While I was working on my state-inspired crafts chart, I checked to see if any states had adopted new official state symbols that would be potential craft projects. Indeed, there have been a few new additions that I'm considering for future crafts. But that's not what I want to talk about today. Instead, I want to talk about the list of Unofficial, Proposed, or Facetious State Symbols that Minnesota maintains.
Every state has a list of their official state symbols, but (as far as I can tell) Minnesota is the only one with a publicly accessible list of state symbols that were voted down and/or were proposed in jest. I love this. For the ones that were actually serious, it's really interesting to read the bills and follow the debate. For the others, it's a fun look at Minnesota culture / humor.
You can read about the many (MANY) attempts to name a state mammal (I am #TeamTimberwolf)...
... or the tongue-in-cheek options for a state insect. (I'm voting for the wood tick.)
I have a lot of thoughts about the debate over an official state soup. I would laugh, but that's hard to do when you're shuddering so violently.
I really wish the other 49 states kept a list like this. If you're aware of one that I didn't find, please let me know!
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