In 1986, the County Board voted 4 to 2 to fly the U.N. flag. The resolution was sponsored by former Commissioner John Derus. Then lone commissioner from the time, who is still on the board, abstained on the vote.
Looks like he’s turned lobbyist...
http://www.cfboard.state.mn.us/lobby/lbdetail/lb9375.html
Part of the gambling mafia too it looks like.