:00 F944 My favorite

11/29/23 9:01 F944 I like this the best! North star, river/water looks like loons

11/29/23 9:01 F944 These are all ugly, unnecessary and a waste of our tax money including the formation of this commission. We already have a perfectly fine state flag that I will continue to fly with pride.

11/29/23 9:02 F944 I really like this one because of the loons!

11/29/23 9:02 F944 Vote it it looks cool

11/29/23 9:02 F944 Amazing!

11/29/23 9:03 F944 I think this is the best of the flag designs. The representation of the waters, skies, and north star is great.

11/29/23 9:03 F944 This is OK. The curves are a bit overdone, I feel.

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11/29/23 9:03 F944 The only flag finalist that has any water on it .... this is a "I guess so" pick as the rest are ridiculous. Where are the loons, the pines, and the lady slippers??????

11/29/23 9:03 F944 I find this design interesting and attractive;however, I believe it is missing the important green spaces in our state. I do appreciate the representation of native people.

11/29/23 9:04 F944 nice municipal hockey rink logo

11/29/23 9:05 F944 This is my top choice of the finalists! but why don't any of them have loons??

11/29/23 9:05 F944

F804 is the one of the better of all submissions in my opinion for the flag. However, I would have chosen something more like the state seal submission S224 for both flag and seal. It has a more

official look to it and represents the state well. Most of the others seem very cartoonish. Thank you.

11/29/23 9:06 F944 This looks too much like some sort of corporate branding for a traveling soccer league. It'll be embarrassing in 4 years. DO NOT CHOOSE THIS FLAG.

11/29/23 9:08 F944

The snowflake looks too much like a quiltâ€”not classy. I love submission F944: looks

Like earth, sky, water, and North Star.

11/29/23 9:09 F944 Impossible for a child to re-create and looks like a sports team logo.

11/29/23 9:10 F944 I find this one the most representative of Minnesota. The design draws your attention to the different aspects of the flag and feels like Minnesota to me.

11/29/23 9:12 F944 Nice design but the wavy lines donâ€™t work on a flag

11/29/23 9:12 F944

F944 feels overly busy and too literal. The flag will have movement in the wind, so I donâ€™t feel the representation of a river on the flag needs so much motion. It will be hard to identify when it

is not fully unfurled. The balance of color in the design is nice, though. Just not one of my top picks.

11/29/23 9:14 F944 Best represents the land of lakes, Mississippi and the Northern Star.

11/29/23 9:14 F944 This would be my pick for the state flag, given the choices available.

11/29/23 9:14 F944 This is my favorite. I like the flow of the design and I like the style of the star.

11/29/23 9:15 F944 Beautiful design yet a little too cutesy for a flag. The waves of clouds and water would get lost as a flag flaps in the wind and lose the flow that is best seen when spread out flat

11/29/23 9:16 F944 The best flag would combine F49 and F5, replacing the â€œMâ€ in F49 with the yellow outline of the shape of the state from F5, and add the year 1858.

11/29/23 9:16 F944 This is by far my favorite. I love the colors and how it honors the water and sky. All the others feel so much more limited to me.

11/29/23 9:20 F944 N/a

11/29/23 9:23 F944 I worry that this one will feel dated soon. It looks a bit like a government or corporate logo that will need a "refresh" once style trends change. Otherwise, it is a clever image.

11/29/23 9:24 F944 Of all the finalists, I like this one the best. It shows dynamism and doesn't look like a quilting pattern.

11/29/23 9:26 F944 ok, swirled lines may look outdated in a few years

11/29/23 9:27 F944 I like this one a lot but wish it included some green to represent our forests and fields.

11/29/23 9:29 F944

It has perfect symbols. The star represents the North Star, obviously. The white part of the river represents the glaciers that were once our home in 16,000 B.C.E. The blue part of the river

represents our biggest lake, Lake Superior. And lastly, the dark blue represents the night sky where you can see the North Star the best.

11/29/23 9:29 F944 Cold, dead, hard look. No humanity. No warmth. Nothing inviting. Design flag with human, inviting warmth. The present flag has that and could be changed to be non-offensive.

11/29/23 9:29 F944 Emblematic of the northern lights, but not inclusive of all aspects of the state.

11/29/23 9:30 F944

I like the idea of having the loon represented, but I'm not loving this one--there were so many other submissions that were WAY better. I think this one is too "artsy." I could see the swishes (loon,

water cloud) graphic as a team logo, but sorry, not for our state flag.

11/29/23 9:30 F944 This flag and F2100 are the two best designs! Itâ€™s important for our state flag to have a curved line (wavy) because nature has curves!!!!

11/29/23 9:30 F944 This is the best of the finalists however all of them are far too simplistic and have no sense of history. You should be ashamed for dumbing down our flag.

11/29/23 9:31 F944 Cold, dead, hard look. No humanity. No warmth. Nothing inviting. Design flag with human, inviting warmth. The present flag has that and could be changed to be non-offensive.

11/29/23 9:33 F944 Kind of like this but, again, how would anyone know this is a Minnesota state flag? Why are there 2 colors of a river? Aren't we known for more than a river and a star?

11/29/23 9:33 F944 No. This looks like another AI art piece that appears to wash away history and key elements of our state.

11/29/23 9:34 F944 F944 is my favorite. Even before I read the designer's statement, I saw the North Star, the waters and the snow, which all evoke Minnesota. Unfortunately, F29 and F1154 resemble bank logos.

11/29/23 9:34 F944 This does not look like a state flag. It is milktoast. It is downright ugly for a state flag.

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11/29/23 9:35 F944

I am a life long MN resident

To be blunt, the flag submission finalists are terrible. They are over modernized. The committee that picked the finalist list must have read the article you have linked on the website and strictly

stuck with the simplistic principles outlined in the article.

Presumably this is going to be the new flag indefinitely;the modern feel of the submitted flags will not age well. The modern design doesnâ€™t even appeal to anyone Iâ€™ve discuss the topic

with now, myself included. If I had to pick one of the finalist list this would be it. The star represents the North Star state, the water depiction, the snow/northern lights depiction, are subtly

Minnesota, but the modern style is rigid. I plead that you entertain other options, all of these finalist are unappealing.

11/29/23 9:36 F944 Boring

11/29/23 9:36 F944

Apologies to the designer, but this looks too modern and will look dated. I love the reflecting concept and designer statement, but it looks like Bill McGuire paid the Loons graphic designer to

submit something he could sneak past us as branding for his team.

11/29/23 9:36 F944 This would be my 2nd choice

11/29/23 9:37 F944 My favorite. Water, aurora & north star

11/29/23 9:37 F944 a contender

11/29/23 9:37 F944

I like this one, but I would make changes. The star should shine bright white - the yellow makes it look more like an oddly shaped sun. I would also love it if the top swoop/loon were green to

represent the northern lights.

11/29/23 9:39 F944

I donâ€™t really care for this flag because itâ€™s a more challenging design and not as recognizable and I donâ€™t see much background behind other than the North Star and the Mississippi

River.

11/29/23 9:39 F944 This captures and emanates the true essence of our State.

11/29/23 9:39 F944 This one is a winner.

11/29/23 9:40 F944 A contender

11/29/23 9:40 F944 I love visiting this state. This flag is exhilarating and encompasses my excitement when i plan my trips.

11/29/23 9:41 F944 If these 6 this is far and away my favorite. I would buy and fly this flag by my house with pride

11/29/23 9:42 F944 This is the best of the final choices sadly

11/29/23 9:42 F944 This looks like an advertisement for some upcoming hockey event.

11/29/23 9:43 F944 Yes

11/29/23 9:44 F944 I feel like this design would feel really dated in a few years. It feels too modern, and not regal enough.

11/29/23 9:45 F944

This is my favorite of the five, simply because it is more than a star. Born & raised in MN, I like that it highlights LAKES and the state bird, the LOON. As a MN native, the star has never entered my

thoughts of being specific to MN! (Not sure why that's the sole focus of the 5 other choices.)

11/29/23 9:46 F944 Nice, colors simple and noticeable.

11/29/23 9:47 F944 Only good submission even though it isnâ€™t that good either.

11/29/23 9:49 F944 I sort of like this one but do think it looks too much like a sports team uniform. I could easily picture this as hockey jerseys.

11/29/23 9:49 F944 my favorite

11/29/23 9:49 F944 This design is ugly and doesnâ€™t depict Mn at all. Terrible

11/29/23 9:49 F944 Favorite

11/29/23 9:50 F944 Too swirly.

11/29/23 9:52 F944 This is the least boring of the finalists. But all of them are too abstract in my opinion and really donâ€™t show Minnesota.

11/29/23 9:52 F944 Too busy.

11/29/23 9:54 F944 Too busy. It's the worst of the selections.

11/29/23 9:55 F944 Too contemporary - it feels dated already.

11/29/23 9:55 F944 This one

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11/29/23 9:55 F944 F944 Best of finalists. Represents North Star, northern lights and waters of the land of lakes. Outstanding design.

11/29/23 9:56 F944 DOES NOT LOOK ANY THING LIKE MN

11/29/23 9:57 F944 I do not like this one. It is a logo, not a flag. It also will look dated once the trends of graphic design move into a different aesthetic. It is ranked low for me.

11/29/23 9:58 F944

This one is my favorite, it embraces us as the Star of the North, and the bending waters also kind of look like the shape of the loon. It's also unique, I haven't seen another flag with such flow, and I

bet the waves would look really cool flowing in the wind.

11/29/23 9:58 F944 This is terrible too but its probably the best...

11/29/23 9:59 F944 Best of the lackluster bunch

11/29/23 9:59 F944 Does not clearly depict the basis on which the State of Minnesota was founded in 1858

11/29/23 10:03 F944 Love this one! Simple, represents the whole state and it's unique.

11/29/23 10:03 F944

I'm not a fan of F29, this is boring and looks like every barn quilt ever made. F2100 is also super boring. F944 if my favorite, I like that it embraces our state's native heritage, our position as the Star

of the North, and the waves are kind of the shape of loons, so it could reference the Mississippi River, the northern lights, or the Mississippi River. It's unique, and I think the waves would look really

cool moving in the wind.

11/29/23 10:06 F944 I really like this flag because it features the loon our state bird and the North Star which is important to our state.

11/29/23 10:06 F944 This is by far the best selection. You have white for snow and blue for water!. Beautiful, simple design. Hope it WINS!

11/29/23 10:06 F944 It's fine. But I wonder. Does it look too much like a corporate logo? Will it age well? And will kids be able to draw it?

11/29/23 10:08 F944 Probably my third choice. Nice art, but would it work as a flag? Not sure.

11/29/23 10:13 F944

a state bird and not a penguin as in The seal submission and for those that say loons donâ€™t represent all habitats in Minnesotaâ€¦ they need to talk to an ornithologist. Loon have been

observed in other lakes while in migration all across Minnesota

on this even though it fails to produce a fun flag to support

11/29/23 10:14 F944 F944 looks COLD and windy, not what I want representing MN.

11/29/23 10:16 F944 The dark color looks black. I won't fly a black flag.

11/29/23 10:16 F944

This is garbage. It looks like a throwaway graphic for a "Up-North" website. 5 years from now when graphic design tastes change (again) this is going to viewed as looking stupid and dated. You

should leave original alone (take the American Indian and gun off the seal if you want), or go with F247 or F248 and change the lakes' stars to circles or regular stars.

11/29/23 10:17 F944 nice overall

11/29/23 10:18 F944 I prefer the design of F944 for our State of MN flag. The flag is very bold and impressive.

11/29/23 10:18 F944

This is my favorite design of all. The blue and white bending waters almost look like our state bird as well. This is a really classy, distinct, and clean design. I would not hesitate purchasing this one

and flying at our house!

11/29/23 10:19 F944 Best of the offers, still doesn't fully represent Minnesota's rich heritage.

11/29/23 10:20 F944 This one â€œfeelsâ€ like Minnesota to me. It captures our essence well.

11/29/23 10:20 F944

I lived in Minneapolis for a year when I was five. Coldest winter I can remember (and I'm 72 and have lived in New England for 47 years!), but I have many warm memories of living there with my

large family. I like the way this flag evokes both rivers and loons. I think it would be graceful waving in the wind.

11/29/23 10:20 F944

F944. This is my favorite design of all. The blue and white bending waters almost look like our state bird as well. This is a really classy, distinct, and clean design. I would not hesitate purchasing

this one and flying at our house!

11/29/23 10:22 F944 This is my #1 choice for flag!

11/29/23 10:22 F944 I vote for this design.

11/29/23 10:23 F944 Looks like a company logo, not a flag. Not stately enough.

11/29/23 10:23 F944 Use this, but with a more vibrant star.

11/29/23 10:23 F944 I think this one has the staying power that the others don't . I like the water and winter sky theme. This would be my preference.

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11/29/23 10:23 F944

This is 5th out of 6 in my book. It looks like a power company logo, and I think it will look very dated in just 10 or 20 years. On the other hand, it was my son's favorite design, as it's the only one

with any dynamics to it. If this one is chosen, I hope a different North Star design is used. The ones from F29 and F2100 are both good.

11/29/23 10:25 F944 Flag Submission number: F944 is my choice for the flag. It's aesthetically pleasing to look at.

11/29/23 10:26 F944

I think this is the best of the worst. This one gives the sense of summer(water) and winter ( snow). However I donâ€™t see any of the finalists as being â€œMinnesota obviousâ€. Iâ€™m

disappointed with the final options.

11/29/23 10:29 F944 I love the summer river and winter river. It is so simple, but beautiful. It really captures our whole state and its seasons. The star could use some modification, however. GREAT DESIGN!

11/29/23 10:29 F944 Donâ€™t like it

11/29/23 10:30 F944 Only one that looks good and depicts MN. I always thought of MN as Land of 10,000 Lakes, not the North Star State. Given that, this is the best representation.

11/29/23 10:32 F944 I like the flow this design captures. The flow representing water, wind and snow. Itâ€™s a simple and beautiful design. I like it!

11/29/23 10:33 F944 Dark background nice and the way the white and yellow wave is peaceful.

11/29/23 10:33 F944

This looks like a logo for a credit union. There were so many amazing submissions! Why did the committee choose such awful designs when there were so many great ones? Strongly dislike this

one.

11/29/23 10:33 F944

Would like a loon incorporated. I live in wright county and we have loons, work in Hennepin county and see loons, go to many counties up north and see loons. Family in southern mn and see

loons. The North Star should be the eye.

11/29/23 10:33 F944 Love this one, with the North Star, water landscape, all represented so beautifully!

11/29/23 10:33 F944 The water and star are great...need trees and snow

11/29/23 10:34 F944 This is the best submission, but would still love to see a submission with a loon design be the final flag.

11/29/23 10:35 F944 The water, snow and star are great...need trees

11/29/23 10:35 F944 Not great, but best of the survivors

11/29/23 10:35 F944 I love this flag. The colors are perfect for sun, stars,and sky! The blue and white streaks remind me of snow and sky. I pick this one that best represents Minnesota!

11/29/23 10:38 F944 Horrible!!!! All of them!!! Leave it alone!!!

11/29/23 10:42 F944 Horrible design, the original is vastly better. This looks like a kindergarten attempt.

11/29/23 10:43 F944 Before even reading the description, itâ€™s clear what this flag symbolizes! Great color choices too

11/29/23 10:43 F944 They all suck. Leave the original alone

11/29/23 10:44 F944

Absolutely my first choice. And not because I don't really like any of the others as I feel they are too plain. It has all the pieces I think are important-easy enough for a child to draw, good use of

colors, unique, reflects the water and sky. Perfect!

11/29/23 10:44 F944 WHO IS EVER GOING TO LOOK AT THIS FLAG AND SAY MN. THIS IS ALSO DUMB

11/29/23 10:46 F944

This shows a strong flow from north to south with the guiding North Star.

It flows like the Mississippi through the state. It depicts our lakes and rivers, as well as a star to guide us.

The water is never still and always conforming to change.

All of these symbols can easily translate to the people who reside in Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:48 F944

This shows a strong flow from north to south with the guiding North Star.

It flows like the Mississippi through the state. It depicts our lakes and rivers, as well as a star to guide us.

The water is never still and always conforming to change.

All of these symbols can easily translate to the people who reside in Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:49 F944 Ugly hate it

11/29/23 10:50 F944 Definitely my favorite F944

11/29/23 10:50 F944 My favorite design

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11/29/23 10:51 F944 The new flag needs a symbol of water--some of the other flag do no have any water.

11/29/23 10:51 F944

this is the best of the six....but I personally would not buy / fly it at my house....currently buying the current flag to fly.

Luis Flitch needs to tell all the southern Minnesotans to stay out of northern Minnesota since the loon does not represent them!

11/29/23 10:52 F944 If the loon cannot be on the stage flag because not all Minnesotans have seen one - far fewer have seen or will ever see the aurora.

11/29/23 10:53 F944 944: Artistic. Leaves out imagery of natural resources and ag, however.

11/29/23 10:54 F944 I really like this one in its majesty. I am only hesitant because it is not as easy for a child to replicate, but it still speaks to the soul of Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:55 F944 Too modernistic. Can't tell this is about Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:56 F944 I think this is the best flag because it as are state bird.

11/29/23 10:57 F944

Most of the choices remind me of communist countries, but this one is more "Minnesotan." The black area around the star and to the left of the streams of white and blue is roughly in the shape

of Minnesota. It appears the left side of F1953 is supposed to be like the shape of Minnesota, but it looks more like a "K".

11/29/23 10:58 F944 I think this is TOO minimalist - says nothing unique about Minnesota.

11/29/23 10:59 F944

I don't see how this represents Minnesota? To me, there is nothing that gives me an idea that this is Minnesota;a star, a snowflake? Could have asked a class of elementary students to draw what

symbolizes Minnesota. Minnesota is known for pine trees, wild life - loons, wolves, moose, deer, the many lakes, the head waters of the Mississippi River;the early settler's;even the North Star.

These are key components that help identify Minnesota, and yes, no easy way to illustrate;not to mention colorization - colors that capture, give complimentary vision. This does not give visionary

justice to Minnesota!

11/29/23 11:00 F944 I like the indigenous inclusion of the design and the representation of the blue water and snow. The only thing itâ€™s missing is some green to represent nature.

11/29/23 11:03 F944 I don't know why but this one just stands out to me. It looks like rivers which is what developed our state. Without the rivers, Minnesota would not be what it is today.

