Did Tim Walz change Minnesota's flag to resemble Somalia's? We have the real story

The claim has circulated since Minnesota changed its flag in May 2024.

Did Minnesota redesign its flag to look like Somalia’s? Here’s what we know

Minnesota's new state flag design has sparked comparisons to Somalia's flag due to its blue color and star.
Opinion

David Marcus: Stop gaslighting us about Minnesota's new Somali-themed state flag

Minnesota's new state flag allegedly resembles Somalia's flag, but officials deny the obvious similarities. Is this political gaslighting in action?
KLFY News 10

Hundreds in Somalia’s capital protest Israel’s recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Somalia’s capital to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, waving Somali flags and chanting ...
The Sun Chronicle

Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Somalia’s capital to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, waving Somali flags and chanting ...