Governor Kelly Armstrong orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of legendary country music singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton. North Dakotans are encouraged to do the same at homes and businesses until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1.
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Dolly Parton.
The governor’s statement describes Parton as a legendary country music singer-songwriter and philanthropist, and says the order is a mark of respect for her memory.
The notice says the directive follows President Donald Trump’s directive honoring Parton, who died on the day the notice was published at age 80.
The flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1. The governor also encourages North Dakotans to lower flags at their homes and businesses.
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Corrections and revisions
- correctedOctober 19, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC
Documented the actual notice publication time and unverified starting instant, preserved the source-supported September 1 sunset ending and voluntary home/business participation, and placed the retained record under review rather than inventing a start hour.
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