[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota starting sunrise on Monday, February 19, 2024, to honor the lives of two police officers and a firefighter/paramedic who lost their lives in the line of... Continue Reading →
Half-Staff for SGT Cade Wolfe on Jan 5, 2024
Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Sergeant Cade Michael Wolfe Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Friday, January 5, in honor of Sergeant Cade Michael Wolfe’s memorial. Sgt.... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Sgt Cade Wolfe
Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Sergeant Cade Michael Wolfe Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on Monday, November 20, in honor and remembrance of Sergeant Cade Michael Wolfe.... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters September 24, 2023
Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 24, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. This order occurs... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on 9/11 – 2023
A Proclamation from the President on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023 Today we remember all the heroes who were forged in the hours, days, and years that followed that terrible morning of September 11, 2001 — ordinary Americans who, amidst the terror, smoke, and flames, demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness. Together,... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff from 9/8 to 9/9 for Former Governor Al Quie
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Al Quie Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise on Friday, September 8, to sunset on Saturday, September 9, in honor of former Minnesota Governor... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Jake Wallin until sunset on July 22, 2023
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Minnesota National Guard Sergeant and Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on July 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Fire Captain Chris Parsons
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fire Captain Chris Parsons Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 to honor the life of St. Paul Fire Captain Christopher Parsons, who died on... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Note: Normally this event is held on the first weekend of October but it has moved to May in 2023. The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Saturday, April 22, 2023
Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Pope County Sheriff Deputy Josh Owen Governor Tim Walz has ordered all Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Josh Owen. “Deputy Owen was... Continue Reading →