Category Flags at half-staff

Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings in Minnesota to be raised, following the order to lower them in honor of Leslie R. Washington.

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota beginning immediately in honor and remembrance of Leslie R. Washington. “Mr. Washington’s courage, bravery, and sacrifice… Continue Reading →

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 4, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. In accordance with Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, May 4,… Continue Reading →

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the… Continue Reading →

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service 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 →

Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half Staff to Honor Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and Burnsville Firefighter Adam Finseth [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →