The New Minnesota State Flag: The Story of the State Emblems Redesign Commission (SERC) – NAVA 58

This is a free flowing and insightful discussion presentation with commissioners from the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission (SERC) who selected the new Minnesota State Flag and new Minnesota State Seal. This program was written, directed, and produced by Dave Berger. Panelists include: Luis Fitch, Chair; Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State; Aaron Wittnebel, member of the Red Lake Nation; Andrew Prekker, flag designer; Kent Whitworth, CEO and Director of the Minnesota Historical Society; and Rep. Mike Freiberg, Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43B. This program was filmed at the 3M Auditorium at the Minnesota History Center on Friday, September 20, 2024. Sponsored by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) and the Minnesota Historical Society. This program was the opening event for NAVA 58, the annual meeting of the North American Vexillological Association. It is part of the annual Preble Lecture Series. To learn more about NAVA see their website: https://nava.org Special Thanks to Berdette Berger; Dave Page; Allie Boutelle, Christopher Engelhart, Mark Stowman, Mike Haider, Tony Barber, Ted Bores, Giselle Tisdale, and WNAV Audio Visual.