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Isanti County board considers drafting resolution on Minnesota's new flag and seal, cites costs and process concerns
Summary
County staff briefed the board on Minnesota's 2024 adoption of a new state flag and updated seal; commissioners debated whether to draft a local resolution opposing the change, with discussion focused on implementation costs (badges, decals, uniforms), the adoption process, and whether a public vote would be more appropriate.
Amanda, a county staff member, told the board that Minnesota adopted a new state flag and updated seal in 2024 and that the change also altered the state seal used more commonly in local operations. "At this point in time, there is no requirement of local government to change our flag or our seal," she said, noting state facilities must use the new design but that counties may choose whether and how to transition.
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