Symbols of our History
The flag of Minnesota is very symbolic of our history...
The sun, visible on the western horizon, signifies summer in the northern hemisphere. The horizon's visibility signifies the flat plains covering much of Minnesota.
The Indian on horseback is riding due south and represents the great Indian heritage of Minnesota.
The Indian's horse and spear and the Pioneer's ax, rifle, and plow represent tools that were used for hunting and labor.
The tree stump symbolizes the importance of the lumber industry in Minnesota's history.
The Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls are depicted to note the importance of these resources in transportation and industry.
The cultivated ground and the plow symbolize the importance of agriculture in Minnesota.
Beyond the falls three pine trees represent the state tree and the three great pine regions of Minnesota; the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Lake Superior.
The proposed flag design is also symbolic....
The proposed flag for the state of Minnesota contains the blues, whites and green that are seen everywhere around the state. These colors are reflected in our license plates, signage and brochures as well as in use by many counties and municipalities.
The white star representing the North Star, Polaris, rests in a band of royal blue that so closely matches to color of the sky it symbolizes. It is a wide band because it also celebrates the color of our sky-blue waters of our 10,000 lakes.
The narrower band of White symbolizes our cold, snowy months of the winter. It is a season that Minnesotan's celebrate for it's changing beauty and activities.
At bottom is the curving band of Kelly green. This fresh and bright green color symbolizes Minnesota's delightful springs and summers.
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