MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali government has introduced new regulations requiring all vessels navigating its territorial waters to hoist the Somali flag, aiming to bolster national security and ...

Discover the truth behind the false claim that Governor Tim Walz changed Minnesota's flag to resemble Somalia's. Skip to main content Skip to site footer. What's Hot: Dream Getaway 87; ...

Although both flags have stars and similar colors, as do many flags, Somalia’s flag did not serve as an inspiration for Minnesota’s, Andrew Prekker, a Minnesota man whose flag concept inspired ...

Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional. Tim Walz didn’t select a new Minnesota flag.

Prekker’s original flag submission faced criticism for perceived similarities to the Puntland region of Somalia’s flag. The original design contained a northern star to represent Minnesota’s state ...