Minnesota State Flag Display

Urged the council to fly both the old and new Minnesota flags, citing his family's friendship with Dakota communities since 1877 and saying the dual display undercuts criticisms of the new flag.

A nearly 70-year resident and veteran praised the council's leadership but urged immediate removal of the new state flag from City Hall and the community center, calling it a symbol of corruption and cover-up and suggesting the city's May 23 anniversary as a fitting date.