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 →
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9/11 20th Anniversary Events
In the Twin Cities area, there will be two events on September 11th. If you know of more events around the State of MN, contact the Webmaster. Minnesota 9 11 Tribute This tribute has existed for 20 years. The 20th Anniversary Concert will be held at the Lake Harriet Band Shell on Saturday, September 11,... 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 →
MN Veterans Wellness Survey
The United Veterans Legislative Council of Minnesota is conducting a Veterans Wellness Survey. CV-19, shutdowns, and civil unrest has impacted everyone. Our coalition seeks to know exactly how MN vets are doing so responses can be deployed before more harm is done. The survey is open to vets, family, and caregivers. NO VETERAN LEFT BEHIND The... 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 →
Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29
On March 29 of each year, our Nation and Minnesota honors Vietnam War Veterans Day. The day remembers the nine million American men and women who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during our involvement in Vietnam from November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975. More than six million are still living... Continue Reading →
Minnesota and National Medal of Honor Day – March 25
On March 25th of each year, Minnesota and the nation observes Medal of Honor Day. On a national level it wasn’t until March 25, 1991, when Congress declared as a day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients.” The date of March 25th is the anniversary of the first presentations of... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff through sunset on March 27, 2021
Both President Biden and Governor Walz have issued proclamations for Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Boulder Shooting Victims. President Biden's Proclamation A Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Boulder, Colorado As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder,... Continue Reading →