What Is the Latest Buffoonery in Minnesota? The Battle of the Flags
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would reduce state aid to cities and counties that refuse to fly the state's newly redesigned flag, which replaced the original 1893 version deemed offensive to Native Americans. Several cities, including Inver Grove Heights and Elk River, have opted to revert to the old flag despite the potential financial consequences. The debate has intensified amid broader political tensions, including allegations of election fraud and accusations of partisan pandering by Democratic officials.
- ▪The Minnesota House introduced a bill that would cut state aid to cities or counties not flying the 2023 redesigned state flag.
- ▪The original state flag, adopted in 1893, was criticized for imagery perceived as offensive to Native Americans.
- ▪Cities such as Inver Grove Heights, Elk River, Champlin, Zumbrota, and Plainview have chosen to fly the original flag instead of the new design.
- ▪Critics argue the new flag resembles the national flag of Somalia, sparking additional controversy.
- ▪Approximately $9 billion in fraud has been uncovered in Minnesota, with about 90% of those charged being of Somali descent, according to the article.
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What Is the Latest Buffoonery in Minnesota? The Battle of the Flags By Becky Noble | 2:19 PM on April 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Mohamed Ibrahim/Report for America via AP, File The ongoing story of the rampant fraud in Minnesota, and the distinct possibility that Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison knew full well what was going on, has been front and center since independent journalist Nick Shirley helped amplify reporting on the scandal with his viral videos. Democrats have been mad as hornets that their pandering to a vital voting bloc by looking the other way has been exposed.
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