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Winona County board votes 3–2 to replace Minnesota state flag design
Summary
The Winona County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 on May 26, 2026, to replace the previous Minnesota state flag with a new design after a motion by Commissioner Dwayne Voegeli. Commissioners Marcia Ward and Josh Elsing voted against the change.
The Winona County Board of Commissioners voted to replace the old Minnesota state flag with a new design during its May 26, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Dwayne Voegeli moved the measure, Commissioner Greg Olson seconded it, and the motion passed by a 3–2 margin; Commissioners Marcia Ward and Josh Elsing recorded the opposing votes.
The change was carried during a single motion recorded in the consent/business portion of the agenda. The transcript records the vote as “Yes – 3; No – 2 (Ward, Elsing).” The board did not record additional debate or amendments to the motion in the minutes. The next procedural step listed in the minutes is adjournment, with no further implementation details provided in the meeting record.
