The flag of Minneapolis is the official municipal flag of

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Design and symbolism

On May 27, 1955, Minneapolis City Council unanimously adopted a new design for its flag. The flag and its symbols were described in the resolution as such:

History

The flag of Minneapolis was designed in 1955 by Louise Sundin as part of a contest. She received a $250

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as her prize. The

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adopted it as the official flag of the city on May 27, 1955. A 2004 North American Vexillological Association survey of 150 American city flags put Minneapolis' design at 27th place.

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, however, put the flag on their list of the worst city flags, saying it was "too simple".

References

External links

The City Clerk of Minneapolis's page on the flag

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Flags of cities in Minnesota Flags introduced in 1955 1955 establishments in Minnesota {{Minnesota-stub

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