Inver Grove Heights to Consider Flying 1983 Minnesota State Flag Under New Policy
Published: April 25th 2026
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN: The Inver Grove Heights City Council is set to consider a resolution that would establish a formal policy for displaying the Minnesota state flag on city property, including designating the historical 1983 version of the flag for use.
According to city documents prepared for the April 27, 2026 meeting, the proposed resolution would direct that the version of the Minnesota state flag commonly referred to as the “1983 flag” be flown at all city-owned properties where a state flag is displayed.
The proposal comes after the State of Minnesota undertook a redesign of its official flag following action by the 2023 Legislature, which created a State Emblems Redesign Commission. The commission was tasked with bringing recommendations to lawmakers by January 1, 2024.
City materials note that Minnesota’s state flag was originally adopted in 1893 and later updated in 1957 and 1983, remaining unchanged until the recent redesign process. However, state law does not require municipalities to fly a state flag, and cities are allowed to choose which version—if any—they display.
The proposed policy reflects direction from the City Council during its April 13 meeting, when staff were instructed to draft a formal resolution outlining how the city should handle the display of the state flag moving forward.
If adopted, the resolution would require the 1983 flag to be flown on city flagpoles and displayed in other customary locations both inside and outside city buildings. City staff would also be directed to take any necessary steps to implement the policy.
According to the council agenda materials, Inver Grove Heights currently has six Minnesota state flags displayed at various city locations. The cost to replace each flag is estimated at approximately $500, with a projected timeline of four to eight weeks for ordering, delivery, and installation if changes are approved.
The resolution is listed under regular business for the April 27 meeting. Final approval would require a vote of the City Council.