Commission selects loon-centric design for new Minnesota state seal

The new Minnesota state seal will feature a loon, the North Star, wild rice, lake water and the state motto, “l’étoile du nord.”

The State Emblems Redesign Commission voted Tuesday to select the final design for the state seal, landing unanimously on design S224.

“This symbol represents the abundance of natural resources that are the foundation of the economy and vitality of Minnesota,” the designer wrote as part of the submission.

The commission may still make changes to the design, including “dates, language, design of the stars, and color of the loon’s eye,” according to a Minnesota Historical Society press release.

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