Minnesota State Flag

Minnesota State Car Flags
Car Flags are often displayed to represent of an individual's allegiance to their state. Minnesota State car flags are used by their owners as mobile emblems of their home. Car flags are usually made from strong materials and are attached to a car via a pole and clip window attachment.

History, Description, Colors and Symbols of the Minnesota State Flag
The Minnesota flag is the official identifying symbol of the state, the design of which is established by law in the constitution of Minnesota, the "North Star State". What does the flag stand for? The colors, devices and emblems displayed on the Minnesota State Flag are not arbitrary but have a definite symbolic meaning. The description, history and meaning of the symbols and colors of this important  emblem of Minnesota flag are as follows:

	What is the design of the Minnesota state flag?
		The design is a field of medium blue containing an image of the Seal of Minnesota
	What does the the stars symbolize?
		Surrounding the seal is a white banner containing 19 stars denoting Minnesota as the 19th state to join the union after the original thirteen colonies. The largest star of all is located at the top and represents the North Star
		According to the ancient laws of heraldry a The star is a noble ensign and symbolizes honor, achievement and hope and are emblems of truth and constancy
	What does the image on the seal symbolize? See enlarged picture of the seal
		The image of the seal is surrounded by a wreath of pink and white lady’s slipper, the state flower.
		The image of the seal depicts the landscape of the state and the early inhabitants - a farmer cultivating the land looking towards a Native American Indian who is hunting on horseback
	What do the dates symbolize?
		There are 3 dates within the wreath of lady’s slipper: 1858, 1819 and 1893
		1819: The year the first settlement at Fort Snelling was established. Fort Snelling, a military fortification, originally known as Fort Saint Anthony, was constructed between 1820 to 1824. It served as an important garrison and gathering place for the early inhabitants
		1858: The year of statehood
		1893: The year the first official flag was adopted
	What are the colors of the flag and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry?
		The color red is a symbol of hardiness, bravery, strength & valor
		The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
		The color white is a symbol of peace and honesty
	What is the shape and ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length.
		The ratio is 7:11 meaning it is 7 units tall for every 11 units wide.
	Who designed the Minnesota State Flag?
		The name of the designer was Amelia Hyde Center and Pauline Gerhardin Fjelde
	What is the history of the Minnesota State Flag?
		During the Civil War (1861-1865) several Minnesota regiments carried blue battle flags with the state seal in the center
		In 1893, a contest was held to create a design to be displayed at Chicago World's Fair. Amelia Hyde Center of Minneapolis submitted the winning entry which featured a white field with the state seal and a blue color on the reverse.
		Pauline Fjelde, a textile artist, and her sister, Thomane, were contracted to produce the actual prototype flag.
	When was the Minnesota State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries)
		It was officially adopted August 2, 1983
	The Minnesota flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state.