Upcoming Minnesota half-staff flag order for September 11, 2026
Governor Tim Walz orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
Governor Tim Walz orders United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff on Patriot Day to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The order applies on Friday, September 11, 2026, from sunrise until sundown at all state buildings in Minnesota.
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Governor Tim Walz orders United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, in observance of Patriot Day and in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The proclamation marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks and recognizes the innocent lives lost, the first responders who acted with extraordinary bravery, and the enduring unity shown in their aftermath.
The order applies at all state buildings in Minnesota, where both the national flag and the state flag are to be lowered from sunrise until sundown on September 11. The observance also aligns with the federal designation of September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Minnesotans are encouraged to mark the day with service, gratitude to first responders, and remembrance for all those affected by the events of September 11.
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