Governor Walz orders flags to half-staff for Senator Lindsey Graham

Governor Tim Walz orders all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota immediately and until sunset on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Governor Tim Walz issued a proclamation directing that all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota.

The order honors and remembers Senator Lindsey Graham, whom the proclamation says died on July 11, 2026, after an extensive career of public service to South Carolina and the United States.

The proclamation states that the flags are to be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The scope is limited to all state buildings in Minnesota, as stated in the proclamation.

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Last reviewed August 25, 2026