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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s selection as the Democratic vice-presidential contender spurred false suggestions on social media that he changed the state’s flag to resemble that of Somalia.

The flag includes a star and blue coloring, as does Somalia’s national flag, but Somalia’s flag was not an inspiration, its designer says Minnesota's new state flag was officially adopted May 11.

Someone holds Minnesota and American flags in front of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's temporary governor's residence in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Column by Philip Bump ...

Minnesota is home to the largest number of Somali Americans in the country, but any similarities between the new flag and the Somali flag are pure coincidence. On Aug. 6, 2024, U.S. Vice President ...

The flag includes a star and blue coloring, as does Somalia’s national flag, but Somalia’s flag was not an inspiration, said a Minnesota man whose flag concept inspired the final design.

Flag expert Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, lauded the final design with an A+ rating. Despite efforts from some Minnesota Republican lawmakers to delay the ...

"The new flag and seal reflect all Minnesotans and showcase the features of our state that we can all recognize – the water, the land, the North Star, and of course - the loon," Minnesota ...

There were probably more Minnesota homes flying North Star flags than the actual flag when the search for a replacement began last year. Some Minnesotans still make room for it, in their hearts ...