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In reply to the discussion: New state flag not too bad. [View all]

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8. These Minnesotans celebrated the new flag with costumes, laser loon earrings and Lutheran sushi
Wed May 15, 2024, 01:36 AM
May 2024
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/12/new-minnesota-state-flag-party-celebration-costumes-laser-loon-lutheran-sushi

one man took it to another level — he hosted a Minnesota-themed party in celebration of the new flag.

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The afternoon at Nelson’s party started with the Minnesota state song, “Hail! Minnesota.”

Costumes were encouraged — anything Minnesota themed. Nelson and his boyfriend, Wesley Noble, dressed as Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Adam Smith and Keely Schultz dressed as a Minnesota red pine and the new flag, complete with laser loon earrings.

ther costumes included an abstract loon, a lady slipper (the state flower), and a few other flag-inspired looks.

Guests played pin the star on the flag, crafted their own flags and indulged in classic Minnesota cuisine — blueberry muffins (the official state muffin), Minnesota shaped cookies, Lutheran sushi (also known as Minnesota sushi or ham and pickle wraps), pigs in a blanket and more.

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Lots of great pictures at the link

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