Minnesota
New Minnesota flag set for official unveiling this weekend
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota will unfurl a new flag Saturday to celebrate Statehood Day.
For now, at least, it’s not a fan favorite for many, but supporters think it can change Minnesotans’ minds.
Dave Hruby couldn’t wait to run it up the pole when the State Emblems Redesign Commission chose a new flag design in December.
“When they picked this, I’m like, ‘Wow, perfect choice,’” he said.
His may have been the first to fly in Minnesota, but as a sign of its growing popularity, the places you’ll see it flying are spreading — from Edina to Columbia Heights and from Maple Grove to Mount Everest.
But the new design is not without its detractors.
“From the moment I put it up, I saw some neighbors put up the old flag where I’ve never seen him before,” Hruby said.
In a couple recent polls, somewhere around half of Minnesotans said they wanted to keep the old flag.
A few Republican legislators tried to stop the shift.
And at Herold Flags in Rochester, sales of the new flag are rising, but the old flag sells faster.
“I think the experience of other states and even other countries that have changed their imagery, whether it’s a flag or a seal, shows that pretty quickly people embrace that,” said Secretary of State Steve Simon.
He was part of the commission that chose the new flag and seal.
They tried to absorb 21,000 public comments before settling on a design simple enough for a child to remember and draw: the basic shape of Minnesota and the dark blue sky, the light blue waters of our lakes and rivers, and a North Star.
“People are embracing these new images because they contain symbols that are not political, that unite us, around shared symbols,” Simon said.
The outgoing flag still stood behind Simon’s desk Friday, but its replacement was at the ready just outside the door.
The new design will officially fly for the first time Saturday at sunrise, at the Capitol and at the governor’s residence.
“I’m excited to see it,” said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
The National Guard will fold up the historic flag and it’ll take a place of honor at the Minnesota Historical Society.
Simon’s collection of seal stamps will go there, too.
And Hruby will get a wish fulfilled.
“I’ve wanted a new flag since I was a little kid,” he said.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is no longer required to appear in court on Friday, according to an order issued by Minnesota’s chief judge.
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz canceled Friday’s hearing, noting that Lyons’ appearance is no longer required because the individual previously denied a bond hearing was released.
However, in his order issued on Wednesday, Judge Schiltz said that the release of Juan T.R. “does not end the Court’s concerns.”
Schiltz attached an appendix that he said identifies 96 court orders that ICE violated in 74 cases.
“This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Schiltz said. “ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
Schiltz issued a warning to ICE, stating that “future noncompliance with court orders” may result in new orders requiring the appearance of Lyons or other government officials.
MN weather: Cold and sunny Wednesday
It’s a sunny but cold Wednesday with highs in the single digits and subzero wind chills. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s a cold and sunny Wednesday in Minnesota with single digit highs and subzero wind chills.
Wednesday’s forecast in Minnesota
The forecast:
Wednesday will be cold and sunny with northwest winds between 5–15 mph, making it feel below zero throughout the day.
Temperatures remain below average, with central Minnesota seeing highs in the single digits, far northern Minnesota experiencing subzero highs, and double-digit highs in the southwest. The Twin Cities metro will top out at around 8 degrees.
Wednesday night remains mostly clear but cold as temperatures drop below zero with wind chills in the negative teens.
Extended Minnesota weather forecast
What’s next:
Thursday stays cold with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs remain in the single digits, accompanied by subzero wind chills.
Frigid conditions continue into Friday before temperatures gradually warm over the weekend. Saturday brings highs in the teens, followed by warming into the mid-20s by Sunday. A weak system may bring a few snowflakes Sunday afternoon.
Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:
The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.
BREAKINGBREAKING,
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
Published On 28 Jan 2026
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has been attacked by a man while hosting a town hall meeting in Minneapolis.
Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by the man before he was tackled to the ground on Tuesday.
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The Reuters news agency said that Omar was not injured in the attack, and authorities have not said what substance was sprayed or whether charges have been filed against the assailant.
The audience cheered as the man was pinned down and his arms were tied behind his back. In a video clip of the incident, someone in the crowd can be heard saying, “Oh my god, he sprayed something on her”, the Associated Press news agency reported.
Omar continued the town hall after the man was ushered out of the room.
Just before the attack, she had called for the abolishment of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.
“ICE cannot be reformed,” Omar said.
Minneapolis police did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the incident and whether anyone was arrested.
The White House did not immediately respond to a message from the AP seeking comment.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow soon…
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