Seal of Minnesota
Official government emblem of the U.S. state of Minnesota / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Great Seal of the State of Minnesota is the state seal of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was adopted on May 11, 2024, alongside the state flag, for Statehood Day. It features a common loon, Minnesota's state bird, wild rice, the state grain, and the North Star, representing the state's motto (L'Étoile du Nord), and is themed around Minnesota's nature.[1]
Great Seal of the State of Minnesota | |
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Armiger | State of Minnesota |
Adopted | May 11, 2024 |
Motto | Mni Sóta Makoce |
The previous seal’s design drew criticism for its depiction of the relationship between the American settlers and American Indian tribes. In May 2023, the Minnesota Legislature created a commission to change both the seal and the state flag.[2] On December 5th, 2023,[3] they chose the current design by Ross Bruggink.[4]