(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s new state flag and seal are now officially in use.
A ceremony was held on Saturday morning at the State Capitol to retire the old state flag and raise the new one.
Secretary of State Steve Simon also recognized members of the State Emblems Redesign Commission and the designers of the flag and seal with an award for their efforts.
He used the new state seal for the first time to sign a proclamation at the event.
The ceremony was part of Minnesota Statehood Day, celebrating the state’s 166th birthday.
