Some state legislators say it’s important to commemorate the former flag. Others say problematic imagery and the old flag’s ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — At the State Capitol Thursday, a proposal was heard that aims to resurrect the retired Minnesota state flag. The bill — authored by 22 House Republicans — would allow the flying of ...

Less than one year after the North Star State’s new banner became official, some Minnesota lawmakers are looking to give the ...

Maeve Zinkel goes for a big run while Ellie Reddin pulls her flag in a September game in Edina. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the ...

Twenty-two House Republicans have proposed a bill to bring back the "historic" retired Minnesota state flag. The bill allows ...

There will be an "extreme" fire risk in 27 Minnesota counties on Monday as temperatures soar and strong winds arrive. The ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

The judge initially agreed in January to release Geyser from the facility — but state health officials requested last week to keep her committed over “red flags” in her behavior. A Wisconsin ...

A statement released Monday by St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry says Officer Reilly will receive, “the full honors she ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags lowered at all state buildings to honor the death of a law enforcement officer. All U.S. and Minnesota flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise ...

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