11/29/23 11:03 F944 This must win

11/29/23 11:04 F944 I think this flag should be the MN flag because it shows 2 loons with the northern star which the other ones donâ€™t

11/29/23 11:04 F944 It looks the best then the other ones

11/29/23 11:04 F944 I like this one as it's unique and has movement and would be distinct from other state flags. I would prefer a different style star however, and maybe white instead of yellow.

11/29/23 11:06 F944

Out of all 6 I believe this is the true winner. The blue â€œwaveâ€ is like a river and also represents the many bodyâ€™s of water ðŸ’§ in Minnesota. The white one is a representation of the

northern lights and shows the beauty in Minnesotas landscapes. The Star is the North Star. And both rivers have the look of loons with the end being the beak and the curve being the neck. I hope

that #944 wins the title of what we will show our children for the centuries to come.

11/29/23 11:06 F944 F944 is my favorite, I guess. Not crazy about any of them, really. Too abstract and unrelatableâ€¦ for me, anyway.

11/29/23 11:06 F944 I love the flowy design of the river meeting the northern lights. I also like the positive attribute to the two native tribes in MN. My second choice.

11/29/23 11:08 F944 The clear winner

11/29/23 11:08 F944

Really good design but they should add the Minnesota name on it because how will people know if this is the actual Minnesota flag and not a fake design created to make people think thatâ€™s

the new flag.

11/29/23 11:10 F944 This is my favorite of the finalists. I like the symbolism of the lakes, loons, and northern lights. I like the unique appearance of the design in contrast to other state flags.

11/29/23 11:11 F944 A good design but Minnesota is farms and farmland, totally missing here

11/29/23 11:15 F944 This has nothing to do with our great state, leave the original flag alone!

11/29/23 11:16 F944

Sorry but these are all awful for a state flag. It doesn't have anything to show it's Minnesota or date they joined the US. I am guessing Minnesota has some nice things that could be put on the flag

without offending anyone. These are all so abstract they mean nothing and most look like a flag for some random auto parts store. Being creative and even modern is one thing, being so abstract

you have no ideas even what the flag represents is another.

11/29/23 11:17 F944

It's OK...at least it has a couple of things that are meant to be representative. But, I think there could be something better. I'm stunned that lakes haven't been featured in any of the options as

that's what our state is known for.

11/29/23 11:17 F944 This design has a dynamic design the others lack and thus best represents our progressive and dynamic state.

11/29/23 11:17 F944 Pick this one!!!!

11/29/23 11:18 F944 This is my 2nd choice. I like the river and that this feels like the flag is contains movement even if it's not blowing in the wind.

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11/29/23 11:19 F944 This flag is the best of the designs we get to choose from, maybe add a little more color though

11/29/23 11:19 F944 This one is my favorite. It looks like a flag, it feels very "Minnesotan."

11/29/23 11:19 F944 This flag is simple yet majestic in its design and I feel represents MN well. Vote for this one!

11/29/23 11:20 F944 I like that this design received inspiration from the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes.

11/29/23 11:20 F944 to plain 2 stars

11/29/23 11:20 F944 There's more to MN! Who knows what this means?

11/29/23 11:21 F944 Love the reference to the Loon, Northern Lights, Lakes and North Star.

11/29/23 11:21 F944

"Icy roads, low visibility!"

Not this one.

11/29/23 11:24 F944

High marks are given to this flag submission. It incorporates all the wonderful things our great state of Minnesota offers, beautifully depicted with color and symbols. This flag would be easily

recognizable. I would be proud to fly this one at my home, and I look forward to seeing it flying over our capitol building in 2024!

11/29/23 11:25 F944 Of the ones that the commission picked, I would choose this one. Even thou F18 (with the loon in it) would have better.

11/29/23 11:26 F944 My favorite of the six finalists. The swirly white and blue shapes softens the design, providing fluid movement when the flag blows in the wind;the other finalists have only hard sided designs.

11/29/23 11:27 F944

This is my first choice for flag! Visually very appealing. Could change the shape of the star.

Please choose this one!

11/29/23 11:27 F944 My favorite of the six finalists. The swirly white and blue shapes softens the design, providing fluid movement when the flag blows in the wind;the other finalists have only hard sided designs.

11/29/23 11:28 F944 This flag says a lot about MN in a very simple way and better meets the objective of the new design;however, it feels somewhat trendy in a way that would become dated after 10-20 years.

11/29/23 11:28 F944 This is my favorte:) BDS

11/29/23 11:30 F944

F944 is my favorite of the six finalists. The swirly white and blue shapes softens the design, providing fluid movement when the flag blows in the wind;the other finalists have only hard sided

designs.

11/29/23 11:32 F944 F944 - Lots of motion, the star looks like it's being left out.

11/29/23 11:33 F944

This is perhaps my least favorite choice. The design itself is lovely, but to me it looks very much like a sports team. It reminds me a bit too much of the river in the Wild logo, for example. I also think

the background is too dark of a blue to almost appear black from a distance, which it inevitably will be as a flag.

11/29/23 11:34 F944 This is my favorite flag design.

11/29/23 11:35 F944 F944 is very unique for a state flag. It is very artistic while capturing the symbolism simply.

11/29/23 11:36 F944 Keep the current design.........

11/29/23 11:38 F944

I personally find this flag to be the best out of the candidates because it reminds me of the smooth and vast lakes of Minnesota and the time I've spent fishing on them with my family as well as

their cozy cabin that stands near the lake. Likewise, the wisps on the flag remind me of bird wings and the loons I'd see while fishing. I also appreciate the simplistic design because it's easy to

replicate and remember. Overall, the flag reminds me of the time I've spent traveling and vacationing with my family amongst the vast forests of the North. Seeing a flag like this almost

immortalizes those memories and gives me something to look back on. The only thing I'd change about the flag is maybe adding one or two pine trees because there are more than just rivers in

Minnesota and I feel like the beautiful landscape should represent our state.

11/29/23 11:40 F944 Pick this one

11/29/23 11:41 F944

I am a former resident of the Great State of Minnesota. I also have relatives there. I favor number 944 because it embodies the future. The rest of the submissions are reminicent of third world

flags.

11/29/23 11:43 F944 It doesn't have any sense of state history. I've seen wallpaper that looks better.

11/29/23 11:43 F944 dreadful

11/29/23 11:44 F944 My favorite! I love the North star on the flag.

11/29/23 11:45 F944 This one gets my vote. I like its fluidity. Everything in our world is fluid, after all. I also like the artists symbolism.

11/29/23 11:45 F944

I won't address the controversy that has been floating. I realize there are flag protocol and being able to represent the whole state not just loons. I chose this flag as for my vote. It represents the

majority of our state the best.

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11/29/23 11:47 F944 This is the BEST! The others are far too plain.

11/29/23 11:47 F944 I would vote for this flag If I could. I live in NH, and weigh in my vote for this F944 submission.

11/29/23 11:51 F944 The goofy modern look doesn't cut it.

11/29/23 11:51 F944 Nope. Sorry, but no. Pretty, but if you weren't going to select any of the good loon images, don't go with this one.

11/29/23 11:53 F944 Very artistic. The blue and white could be a river, turning from water to ice;or look like the aurora borealis;or even look like the profile of loons.

11/29/23 11:55 F944 Of all the finalist, I like the look of this one. Simple yet not "too" simple. Think it best reflects/showcases MN's rivers, lakes, snow and of course that we ARE the Star of the North!

11/29/23 11:59 F944 Only one Wirth looking at. Might as well stick with the old flag!

11/29/23 12:00 F944 Great work. I like the loon and the lakes

11/29/23 12:01 F944 This one is the best because it has a loon and a star

11/29/23 12:01 F944 Awesome job, this is the best one

11/29/23 12:02 F944

During Thanksgiving our family discussed the new flag and seal designs;we all agreed that this is an absolute waste of taxpayer money, which the surplus has already been wasted. We looked at the

current flag and found nothing that is racist, bigoted, offensive. It was redone in 1983 to be more representative with the pioneers and native to be living more in harmony than the past flags. KEEP

THE CURRENT FLAG. But IF the flag and seal must and only must change, which our family is against. Especially since there is no public vote on the people's flag. We choose F29 is the most favored

of the 6 finalist flags. And S224 is most favored for the 6 finalist seals. Shame on the Democrats and their leftist activists.

11/29/23 12:02 F944 This is the only flag that contains any resemblance of a loon in addition to the star and snow. In my opinion, loons are an important part of MN and should be depicted in our states flag.

11/29/23 12:04 F944 This one reminds me of a loon

11/29/23 12:04 F944 Too over done with the huge swath of white. It is modern without the stupid look of a quilt. BTW, I am a life long resident of MN and over sixty yrs old. No quilt designs please!

11/29/23 12:06 F944 really! i think not. Looks like someone used a Phillips screwdriver and punched a hole in a storm filled sky while a tornado is raking havoc on the land below. Nope i'll keep flying my current one. .

11/29/23 12:06 F944

I love this flag! It's very symbolic of all the best qualities of Minnesota. I especially loves that the waves of the sky and water meet to show that Minnesota is a special gathering place. It's universal

and lasting.

11/29/23 12:08 F944 This is beautiful and one of the two best finalists

11/29/23 12:09 F944 F944 is my favorite

11/29/23 12:09 F944 Too boring! Doesn't say enough about Minnesota. All the flag finalists are dull and not worth looking at!

11/29/23 12:12 F944 Looks like it was deigned on Canva for a Soccer team.

11/29/23 12:12 F944 My favorite!

11/29/23 12:14 F944 I don't love any of the designs, but this one is probably the best one out of hte finalists.

11/29/23 12:18 F944 Do not like any of the designs--geometric shapes are not appealing. You should not have to explain what the shapes mean on the flag.

11/29/23 12:20 F944 Ugly, does not say Minnesota. If a Minnesotan canâ€™t tell it says Minnesota how will anyone else?

11/29/23 12:20 F944

This flag design is more visually appealing than the first, but still seems to be too trendy and will look very dated in the not too distant future. The seals are a little better, but all look trendy now,

and will be very dated in a few years. The flag and seal need to stand the test of time. Take the best seal and make it a bit less trendy, and use that as the flag,

11/29/23 12:21 F944 This one is the best

11/29/23 12:21 F944 Dis VaRy GoOd

11/29/23 12:21 F944 Love this one

11/29/23 12:22 F944 F944 is over complicated and just looks kinda dated.

11/29/23 12:22 F944 There is NOTHING Minnesota about this flag. Where's the Minnesota part of it;The Lady Slipper? The Pine? THE LOON? Really a disappointment!

11/29/23 12:25 F944 best of this boring selection of finalists, but star should be a five pointed star

11/29/23 12:26 F944 my pick!

11/29/23 12:26 F944

I love all 6 of the submissions. This one is the most beautiful to me and I love the symbolism. I love the symbolism of the star on the F1154 flag. I would recommend this flag with the star replaced

by the star on F1154.

11/29/23 12:26 F944 There is NOTHING Minnesota about this flag. Where's the Minnesota part of it;The Lady Slipper? The Pine? THE LOON? Really a disappointment!

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11/29/23 12:26 F944 I really dont like this. It looks more like a sports team logo or something. Its so ugly.

11/29/23 12:27 F944 This flag should not be picked. The flag should have a loon and I am not happy with any of the options.

11/29/23 12:28 F944

NOT THIS ONE. ITâ€™S awful! These finalists all look like they were made with a Microsoft design program from the early 80â€™s. I am so so disappointed in the selection committee. This one is

the worst

11/29/23 12:29 F944 I don't get it. Too obscure. How is the aurora depicted without color?

11/29/23 12:31 F944 Nothing Minnesota there

11/29/23 12:31 F944

As an artist and designer. F944 is the most dynamic and interesting, it evokes images the lakes, river, sky, birds and north star in a simple yet elegant design. The other designs don't evoke anything

unique to Minnesota.

11/29/23 12:31 F944 Do not like any of the designs--geometric shapes are not appealing. You should not have to explain what the shapes mean on the flag.

11/29/23 12:31 F944

This is my favorite design of the six final list. It is unique with its curving lines just as Minnesota is unique. The curving lines also remind me of ski trails, iceskating trails, waterskiing trails, boat trails-

all the outdoor activities that we are famous for. The predominant blue and white colors express our winter which is the season we are uniquely known for, and which sets us apart from the other

lower 48.

11/29/23 12:32 F944

This is my choice

It is eye catching and simple.

At the same time it represents whatâ€™s good

About Minnesota.

11/29/23 12:35 F944

This is the only design of the six finalists that has any life to it, conveying some energy and the beauty of our state. Please avoid the centered star in other designs. They smack of Christian

evangelism.

11/29/23 12:37 F944 Beautiful graphic execution of the intention and elements described.

11/29/23 12:37 F944 I don't like this design because it will be very hard to draw the swirls correctly. I like the concept, but an ideal flag should be easy to draw, in my opinion.

11/29/23 12:38 F944 I don't like this design because it will be very hard to draw the swirls correctly. I like the concept, but an ideal flag should be easy to draw, in my opinion.

11/29/23 12:38 F944 This would be my #2 choice

11/29/23 12:39 F944 I like the double loon and I think that flag would be good if you add the snowflake star to the upside down loon flag

11/29/23 12:39 F944 Add the marks that are on flag 1435 to this one

11/29/23 12:42 F944

This submission is my favorite among the finalists. I see the loon, but I also see the Mississippi, the Aurora Borealis, the sky and land, and movement - which, to me, suggests our history is

immigration.

11/29/23 12:44 F944 This design could be nice. I still prefer the F2100 submission.

11/29/23 12:46 F944 F944 is my favorite.

11/29/23 12:46 F944 This is the best. On the screen - it looks black. I would make sure to go with navy...black isn't a good on a flag.

11/29/23 12:48 F944

I dont like none of the colors on these finalists. I feel like the colors dont truly represent Minnesota. I feel like there needs to be some sort of purple in the flag. But i do like the concepts especially

this one but I feel there needs to be purple. Also who dictates our state colors cause we need to do better.

11/29/23 12:50 F944 I love this flag and how it brings a new and modern look to the flag.

11/29/23 12:55 F944 I like this one

11/29/23 12:56 F944 5th favorite design. The design feels too trendy and will age the worst out of all the options. Too many complex shapes as well.

11/29/23 12:59 F944

Definitely the only one I like of the bunch. It gives a nod to Native culture, the bodies of water which we are known for, and has a design that I would even wear on a shirt. The shape of the water

even resembles our state bird, and has the colors of our MNUFC team! The others donâ€™t say MN to me at all!

11/29/23 13:00 F944 It looks like they accidentally made a loon shits fye

11/29/23 13:01 F944 Best one

11/29/23 13:03 F944 This flag submission feels too trendy, and I'm concerned that it would quickly appear dated.

11/29/23 13:11 F944 This one is my favorite and my 16 year old son's!

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11/29/23 13:15 F944 This flag is inspiring and speaks to every Minnesotan. It captures the most important elements of the state's identity- a guiding north star along with the water of our lakes and clear skies above.

11/29/23 13:19 F944 Will stock up on current flag! This flag is meaningless!

11/29/23 13:20 F944 I love the flowing images, bold colors and overall look of this design.

11/29/23 13:24 F944 I like the "Mirror of the Sky" design but I don't like the four-point star. Not the worse option but not the best.

11/29/23 13:29 F944

None of these say anything in particular about the state but F944 would be the least objectionable out of the finalists. They ALL look created on the computer, none look like much effort was put

into thoughts and creation of what the State of Minnesota stands for.

11/29/23 13:30 F944

This is by far the best from the finalists. While the star may be sacred to our tribes, it also closely resembles a Christian cross and, while I am a Christian, my extended family is Jewish and I do not

think it is appropriate to select this particular star to be on the Minnesota State flag as it mixes church and state. Please change the star shape.

11/29/23 13:30 F944

This is a dramatic flag option. I like it not only for its symbolism but of the dynamic forces of nature that have shaped our state over thousands of years. It pays homage to the power of ice and life-

giving of water, as well as the Mississippi River and the frigid Lake Superior.

11/29/23 13:31 F944 Star, sky and water.........all perfect for state motto!

11/29/23 13:32 F944 Purchased 15 of the current flag and will continue to fly it over any of these undesirable flags. They all look like something off a boat.

11/29/23 13:32 F944

F944: This is by far the best from the finalists. While the star may be sacred to our tribes, it also closely resembles a Christian cross and, while I am a Christian, my extended family is Jewish and I do

not think it is appropriate to select this particular star to be on the Minnesota State flag as it mixes church and state. Please change the star shape.

11/29/23 13:34 F944 I LOVE IT

11/29/23 13:34 F944 Terrible

11/29/23 13:35 F944 Donâ€™t like. Looks like 2 messy interstates.

11/29/23 13:39 F944 No. Looks messy.. Doesn't say Minnesota to me.

11/29/23 13:40 F944 I do likeF944 However would like the green where the white is for our forests and lakes .

11/29/23 13:44 F944 Lovely, pays appropriate homage to the Indigenous people that were here first.

11/29/23 13:47 F944 I like this the best. It captures the frozen winter night. Which I think defines Minnesota the best.

11/29/23 13:48 F944 I really do not like the waves in this design. If you look at the flags of the world, the best among them don't use much other than straight lines. It looks dated.

11/29/23 13:51 F944 My favorite

11/29/23 13:55 F944 This is also good because it features land and water. It is also simple and striking.

11/29/23 13:55 F944 I am a professional graphic designer and this sucks in my opinion. Horrible design .

11/29/23 14:05 F944 F944 this is the best of the 6! Pleasing design that says so much with such simple lines.

11/29/23 14:06 F944 It's my favorite, very striking and I can see it with the wind how beautiful it would be.

11/29/23 14:06 F944 I like this design, but I suggest replacing the star with the star in 2100 and keep the color yellow in the star.i Other stars look like quilt designs.

11/29/23 14:10 F944 Ugly! None of your designs represent Minnesota! should have loons and water! keep the old flag...we don't need to waste money !

11/29/23 14:11 F944 This one is my second favorite. Again, name of state should be on it. All the designs are too abstract.

11/29/23 14:16 F944 Thus us the most impressive of the lot. It holds the symbols but it doesn't look like the flag from some other state

11/29/23 14:17 F944

This one is balanced and has lots of meaning. I would suggest another wavy line up top in a deep forest green to represent both the aurora and our forests, as the white only suggests snow/winter

in my eyes.

This one has potential, and is a #2 spot, but needs some work.

11/29/23 14:19 F944 My least favorite of the 6 finalists. It looks like a scary bendy highway.

