Minnesota is choosing a new state flag, and thousands of designs were submitted. They've been winnowed down to three finalists, all with very simple designs, which do not include surfer Sasquatch. CGP Grey is very much into vexillology, and believes most of our state flags should be redesigned to get away from the "state seal on a blue background" theme. That's exactly what Minnesota is doing, even though their new seal is a vast improvement. When the Minnesota flag submissions were announced, Grey was quick to post a video about them, but it was limited to his Patreon members. Now he's eager to register his opinions on the three finalists.
Grey named the finalists Star Rise, Old Wavy, and Polaris Tricolor. He has a definite favorite, and gives us the many reasons why he approves. As much as you may like modern elements in a new flag, one of the most important considerations for a particular design is how it will hold up over the next 100 years. We will see if the Minnesota legislature takes Grey's points to heart when they select their new flag.
Update: Grey's pick is also the Minnesota commission's pick. The bad news is that they will probably change it.