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Hubbard County

MNFlag has documented 1 government action concerning Minnesota’s state flags in Hubbard County, beginning February 8, 2024.

Research statusPrimary records located Actions1 Research periodFebruary 2024 Latest actionFebruary 8, 2024

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What people said

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“The state flag is only required to be flown outside of state offices.”

Jeff Cadwell ·

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Official Status
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Direct quotation

“When I look at it, I don't see any history.”

Char Christenson ·

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History & Tradition
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“He commented that the new flag is plain.”

Ted Van Kempen ·

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Aesthetics
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“Administrator Cadwell: The state flag is only required to be flown outside of state offices. The fact that counties display the state flag is completely optional. So there is no requirement for us to upgrade to a new state flag.”

Hubbard County Board · Organization ·

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Local Control
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“The official state flag and seal are not only symbols of our state, but also of our history and both the current official state flag and official state seal contain historical information on our farming background, Native American heritage and the coexistence that is part of the rich history of our state.”

Hubbard County Board · Organization ·

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History & Tradition
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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 · Organization ·

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Cost
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Direct quotation

“Chair Christenson: I am still really struggling with the new flag. When I look at it, I don't see any history. She favored sending a letter to legislators.”

Char Christenson ·

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History & Tradition
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Evidence

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Supporting source

Hubbard County Board opposes new state flag

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Secondary sources

Local and regional reporting

Local / regional reporting

Hubbard County Board opposes new state flag

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Community context

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Official statements

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Local news

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Officeholders

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