Minnesota gets new flag after complaints of racial insensitivity

The Midwestern US state of Minnesota has unveiled a new flag after ditching its old one that depicted a farmer beside a rifle and a Native American on horsebackCriticized for years as racially insensitive, the old flag is being replaced by a light blue and dark blue design with a white star. If approved by the local legislature, the new flag will be officially raised on Minnesota's annual statehood day in May.