This bill proposes the establishment of 1st Minnesota Day on July 2 of each year to honor the 1st Minnesota Regiment and their heroic charge during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Annual Observance: Designates July 2 as 1st Minnesota Day to recognize the 262 soldiers who fought for the Union, of whom 215 were killed, playing a crucial role in saving Union forces.

2. Governor's Proclamation: Requires the governor to issue a proclamation each year to honor this observance.

3. Educational Encouragement: Encourages schools to include instruction on the 1st Minnesota Regiment's role in the Civil War, particularly their efforts in preserving the Union, freedom, and democracy.

4. Flag Display at the Capitol: Directs the Commissioner of Administration, in cooperation with the Minnesota Historical Society, to fly the replica of the 1st Minnesota Regimental Flag on the North flagpole of the Minnesota State Capitol, replacing the POW/MIA flag on July 2 each year.

The bill aims to commemorate the sacrifice of the 1st Minnesota Regiment and ensure that their historical significance is remembered and taught to future generations.