Which flag fits? Superlatives and accolades for Minnesota’s flag redesigns
![A collage of six flags submitted to the state.](https://img.apmcdn.org/c18b067c2be5542328c0634ab0fd6ffb89613cd2/uncropped/c6ef3d-20231109-flag-collage-600.jpg)
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Updated: 9:25 a.m.
Public submissions for Minnesota's new state flag have been revealed. There are a lot of stars and stripes and loons — LOTS of loons.
We have absolutely no control over what design will be the final choice by the State Emblems Redesign Commission.
But that won’t stop us and the rest of the MPR newsroom from recognizing some of the great and humorous submissions.
What superlative or accolade did we miss? Which flag design would you nominate? Let us know and we will add our favorites to the list! Email your name, superlative and flag design number to tell@mpr.org or fill out the form at the bottom of this story.
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Cutest couple
They look so happy together!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/f0bc786a2ec94633021b5c3c5c023636068f72c7/uncropped/e4dde5-20231109-flag-submission-789-600.jpg)
Best lesson on design
Thank you to whoever submitted this with notes. We’ve learned so much!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/285de499db195f7e4e9d11c5bd2d8e03b6fdc90d/uncropped/321f0c-20231109-flag-submission-1496-600.jpg)
Best design that makes us hungry
Hot dish for all!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/d580f21aa0da46305fbaccbe41d41969c401611c/uncropped/940254-20231108-flag-submissions-b03-600.jpg)
Hungriest flag
My, what big teeth you have! We’re pretty sure that’s a little hotdish he’s about to eat, too.
Editor’s note: Our tired eyes thought it was hotdish, but we were told it is more likely a blueberry muffin — the state muffin. Either way, delicious!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/a8013f55944d04fba49e7d55e494af51f1802d91/uncropped/cc242b-20231109-flag-submission-b02-600.jpg)
Best use of a star
There were lots of stars, but not many used the state as part of the design. We don’t want to give up southwest Minnesota, though.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/d4728487206b41eb98f2e6144903c11f51e262c4/uncropped/ab8145-20231109-flag-submission-b01-600.jpg)
Most stars
We checked. This has the most.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/c9d2c5ff9519c7c1fde85daff6f87b030ca0e75d/uncropped/f2914c-20231109-flag-submission-1479-c-600.jpg)
Most sporty
Flag? Maybe. The colors are perfect for Vikings. Skol!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/2268cbb71cfc659ee5061c6f3d27d0c4d5e03c86/uncropped/37f123-20231109-flag-f13-600.jpg)
Best use of a hockey stick
Crisp like a slapshot in the back of the net.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/c5cad8000e753d17a1ce12e4ff7e032d9cfc4c36/uncropped/f152e3-20231109-flag-submission-c02-600.jpg)
Most… interesting
We just wanted to include this one. And it does have a hockey stick.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/72db677131999b3aeb244b092caaea0986e1eb0c/uncropped/c9ada7-20231109-flag-submission-c01-600.jpg)
Most likely to pair well on a flannel shirt
Picture it: This picturesque cold winter scene as an iron-on patch.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/36f55bdeca5f9afd2f573351a367eb703bcd3659/uncropped/ee336a-20231109-flag-submission-293-600.jpg)
Best design without the color blue
Green for our natural beauty. Purple for Prince.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/e1cf069276eb4cddd778e872134a14f0317515f3/uncropped/fb3608-20231109-flag-submission-208-600.jpg)
Best design with the color blue
What’s better than blue? More blue!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/cb366584cc512f1ddadbb32d155159c491be7bfc/uncropped/b9fc39-20231109-flag-submission-2099-533.jpg)
Most likely to be featured on an MPR tote bag
Who do we call to make this happen?
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/c8d3e285b77cbba9b75e2bd1ca2e96edbcc1fdba/uncropped/8690c2-20231108-flag-submissions02-600.jpg)
Best use of Morse code
No secret message here.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/2dc8e801797f722d247e0a27882589108d53a68e/uncropped/5febb4-20231109-flag-submission-b04-600.jpg)
Best goodest flag
Awwww, who’s a good boy? You are!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/71ad630d99023e833caffb14f5119631b4b877ad/uncropped/52fee9-20231109-flag-submission-b03-600.jpg)
Most likely to give you nightmares
Look, it’s a beautiful design… but why a two-headed loon?
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/91b22a814667d6fdf48a57de2b318617fda4b0cc/uncropped/f1dd9a-20231109-flag-submission-516-600.jpg)
Best use of lasers
Right on point. But also scary.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/e512509cd26310a84f09166690f3d182a7696ac8/uncropped/c5e5e2-20231109-flag-submission-674-600.jpg)
Eerily like the Kris Lindahl billboards
Just look at that wingspan! Guaranteed offer on your nest!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/16d78bc14a3c013d6ce618089698235db6508c6d/uncropped/c91b6b-20231109-flag-submission-684-600.jpg)
Best bald eagle in a supporting role
Because the loon is the star in Minnesota.
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/6af0e928411638b797e14a503d2fa847e2b8ff16/uncropped/bfabd5-20231109-flag-submission-38-600.jpg)
Most likely to be airbrushed on a T-shirt
Hear the call of the North Woods!
![A submission for state flag.](https://img.apmcdn.org/318bf36d81a735f76856befe8fedad8e123fdf91/uncropped/ed0d30-20231109-flag-submission-1192-600.jpg)