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MNFlag Research Category

Cost

A recurring argument recorded in attributable statements that does not fit another published category.

7 coded statements · 2 speakers · 6 jurisdictions

This is MNFlag research coding and is not necessarily language used by the speaker. Coding does not imply overall political ideology or motive.

Verified Evidence

Statements using this category

Direct quotation
“Let's honor our veterans and our heritage while rejecting further financial harm from this bully legislative mandate that has passed unfunded costs on to our rural counties.”

Addie Best · May 5, 2026 · Itasca · Statement record · View case and source →

Direct quotation
“There is substantial public cost associated with making this change that does not advance the public interest.”

Isanti City Council · March 14, 2024 · Isanti city · Statement record · View case and source →

Direct quotation
“There is a substantial public cost associated with making this change that does not advance the public interest, including every deputy badge, seals in every courtroom and county board rooms across the state.”

Hubbard County Board · February 8, 2024 · Hubbard · Statement record · View case and source →

Attributed paraphrase

Resolution 202404 adopted in opposition to proposed flag/seal changes: existing flag and seal depict agriculture, Native American heritage, and co-existence as part of Minnesota history.

Nobles County Board · January 23, 2024 · Nobles · Statement record · View case and source →

Attributed paraphrase

Resolution 24-CB-12 (Opposition to Redesign of Minnesota State Flag and Seal): the flag and seal contain historical information on farming background and Native American heritage; substantial public cost does not advance the public interest. Krueger moved, Nagel seconded, motion carried unanimously.

Mcleod County Board · January 16, 2024 · McLeod · Statement record · View case and source →

Attributed paraphrase

Resolution 2024-7 (Resolution in Opposition to Redesigning the State Flag and Seal): urges legislative delegation and Governor to reject SERC work and retain existing state seal and flag. Motion by Kangas, seconded by Noon; roll call 5-0.

Wadena County Board · January 16, 2024 · Wadena · Statement record · View case and source →

Analytical Relationships

Categories appearing alongside this one

These categories appear on some of the same coded statements in MNFlag's database. Co-occurrence reflects multiple themes in a single statement; it does not establish related beliefs, ideology, or motive.