11/29/23 14:25 F944 Nope. Too blah. Too modern. No year, no loon, no lady slipper, no pine tree and no field.

11/29/23 14:26 F944 Not horrible

11/29/23 14:28 F944

This looks like the logo for any number of amateur sports leagues/teams... not descriptive of Minnesota, no references to Native Americans, Farmers, people, animals, places, state history...please

not this one....

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11/29/23 14:30 F944 This one has a lot of great hidden meaning. Well balanced. Nice.

11/29/23 14:31 F944 This is a really fun design but I don't think this style will age particularly well.

11/29/23 14:32 F944 I like the eight pointed star featured in other of the flag designs, but I do like the sense of movement, that the swirling lines in the middle bring to this design

11/29/23 14:32 F944 YES. THE BEST DESIGN OF ALL 6.

11/29/23 14:35 F944 This represents the North Star and Mississippi River!

11/29/23 14:36 F944 I vote for this design. It includes the loon and looks like water flowing to represent our 10000 lakes.

11/29/23 14:38 F944

I like the general concept, but the white swirl doesnâ€™t look like an aurora, which is usually some other color. Also, the aurora can rarely be seen in the south of the state, so if youâ€™re really

concerned about showing something thatâ€™s applicable everywhere in the date, this would be ineligible

11/29/23 14:40 F944 Pretty good - 8 on a scale of 10

11/29/23 14:44 F944 No!!! I prefer the state flag as it is.

11/29/23 14:46 F944 I chose this one as first choice too

11/29/23 14:46 F944 Does not look great on white background, consider border color to make this design better for web publishing.

11/29/23 14:50 F944 Love this one

11/29/23 14:51 F944 All the designs look like an elementary coloring contest, my wife says the look like barn art and nothing to be proud of.

11/29/23 14:51 F944 The start design is too simple. The flag is nice and would benefit from a more complex star as seen on the other flags.

11/29/23 14:51 F944 F944 - Too busy. Meh.

11/29/23 14:53 F944

Interesting idea here but I don't think it is going to hold up well. It will feel dated and out of step after some time. Will this really look like anything when it is on a flagpole and blowing in the wind?

I'm skeptical. Also looks like a letter S (or two S's for that matter), which doesn't make sense as a symbol for MN.

11/29/23 14:54 F944 I vote for this one because the wisps seem to represent loons

11/29/23 15:05 F944 this isn't even passable as a corporate logo. please scrap all this and start fresh.

11/29/23 15:08 F944 #1 choice for me

11/29/23 15:08 F944

I moved to MN from Chicago where the city flag is plastered everywhere. It's simple, beautiful and has meaning. People are proud to fly it, wear it etc. This gives me the same feeling. Beautiful and

simple!

11/29/23 15:08 F944 This is the best of the 6 finalists. I don't love it, but at least I don't hate it like I do the others. It is the most dynamic of the bunch, and the white can be clouds, snow, aurora or wind.

11/29/23 15:10 F944 5th best of the finalists, no thanks. looks dated already

11/29/23 15:15 F944 This reminds me of the song "Wheel in the Sky" by Journey

11/29/23 15:18 F944 Please reconsider adoption of the famous North Star Flag. None of these finalists are nearly as good or widely recognized.

11/29/23 15:18 F944 I like this design. I think it represent the state well.

11/29/23 15:19 F944 A great design but I don't see it's appeal lasting over time. It seems quite tied to tastes of the present. I also would choose an alternative star.

11/29/23 15:20 F944 F944. Appreciate how this has waves and is different form the rest. Really like this and can see this as a flag that would be proudly displayed.

11/29/23 15:21 F944 Love it!

11/29/23 15:26 F944 I like this design the best of the finalists. There were other designs submitted, which didn't make the finals, that I liked better;however, the simplicity and flair of this one is appealing.

11/29/23 15:27 F944 This design looks very 2015ish and looks more like a logo for a city service or utility or such akin to Great River Energy. It also has a clearly visible letter "S" in it which has no connection to the state.

11/29/23 15:29 F944 Too wavy and corporate

11/29/23 15:30 F944

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes. This one, F944 is the only design that clearly represents water. All the lakes and the fact that Minnesota contains the Head Water of Mississippi, without

which, much of this country would not have been explored and opened to trade and settled, a reference to water in our State Flag is required.

11/29/23 15:31 F944

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes. This one, F944 is the only design that clearly represents water. All the lakes and the fact that Minnesota contains the Head Water of Mississippi, without

which, much of this country would not have been explored and opened to trade and settled, a reference to water in our State Flag is required.

11/29/23 15:32 F944 Number four is my favorite because it resembles a lot of our community especially the star the star is amazing

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11/29/23 15:35 F944 This reflects the bodies of water we do have. rivers, lakes, all of it. and it's EYE catching and clean and classy.

11/29/23 15:36 F944 I appreciate the gold star inspired by the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes of Minnesota. We must honor our indigenous communities.

11/29/23 15:36 F944 The best of a disappointing group of finalists. They are mostly too simple and abstract in symbolism.

11/29/23 15:37 F944 This flag should utilize a similar star shape from F2100 that more closely resembles the symbol associated with the north star

11/29/23 15:38 F944 I feel this is the only design that is suitable for our new flag. I'm not quite sure why the public doesn't get to vote.

11/29/23 15:38 F944 I like this one. Has a dynamic feel.

11/29/23 15:39 F944 Boring, it doesnâ€™t make me think anything about Minnesota.

11/29/23 15:39 F944 F944. This looks like a early 2000s gas station logo

11/29/23 15:42 F944 Horrible submission #2. Can't believe this generic, lame, computer generated design even made it thru qualifying. This would be an embarrassment to the State of MN.

11/29/23 15:43 F944 this is probably my favorite design

11/29/23 15:46 F944 This is a fantastic flag. If it is selected to be the new MN Flag, please do not give in to online criticism and reverse the decision.

11/29/23 15:48 F944

Of the finalists, I believe this one has the strongest chance of actually working. The four-pointed star is an unusual choice but is growing on me. A more complex star would detract from the

river/aurora idea.

11/29/23 15:51 F944 North Star not representative or recognizable by most people. Swooshes although beautiful, look like birds.

11/29/23 15:51 F944 Fail! Does not represent Minnesota at all.

11/29/23 15:52 F944 This was my fav, I feel it captures the many bodies of water MN is known for, as well as the loon and North Star ..and it's a beautiful design!!

11/29/23 15:55 F944

I've been sharing the design finalists with my friends and we all agree that this flag design is the best one remaining. The light blue of the water with the white of the sky is good symmetry. The

curving lines are visually interesting. One friend of mine pointed out that, when viewed from an angle, the flag resembles a loon, which I think is a huge plus. Please pick this flag!

11/29/23 15:57 F944 Bad idea. Thereâ€™s more to mn than a star and water. Could be any state. Would be better for a sports tean

11/29/23 15:58 F944

I think this is probably getting a lot of people because it looks "sleek," and I don't mind the symbolism, but to me it looks very "modern." By that I mean it looks good now, but I don't think it's a

design that will look good in the coming years. Think of old team logos for professional sports teams. Simple ones can be iconic, but more dynamic ones tend to age quickly.

Hopefully Minnesota United takes some loon inspiration from this, but I don't think this is the right approach for the flag.

11/29/23 15:58 F944 F944 is the most visually pleasing

11/29/23 16:10 F944

This flag submission, and all of the other flags submissions, look like pages removed from a child's coloring book. They are overly simplistic and lack detail that could add more historic and/or

natural context. After reviewing the state seal submissions, the best flag would be one that incorporated a state seal design, and the best state seal design is the one color S224.

11/29/23 16:11 F944 Do not select this design please.

11/29/23 16:12 F944 I like how the flag includes the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes, along with the four-pointed star on the left side of the flag.

11/29/23 16:12 F944

Iâ€™m not totally convinced that any of these will make a great flag. If I had to pick it would be this itâ€™s the only one that is using the same old bland colors that the rest are, the one thing I

would do is make the star an 8 pointed star and change the color of it to silver or white for I think yellow is definitely the color of the sun not a star.

11/29/23 16:12 F944 What you say this flag represents is not true. All I see is waves, I donâ€™t see the state represented in this design.

11/29/23 16:13 F944 need to go back to list and pick other entries! Need something that says Minnesota. All designs look like from foreign country ideas.

11/29/23 16:13 F944 This design is simple, elegant and representative. Perfect.

11/29/23 16:14 F944 There is no good reason to change the state flag. Please STOP!!

11/29/23 16:15 F944 I feel there is more to Minnesota just a snow flake north star.

11/29/23 16:18 F944 I very much like this design for our MN flag. It is pleasing to the eye and captures the essence of Minnesota beautifully.

11/29/23 16:18 F944 I feel there is more to Minnesota just a North Star none of the flags really show the true beauty and culture of Minnesota .

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11/29/23 16:18 F944

I believe that the rivers of Minnesota are important to all sections of the state: The Mississippi flows through most of the state, including the Twin Cities. The Minnesota flows through

southwestern Minnesota, southern Minnesota and the cities. The Saint Croix flows along the eastern border of Minnesota, including the cities. The Red River flows along the western border of the

state. The Saint Louis flows through northeastern Minnesota and Duluth. It is important that all sections of Minnesota are represented. Minnesota is known for its rivers and lakes. This design is

the one that gives importance to all of Minnesota, the land of "sky-tinted waters." My second choice would be the flag that shows the meandering river in the bottom half of the flag. But this one

(Number F944) is by far the best!. Also, it is too bad that the color maroon is not included in any of the disigns. Maybe this could be done to go along with the gold star. Thank you, BAK

11/29/23 16:19 F944 I like this one. It's my first choice. Also, the swoops look like loons.

11/29/23 16:19 F944

This, in my opinion, is the only design that stands above the rest. It is simple but is also more memorable, and there are many layers to the symbols depicted. Water, sky, and snow, along with the

North Star are shown in unique ways, and although loons are not found in every part of the state, is is a state symbol, and the white and light blue shapes are not literal enough to be though of as

representations of loons.

11/29/23 16:19 F944 This is a great design for our new MN flag. What a lovely image to represent our beautiful state. I hope this one wins as it is the best.

11/29/23 16:21 F944 Black for a background???

11/29/23 16:21 F944

I believe that the rivers of Minnesota are important to all sections of the state: The Mississippi flows through most of the state, including the Twin Cities. The Minnesota flows through

southwestern Minnesota, southern Minnesota and the cities. The Saint Croix flows along the eastern border of Minnesota, including the cities. The Red River flows along the western border of the

state. The Saint Louis flows through northeastern Minnesota and Duluth. It is important that all sections of Minnesota are represented. Minnesota is known for its rivers and lakes. This design is

the one that gives importance to all of Minnesota, the land of "sky-tinted waters." My second choice would be the flag that shows the meandering river in the bottom half of the flag. But this one

(Number F944) is by far the best!. Also, it is too bad that the color maroon is not included in any of the disigns. Maybe this could be done to go along with the gold star. Thank you, BAK

11/29/23 16:22 F944

This one has the most beautiful colors, but it looks too much like a logo. If the shapes were less flowy, I would love it. And I know it's supposed to be the northern lights, but that's tough to put in a

flag. I also love the symbolism, but again, it has to be shown in a way that doesn't make it look like a corporate logo. This is a flag;it should look at least mostly like a flag. If you take out the star, this

looks like most modern corporate logos.

11/29/23 16:30 F944 This is by far my favorite flag design. Itâ€™s fluid, not static, and references snow and water as well as the iconic North Star. I hope it will be chosen.

11/29/23 16:30 F944

This design is okay, but I'm not sure that it will age well. The design of the water looks very current (no pun intended), which I feel will translate poorly into the flag's longevity. One improvement

that could easily be made is swapping out the star on the flag for something more distinctive, as the current star would not translate well into recognizable merchandise. As for the water, I'm not

sure how I would tweak it. Perhaps if it was simplified to more solid lines and moved down to the bottom third of the flag?

11/29/23 16:35 F944 This is the nicest.

11/29/23 16:35 F944 I feel there is more to Minnesota just a North Star none of the flags really show the true beauty and culture of Minnesota .

11/29/23 16:39 F944 This one please.

11/29/23 16:50 F944 Lovely design, however, it reminds me so much of our local sports teams. Very cool and trendy but may not be as timeless.

11/29/23 16:52 F944 The reflective quality and its ties to Mne Sota Makoce are really great, and it will look amazing in the wind. I wish the yellow wasn't so dark, or maybe moved away from yellow.

11/29/23 16:53 F944

None of the flag choices are a good representation of Minnesota. Should have a loon, Ladyslipper state flower, showing water, not the cartoon version like some of the flag finalist show. The old

flag was so much better.

11/29/23 17:01 F944 I really think this captures MN in a beautiful yet simple way. It has great depth in meaning but will be easy to recognize as it it flying. If we could vote, this would win my vote.

11/29/23 17:04 F944 944. I like this one. It is unique but simple.

11/29/23 17:04 F944 This is the only submission I really like. The others seem super simple and boring.

11/29/23 17:05 F944 The best of the bunch - with an abstract nod to the loon. Yes, please!

11/29/23 17:06 F944 I like this one!

11/29/23 17:06 F944

The finalist designs are terrible and nothing but clip art. How about readdressing this process, no clip art that doesnâ€™t represent the state. Consider Lakes, Loons, Native Americans, forests,

farmland, blue skies, pine trees, and road congestion.

11/29/23 17:09 F944

While this flag is presentable as a 2-dimensional entity, I have struggled to envision it as a fabric, draped on a flagpole, especially when the wind is not influencing it on that day. Others of the final

six designs would be better suited to represent Minnesota.

11/29/23 17:12 F944 Visually confusing.

11/29/23 17:16 F944 This is the perfect design to represent MN

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11/29/23 17:19 F944 I really dislike this design--it looks more like a corporate logo.

11/29/23 17:19 F944

The star is uninspiring and does not resonate emotionally with the vast majority of Minnesotans. It doesn't make me want to purchase or display items with this seal. The wispiness of the water and

clouds, while creative, is also not inspiring, nor will it age well with time.

11/29/23 17:20 F944

I think this one is the most thoughtful and original. I also think it is kinda Scandinavian looking, too, which is relevant to people who immigrated here from Europe. The stripes add a really nice

points.F944 is my least favorite and believe it will age the worst. It looks like it was designed by the Minnesota United. The one think I like about this one is the star shape.

11/29/23 17:20 F944

I really would like the committee to look again at what I saw as truly awesome pieces among the 2600. I'm not inspired by your six. You really should have had the public vote on a new flag in a

November election. Your committee is, I believe, way off track. None of your six scream Minnesota at me from up close or far away. They scream quilts. But given that, and assuming you are hell

bent on continuing this charade, this is the one I'd pick from these six, if I had to. If you had a graphic artist insert the vertical black/white lines on a loon's neck, and put in a bright red dot at the

upper right, you might have something that's simple and yet says 'Minnesota' from ten feet or a hundred feet. If you leave this as it is, it could represent many things from many places. Please take

this seriously,. This should not be an exercise in banality, neutrality, or wokeness. It should immediately convey two things to the viewer: MINNESOTA and PASSION ! !

Dan Vieths, Eagan

11/29/23 17:21 F944 Pick this one

11/29/23 17:27 F944 I vote for this flag

11/29/23 17:27 F944 I think this one is the best and most unique. I like that the shapes of the wisps evoke a loon.

11/29/23 17:28 F944 Itâ€™s ugly and BORING, does not represent our state. Keep the flag we have!

11/29/23 17:29 F944

All of the flag designs are quite good and successfully symbolize so many qualities of Minnesota but this one is a clear winner! It easily blends style with form and in my opinion, captures the

essence of the land (and water), the people, and the spirit of Minnesota

11/29/23 17:29 F944 Mehh

11/29/23 17:31 F944 Nope. Dont get it

11/29/23 17:32 F944

The flag finalists are variations of boring and unimaginative. They all look as if they were submitted by the same person. Any of them that is choose will be horribly dated in just a few years. I

suggest you try the finalist selection process again.

11/29/23 17:33 F944 Too graphic, could appear dated in near future.

11/29/23 17:35 F944

The river and sky design elements are too abstract and convey a style aesthetic that isn't timeless or suitable for a state flag. They are also not pleasing to look at and are seem like they would be

better suited for a t-shirt.

11/29/23 17:39 F944 I love this design with its flowing clouds, water, snow and strong star.

11/29/23 17:40 F944 This is perfect. Simple and elegant.

11/29/23 17:42 F944 This doesnâ€™t feel like a flag and doesnâ€™t follow any core vexilliology guideline.

11/29/23 17:43 F944

All six are really bad choices for a new State Flag and not indicative or resembling anything Minnesota!

Sorry, Start Over!

11/29/23 17:43 F944 Now that the middle school submissions are out of the way, let's get serious.

11/29/23 17:45 F944 A new flag is not needed. Keep the original flag design.

11/29/23 17:47 F944 This is the best of them all, however I still wouldn't buy or display one, not even on a bumper sticker

11/29/23 17:48 F944 The best flag is easily â€œMirror of the Skyâ€ (F944), such a nice design! It also reflects the name of Minnesota itself. Flags F1953 and F2100 are alright as well.

11/29/23 17:48 F944 of the new designs this one is the one I would chose.

11/29/23 17:49 F944 Change line drawings so the bottom follows Mississippi and top is the same but reversed

11/29/23 17:52 F944 Simple yet inclusive of major symbols of state: blue sky, green vegetation often covered by snow, and remembering the gold star of the first nation peoples.

11/29/23 17:53 F944 This flag is dope. I think this one should be chosen

11/29/23 17:53 F944 S224 is the best seal but its basically a rip off of the Canadian Loonie ($1.00 coin)

11/29/23 17:55 F944 Not at all artistic! Computer generated and boring.

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11/29/23 17:55 F944

An additional comment here. If we're wedded to the 4-point star, it would work better if it was less boxy, shrinking the center relative to the length of the arms. The star is a good choice here, but

this star itself is not the strongest version we've seen, even in the finalists. Just please don't do an 8-point snowflake!

11/29/23 17:58 F944 Beautiful

11/29/23 17:58 F944

The new flag designs look horrible - Minnesota will be the laughing stock of the United States - it looks like it was designed and drawn by a class of 1st Graders. Horrible Horrible Horrible - a true

embarrassment to a native of the great state of Minnesota. A total joke

11/29/23 17:58 F944 I think that this is the best design! It has relative elements (star of the north, water, northern lights, loon) expressed with artistic, eye-catching flair---gets my vote!!

