Date: July 17, 2016 through date of interment 7/24
Flags affected: USA & Minnesota State Flags
Reach: Statewide

UPDATE

Governor Mark Dayton orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson

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, beginning immediately, through the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson.

Wendell Anderson, former Minnesota Governor, United States Senator, and State Legislator, died today at the age of 83, surrounded by his family and friends.

You can view a copy of Governor Dayton's proclamation here.

How to properly fly your flag at half-staff

When raising the American flag to half-staff on a vertical pole, always raise it briskly to the top of the flagpole for a moment before lowering it.

When taking it down for the night, raise it to the top of the flagpole again & lower it to the bottom.

With a telescoping flag pole it is acceptable to put the USA flag on the second set of rings instead of the top set. In this case the top set would be left empty.

When the United States flag is flown at half-staff, State & other flags should be removed or flown at half-staff too.

What if you can't lower your flag?

For flags that can't be lowered, such as those on many homes, the American Legion says that attaching a black ribbon or streamer to the top of the flag is an acceptable alternative. The ribbon should be the same width as a stripe on the flag and the same length as the flag.

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Date: July 17, 2016 through date of interment 7/24 Flags affected: USA & Minnesota State Flags Reach: Statewide

UPDATE Governor Mark Dayton orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson

How to properly fly your flag at half-staff

What if you can't lower your flag?

Was this information useful to you?

Date: July 17, 2016 through date of interment 7/24
Flags affected: USA & Minnesota State Flags
Reach: Statewide

UPDATE

Governor Mark Dayton orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of former Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson