July 5, 2022

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Memory and Honor of the Victims in Highland Park, Illinois

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, immediately until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in memory and honor of the victims of the senseless act of gun violence carried out on July 4 in Highland Park, Illinois.

?Gun violence has no place in our society ? whether it?s Illinois or Minneapolis,? said Governor Walz. ?Our hearts are heavy. We will continue to push for change until everyone is safe at school, in a?parade, at the mall, or in the grocery store. Our hearts are heavy. Minnesota stands with the victims and their families and against these senseless acts of violence.?

?We cannot and will not accept this, and we will not stop fighting for progress,? said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. ?What should have been a fun day spent with family and community became a day of immense mourning. My heart goes out to all those who lost a loved one yesterday.?

The President of the United States of America has lowered United States flags at all public buildings, grounds, and military posts of the Federal Government until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.

Flags at Half-Staff In keeping with appropriate flag etiquette and U.S. Code, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz may order the state flag to be flown at half-staff under very limited circumstances. He may also order the national flag to be flown at half-staff on state property only. A state flag on state property is required by law to be flown at half-staff if the national flag is flown at half-staff.