11/29/23 17:59 F944

best one of the finalists, but i would hope its not the final design. needs some green to represent our 3 different types of forests or at least some purple/indigo for aurora borealis up north. love the

reflection idea and the movement of the water. seems a tad unfinished though.

11/29/23 18:01 F944 I do like this one, but definitely not the star. Replace that with a star more like that found in F1953 or F2499, in yellow, I guess.

11/29/23 18:02 F944 I donâ€™t care for the four-pointed star. The swooshes feel a little too trendy as a design element.

11/29/23 18:03 F944 I think this one has the most life to it, a sense of movement and flow. And I think we might like to think that as a state we move with the times. Many of the other designs feel too static to me.

11/29/23 18:05 F944 This seems to represent MN the best as it reminds me of the rivers and streams that flow throughout this state with the north star to guide us home while exploring.

11/29/23 18:06 F944 Top choiceâ€¦.best designâ€¦.most of the rest look a lot like elementary school flag designsâ€¦there were better submissions

11/29/23 18:07 F944 Wonderful design. Flows well, contains a star, and portrays flowing water and snow.

11/29/23 18:07 F944 I think this one has the most life to it, a sense of movement and flow. And I think we might like to think that as a state we move with the times. Many of the other designs feel too static to me.

11/29/23 18:14 F944 Love this one!

11/29/23 18:16 F944

I like this state flag I like the river on it and the north star but I would've made the white that reflects the river be the northern lights and for the snow I would probably add white dots and I would

have the river connect to a lake to represent how many lakes we have otherwise I think it is one of the best designs that is a finalist.

11/29/23 18:20 F944 Best of the lot

11/29/23 18:22 F944 Curves and extra curves and low-contrast colors make this flag hard to describe in text (or tell someone how to draw) and feel like something that might seem outdated in a decade or so.

11/29/23 18:24 F944 This is horrible design for a flag. Looks like an all inclusive resort or something. PLEASE donâ€™t choose this one

11/29/23 18:30 F944 This is THE ONE! Even in Southern Minnesota, we have seen some spectacular auroras. Paying homage to the different tribes is fitting. This is a flag I would gladly fly!

11/29/23 18:31 F944 I like the connection to the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes as the unintentional symbolism of the loon in the swirl of the blue and white. This would look nice on a flag waving in the wind.

11/29/23 18:34 F944 How would anyone guess this is Minnesota

11/29/23 18:35 F944 I like the Northstar and flowing waters. It is a simple and classy look. The colors are pleasant, the design uncomplicated and timeless.

11/29/23 18:40 F944 Best flag design, but colors need to be changed to something different

11/29/23 18:53 F944 This flag will not look great hanging given its already flowing imagery and will likely look very dated in the near future.

11/29/23 18:59 F944 I like this one.

11/29/23 19:00 F944 Unique design represents the water and the sky in MN. Love that it incorporates the image of the loon.

11/29/23 19:00 F944 Favorite of all of the finalist.

11/29/23 19:04 F944

A good design, generally. Perhaps improved by removing the white, extending the blue up to the upper right a bit more and maybe enhance the star design. Maybe the star from F29. Do not make

the bands in the river graphic green as one of the commissioners suggested.

11/29/23 19:07 F944 Terrible, where is the starship Enterprise

11/29/23 19:16 F944

I don't think this is a good flag, and I don't think this should be selected. The curvy design of the clouds and the river would be difficult or impossible to exactly re-create using hand tools, so a design

guide would be difficult to make. It looks very much like it was designed on a computer, which will make the design very dated over time. I don't think it will look good off of a computer screen

either, in its actual purpose as a flag -- flying outside in the wind. I do not think this should be selected as the new state flag, especially considering that there are better alternatives among the

finalists.

11/29/23 19:18 F944

This design for the flag is perfect to represent our state. Land of 10,000 Lakes (but actually more). The flow of the design and reflection look like summer, winter, even remind me of seeing the

northern lights.

11/29/23 19:23 F944 This is my favorite--artistic, evocative, pathways to the past and the future, water and sky. Gorgeous!

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11/29/23 19:23 F944 This is the other choice I really like, especially incorporating the inspiration of the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes.

11/29/23 19:39 F944 No! Very poor design! Yuck!

11/29/23 19:39 F944 At 1st glance I see the white as a tornado, which causes me to say "no" to this option.

11/29/23 19:43 F944

Love this design, it depicts in a powerful sweeping manner the essence of Minnesota. Lots of spacious land, lakes, snow with grand movement. The forward movement that Mayo in Rochester

personifies, as well as the breath and depth of the capital city. Perfect

11/29/23 19:44 F944 It sucks. No character..

11/29/23 19:49 F944 This one!

11/29/23 19:51 F944 It flows nice. Some look it was designed by 1st grade art class.

11/29/23 19:51 F944 I love the flow of the sky to the water. So many of our moments and memories in this state include the lakes or the snow. It also honors the tribes that resided here before any of us.

11/29/23 19:56 F944 No! This design is offensive and confusing.

11/29/23 19:56 F944 Flag, F944 has a great look.

11/29/23 20:04 F944 This is a flag I would fly outside my home. I see the Star of the north, water, northern lights and...a loon. A great way to represent Minnesota.

11/29/23 20:05 F944

Please vote for F944- it most clearly shows our unique state climate/weather attributes with clear depiction of snow and waterway, along with our guiding North Star. For the seal, please include

depiction of a loon. Thank you for your consideration and time!

11/29/23 20:06 F944 I really like this one! I love the star and the flowing colors.

11/29/23 20:08 F944

This is the only flag design that doesn't look like a quilt pattern. It also represents much of the beauty of Minnesota: the headwaters of the Mississippi, the north star, and the aurora, and I

appreciate the reference to some of the native heritage. Please choose this flag design so we do not end up with a Scandinavian quilt pattern that only speaks to the white settlements.

11/29/23 20:13 F944 This design is the best of the bunch. The minimalist star of the north, and river are organic feeling and pleasant to look at. The color palette is also pleasing.

11/29/23 20:14 F944 Minisota, on purpose? Why?

11/29/23 20:19 F944

I love this flag. (Blue background, yellow star, snowflake on top) The blue is beautiful. We are the North so the snowflake is a perfect symbol that is shared across the state. And finally the North

Star a concept that people use to find North â€” and in speech we use it to capture an unwavering commitment to a central truth or priority. This flag gets the balance right between complex and

simple and its features are part of the MN experience no matter where you live in the state. Beautiful work designer.

11/29/23 20:28 F944 This looks too much like a sports flag,,,like the United soccer team ..don't like it

11/29/23 20:30 F944 I like the curved lines in this design and appreciate the simplicity of the star compared to the other flag finalists. I think this design will be the easiest for children to draw.

11/29/23 20:33 F944

Please don't choose this one. It looks like it's a logo for some conference or something entirely forgettable. Swirls like this don't belong in a state flag. I do like the bright blue color and the star,

though.

11/29/23 20:33 F944 This one is the winner! The design speaks to our lakes and rives, our summer and winter, and the northern lights. Love it.

11/29/23 20:34 F944

NO to the swirls and curves. Leave them off, or choose another flag altogether.

Not easily drawn by anyone, much less an elementary child.

Amend to Just One Star on blue background: YES

11/29/23 20:36 F944 I vote No keep the flag the same as itâ€™s been

11/29/23 20:39 F944 The design of this flag is lovely, but it feels very current and NOT timeless. It does not project the majesty of a state flag but rather something minor, like a city/community.

11/29/23 20:40 F944 Not thrilled with any of the designs but I like this the best.

11/29/23 20:45 F944 This has been my favorite design since the very start!

11/29/23 20:46 F944 I like the look of F944. It gives me the impression of the aurora shining over the Mississippi.

11/29/23 20:47 F944 HORRID JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHERS

11/29/23 20:48 F944 I LOVE this one!!! the accidental loons especially!!!

11/29/23 20:52 F944 Love the symbology in this flag and how unique and beautiful it is. I would be honored to have this flag represent our state!

11/29/23 20:53 F944 Terrible design. A big NO. What a waste of taxpayer money.

11/29/23 20:54 F944 I really like the reflection of the water imagery in this design and feel it is the most unique and evocative of whatâ€™s special about MN

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

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11/29/23 20:56 F944 This design captures Minnesota's beauty perfectly. It represents all of what is beloved about our state!

11/29/23 20:59 F944 Beautiful - I love the flow of the river and clouds. Gotta have the North Star. Perfect!

11/29/23 21:01 F944 The whisps & bends are nice but maybe the shape of a loon or pronto pup could find itself mixed in .

11/29/23 21:10 F944

time, donâ€™t ask kindergarteners to submit the designs.

11/29/23 21:11 F944 Love this flag!

11/29/23 21:16 F944 To busy

11/29/23 21:19 F944 Not the best;overcomplicated and unclear

11/29/23 21:22 F944

I honestly hate to leave a negative comment, but I'm not fond of this design in the least. It looks far too corporate (like a logo for a hospital) An *overwhelming* majority of people have said the

same exact thing;of it looking too much of a logo. It might work as a city flag (of some city, somewhere) but *not* as a state flag.

I'm sure the revisions, if any, would look better, but honestly too many people dislike this design to even bother with it. It also looks like it'll be dated in about 5 years.

11/29/23 21:22 F944

IMO This sky-aurora/River swoosh is the most attractive flag & symbols resonate with me. It stands out from other state flags. The flag expert suggested it should be more geometric/triangular,

wider blue/wider white areas, or simpler as solid swooshes â€”without the two thin lines. Thanks for your work on the flag committee.

11/29/23 21:23 F944 I love the more dynamic nature of this flag relative to many of the other finalist designs, which tend to be more static.

11/29/23 21:25 F944

The design of F1435 looks unbalanced with the star and tree. The stripes on the edges also seem too small to be read flying from a flagpole. Please don't select this design.

F944 looks like it would become dated within 10 years and doesn't feel like an enduring banner.

F29 is the best choice. The design is simple and timeless. Please select F29.

11/29/23 21:25 F944

F944 - no. The swirls are more like a corporate logo than a serious flag. By trying to look like everything they look like nothing. But the rich blue color is excellent, and the simple shape and color of

the star are appealing.

11/29/23 21:31 F944

This design, along with all of the others, does not represent ALL of MN, past or present. It is generic and erases our identity.

The amount of effort to change the flag and seal on everything from courthouses to school posters is a large waste of money and time.

The amount of time, money, and effort that have gone and will go into this process is absurd. There are plenty of other things in this state that need to change and need funds before a new

flag/seal are approved.

11/29/23 21:32 F944

This flag is... fine. But it's not great. The symbology is clear, the star is prominent, but it fails one of my tests for a good flag: it's just too curvy. A great flag is made of up simple geometric shapes

that a child could draw from memory. With the curves of the sky and the waterâ€”and especially those cutout lines in themâ€”I could easily see this flag being hard for an adult to draw properly,

let alone a child. Furthermore the star is just too rounded for my tastes.

All in all I would not be too sad if this flag won, but it's far from my favorite.

11/29/23 21:32 F944 This flag really represents Minnesota. It has the star of the north. The clouds mirroring the river is an homage to the land of sky blue water.

11/29/23 21:33 F944

This design, along with all of the others, does not represent ALL of MN, past or present. It is generic and erases our identity.

The amount of effort to change the flag and seal on everything from courthouses to school posters is a large waste of money and time.

The amount of time, money, and effort that have gone and will go into this process is absurd. There are plenty of other things in this state that need to change and need funds before a new

flag/seal are approved.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

20612/4/2023

11/29/23 21:38 F944

Sorry but very boring. I can't believe you folks choose these. Many better ones were sent in. My cousins agree. Finalist have either too modern that says nothing about MN and others just boring.

You need to have an pine trees, loon, North Star not so huge, a deer or moose or something. Very non exciting. Sorry. Over 50% of men are colored blind so make sure this is not a fact when

choosing please. Also I have thought you are making a major mistake by not having a feather or something relevant to the first peoples of this land. What are you thinking?! Is is a bird or a plane ,

no is 2 swiggly lines that mean nothing. Modern is not MN.

11/29/23 21:38 F944 This is my first choice. Unique and encompasses the components requested for submissions. It honors Native Americans history in our state.

11/29/23 21:41 F944

Oh this is fascinating. My vote is serious, I think a combination of some of Most of the flags proposed would be best. I would take the white+blue water background graphic of F944, â€˜Mirror of

The Sky,â€™

except I would put two lines of green on the bottom blue stripes,

and one line of blue in the â€˜Skyâ€™

with 2 cloud lines above it.

For the star, I would place it in the top left like

F944. HOWEVER, I would use the star graphic from F2100 in yellow, with the white snowflake atop like shown here in F29.

So. Blue Background.

Water and sky swirl but two green lines two blue, two white.

A star in the top left corner, but yellow and the shape of the star in F2100.

And, a snowflake, for sure like F29, in white.

11/29/23 21:41 F944 This is my preferred design as it includes the river and our position as the North Star.

11/29/23 21:44 F944 I love this flag! It is my favorite and to me, represents our state.

11/29/23 21:45 F944

This one best represents MN but I must say none of the 6 flag choices chosen by the commision include the obvious true identity to anyone of the state bird. The loon is so much MN how can it not

be included in a state flag choice.

11/29/23 21:50 F944 Really like the wave look but the star could be a little jazzier. Like this one the most!

11/29/23 21:51 F944 My favorite. Strong design.

11/29/23 21:51 F944 Too safe. If selected, please get the designer to fix the misshapen star graphic.

11/29/23 21:53 F944 TOO GENERIC. THIS DESIGN COULD BE USED FOR MOST STATES. TOO ABSTRACT.

11/29/23 21:56 F944 This is the winner!

11/29/23 21:58 F944 Looks like a sports team logo. Not dignified. Speaking of sports teams, the Loons great logo looks more Minnesota than any of these finalists.

11/29/23 21:59 F944 Love this design! This is a flag befitting of the great state of Minnesota.

11/29/23 22:04 F944

I like the design and energy flow of this one. Only problem: that gold Diamond â€œstarâ€ reminds me of the symbols on the helmets of the PittsburghSteelers. ( In their case, it was proper,

because it referred back to the US Steel Company, a major employer in Pittsburgh.)

Replace that â€œstarâ€ with a normal multi-point white star - then itâ€™ would be good.

11/29/23 22:20 F944 It looks nice and is a strong concept, but is too stylized to age well. It looks like the logo for a sporting event.

11/29/23 22:24 F944 The state flag needs to be timeless. This lovely design is great for a soccer team or business card.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

20712/4/2023

11/29/23 22:33 F944

F29: This is an excellent flag and the only good one the committee picked. When Minnesota started this process, this is what the process was supposed to result inâ€”a proper flag. This one

adheres to the historic principals of flag design and has the sort of iconic design Minnesota is looking for. I feel represented by this flag and would feel proud to fly it. This flag is a beautiful

representation of our state. Keep these bold, darker colors, they look great and will also convey the formality required by the state flag's use in more formal settings. Starflake is the only choice.

F944: This is, as Minnesotans say "interesting." Frankly, this is a terrible flag and it is troubling to me that the committee even selected it. This one looks like a 90s bank logo. If this is the choice, the

committee will have failed.

F1154: This isn't much better, it looks a bit more formal than F944, but it still looks like a bank logo. The committee should not adopt this flag.

F1435: Good flags don't have small details, it is one of the most glaring issues with the current flag from a design standpoint, and this one is just too much. It also looks like 1980s clip art. The blue

on green doesn't really work either here. Please do not pick this flag.

F1953: This is a bit better but still not great, colors look a bit bland, make the horizontal points on the star more narrow, the proportions look bad here. But really, don't pick this flag either.

F2100: Eh, this is okay but not great. Make the colors darker. Swap the powder blue and navy (MN shape is powder blue, water is navy). But also do not pick this flag.

General comments: This started as a really exciting process for Minnesota and it really feels like the committee dropped the ball with narrowing the selections. Extensive public feedback should

have been sought for narrowing options down. I realize you were short on time, but members raised this issue during the first meeting, and it should have been rectified. So many wonderful

designs were cast aside without a second thought while some very bad designs were elevated. Not only has this made the process less fun for the people of Minnesota, it has harmed the entire

project, fueling the opponents of this effort. It is especially disappointing the North Star Flag was rejected from further considerationâ€”people have widely adopted it as an unofficial state flag for

decades, and to not consider it or give the public a chance to submit meaningful comment on it, is almost insulting. Frankly, I think you need to admit to the legislature that this timeframe was too

compressed and request more time. The public should have been allowed to engage further in the narrowing of options (and yes, I submitted comments during the first round as well). From the

public reaction so far it seems you are deeply out of step with the public, and with the rejection of the North Star Flag, and other really great designs, for this set (besides Starflake) it seems you are

also out of step with the people that pushed for this in the first place. I would strongly urge you to either revisit the other designs and try again, pick starflake and let MNleg sort this out, give us the

North Star Flag (perhaps with the darker colors of F22), or pick nothing and tell MNleg you need more time. This is a very important decision for Minnesota, and it seems like this is very quickly

running off the rails. Fix this. Thank you for your time and service to the state.

11/29/23 22:34 F944

This design is breaking the rules of the commission:

"ission

Purpose of the Commission

Develop and adopt a new design for the official state flag and the official state seal no later than January 1, 2024.

The Commission shall develop and adopt a new design for the official state seal and a new design for the official state flag. The designs must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared

history, resources, and diverse cultural communities. Symbols, emblems, or likenesses that represent only a single community or person, regardless of whether real or stylized, may not be included

in a design. "

11/29/23 22:42 F944 I like this the best. Snow, water, aurora and north star inspired by the Ojibwe tribes.

11/29/23 22:50 F944

If we must change our current flag, this is by far, the best of the 6 designs chosen. There are relevant symbols that represent our state: water, a generic star that in no way represents the star of the

north, shapes that represent water and resemble loons. Thoughtful design that everyone can get onboard with, but it doesnâ€™t specifically represent MN. It could be Wisconsinâ€™s flag, or the

flag of any other state with flowing water, where you are able to see a star in the sky at night.

11/29/23 22:56 F944 I like this flag. It's stylish and represents our abundant lakes, that we are the North Star State and our aurora.

11/29/23 22:57 F944 I like this flag. It's stylish and represents our abundant lakes, that we are the North Star State and our aurora.

