Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Captain Andy Loso Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Captain Andy Loso. “Captain... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Saturday, January 8, 2022
President Biden Proclamation NOTE: Pursuant to a proclamation issued by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., on December 29, 2021, flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff on the date of interment for former United States Senator Harry Reid of Nevada. The date of interment has now been set by the family. Flags should be... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Friday, December 31, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, December 31, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Sheriff... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on December 21, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Ronald Smith Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, today, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Officer Ronald Smith. “Officer Smith was a... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on December 18, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Captain Brian Lange Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Saturday, December 18, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Fire Captain Brian Lange. “Captain Lange... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on October 3, 2021
In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. You can watch the service live at https://www.firehero.org/ Minnesota Governor Walz proclaimed: In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on September 11, 2021
On Saturday, September 11th, 2021 will mark the 20 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania. September 11th is called Patriot Day and serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning.... Continue Reading →
Flags at half-staff on Monday, August 2, 2021
Governor Tim Walz has ordered order all United States and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all State buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Monday, August 2, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Red Lake Nation Police Officer Ryan Bialke. “Officer Bialke was an outstanding police officer who was respected and admired... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on June 14, 2021
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Paramedic Troy Boettcher Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all State and Federal buildings in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Monday, June 14, 2021, in honor and remembrance of Paramedic Troy Boettcher. “Troy Boettcher... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff through April 6, 2021
Both President Biden and Governor Walz have issued proclamations to honor the victims of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on April 6, 2021. President Biden's proclamation A Proclamation on Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers April 02, 2021 As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack... Continue Reading →