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Council hears split survey results on Minnesota flag, opts for no action

Litchfield City Council · June 1, 2026
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Summary

After reviewing an anonymous survey of nearly 1,000 responses and hearing mixed public input, the council voted to take no action on replacing or formally switching flags and to let existing flags be rotated as they wear.

Council Member Larson presented results from an anonymous survey of about 987 respondents about the Minnesota state flag. Larson said the survey showed strong attachment to the old flag among many residents but also a vocal minority supporting the new state flag.

Members and commenters urged the council not to take a position that would divide the community. One citizen's emailed comment, read into the record, argued that the new flag was adopted by the state and the city should ‘‘stay in our lane.’’ Council members echoed that sentiment and emphasized communication and avoiding community division.

After discussion the council directed no action at this time; several members recommended continuing to use existing flags on city property until replacements are needed, at which point the city can purchase the state‑approved flag. No ordinance or resolution changing flag policy was introduced.

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