11/29/23 22:58 F944 F944 looks the best.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

20812/4/2023

11/29/23 23:13 F944

This design looks cool and I don't mind it, but I worry that the wavy lines might be a bit too much of a good thing when the flag is actually flying and waving around in the wind. There is such a thing

as too much waviness...

11/29/23 23:22 F944 This one is my favorite. Simple and clean, but yet dynamic at the same time. Fingers crossed!

11/29/23 23:23 F944 This one is the best. Please go with this one!

11/29/23 23:29 F944 Love this one!!

11/29/23 23:36 F944 It is bland, looks like a quilting square and legit has no direct meaning for our state. UGLY

11/29/23 23:37 F944 None of these designs grab me or say Minnesota to me.

11/29/23 23:54 F944 I really don't feel like this design will age well. While it's modern, it's too reminiscent of corporate logos.

11/29/23 23:59 F944

The two flowing images are so abstract that the flag would have to be accompanied by the artist's description to help the citizens in the rest of our republic understand what they see. The flowing

theme has merit. The creator of F1629 presents a much more recognizable set of symbols using a similar technique. Our state bird is strikingly rendered in the flow, and one does not need crib

notes to understand what is in front of them. 1629 is a better version of this approach.

11/30/23 0:04 F944 The best of the options given. But, still lacking as a state flag option. Too simplistic.

11/30/23 0:11 F944 This is my favorite! It is dynamic and reflects the water and sky. Itâ€™s a nice representation of MN.

11/30/23 0:23 F944 This pairs nicely with loon seal

11/30/23 0:50 F944 The â€œstarâ€â€”if that is what it isâ€”strikes me as too weird-looking. Maybe try a more traditional-looking star. This is a great design other than that, though.

11/30/23 1:08 F944 This design is very pleasing. It flows beautifully and I very much like the fact that it uses Native symbols.

11/30/23 1:13 F944

This flag is very complex and impossible to sew.

None of the committee members who selected this design would be able to recreate it.

To point out the obvious, this flag selected as finalist by SERC contradicts formal design parameters put forth by the SERC, namely:

Simplicity and Recognizability: The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory and can be easily recognizable from a distance.

Mandatory: Symbols, emblems, or likenesses that represent only a single community or person, regardless of whether real or stylized, may not be included in a design.

Simple Iconography: The design should be simple enough to be easily reproduced and recognizable even when scaled down.

Typical display: The Commission should consider the flagâ€™s visibility when it is displayed on a pole, without the full design visible, and the impact of weather elements when displayed

(cloudiness, windiness, etc.)

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

20912/4/2023

11/30/23 1:27 F944

Like F1953, this flag is fine, it follows all the rules, takes few risks, and does nothing truly distinctive. It would be a respectable foundation, but it needs considerable work.

I'm including this note on multiple flag feedback comments in the hope that the committee reads/hears this:

I understand that the committee decided against including the loon on the flag as it is not found in all parts of the state, but this reasoning falls short when looking at other great state flags.

Mississippi's recent redesign was nearly a perfect state flag, and they built it around the state flower, the Magnolia, which is actually not found in the majority of Mississippi.

California, for another example, has one of the best flags in the entire world. It breaks several vexillilogical rules and is built around the grizzly bear, which is not found anywhere in California in the

present era!

The state flag redesign can not be built around checking boxes and following rules, the goal needs to be selecting a flag that will distinguish Minnesota from every other state and country in the

world, just as all the other phenomenal state flags in this country do for their people (Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Maryland, etc).

These flags, while sometimes a subject of debate of vexillologists, are widely loved and embraced by their citizens, making them effective. This must be the measure by which our new flag is

selected.

I was overjoyed when I learned that my state would be getting a new flag. I wrote a senior thesis paper about redesigning it, I'm very passionate about this topic, and I'm very thankful for the

committee undertaking this great challenge. However, I implore the committee to go back to the drawing board and re-select a new group of finalists with the goal of selecting a distinctive, daring,

and unique flag that will truly, loudly, and proudly represent the great state of Minnesota. Legendary flags aren't legendary because they followed all the rules!

11/30/23 1:35 F944 Unsure about the curvature for a flag, although beautiful. Consider making the star thinner? Would be an awesome sticker!

11/30/23 2:08 F944

This might interest me if the color scheme was a bit more diverse. I donâ€™t see the aurora, clouds ,or â€œwispsâ€of snow. I see water and a confusing, white looking river that doesnâ€™t

represent snow to me except in color.

All six designs have a generic clip art look.

11/30/23 3:23 F944 Hideous.

11/30/23 5:29 F944 Too new age and abstract

11/30/23 5:58 F944

These flags are all basically the same: blocky, angular and even the color choices are the same. There is no choice here. Out of the thousands of entries, is this the best that could be offered? So

disappointing. And we'll be stuck with this forever.

11/30/23 6:05 F944 I donâ€™t know why the river and clouds have lines running down the middle. Itâ€™s a weird aesthetic that I donâ€™t think will age well.

11/30/23 6:18 F944 This is a winner it's simple it's aesthetic and easily identifiable

11/30/23 6:21 F944 Too reminiscent of a hockey team logo for me

11/30/23 6:22 F944 sad, no loon!!! and i am from southern mn.

11/30/23 6:23 F944 This is my favorite of the finalists. Would you consider replacing the star with a small-sccaled image of one of the state seal finalists (e.g. S224 in full color)

11/30/23 6:23 F944 This flag uses design principles that are popular today, but will look outdated in 10 years.

11/30/23 6:36 F944 I do not like this flag because it's too complicated to draw from memory. It also seems to depict a river,when we're more known for our lakes.

11/30/23 6:43 F944 I love this flag F944. There is a feeling of movement in the flowing designs. I like the colors. The Designer Statement makes a lot of sense.

11/30/23 6:45 F944

This is the only one that I like. The others look computer generated from the 80â€™s. I personally think the state flag shouldnâ€™t be changed. This gen X and gen Z pop want to erase all past

history.

11/30/23 6:49 F944 I appreciate the intentional symbolism and representation of Minnesotaâ€™s natural physical landmark and pays respectful homage to MN native communities with a modern design.

11/30/23 7:01 F944 F944

11/30/23 7:01 F944 Where is the loon!

11/30/23 7:10 F944 I feel this design will look dated fairly quickly. The symbolism is nice but I don't think it works for a flag.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

21012/4/2023

11/30/23 7:12 F944

This design evokes the mighty Mississippi River, the night sky, the snows of winter. I believe that nature is the foundation of what makes Minnesota great! Of all the finalists this one is the best at

capturing all that. However, please check the symbolism of the 4-pointed star (the North Star to some) with the Indigenous tribes of the state. Is it really of significance to them? Or only a reminder

of the French fur traders? Is an 8-pointed star more appropriate? If we are redesigning the flag to rid ourselves of derogatory images of Indigenous people, should we not have as a part of the flag a

symbol to honor the people who first lived here?

11/30/23 7:14 F944

of the French fur traders? Is an 8-pointed star more appropriate? If we are redesigning the flag to rid ourselves of derogatory images of Indigenous people, should we not have as a part of the flag a

symbol to honor the people who first lived here?

11/30/23 7:17 F944

Perhaps. It is the best of the six finalists. IF it is selected:

- do NOT add colors to the river or sky flow (i heard a suggestion to add green to represent agriculture -- do NOT do this. Ag should not be near our waterways).

- the only change would be to use the star design of F105.

Negatives: - the star...something.

Positives: - love the flow. love the colors. love the design. and it looks great on a flag blowing in the wind.

11/30/23 7:19 F944 Do not like

11/30/23 7:19 F944

Of the flag options you have chosen this is the best;BUT, in attempting to simplify the flag, you have gone to an extreme. You really need one with a loon on it. Otherwise, you lose the distinctive

Minnesota brand.

11/30/23 7:30 F944 This Design! Love the bold design with the abstract loon, water, Northern lights and North astar represented!!

11/30/23 7:35 F944 This is the most interesting of all of the designs

11/30/23 7:36 F944

This is a great design option. It includes the waterways Minnesota is well-known for, and the North Star that's part of our history. This has a classic feel while still being modern. The other options

look AI generated in a bad way.

11/30/23 7:38 F944 This is by far the best of the finalists. However, I strongly feel the flag designs are all VERY weak, and a much better option could, and should be sought.

11/30/23 7:39 F944 Although I appreciate the cleverness of this design, I think it will look outdated in a short number of years.

11/30/23 7:45 F944

Looks like something from a communist country!

11/30/23 7:48 F944 This design represents both the lakes on the State and the beauty of our natural resources.my number 1

11/30/23 7:48 F944

I'm not sure that I have ever looked at a flag and said to myself, "that really speaks to me", F944 feels like it does indeed speak to me about what Minnesota has been and is today. No Minnesota

flag would be complete without a north star. The clouds and rolling waters embody the nature over which we are blessed to have stewardship.

11/30/23 7:54 F944

This flag is a problem with the bad arcing sky designs, it could would not be repeatable by memory , and the arcs will not stand over time. Also hard to make as a real flag without printing due to the

arcs. Looks stupid as small scale

11/30/23 7:55 F944

Easily the best option. It is a simple yet unique design that stands out from all other state flags. Additionally, it truly encompasses what our state is and what we think of when we hear â

€œMinnesotaâ€.

11/30/23 7:59 F944 This is a very flowing design, not boxy with stock graphics, and will wave wonderfully in the winds.

11/30/23 7:59 F944 Best representation of our state by far!! I hope this will be our next flag.

11/30/23 8:00 F944 My vote is for this design.

11/30/23 8:00 F944

This flag truly represents all aspects of what it means to be 'Minnesota'. from our beautiful waters, brilliant skies, and our North star that guides all who visit or live here. Please make this our new

flag as the star is not the only part of MN and this flag is the only one to capture all of MN. Thank you!

11/30/23 8:07 F944 This looks too corporate for me.

11/30/23 8:10 F944 This is the best of the 6. If you're going to pick one of the 6, I hope it's this one, but I feel we can do better.

11/30/23 8:12 F944 This is my favorite. Curvelinear instead of boxey, highlights the Mississippi of which MN is the source, simplifies the north star.

11/30/23 8:14 F944 This design is best, by some distance.

MN SERC - Flag Finalists - Public Comments F944

21112/4/2023

11/30/23 8:15 F944

I really love the symbolism in this choice. They're subtle, but as an artist myself, I like art which isn't obvious upon first glance. One thing I don't see written in the explanation is the shape of

Minnesota is seen in the blue on the left. Congratulations to the artist for creating such an interesting and clever design. I hope this one will be chosen.

11/30/23 8:19 F944 Flag F944

11/30/23 8:19 F944 this looks a lot like all the others. Time to go back to other entries. find some that reflect Minnesota - evergreens, lakes, loons, etc... this one is blah!!

11/30/23 8:21 F944

This is my favorite design. Like the the water feature and particularly like the star referencing the Dakota and Ojibwe natives as first settlers, rather the more Scandinavian flavor of some others,

which somehow seems more exclusionary to the rest of that emigrated later from other places.

11/30/23 8:23 F944 This one is recognizable and stands out from the other submissions. I would fly this one outside my house. Very nice!

11/30/23 8:23 F944 This is the best flag. Suggest to replace the star with the one from F2100.

11/30/23 8:24 F944 I like this one best, it's not like other flags & reminds me of water & the north star.

11/30/23 8:28 F944 This is my favorite, Flows well like a flag should.

11/30/23 8:30 F944 I vote for this one but could a tree or loon, maybe a wolf be added? I know you want basic but all of these are too basic IMO (not that you asked LOL)

11/30/23 8:30 F944 This is my pick. Love this one because it's different and it will stand out. Love the symbolism.

11/30/23 8:30 F944 This is my favorite of the finalists. Water is so important and the aurora, lakes, and north star are great highlights

11/30/23 8:31 F944 It is every cool and beautiful and it has loons on it

11/30/23 8:35 F944 looks good in a flag. Well balanced and interesting

11/30/23 8:43 F944

LOVE IT

IT DEFINITELY SAYS MN

11/30/23 8:44 F944

The colors are a little boring but I do not mind this design over all as the swooshes look like Northern lights, which is an image I associate with the northern part of the state. I can also see a river

which would be another symbol of this state although we are known for lakes not rivers. If I really use my imagination I can even image the swooshes as loons which I think is the ultimate symbol

of the state.

11/30/23 8:46 F944 No

11/30/23 8:49 F944

I really like this flag design because the aurora and river have a striking look (and look like abstract loons!) although I get the feeling that this flag will not make the cut because of the wavy design.

However, if you do go with this flag I'd ask you to kindly consider restyling the star. I don't think this version is terribly attractive (both shape and color).

11/30/23 8:49 F944 Most of these designs do not seem to convey much about Minnesota.

11/30/23 8:50 F944 The best of the lot, but still boring.

11/30/23 8:50 F944

While this is the best option of the finalists, there still needs improvements. The color of the star and the deep blue are spot on. With so much discussion about the flag trying to represent so many

varied interests, the one constant has been the north star, and that should definitely be on any flag (there are certainly options regarding the final star design,) But with the deep blue background

representing the lakes and rivers that are in all parts of the state, I suggest adding simple outline of the state to the north star. The state represents all of us, and we can avoid the back and forth

about, "there are no loons in southern Minnesota versus, there are no farm fields in NE Minnesota." Everyone will be free to decide what the state means to them.

11/30/23 8:55 F944 This is my least favorite of the 6. It looks like the logo to an energy company. Too contemporary and I think it will go out of style in the near future.

11/30/23 8:56 F944 I appreciate that this design honors Minnesota's Ojibwe and Dakota heritage. I think it is very fitting our current flag design.

11/30/23 8:57 F944 This is the most eye-catching and modern.

11/30/23 8:57 F944

Out of the final flag designs chosen, this would be my first choice. As a designer myself, I can appreciate the simplicity of the graphic which will present well both flat and furled. I feel this design

also encompasses the diversity and dynamic energy of the people of the state of Minnesota, which I have recently made my home.

11/30/23 8:57 F944

The natural elements define Minnesota and the North Star kind of says it all. I see an abstract representation of the loon in the top portion of the blue and white water elements as well. In my

opinion this is the finest of the six final designs.

11/30/23 8:57 F944

Color scheme is great, the star is nice and simple, but the the flowing reflections need to be heavily simplified. There doesn't seem to be a need to have the gaps between the flowing lines, and the

curves could be simplified where the sky and water meet.

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11/30/23 8:58 F944

This is the only flag that I remotely like, to be honest. The others donâ€™t feel Minnesota to me at all. It doesnâ€™t matter what an artist writes about the symbolism of their own design, its

about the feeling one gets when looking at it. So many of the submitted designs look so flat and the colors are jarring and compete with each other, do not evoke a good â€œfeeling.â€ The state

seal with the loon and the wild rice stalk is absolutely beautiful~ I wish something like this would have been a finalist for state flag.

11/30/23 8:58 F944 Flag Submission number F944 has my vote for the new state flag. Thank you!

11/30/23 8:58 F944 This would be my first pick of the one's available to vote on. It has the north star and rivers, it seems to represent MN well.

11/30/23 8:59 F944 944 looks like a Nike/sports symbol. Very wrong.

11/30/23 9:00 F944 This is my family's favorite flag design!

11/30/23 9:00 F944 beautiful and great representation of water, northern lights and a nod to our native american heritage.

11/30/23 9:00 F944

F944 This is my favorite of the flag finalists. It has a lovely sense of movement and that is US! Minnesotans are always on the move, be it winter or summer. I live outside of Park Rapids and in the

summer it's all trailers with boats and campers. In the winter, it's just as many trailers but swapped with snowmobiles and ice houses. :) The colors are cohesive and I love the star of our tribal

nations. I would be proud to raise this flag at my home.

11/30/23 9:01 F944

None of the Flag finalists could be recognized as Minnesota, they could be for almost any state. Please bring back the submission with the canoe on it - that instantly says Minnesota. If not F944 is

the best of the 5 bad examples.

11/30/23 9:02 F944 This is the one!

11/30/23 9:02 F944

Simple design, but anyone who see it will know it's the flag of Minnesota. Many designs have nothing to note it's our flag and some look like a simple picture of a gift wrapped box. Thank you.

Best of the lot, but you should add a nice gold "Minnesota" printed on the bottom blue stripe.

11/30/23 9:03 F944 Not a fan, too cartoon-y

11/30/23 9:04 F944 I like this design

11/30/23 9:04 F944 Looks too much like cigarettes' smoke

11/30/23 9:05 F944 This looks like a professional sports team logo, not a state flag. I would not select this design.

11/30/23 9:06 F944 Would prefer a background color other than black but this one was my clear favorite

11/30/23 9:08 F944 Stands out among other state flags in its sweeping forms, native symbology and less reliance upon symbols of snowflakes... after all, we have pretty good summers as well!

11/30/23 9:08 F944 I vote for this design. I believe that it captures so much of what Minnesota is in one lovely design

11/30/23 9:09 F944 i like this one because of its simplicity the colors mix well together

11/30/23 9:09 F944

This is the only design with something to look at with the "movement of the water and the sky and the north star. Although who would know it's the flag of Minnesota? The others are pretty much

the same and boring. Your could add "Minnesota" in gold in the bottom blur swirl.

11/30/23 9:10 F944 Very simple design but does everything it needs to

11/30/23 9:11 F944 This could be my favorite, but it you should stretch the swirls, from the top to the bottom of the flag so their shape more obviously mimics the contour of the state's eastern border.

11/30/23 9:11 F944 I think its quite simple yet cool looking, it also like its representation and meaning.

11/30/23 9:11 F944 I love the flow of this design. The others are purely geometric with all straight edges. This one flows like the Mississippi.

11/30/23 9:11 F944 Why are we wasting $$ on this? This flag looks like we support Israel which is good, but it doesnâ€™t represent Minnesota in any way. Itâ€™s boring and does nothing. Keep old flag.

11/30/23 9:11 F944

This is by far the best of the 6 finalists. It is unique and represents the water, and northern star, can't imagine anything nothing offensive. Will last the test of time. I think as it blows in the wind the

moving water will be lovely. Good colors. simple and pretty. Distinct from others.

11/30/23 9:12 F944

This is my favorite. I'm finding it hard to believe that of all the awesome submissions, these are the 6 finalists. At least this one demonstrates a bit about what make Minnesota unique--water, open

sky, the obvious breeze (I can practically hear the breeze in Mannheim Steamroller's Silent night as I look at this flag!).

11/30/23 9:12 F944 I like this flag because its more simple and it isn't only just the star in the middle, this flag would make me a proud Minnesotan

11/30/23 9:12 F944 What is is? River? Okay, but what is the white part? Too swishy. However a lake would be nice.

