March 25, 2022 is hereby proclaimed as Minnesota Medal of Honor Day in the State of Minnesota. WHEREAS: The United States Congress has designated March 25 each year as National Medal of Honor Day, the day the first Medal of Honor was presented in 1862; and WHEREAS: Since the Civil War, brave men and women... Continue Reading →
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Flags at Half-Staff on Saturday, Feb 12, 2022
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Lieutenant Brett Thomas Boss 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 Saturday, February 12, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Lieutenant Brett Thomas... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on January 22, 2022
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of First Responder Reverend Brian Alnes 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 Saturday, January 22, 2022, in honor and remembrance of First Responder... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on January 12, 2022
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 Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Firefighter Timothy Kath. “Firefighter Kath was a dedicated firefighter who was respected by his family, friends,... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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 →
Veterans Day 2021 Proclamations
President Biden For generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve — taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our Nation’s ideals of liberty and democracy. These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice. Our Nation... Continue Reading →