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Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Lives Lost to COVID-19

Statement

By: Tim Walz
By: Tim Walz
Date: June 18, 2020
Location: St. Paul, MN
Issues: National Security Health and Health Care

Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 19, 2020. He has directed flags to fly at half staff on the 19th of every month through 2020 to remember, mourn, and honor lives lost due to COVID-19.

"Thousands of Minnesotans have lost dear friends and close family members in the fight against COVID-19," said Governor Walz. "Each life taken has been a heartbreaking tragedy for our state. In these challenging times, we must work together to slow the spread of this pandemic."

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Minnesotans who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and their families.


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