Minnesota lawmakers are considering making changes to the state’s flag and seal. House Democrats are moving forward with legislation to create a 14-member commission to study new designs to recommend to the legislature. Change supporters say flag isn’t recognizable outside the state and that parts of the seal could be offensive to Native Americans. The flag must contain an image of the state seal by law.
Minnesota Lawmakers Considering Changes To Flag, Seal
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!