St. Paul, MN – A new bill in the Minnesota House would reduce funding for cities like Detroit Lakes that have chosen to not fly the new state flag.
If passed, HF 5077 directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue to reduce aid by 10% to any county or city that flies or otherwise makes use of a state flag in place of the new official flag.
The cut in aid would take effect the year after the “incorrect flag” is found to be flown by the municipality. The law would take effect starting in 2027.
The bill was introduced on Monday by eight DFL Representatives, including Rep. Heather Keeler of Moorhead, and has been referred to the Tax committee. Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth says the bill has no chance of passing through the House.
Minnesota cities that have opted to bring back the old design include Inver Grove Heights, Champlin, Elk River, Zumbrota, North Branch, Detroit Lakes, Pine Island, Crosslake, Babbitt and Wadena.
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