East Grand Forks City Council Votes 5-2 to Continue Flying New State Flag

East Grand Forks City Council votes 5-2 to continue flying new state flag

EAST GRAND FORKS — East Grand Forks City Hall will continue flying the new design of the Minnesota state flag, after City Council members on Tuesday voted 5-2 in favor of flying that version. Council members Brian Larson, Tami Schumacher, Dale Helms, Don Casmey and Karen Peterson voted in favor of flying the new flag, and Ben Pokrzywinski and Tim Riopelle voted against flying it. “I do believe it’s the city’s responsibility here to fly the offic…

Wadena Council unanimously votes to keep old state flag

WADENA — In a decision that Mayor George Diess said ultimately rests with the city, on Tuesday, March 10, council members passed a resolution to forgo flying the new Minnesota state flag design at city hall. Instead, the council opted to continue displaying the old flag design. “If it’s a state building, you have to fly the flag that is designated,” said Deiss, adding council members unanimously passed the resolution. “But I feel there is nothin…