Do you know the year in which Minnesota became a state? It was in the year 1858. Buy a 4 ft x 6 ft nylon and check out the year printed on the flag. The flag is accompanied by a flag base, and optional cord & tassel. You can also choose from a variety of pole toppers like 7-inch metal gold eagle, gold spear (plastic), gold metal spear, Army metal spear, gold metal parade ball, or Texas Star Metal. You can opt between an oak and a telescoping flag pole.