Governor Mark Dayton orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson until Monday, August 15, 2016.

ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, until sunset on Sunday, July 24, 2016, and from sunrise until sunset on Monday, August 15, 2016, in honor and remembrance of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson.

Wendell Anderson, former Minnesota Governor, United States Senator, and State Legislator, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 and a memorial service will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016.