PAUL — Run it up the flagpole: Minnesota will have a new flag with a shape that resembles — well, itself — along with an eight-point North Star and a single, light blue block to the other side.

Prekker says the “swallow tail” design, which resembles the shape of Minnesota, is unique among flags of the world, and that he wanted to keep the design as simple as possible.

The new Minnesota state flag will officially be raised across the state on Saturday. So, what does the flag look like and what's the meaning behind its design?

The new design's dark blue color represents the shape of the state, and the light blue represents the over 10,000 lakes that Minnesota is known for. The white star represents the "North Star" motto.

Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission voted 11-1 to ... He described his design as one featuring a navy-colored "abstract shape of Minnesota," with the white star representing the ...

Minnesota has unveiled a new state flag design to replace one that was considered racist by many Native American leaders.. The waving symbol, which was adopted in 1957 and based on an 1893 design ...