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Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin today?

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Governor honors Dolly Parton

Flags are ordered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in honor of Dolly Parton. This notice applies as a presidential flag lowering order published by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs.

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Mast interpretation

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs publishes this presidential flag lowering order honoring the memory of Dolly Parton.

The source states that flags are to be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The notice does not describe any county, city, or facility limitation, so it is treated as a jurisdiction-wide order for the covered authority.

The source title identifies the order as a presidential order and names Dolly Parton as the person being honored.

The title, summary, or detailed analysis was prepared with AI assistance.

Authority and evidence

Wisconsin Governor

This page summarizes Mast’s reading of the published order. Consult the issuing authority for the original record.

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