Flag of Minneapolis facts for kids
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| Proportion | 3:5, 4:6, 5:8 (all official) |
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| Adopted | May 27, 1955 |
| Design | A royal blue pennant on a white field with a white circle split into four equal quadrants- each with a different design, from top left, clockwise: a building, a gear and square, a microscope, and a pilot wheel |
| Designed by | Louise Sundin |
The flag of Minneapolis is the official flag for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A city's flag is a special symbol, much like a country's flag, that represents its history, values, and people.
How the Flag Was Chosen
The Minneapolis flag was created in 1955. The city held a contest to find the best design. A talented person named Louise Sundin designed the winning flag. She won a prize of $250 in a special type of savings bond from the U.S. government.
On May 27, 1955, the Minneapolis City Council officially chose Louise Sundin's design. The City Council is a group of elected officials who make important decisions for the city. They decided that this flag would be the official symbol of Minneapolis.
What the Flag Means
The flag's design has many important symbols. It has a royal blue triangle shape, called a pennant, on a white background. On the blue pennant, there is a white circle. This circle is divided into four equal parts, and each part has a blue symbol inside.
Symbols on the Flag
- A building stands for education and the arts. This shows that Minneapolis cares about learning and creativity.
- A cogged wheel (like a gear) and a square represent hard work and industry. This means the city values its workers and businesses.
- A pilot wheel (from a boat) symbolizes the city's many lakes and rivers. It also represents all the fun activities that happen on the water.
- A microscope shows the city's focus on research, skilled work, and progress. This means Minneapolis is always looking for new ideas and ways to improve.
All these symbols together show the beauty, teamwork, and bright future of Minneapolis.
Images for kids
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The flag of NAVA Meeting 25, hosted in Minneapolis. NAVA meeting flags often incorporate elements to reflect the host city.