11/30/23 9:13 F944 I choose this flag because I like how it is something simple and can tell easily what it repesent.

11/30/23 9:15 F944 This one is my favorite;the colors go well together, and the design feels very Minnesotan

11/30/23 9:15 F944 Of the six finalists, this one is probably my favorite. The one color it's missing for me is green, representing the trees and greenspace of Minnesota's great oudoors.

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11/30/23 9:16 F944 the flag looks very organized and its simple that even a kid could draw.

11/30/23 9:16 F944 has the northern start and our lakes and wind shown its quite pretty, i see it and wonder what it'd look like on my wall

11/30/23 9:17 F944

It is a good balance of simplicity and cool design. The river of water going across the flag and into the Snow and clouds is very cool, and represents Minnesota very well. The Star looks very nice and

simple.

11/30/23 9:17 F944 The flag was created in a really creative way. I like how simple things represent a large meaning.

11/30/23 9:19 F944 Swirls are too complex. Kids will be frustrated that their drawing does not look like "the" swirl. Straight lines and angles are timeless.

11/30/23 9:19 F944

This is

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. I'm a 4th grader

11/30/23 9:21 F944

Flag Submission number: F944 -> Looks too cartoony

Flag Submission number: F29 ->This is by far the cleanest and best looking option

11/30/23 9:22 F944

Design F944 with the river, sky and star is the best of the finalists. Some are OK, but lack anything special with just blocks of color an occasional star. None of them have anything that could be

easily recognized as the Minnesota state flag. You could add a nice "Minnesota" in gold on the bottom swirl.

11/30/23 9:24 F944

This is a general comment. I am very disappointed in the choices. The missing piece for me is the Loon. It is a symbol that brings us all together. This design looks like an abstract loon to me. I

don't like it. I do like the references to the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes.

11/30/23 9:25 F944 My son, who is 12, loves this one! He says that the flow of the water would look great on a flag waving in the wind.

11/30/23 9:31 F944 Take off the swirls and leave the star.

11/30/23 9:32 F944 Please no!

11/30/23 9:33 F944 Not exactly something I see when I think of the state of MN. Shouldn't be the flag.

11/30/23 9:33 F944 I like the hidden Loons but this is too much like a sports logo.

11/30/23 9:33 F944

This is my number one choice of the six finalists. I think it important to honor the Dakota and Ojibwe people. I also think it important to include blue( land of sky blue waters,) and the north star.

Thank you

11/30/23 9:33 F944

While the swooshes representing snow, rivers, and perhaps being somewhat loon-esque is kinda cool, I think that this design looks way too much like a more modern logo that I fear will not be

timeless or enduring. I don't think that this one should be considered, even if the star is changed to be the 8 pointed north star.

11/30/23 9:36 F944

Not bad, unfortunately there may be trademark infringement from the Carolina Hurricanes. Would make a better hockey Jersey. Most of the designs are not what I would consider "timeless". They

are very much a reflection of the current time and does not harken back to Minnesota's past. Most of these flags would be replaced in 50 years or less. Look at Iowa's flag. Timeless and Majestic.

Proud and Patriotic. Most of these are merely an attempt to overwrite the past and make something akin to milk toast. Non offensive (which is fine) but so watered down that they have no depth

and little meaning. I love flags and geography, none of these really stand out as something that adequately represents this state in any meaningful way.

11/30/23 9:38 F944

This design captures NOTHING of Minnesota's history and heritage. This design is like vanilla ice cream: Almost no one would pick it, because it is without distinction or significance. Put back some

flavor by including items of historical significance to our flag. We are nothing if we do not celebrate our history and heritage. NONE of the new flag designs acknowledge ANYTHING of historical

significance to Minnesota.

11/30/23 9:39 F944

This is the most "avant garde" of the six. With its swirly lines, it's classy, it's modern, it's right for a digital age, it will turn heads. I like that it uses a star that some of our tribes use, though I think the

white eight-point of F2100 is more striking. The curved lines will be harder for schoolchildren to reproduce. I rank it second of the 6.

11/30/23 9:40 F944 One trait of a good flag design is if an elementary school student could sit and draw it from memory. I think this flag is too complex for that.

11/30/23 9:42 F944 My favorite design but would like to see a more brilliant star with a few more points.

11/30/23 9:43 F944

This design is catchy, and it could look great flowing in the wind. It would look great on a hat or t-shirt or patch, too. This design is probably my favorite... however, is the design a bit too trendy of

the times? Is it something that Minnesotans will still be proud of in 10, 20, 50, 100 years? I love it, but I stop myself with thinking about the future.

11/30/23 9:45 F944 My favorite design but would like to see a more brilliant star with a few more points.

11/30/23 9:46 F944 this is the one I like the best. I really love the sense of motion on the flag, and the reference to the aurora and the waters.

11/30/23 9:48 F944 Love this! Captures the north and the lakes

11/30/23 9:49 F944 This is my favorite. Honestly, the options are a bit uninspiring, but this one captures our Land of 10,000 Lakes theme best.

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11/30/23 9:50 F944

F944 is a strong, bold design that conveys a sense of movement even in a static, two-dimensional representation. Imagining it on a pole in the wind, this flag design would be eye-catching and easily

recognized and understood from a distance. The minimalist design reflects elements of North Star, sky, water, snow, furrowed fields and energy--all things that have universal, cross-cultural

associations of the State of Minnesota. The fact that representations of a loon can be discerned is serendipitous. I would be proud to fly this flag.

11/30/23 9:51 F944 This flag definitely caught my eye. Might be a tad too busy, though - seems a little more appropriate for a sports team in my opinion.

11/30/23 9:54 F944 I like the feeling of movement with the swirl, but embarrassingly simple.

11/30/23 9:54 F944 I don't see anything the artist is trying to convey except the four point star. This doesn't represent Minnesota.

11/30/23 9:55 F944 I like this design because it is unique.

11/30/23 9:58 F944 This is the most artistic and image appropriate choice, pleasing to look at.

11/30/23 9:59 F944

I feel this flag submission represents an all encompassing design for the state of Minnesota. The outdoors, the â€œNorth Country â€œ, staying in step with the land we cherish in Minnesota.

Weather, landscape, and the sky above are all depicted here. A great representation of of our state, Minnesota.

11/30/23 10:04 F944 I find this design the most compelling of the finalists for state flag!

11/30/23 10:06 F944 This design says nothing

11/30/23 10:07 F944 I like flag finalist F944 because of the water and flowing design. If you plan any tweaks it would be to the star. For the Seal, my favorite is S224, with the Star snowflake coming in second.

11/30/23 10:07 F944 Too swirly, too easy. Also Northern Lights are not seen by all.

11/30/23 10:10 F944 This is by far my favorite design. I love the flow of it and think it will truly ripple in the wind. However, the dark navy background reads too dark and should be adjusted just a bit. Thank you!

11/30/23 10:11 F944

The F944 design is my favorite because it encompasses the idea of our whole environment from sky to earth. We cherish the natural environment in Minnesota and this flag states that in its

beautiful flowing lines and transitional colors. The only thing I would change is to replace its star with the star from design 2100. The star is weak in F944.

11/30/23 10:12 F944

This is my favorite. The design moves your eye to different elements within the flag. The blue of the water element turning to white representing our winters. I also like how the shape of the river

is an abstract of the state bird, loon. Wondering what this would look like with a deep green used in place of the blue on tge right side of the flag. Green represents our commitment to

nature/sustainability, the forests and agriculture.

11/30/23 10:13 F944 maybe the best of the designs but what state is this? Not really telling me that.

11/30/23 10:14 F944 I do not understand or agree with why we are changing the flag in the first place. Not only is this pointless itâ€™s going to cost a ton of money to change. Keep it the same!

11/30/23 10:17 F944 Do not like this at all! It is way too busy, looks like a flag for a sports team. The star is especially uninspiring.

11/30/23 10:19 F944 As a lifelong Minnesotan, this is the perfect flag to represent our State. In my opinion, its a no brainer.

11/30/23 10:21 F944 No, it looks like a sports team flag. Too busy, star is poor design.

11/30/23 10:25 F944 This is the best of a bad lot.

11/30/23 10:29 F944 None of the designs really showcase the state but this one may work but you'll really have to sell it to the public that it's Minnesota.

11/30/23 10:31 F944

This flag would not be able to be easily drawn or recreated by younger children, which is a universally-accepted standard among vexillologists for flag design. It would be better-suited as potentially

a city flag, for a city that has a river through it perhaps. It doesn't represent the whole of what Minnesota has to offer.

11/30/23 10:31 F944 Nice, easy to look at and understand. We have water galore in lakes and one of the world's great rivers. This flag shows all of it. Very nice.

11/30/23 10:33 F944 This might be nice for a sports team or a mish mash of several car logos, but not of the history, people and place of Minnesota.

11/30/23 10:35 F944 This is one of my favorites. I like the design of star, snow and waters

11/30/23 10:35 F944 This design is ok but a little cold and depressing in color.

11/30/23 10:36 F944 Black background should be avoided. Hate this design

11/30/23 10:37 F944 This is my favorite flag design

11/30/23 10:39 F944 All of these designs are uninspired and boring. They all look like they are designed by the same person. No personality, nothing that represents Minnesota. Horrible. Every one of them.

11/30/23 10:40 F944 This is my first choice for the flag.

11/30/23 10:40 F944 I vote this as best State flag design for a state that prides itself on 10,000 lakes and the tourism we benefit from here and enjoy ourselves

11/30/23 10:40 F944 Of the finalists, this one is my favorite. I could see this on my flagpole and me enjoying its aesthetics.

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11/30/23 10:43 F944

Honestly, these are all tremendously underwhelming and the process should be started over.

Was AIGA MN included? We have so many talented designers in this state I refuse to believe there are the six best options. A huge missed opportunity.

11/30/23 10:49 F944

Love this option! I also appreciate that the swirls give resemblance of an "M" - to represent Minnesota. I think this option is unique and would be instantly recognizable as Minnesota's flag atop a

flagpole.

11/30/23 10:49 F944 How is this a finalist when your own rules stated that symbolism of a single group could not be used?

11/30/23 10:53 F944 This is my favorite of the submissions. I would like to see this win.

11/30/23 10:56 F944

I'm not too excited about a MN State flag redesign, but if we must I like this design because I feel people can look at the design and know the meaning of it without needing to read the description.

At least I could clearly see the blue waves represent our lakes and rivers, the white waves represent snow and clouds in the sky and the north star.

11/30/23 11:03 F944 I like this flag because itâ€™s unique and i really like how they did the rivers.

11/30/23 11:06 F944

My choice would be F944. I disagree with all the opposition to our current flag. The controversy seems to center around what is and always will part of the Stateâ€™s history. It is impossible to just

sweep away the parts of our history that people donâ€™t like, and changing the flag wonâ€™t make it go away either.

11/30/23 11:07 F944 I love this one right now - it is unique and represents the state very well.

11/30/23 11:07 F944 Like this one the best of the 6 options! A loon image would have been nice.

11/30/23 11:08 F944 I like the colors on the flag. The star and the river goes well with Minnesota. I think this flag is the best one.

11/30/23 11:11 F944 Donâ€™t care for it

11/30/23 11:13 F944 This won't work as a flag. It will look like nothing with or without the wind

11/30/23 11:14 F944 This is good.

11/30/23 11:17 F944 Maybe . . . if the star is redesigned.

11/30/23 11:20 F944 This flag exudes energy! Sky, water, and the star of north, all combining to represent Minnesota.

11/30/23 11:22 F944 This is nice!

11/30/23 11:25 F944 My "vote" would be for this one. I love the striking design and sense of movement and the meaning the designer describes in their statement.

11/30/23 11:31 F944 It's ok. One of two that's ok

11/30/23 11:32 F944 This is my favorite design, especially because of the "hidden" mirrored loon element to the design. I think it represents us well and is visually distinctive.

11/30/23 11:35 F944

I am offended by this one. The white star is representing the native american tribes of Minnesota and no other cultures. I have native american family and they are not offended by the current

flag! The flag is overly boring. Again, another waste of my hard earned money.

11/30/23 11:39 F944 This design is bland and boring. Please reject all the finalists and start over.

11/30/23 11:40 F944

I've noted a raft of irregular voting on the MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) site where this design has taken 1,100 votes on their poll, in a short period of time without others seeing any noticeable

increase. I have lots of screen grabs with time stamp data of each new odd total. This action can really only be done with BOT voting methods for reasons to influence the commission in the

direction of the "winner".

11/30/23 11:42 F944

The pathway imagery is reminiscent of many mental health and addiction treatment centers' logos-- see MN Adult & Teen Challenge, The Retreat, Northstar Regional, Riverplace Counseling Center,

etc.

11/30/23 11:47 F944 Like every choice, this is much worse than existing flag and looks like it was drawn by an elementary student in ten minutes.

11/30/23 11:48 F944 I would like to see this our new Flag

11/30/23 12:01 F944 Do not like the snow flake. To many people from other states think was are a land of cold and snow but we are not

11/30/23 12:03 F944 I thought the whole reason for the redesign was to get rid of the blue flag color (too many the same). This is bad.

11/30/23 12:04 F944 I really don't like any of the flags but f944 i could live with.

11/30/23 12:12 F944 Waste of money, the current flag is quite nice and represents Mn well!

11/30/23 12:13 F944 Don't think this design is even worth considering. Bad, Bad. BAD.

11/30/23 12:14 F944 Uniquely different from the rest. I like that it's not rigid shapes, and I can almost see a loon there. Good representation of our many rivers and streams, including the headwaters of the Mississippi.

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11/30/23 12:15 F944

I like the design of the flag but I wouldn't look at this flag and think Minnesota. I think there should be some words on that that signify that it is the Minnesota flag. I also really like the idea of the

North Star being incorporated. Out of all the flags, this one is my favorite!

11/30/23 12:17 F944 This is a fun design, but I'm concerned it won't look good on a flag pole.

11/30/23 12:19 F944

F944 Please

S6 please

11/30/23 12:23 F944 It looks like a generic can of pop... We can do better than this insultingly simple garbage.

11/30/23 12:23 F944 No, this would look better on a sports jersey. Not on a state flag.

11/30/23 12:25 F944 This flag looks like it's a poor design of a minor suburban town. It's not iconic and forgettable. In addition, this flag would look terrible and unrecognizable flapping/flowing in the wind.

11/30/23 12:25 F944 This flag is beautiful. It reflects the beauty of the state and honors it's Native American history.

11/30/23 12:30 F944

These are disappointing in their similarity. Nothing stands out. They all look like block print fabric from the 70s. None say MN distinctly. This one F944 comes closest to potentially generating a

narrative. Although we are known for our lakes, not our rivers. None imply 10,000 lakes.

11/30/23 12:30 F944 Like all the others, looks like a nice barn quilt pattern, not a state flag.

11/30/23 12:31 F944 Like all the others, looks like a nice barn quilt pattern, not a state flag.

11/30/23 12:32 F944 Distinct. A worthy contender.

11/30/23 12:36 F944

I think this design is the strongest contender for many reasons, the most important being that it feels all-encompassing of everyone's experiences here in Minnesota. The emphasis of the

Mississippi and the Dakota and Ojibwe-inspired North Star bring inclusivity and true representation to the forefront of this design that our original state flag didn't have before. It also shows

dynamic movement through the lines of the water and the aurora in the sky. We are always changing and are on a trajectory of growth and inclusion in our state and I am confident that this design

captures that essence. I also love the Gestalt design moment of the water looking like two loons across from one another. I think this flag has potential for all kinds of symbols, emblems and designs

to come from it. I also think the deep midnight blue paired with the bright beaming star is a beautiful color combination and feels more sophisticated than a lighter blue or green would. This is a

beautiful design and I think it would honorably represent our state and all of the diversity within it, both in people and in nature.

11/30/23 12:36 F944 This says nothing about Minnesota. It does not represent anyone or any thing of Minnesota!

11/30/23 12:37 F944 This flag has something for everyone. North start, Bdote, aurora borealis, even loons if you squint. It looks distinctive from other state flags and uniquely Minnesotan.

11/30/23 12:43 F944 Love this design!!!

11/30/23 12:46 F944 I like how it pays tributes to the tribes and the snow.

11/30/23 12:47 F944

I appreciate the inclusion of Dakota and Ojibwe tribe-influenced imagery however the water and clouds look like a corporate logo and I donâ€™t think this image will stand the test of time/isnâ

€™t a â€œclassicâ€ enough image to not wear out over time

11/30/23 12:47 F944 Ugly - Why change something that has been perfectly fine for all this time.

11/30/23 12:47 F944 looks very different from the others.

11/30/23 12:47 F944 I chose this one beause I think its very creative

11/30/23 12:48 F944 This is my favorite flag of the six.

11/30/23 12:50 F944 I like how it shows our bird and I'm guessing he white loon displays our harsh winters and I love that.

11/30/23 12:50 F944 i like it cause its blue

11/30/23 12:52 F944 Start over.

11/30/23 12:53 F944 Mirror of the sky is my favorite, both for what it stands for and aestheticly. It also is unique and not similar to other Country's flags like some other designs do.

11/30/23 12:55 F944 simple but not bland, the colors are nice

11/30/23 12:57 F944 this is the best of very good options

11/30/23 13:00 F944 I really like the colors in this flag and the river

11/30/23 13:01 F944 I like the design of this flag because it is too loving and unique I like the yellow star.

11/30/23 13:02 F944 The bending waters are a bit much, but I like it

11/30/23 13:05 F944 I love this submission, F944! Thinking the black background is too much, I would love to see the stylized loons, one in black and one in white, then the background in blue. Thanks

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11/30/23 13:10 F944 Although it is attractive, this design feels a little too busy and complex.

11/30/23 13:15 F944

This is a beautiful design. The star is a nice symbol and the wisps that are reminiscent of the northern lights is a lovely touch. I also appreciate the nod to the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes in the

design.

11/30/23 13:17 F944 F944. I like the design but do not know if this will stand the test of time. This would be best if utilized for our State Tourism and Marketing teams as a campaign idea.

11/30/23 13:18 F944

F29 Snowflakes are six points, we will look like we deserve the achievement test scores of the Mpls. Public Schools with this design. F944 - looks like a rendition of the Cow Jumped over the Moon

F1154 looks like something I doodled in a meeting F1435 would be better as a quilt - I think that's where that design came from F1953 reminiscent of the flag of at least 25 developing nations F2100

would lake a great Christmas card design. No way I will buy, nor salute, any of these mediocre designs

11/30/23 13:22 F944 This flag design represents a simple and elegant design for all of Minnesota.

