MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota officials have whittled thousands of submissions for the state's new flag and seal to a handful of standout designs in each category. The State Emblems Redesign ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota leaders tasked residents with helping reimagine the state's flag and seal. The citizenry delivered, with designs running the gamut from reverent, to just plain ridiculous.

The largest star represents the North Star and Minnesota. Minnesota's current state seal and flag have been criticized for its perceived depiction of the Minnesotans and Native Americans.