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May 20, 2026 - 11:55 AM
The dates 1819 and 1893 on the Historic Minnesota flag mark significant historical milestones. 1819: The year Fort Snelling was established. It was the first major U.S. military outpost and permanent settlement in the region, paving the way for further territorial development. 1893: The year the original flag was adopted. It was originally designed by Amelia Hyde Center for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