11/30/23 13:24 F944 F944 --this design looks too complicated to manufacture.

11/30/23 13:25 F944 this is the worst option. it looks like a high school soccer team logo. or like someone whipped it up in microsoft word.

11/30/23 13:27 F944

Out of all the flags that I could leave a comment on this one was the best. I think this may be too simplistic and could even use some green in the image to resemble our northern lights. Overall I like

the flow and the almost movement feel of the flag.

11/30/23 13:31 F944 I think this is the best design out of the six which isn't saying much. The choices were bland and boring. At least f944 stands out with the black background. Improve it by adding a loon. Thank you.

11/30/23 13:34 F944 I love the curves, but it doesnâ€™t totally fit with Minnesotaâ€™s personality, which is more â€œsensible, straight linesâ€ than â€œgo with the flow.â€

11/30/23 13:35 F944 Definitely my favorite

11/30/23 13:36 F944 The meaning and flow of this one stand out. Beautiful!! I can envision it blowing in the wind.

11/30/23 13:38 F944

This comment is meant for all the submissions.

Not bad for AI clipart

We have many talented artists that could put some character and respect into the design of a state we are all proud of

Please reconsider these flat images

Thank you for letting me comment

11/30/23 13:38 F944 I donâ€™t really care for any of the designs. This one is the best of the choices.

11/30/23 13:40 F944

This could work, but it should be tested and obvious to anyone itâ€™s Minnesota, loon, State outline or Purple (sports & Prince) would distinguish the flag as Minnesota. Please use this

opportunity and test with a test group to see if anyone recognizes the flag as Minnesota and hire a professional brand graphic artist to design the final flag based on clear criteria.

11/30/23 13:40 F944 Best of the 6, however overly simple

11/30/23 13:42 F944

An absolutely beautiful flag. I love how it includes the north star, but also has the twin stylized loons for water and snow and simple colors. Definitely distinctive from other state flags.

Concerns: 1) Will most people see the loons? Or are they too hidden/stylized? 2) Will the flag look good hanging vertically from a ceiling or hanging at rest on a pole? 3) Can elementary aged kids

actually draw this flag?

11/30/23 13:47 F944 This is the best of the 6

11/30/23 13:49 F944 Based on the choices, this should be selected

11/30/23 13:53 F944

In my humble opinion, none of the finalists depict our state and represent what Minnesota is and who we really are as people. All of the finalists with the exception of one, are almost indentical in

design and appear to be stolen from a Dan Brown novel. I'm disapponted in the committee's work. The only finalist which comes even close would be the one with the loon in the middle. Go back

to work Committee. I'm all for a politically correct flag which can bring all of us together so use the loon, north star and perhaps a pink lady slipper to represent Minnesota. Make it simple, eye-

friendly and understandable and do not get too bizarre with your designs and 'curly cues'. The finalists you've selected do not represent our state. Thanks for asking for public opinion. I hope you

will listen and go back to the drawing board.

11/30/23 13:54 F944 It's a nice combination of the North star, flowing rivers, and wispy snowy skies. It leans into all that is special here.

11/30/23 13:54 F944 I feel strongly that the flag should not have been changed at all. History shouldn't be changed, or forgotten to fit present day attitudes. This design is the best out of six horrible options.

11/30/23 13:56 F944 This is my favorite of the finalists. It is nice to see the water, snow, north star, and loon. It looks simple/clean yet includes different facets of our state.

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11/30/23 13:57 F944

This one's okay â€” 3rd place of the six for me. I like the dynamic forward-moving feel of the blue swirls and the way it brings to mind the natural environment of our state. My first thought,

though, was that for some reason it felt more like a professional sports team flag than a state flag, for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. Still, this one could work and is definitely better than

some of the others.

11/30/23 13:57 F944

Specific: Totally boring

General: lack of color, uninspiring, like the swirls.

The flag "template" of what makes a good flag is contestable. The Commitee has an obvious bias for pointy stars. Why not pick two with pointy stars and give us some more alternatives?

11/30/23 13:59 F944 what is this?

11/30/23 13:59 F944 This is by far my favorite option. It clearly represents MN while being elegant, subtle, and distinct. I would proudly call this our flag.

11/30/23 14:02 F944 My #1!

11/30/23 14:08 F944 This design makes me dizzy and it does not look professional.

11/30/23 14:09 F944 Add a loon or a fir tree and I would really like this one.

11/30/23 14:09 F944 BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING

11/30/23 14:10 F944 I like this one best, as is.

11/30/23 14:15 F944 Probably the best, but still not ideal. Makes me think "river" (not lakes) and maybe Northen Lights. Where's the trees and loons?

11/30/23 14:16 F944

Don't like the design of the North Star! The design is too esoteric for someone to understand what Minnesota has to offer (lakes/rivers, varied topography (3 biosphere regions), loon, lady-slipper

flower, Norway pine -- all state notables). Also, defying one of the desired rules of flag design, "Minnesota" should appear on the flag!

11/30/23 14:16 F944 I'm just a kid but I like this one because it makes me think of the Mississippi River

11/30/23 14:22 F944 To basic the normal flag itâ€™s okay donâ€™t change it itâ€™s perfectly normal and awesome ðŸ‘

11/30/23 14:23 F944 Don't like, keep current flag

11/30/23 14:26 F944 They all really silly and childish -look like an 8th grade art project

11/30/23 14:26 F944 This design captures the natural beauty of Minnesota - one of our greatest assets.

11/30/23 14:28 F944 This is wonderful. The star from the F1435 flag design could be used instead. Both stars are good.

11/30/23 14:29 F944 foward looking but a bit star trekky for me. like this one best.

11/30/23 14:32 F944 Good flag for a local pro soccer team, but not for the state

11/30/23 14:34 F944 It's my favorite

11/30/23 14:35 F944 i really like this one because it has a more organic feel as well as includes the snowy aspects of the state.

11/30/23 14:36 F944 could be better, very bland

11/30/23 14:37 F944 I don't think the curves on this design work especially well for a flag.

11/30/23 14:38 F944 could be better, very bland

11/30/23 14:38 F944 i like this one because it has water and a simple design too

11/30/23 14:38 F944 i like this flag because fit is minimal and fits the minesota feel

11/30/23 14:39 F944 I really like the colors and even the water it really gets me to focus because there are lots of lakes in Minnesota and it reminds me of the Mississippi river.

11/30/23 14:40 F944

Nope. We are the land of 10,000 lakes. I know we are also the headwaters of the Mississippi, but the design should evoke water more than one particular body of water. Please reconsider F408, the

loon head design!

11/30/23 14:41 F944 It is my choice out of the six. It is boring but at least if flows like a flag.

11/30/23 14:45 F944 Leave the current flag as it is and also the history of it and Minnesota.

11/30/23 14:47 F944 I vote for this one.

11/30/23 14:50 F944 This is beautiful, but it is too hard to see at a distance. While I like the lake-to-northern lights look, I worry that it would get indistinct quick.

11/30/23 14:51 F944 I love this flag, but with one caveat. I think the star on this flag should be replaced by the star on submission F29.

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11/30/23 14:51 F944 I love this flag, but with one caveat. I think the star on this flag should be replaced by the star on submission F29.

11/30/23 14:54 F944 This flag looks like it's straight out of a 90's chain restaurant. (see "Jazz (design)" on Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_%28design%29) Please don't choose this.

11/30/23 14:54 F944 Eh. It looks a lot like something someone drew up in MS Paint for a soccer club. Not a good flag design.

11/30/23 14:56 F944 This is the most dynamic of the flag choices. It appears to be waving even when still. It is artistic and inspiring.

11/30/23 14:57 F944 I like this one the best as I think hidden in the design is 2 loons if you open your mind to it - the wavey lines form the loons. This one has the best features...

11/30/23 15:00 F944 Pick this one!

11/30/23 15:01 F944 meh

11/30/23 15:09 F944

Dropping the star and adding Seal Submission S224, having the rivers wrap around the seal would result in a more representative flag, including not only the star and saying of L'Etoile du Nord, but

also the state bird, grains, trees, and lakes.

11/30/23 15:10 F944

I love how cool the flags looks and how it looks very neat, the white and blue striped look really nice but the meaning of it is even cool. The face the white is showing snow, clouds, and minnesota

has a lot of snow, and the blue representing bending waters. the coolest thing on this flag though is how it has a guiding, four-pointed North Star inspired by the Dakotas and Ojibwes tribes which

were the people orginally from minnesota.

11/30/23 15:14 F944 This is my top choice of the flags, but I would honestly rather see the full color version of the S224 seal be on the flag over any of the finalists you've selected.

11/30/23 15:15 F944 This is the best one

11/30/23 15:20 F944 I personally like this flag the best of all the finalists. It creates imagery of both water (land of lakes) as well as north/North Star

11/30/23 15:22 F944

I love the rivers and snow idea as well as the inclusion of the four-pointed star. I think the river/snow connection is too large and goes too high up on the flag, making it look more like a logo for an

environmental energy company perhaps? I think if it cut more horizontally across the flag it would be better.

11/30/23 15:24 F944 My favorite of the six options.

11/30/23 15:24 F944 Please start over. They're all terrible.

11/30/23 15:25 F944 This is my favorite flag submission. I hope this beautiful design will be noted for its nod to our lakes/rivers, and to being the North Star state.

11/30/23 15:25 F944 This doesn't say anything about our state

11/30/23 15:27 F944 Needs some work. Needs a better star, this one is too simple. I get the mirror thing, but would rather see a representation of the Northern Lights in green above the pale blue water/Loon image.

11/30/23 15:30 F944 Submission F944 is by far my favorite flag. There is a sense of movement and it is simple, but still interesting.

11/30/23 15:31 F944 Any flag should have "Minnesota" on it or an outline of the state. Is this supposed to be the Mississippi River?

11/30/23 15:34 F944

This is the least hideous of the choices provided. These colors work best together compared to the other choices and it looks the least like it is trying to be another countries flag. A less simple

design would be preferable. Add a loon, slipper orchid, blueberry muffin or even the dreaded mosquito, anything would be better than this cheap, simplistic looking star with some scribbles.

11/30/23 15:35 F944 This one looks like a hockey team logo, which is fine cause we are the state of hockey but it isn't my favorite

11/30/23 15:35 F944

The current state flag is neither ugly, nor is it offensive to the vast majority of Minnesotans. A small group of people, evidently having nothing better to do, have convinced the whole state that we

need a hip, new flag.

Enter, these monstrosities. The submissions are ridiculous. They look like cartoons. They look like a child designed them using Microsoft Paint. They are neither original, nor do they represent the

history and heritage of our great state to any meaningful degree, nor are they deserving of flying above our state capitol. I wouldnâ€™t hang them in my garage.

11/30/23 15:36 F944 I would not vote for this one. Ever. Thank You.

11/30/23 15:37 F944

This is my favorite of the flag proposals. It clearly represents Minnesota as the North Star state as well as our beautiful sky, snow, and abstract loons. I would, however, replace the simple 4-point

star with a more complex 8-point star, either in yellow or in white.

11/30/23 15:38 F944

Anemic, bland, totally nullifies settlers and native Americans from Minnesota. Is that the point settlers and native Americans make up Minnesota. This is from a native American who's affiliated

with the white earth tribe. Horrible design. No connection to our history or are 10,000 lakes headwaters of the Mississippi North Star state etc . Totally generic and dismissive of our culture and

state. Apparently a handful of sensitive people want to erase our history. Good or bad. Ridiculous

11/30/23 15:39 F944

My third grade class voted and chose this design! They liked the "squiggly lines" like water, the star, and the colors. It reminded them of the Mississippi River, which is by our school, and they liked

the star at night.

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11/30/23 15:39 F944

The "Mirror of the Sky" design is, and there is no nice way of saying this, horrific. It looks like something that was created in 2002 using clip art. Please, for the people of Minnesota, do not select

this design. All the other designs are solid and acceptable. I am not a design expert so that needs to be accounted for, but this one is clearly amateur.

11/30/23 15:39 F944

this design. All the other designs are solid and acceptable. I am not a design expert so that needs to be accounted for, but this one is clearly amateur.

11/30/23 15:43 F944 This is my first choice. I love the inclusion of the North Star and the incorporation of our most important features, our beautiful waters and lovely sky.

11/30/23 15:44 F944 This is my first choice. I love the inclusion of the North Star and the incorporation of our most important features, our beautiful waters and lovely sky.

11/30/23 15:44 F944 Love that there is some curves in this design. The other selections and seem to have harsh, rigid, straight lines, which I don't thing represents the people of Minneosta.

11/30/23 15:44 F944 Make field a deep, dark violet. This would keep with the theme of a snowy winter night while adding some warmth, as well as serving as a nod to the state flower: violets

11/30/23 15:45 F944 This one! It has movement and doesn't look like somebody designed it using a stencil.

11/30/23 15:48 F944

It's disappointing that this design disregards Minnesota's rich history and fails to represent our statehood accurately. This new design is a disservice to fellow Minnesotans, as it offers no insight into

our state's unique identity. It has been needlessly simplified and lacks the depth and complexity our state's history deserves. This design needs to include Minnesota's history and represent our

statehood.

Sure, here's the rewritten version:

Without proper representation, my identity and culture are being erased. The design does not represent my ethnicity.

11/30/23 15:51 F944

This is an utterly horrible flag. The curving 'swoosh' design looks dated already, like something from a 1990s mall food court. It looks like a flag for a suburb of fifty thousand, not a flag for an entire

state. A redesigned flag should be held to a high standard and this does not meet that bar or any bar. It would be the worst state flag in the union;F29 would be close to the best.

11/30/23 15:52 F944 The dramatic curves would be lost on a flying flag. I like this star shape the best among the finalists.

11/30/23 15:54 F944

F944 is my 5th out of the six choices. I actually initially liked this one a lot, but after some time with it, I think it has a corporate logo look to it, a little bit busy, maybe hard for someone to hand

draw (not that that is a requirement). Also, the northern lights are typically red or green. So, maybe the upper swoop would be green and the lower swoop be white (for snow).

11/30/23 15:59 F944

This design is my favorite of the finalists. It is clean and simple, yet it contains so much symbolism. It is modern and contemporary but still honors our great state's history. I can envision this design

becoming as iconic as some other well-known flags in the U.S., such as the flags of Colorado and Chicago.

11/30/23 16:00 F944

Best of the state flag designs although, as suggested by others, I would add red eyes to the stylized loons. There are numerous flags with a star on them so using just a star does not tell an

observer what state this flag represents. Adding the stylized loon, like the California bear, immediately tells the observer which state this flag represents. As a benefit the wavy loons also pay

homage to the waters, snow, and auroras of Minnesota. Along with the simple star paying homage to the state Indian tribes, this design is uniquely identifies this as Minnesota's flag, unlike the

flags with only a star. Just add the red eyes - done!

11/30/23 16:03 F944 Loved the colors and flow right away. Not 100% sure it looks like a State flag, but hey, Minnesota likes to be different sometimes. Well done!

11/30/23 16:04 F944 F944 is too busy. Feels like winter...we have 4 season. Not sure what swirls represent.

11/30/23 16:04 F944 This is the only flag that has a nice design, fluid and graceful. However, don't forget the placard on the flag pole so that people understand it! This is the best out of all the flags.

11/30/23 16:13 F944 This is the only flag of the finalists that doesnâ€™t suck

11/30/23 16:15 F944 Thisciscky favorite

11/30/23 16:16 F944 F944 is the best. Symbolic and dynamic

11/30/23 16:17 F944

As a Minnesotan I enjoy all 4 seasons but don't want to be reminded of snow year-round. We have more than just water with lots of trees, northern lights and more. This is one of the better ones

but adding some green would be nice. Could use the imagery from the license plates and MN tourism logo to tie it all together on a new flag. So many better flag designs were submitted.

11/30/23 16:18 F944

This is my favorite design. Like the the water feature and particularly like the star referencing the Dakota and Ojibwe natives as first settlers, rather the more Scandinavian flavor of some others,

which somehow seems more exclusionary to the rest of that emigrated later from other places.

11/30/23 16:18 F944 It symbolizes the great rivers that originate in minnesota and flow out to the world

11/30/23 16:20 F944 I love the simple beauty of this design and what the artist states it represents.

11/30/23 16:23 F944 I would be so disappointed if this were the selected design, it is too Logo-esque, does not feel like a flag. It looks so corporate and will definitely not age well

11/30/23 16:26 F944 My top two votes would by for flag designs 944 and 1953. I like the simple designs and what the artists state about what they represent.

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11/30/23 16:28 F944 This is my choice

11/30/23 16:30 F944 There is nothing offensive about the existing state flag. This is just more BS brought to us by the people that want to destroy our state and country. Keep our existing Flag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/30/23 16:30 F944 My top two votes would by for flag designs 944 and 1953. I like the simple designs and what the artists state about what they represent.

11/30/23 16:31 F944 I like F944. I feel like it represents MN the best.

11/30/23 16:33 F944

I love the stripes for the Tribal Nations and counties and the Ojibwe loom design, I would like these stripes and Ojibwe loom style wild rice and pine trees added to the flag f944(the one with the

white and blue zigzags)

11/30/23 16:34 F944

First off, the 6 final flags that have been selected are awful, they do not look like flags and look as if they were made by a cheap software. As a Minnesota History teacher, I am VERY disappointed in

the options available. I would think we would take care to acknowlege where our past has been. I believe we should have something to acknowledge how this land belonged to the Dakota and

Ojibwe, before it beloned to Minnesotans. I ask you to reconsider changing the flag, or at least select on that represents our past and what Minnesota truely means.

11/30/23 16:34 F944

I love the stripes for the Tribal Nations and counties and the Ojibwe loom design, I would like these stripes and Ojibwe loom style wild rice and pine trees added to the flag f944(the one with the

white and blue zigzags)

11/30/23 16:38 F944 This is my favorite of the designs. The bending water and sky create a dynamic look that is easy in the eye and reflects the state name's etymology (mni-sota).

11/30/23 16:39 F944 If this becomes our state flag i am leaving this should have not have made it as a finalist i have seen far better in the submissions than this. This flag shoud not hve made it into the top hundred

11/30/23 16:43 F944 I don't think that this flag represents Minnesota very well. It does not make a statement about who Minnesotans are. However, I do like the Northern star.

