Minnesota state flag debate about much more than design: What to know

Meet Minnesota’s new state flag!

Two years later: Exploring elements of Minnesota’s revised state flag

Minnesota state flag debate about much more than design: What to know

Minnesota officially raises its new state flag

Minnesota still holds a Confederate battle flag captured by the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. For decades, Virginia has requested its return, but Minnesota has consistently refused. Former Governor Jesse Ventura famously dismissed those requests by saying, “Why? I mean, we won.”