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East Grand Forks Today
By the People, for the People
East Grand Forks Votes to Keep Flying New Minnesota State Flag
City council approves 5-2 decision to continue displaying updated state banner.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:50pm
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The East Grand Forks City Council has voted 5-2 to keep flying the new Minnesota state flag that was adopted in May 2024, despite some dissent from two council members.
Why it matters
The decision by East Grand Forks to continue displaying the updated Minnesota flag aligns the city with the state's official position, avoiding any potential conflicts or confusion over which flag should be flown on public buildings and properties.
The details
At the city council meeting this week, Councilman Brian Larson stated that flying the new state flag is the council's responsibility to comply with state regulations. Ben Pokrzywinski and Tim Riopelle were the two dissenting votes, but the majority of the council voted to keep the new flag flying.
- The new Minnesota state flag was adopted in May 2024.
- The East Grand Forks City Council voted on the flag issue at its meeting this week.
The players
East Grand Forks City Council
The governing body of the city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota that voted on the state flag issue.
Brian Larson
An East Grand Forks city councilman who spoke in favor of continuing to fly the new Minnesota state flag.
Ben Pokrzywinski
An East Grand Forks city councilman who voted against continuing to fly the new Minnesota state flag.
Tim Riopelle
An East Grand Forks city councilman who voted against continuing to fly the new Minnesota state flag.
What they’re saying
“I believe this is our responsibility here as elected officials to comply with state regulations, including the flag that was selected by the state of Minnesota.”
— Brian Larson, East Grand Forks City Councilman
The takeaway
The East Grand Forks City Council's decision to keep flying the new Minnesota state flag demonstrates their commitment to aligning with the state's official position, even in the face of some local dissent, highlighting the importance of government entities working in coordination on symbolic issues like the state flag.