11/30/23 16:44 F944

This design really says Minnesota to me. I can feel the winds of winter, the warmth of summer, swirling snow, running waters.

The stars and sky are represented too. What I love about this flag is that I don't just see it, I can feel it. Great Design.!

11/30/23 16:45 F944 Perfect!

11/30/23 16:45 F944 Finalist F944 This is only flag that has some interest to it.

11/30/23 16:54 F944 Love it. Love the abstract loons.

11/30/23 16:58 F944 F944 gets my vote

11/30/23 16:59 F944 It represents Mn

11/30/23 16:59 F944 Disappointed overall but I like this best of the finalists

11/30/23 16:59 F944 This is the weakest flag design on the six finalists. This design is cartoonish and the swooping curves create an impression that can't be taken seriously. Please choose a different flag to recommend.

11/30/23 16:59 F944 2nd choice

11/30/23 17:02 F944 I love the suggestion of water and movement

11/30/23 17:02 F944

I'm pleased with the simplicity of the North Star and the reference to it's long-held guidance of the Dakota & Ojibwe peoples. It is dynamic and moving, as implied by the currents of wind, sky &

water. Life in Minnesota is always in dynamic interaction of nature & its varied peoples & industries.

11/30/23 17:05 F944 I pick this one.

11/30/23 17:06 F944 First choice: F944 My second choice: F2100

11/30/23 17:06 F944 My favorite. Captures the sky, water and North Star. Best represents MN

11/30/23 17:07 F944 The least visually jarring of the choices. Is it too late to start over? I'm sure hard work was involved. But these are embarrassing, Sorry.

11/30/23 17:07 F944 ðŸ‘ðŸ¼

11/30/23 17:08 F944

I like this flag the most. I think it best fits Minnesota out of all the others. Iâ€™m not super fond of any of the flags. They all feel too simple, and very â€œI took one class of graphic design and this

is one of my tests.â€ That isnâ€™t a bad thing, but still, I think this one is best.

11/30/23 17:08 F944 My favorite

11/30/23 17:09 F944 Hate it

11/30/23 17:09 F944 This one is my favorite because it is beautiful, original, simple, and coneys a clear narrative that embodies the essence of the state.

11/30/23 17:10 F944

By fat the best design. Simple yet captures the north star and water MN is known for. Especially brilliant is that the water is in the general shape of a river, as the MN is home of the headwaters of

the Mississippi River.

11/30/23 17:11 F944 I would like to vote for F944

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11/30/23 17:11 F944 This one is my favorite by far. Simple. Elegant. With movement. Some others are too generic looking.

11/30/23 17:11 F944 Northstar, water and snow...that's Minnesota!

11/30/23 17:11 F944

Not great by any means, if it were up to me I would start over, settling for thisâ˜¹ï¸

11/30/23 17:11 F944 It looks cold rather than welcome g, and doesn't look indicative of Minnesota

11/30/23 17:13 F944 too much motion. Also hard for crafters (or school children) to reproduce

11/30/23 17:13 F944

I love the elegant design of this flag. I can see all of the Minnesota images that are dear to many: North Star, Aurora, Loon and flowing waters. This flag represents Minnesotaâ€™s spirit and

essence.

11/30/23 17:13 F944

I think this design should be the new MN flag. It is simple and flowingâ€¦ like the flowing of the beautiful Mississippi River.. like the flowing of the people who never seem to stand still. We, as a

community, flow. We grow in wisdom every day. I think this flag represents all of us!

11/30/23 17:13 F944 This design is my favorite.

11/30/23 17:13 F944 If this becomes our flag I am leaving and becoming a greenbay packers fan LORD HELP ME

11/30/23 17:14 F944 This option is my favorite because it highlights the north star and our beautiful water options from the headwaters to our many lakes.

11/30/23 17:15 F944 This is the flag design that out of the 6 most represents our state looks like waterways and snow path for our seasons and of course the north star.

11/30/23 17:16 F944 I prefer F944 submission.

11/30/23 17:18 F944 The best!

11/30/23 17:18 F944 F944 This ties for last place.

11/30/23 17:20 F944 My choice - water, sky and stars!

11/30/23 17:22 F944 I love how simple this is, and how it reflects the water, which is so important to our state.

11/30/23 17:22 F944 Whn you have to read the explanation to know why this pertains to Minnesota you missed the mark.

11/30/23 17:22 F944

Really dislike this one. The swooping lines don't evoke anything for me -- certainly not a loon, nor a waters and clouds.

I could see this as an entry in a middle-school art contest.

11/30/23 17:24 F944 I like this flag with the flowing water and drifting snow. However I am not a fan of this particular star. I really like the star on the F2600 flag.

11/30/23 17:24 F944 My favorite, by far!

11/30/23 17:26 F944 My favorite, by far!

11/30/23 17:28 F944 I really donâ€™t like any but this is best of the choices.

11/30/23 17:30 F944 My 2nd choice

11/30/23 17:31 F944 Nice, but I don't see how the star symbol was derived from Indigenous symbols. Too much of a stretch there.

11/30/23 17:33 F944 Too modern, will be outdated soon. Need something classic.

11/30/23 17:35 F944 I like this one.

11/30/23 17:36 F944 I prefer this one! Though I wish the North Star had a snowflake with it. I like the meanings and stunning shapes that show from a great distance. Itâ€™s creative and lovely.

11/30/23 17:36 F944

I prefer this one but I think it would benefit from improvements like the one mention in the 11/30/23 StarTribune article. In fact, I suggest there be a second design round for at least the six

finalists to see if they want to change their proposed designs based on the feedback they've been getting.

11/30/23 17:37 F944 Dull, colorless, unimagitive, too simple, no vibrant colors. The competition was not adverised enough nor long enough.

11/30/23 17:39 F944 I like what this flag is going for, but the wave patterns are far too complicated for their own good and thus drag it down.

11/30/23 17:40 F944

I love F944, as it references not just the water, but I feel it most closely resembles the loose Dakota translation of "The land of sky blue water". I also think that the North Star and Aurora Borealis go

hand in hand.

11/30/23 17:40 F944 I like this one the best because of the multiple symbols it embraces. Especially the waters and the hint of the loon.

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11/30/23 17:41 F944

on an iPad.

I understand the rationale to replace the current state flag, but I don't agree with it. You did a great disservice to the the State of Minnesota by not commissioning legitimate artists and designers

to create a legitimate flag - and if you did pay some of them - Minnesotan's didn't get their money's worth.

Yes, Minnesota will now have one of the worst - if not THE worst - state flag of any state in the union. This is what you get when you task committees to make decisions and dumb everything down

to the least common denominator. You end up with something less than mediocrity. Sorry, I cannot embrace this. I vote (G), none of the above.

11/30/23 17:45 F944 The river would be too hard to re-create by hand, if that is a goal for the new design.

11/30/23 17:50 F944 My first choice

11/30/23 17:52 F944 In addition to honoring those here before us, the â€œmovementâ€ of the sky and water triggers a feeling of peace and harmonious possibility for our future.

11/30/23 17:53 F944 Please donâ€™t select a flag with curves and waves. Curves age even more quickly than fonts.

11/30/23 17:55 F944 F944 is too busy. Why not have real wind to move this flag rather than making it look like wind. Also, more company logo than state flag worthy. Please drop this from consideration.

11/30/23 18:03 F944 F944: my pick. Unusual and captivating

11/30/23 18:04 F944 This would flow in the wind. I love the river. All of Minnesota has flowing waters.

11/30/23 18:05 F944

Itâ€™s OK, but why didnâ€™t you use the flag of the man who came up with the first redesign of the flag? And why canâ€™t it have our state bird and fllower etc? students wonâ€™t even know

what those are anymore.

11/30/23 18:07 F944 This one is okay.

11/30/23 18:10 F944 My pick for the new flag.

11/30/23 18:11 F944

This is a very cool design. I don't know that it's the best design for a flag, but it's a cool design for a t-shirt or for a sports team. It could be useful in that way.

I would also like to say that I appreciate all the work y'all are doing. ALL of these options are MILES better than the old flag. Don't listen to the haters.

11/30/23 18:13 F944 The white ahould be green for northern lights. But this one is the best by far. More interesting.

11/30/23 18:16 F944 Flag Submission number: F944 is my third choice. Not bad but I liked others better.

11/30/23 18:16 F944 Love it!

11/30/23 18:16 F944 F944. Although the waves looking like a loon is cool. The overall shape looks messy and strange.

11/30/23 18:16 F944 Love it!

11/30/23 18:18 F944 A bit busy, but a possabity. Just put the outline of the state around the star. Something to tell us it belongs to MN.

11/30/23 18:19 F944 Wisps also conjure images of loons. Seems to work vertically, too.

11/30/23 18:19 F944 Nice design, but not a state flag.

11/30/23 18:21 F944 This is the most interesting one but I think it would be more interesting if it was reflecting the northern lights

11/30/23 18:27 F944 I vote f944

11/30/23 18:31 F944 I like this one the most. It even has an abstract loon in the pattern.

11/30/23 18:32 F944 I vote for 1989 North Star flag. It is the only flag design that looks like a flag.

11/30/23 18:32 F944 Looks like a kid did it. None of them represent MN so childish.

11/30/23 18:33 F944

Do not change our Minnesota flag. Native Americans still live here. The pioneers worked the land as do our farmers today. We still have a river. We are the proud STATE OP MINNESOTA. Do not

embarras us with thiese comical drawings that mean nothing.

11/30/23 18:38 F944 Too much like the flag of Alaska

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11/30/23 18:40 F944

This is my favorite of the finalists reflecting the most important aspects of the State. It is a nice composition filling the space with unique interests in all four quadrants. I see the flowing river that

simultaneously looks like an graceful loon. Notice the head touching of the blue one next to a mirrored loon head. The 3 lines of the river is the wing of the loon. This design helps fortify the States

emphasis on conserving waters and wildlife in the 21st century. Omitting any green displays unity and is very visually appealing.

11/30/23 18:42 F944 I vote f944

11/30/23 18:42 F944 This is my 2nd choice. I like it dynamic movement and I see a loon.

11/30/23 18:42 F944 Vote for this flag

11/30/23 18:44 F944 Beautiful flag that captures our states natural resources and love of the natural world and interaction with these facets.

11/30/23 18:46 F944 I think this design (F944) is the most beautiful and still is very simple and representative of our state.

11/30/23 18:49 F944 Great design that is ACTIVE and appropriately diagrammatic!

11/30/23 18:50 F944

I dislike all the presented designs. As a born & raised Minnesotan, of French & Native American descent, I canâ€™t relate to any of the designs. I see nothing in these to identify with. If I must pick

from the presented optionsâ€”sadlyâ€”I prefer 944, at least there is a vague resemblance to water

11/30/23 18:50 F944 I like this design but it seems so simplistic (hard to know what it represents just from the art)

11/30/23 18:50 F944 I like this one by far the best. Even the shapes of the water looks like a loon!

11/30/23 18:51 F944 This is my favorite. It feels unique yet memorable.

11/30/23 18:51 F944 Need to include a loon

11/30/23 18:52 F944 This is my favorite - it represents MN well with the water, and I like the darker blue.

11/30/23 18:53 F944 this has to win it is by far the most unique and aesthetically pleasing flag.

11/30/23 18:53 F944 Need to include a loon

11/30/23 18:55 F944

I like this one the best as it is more rounded and shows flow, like the lakes that Minnesota is known for. I do also like the shape of the star and not as angular as the rest of choices. I love the

colors.

11/30/23 18:55 F944

NO NO NO NO

EMBARRASSING

11/30/23 18:58 F944

I like Flag f944 the best of the finalist. To be honest I don't see anything Minnesota in any of the others. F944 has what could be considered a loon in the light blue wave which could be a lake wave

by stretching your imagination. . I would be happier if there was a lake, Loon, the State flower or a Norway pine Tree. I would rather keep our flag since it depicts the historical struggles of our

forefathers. I also question why we are doing a flag redesign. I'm know there are more important tasks within our State government and legislative group to do. More important than creating work

and creating a new flag. Look at the cost of this change for taxpayers. State seals, new flags, text books..it's a long list. We are fixing something that isn't broken and it's sad.

11/30/23 18:59 F944 We need a new flag commision

11/30/23 19:05 F944

F944 is my choice. The soft curves of snow and water contrast with the bold navy-blue background. Imagine what the curves will look like when the flag is in a breeze. Geometric forms are nicely

simplistic, but tired. The curves in this design are distinctive, and there is no other state like Minnesota, so let's allow our flag to be unique, in this handsome way.

11/30/23 19:06 F944 All of these designs are a joke and a ridiculous attempt to erase our history. DO NOT CHANGE MY STATE FLAG!!!

11/30/23 19:06 F944 This flag is the one!

11/30/23 19:08 F944

This speaks to so much more than what is described, even the abstract sounds of the the unintentional loon that plays to the senses and heart â¤ï¸ of all those who see and hear it. As a

Minnesotan with connections to many parts (agricultural, rural, forest, mining, freighter and tribal nations) I feel the kinesthetic movement of the waves ðŸŒŠ with both the power of the energy

and calm they can create.

11/30/23 19:10 F944 This is my 2nd place choice

11/30/23 19:12 F944 This should be the one.

11/30/23 19:15 F944 The natural elements and flow are beautifully expressed and simple. They catch the eye and give nuance to our beloved Minnesota.

11/30/23 19:16 F944 My favorite. I love the movement and composition. The slight detail of lines in the water/sky arenâ€™t necessary. The undulating blue & white are sufficient.

11/30/23 19:17 F944 A nice flowing design that reminds me of the auroras and rivers. I like the four pointed North Star too.

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11/30/23 19:18 F944 This is my favorite flag option! I love the water and aurora swirls combined with the North Star. Itâ€™s beautiful and simple.

11/30/23 19:25 F944

Negative on this one.

I still believe a Loon should be on since it is our state bird after all.

11/30/23 19:25 F944 I like the swirling design denoting movement. The North Star has a nice simple design

11/30/23 19:31 F944 I like this one best. It is the most dynamic. I like the reference to the many rivers in Minnesota. I wish the star was more intricate.

11/30/23 19:31 F944 I like field of blue with the visuals of water and snow with 4 point star

11/30/23 19:31 F944

Paying omige to the tribes that resided in Minnesota, the true HISTORICAL representation of this land is an importance that should not be overshadowed by ignorance. Placing our history on the

flag is a must!

11/30/23 19:32 F944 I love this. It encompasses the best feelings I have of my beautiful, diverse home.

11/30/23 19:32 F944 I don't think this flag will age well.

11/30/23 19:35 F944 Looks like a sports team emblem . Does not convey anything concrete

11/30/23 19:38 F944

I like the mirror of the sky concept, and I think it looks very cool, but this doesn't feel like a timeless flag to me. It honestly reminds me of a cool transition you'd see on TV while watching a hockey

game.

11/30/23 19:39 F944 I think this is beautiful. Calm, serene, simple but I also see strength. It feels empowering to me

11/30/23 19:40 F944

F944 is the best of these disappointing flags. It needs a loon on it - those who object don't have legitimate reasons. It is our state bird, and is seen and heard on lakes across the state during

different times of the year.

11/30/23 19:43 F944 This is the flag that should proudly fly over the capitol.

11/30/23 19:43 F944 I liked this design the best. I like the wavy pattern that symbolizes the Mississippi River, snow or clouds, AND the Northern Lights. I think it is a very creative and attractive design.

11/30/23 19:45 F944 How do I know this flag represents Minnesota when it does not say Minnesota on it

11/30/23 19:47 F944 Mirror of the Sky has all the components of a complete flag thats visually appealing and symbolic of Minnesota. Quite simply amazing and refreshing.

11/30/23 19:50 F944 I truly love this design and all of the meaning behind the different elements. I hope to see this one chosen!

11/30/23 19:51 F944 My son is 8 years old and would like to say he likes this one best because the mirror design is pretty and it has everything Minnesota is known for-snow water and big skies.

11/30/23 19:54 F944 Interesting, but I wonder if it will feel dated as it is so stylized and so contemporary.

11/30/23 19:54 F944 This is just nonsense. Mirror of the Sky! I did not grasp that at all. Again, no green to depict our forests, no loon to indicate our state bird, and the plain yellow star is just boring.

11/30/23 19:57 F944 This one please

11/30/23 19:57 F944 F944 reminds me of a United Healthcare billboard I see driving on I-94 so it is my least favorite.

11/30/23 20:07 F944 Love the flag

11/30/23 20:09 F944

This is a strong submission. I love the North Star. Love the Navy Blue background. The water and snow are evident. I worry about how it will look in the wind and I also wonder if snow (in a warming

climate) should be prevalent on the flag.

11/30/23 20:09 F944 I love this one

11/30/23 20:09 F944

I don't like the star in this one. It just doesn't evoke "star" to me. I also don't like the swoops. Looking at this design blind before reading the description, I was genuinely confused about what they

were supposed to be, if they were water, or if they were supposed to be birds or something. The whole design looks sloppy and unbalanced to me.

In general, I think the Commission needs to take *inspiration* from these submitted designs, and then go back to the drawing board and make some of their own design options to present to the

public. I think having a North Star is a proper element to include. I do however think the rule/goal of only having three colors should be revisited;I think four would work so much better and would

better visually evoke Minnesota for me: 1) Blue, for our waters, 2) Green, for our forests (deciduous and coniferous), 3) Gold, for our prairies, and 4) White, for our snow. Definitely needs

something in addition to just star+colors to truly feel like an emblem of our state.

11/30/23 20:10 F944 Trash! Stop wasting money and just keep the old flag!!

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11/30/23 20:10 F944 This one has more life to it. Looking at it raises my spirit. It's a positive way to represent Minnesota.

11/30/23 20:10 F944 Too busy.

11/30/23 20:10 F944 Mirror of the Sky is Minnesota in a nutshell. Itâ€™s perfect

11/30/23 20:11 F944 This is my first choice! Love the imagery that recalls "land where the water reflects the sky".

11/30/23 20:12 F944 This design is by far my favorite as I think it represents the landscape of Minnesota the best. I love the bend of the water to represent the lakes and rivers of Minnesota.

11/30/23 20:12 F944 Best design in my opinion.

11/30/23 20:14 F944 I like this. Overall i wish the outline of the state could appear.

11/30/23 20:20 F944

The elegance of this design is beautiful. The wisps of snow and clouds also evoke the profiles of two loons meeting in a lonely lake. The acknowledgement of our indigenous heritage feels

appropriate. This is elegant, simple, and inclusive.

11/30/23 20:23 F944