Your chance to make your mark on Minnesota.
In the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was authorized to hold a new design contest for a second state parks and trails specialty license plate — with a few specific requirements.
The winning design must “celebrate the North Shore and Lake Superior agate; not be created in whole or in part using artificial intelligence; be created by a resident of Minnesota; and be selected no later than December 18, 2026.”
Start designing now! Entries will be accepted through a digital submission form September 15 through October 31 at 5 p.m. After a DNR panel narrows down submissions to the top three finalists, you will decide the winner by a public vote in December 2026. For more information on contest rules, visit the DNR website.
