ST. PAUL, Minn. – The State Emblems and Redesign Commission settled Ion a new state seal featuring the state bird –the loon. The Commission’s recommendation will go to the Legislature in January for acceptance. There is fine-tuning that doesn’t show in the rendition that was approved. For the final presentation the state motto of yore, the French “L’Etoile du Nord,”” will be replaced by the Lakota phrase “Mni Sota Makoce,” which means “Land Where the Waters Reflect the Clouds.” Also, the loon’s eye will be changed from blank to the bird’s distinguishing ruby. Separately the Commission iso cnsdierig a new state fkag that, unlike the current flag, will not contain the state seal..
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The Minnesota loon. Since 1961 the loon has been the distinctive Minnesota state bird. Loons are large black and white birds with red eyes. They have wingspans up to five feet and body lengths up to three feet.
Current seal. Bye, bye.