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Why are flags at half-staff in North Dakota today?

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Armstrong directs flags at half-staff in remembrance of country music icon Dolly Parton

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 05:00 pm Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the memory of legendary country music singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton. Armstrong: State of ND is second state to receive national certification as Recovery Friendly Workplace Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 01:00 pm The Stat

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 05:00 pm Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the memory of legendary country music singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton. Armstrong: State of ND is second state to receive national certification as Recovery Friendly Workplace Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 01:00 pm The Stat

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