Jul
13
2026
Minnesota flag status · July 14, 2026
Why Are Flags at Half-Staff Today in Minnesota?
Flags in Minnesota are at half-staff today under a state order.
In honor of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Beginsorder issued on July 13, 2026
Endssunset on July 18, 2026
AuthorityOfficial local record
Federal statusA federal half-staff order is also in effect.
View federal order →
DEATH OF SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM
Official proclamation archive
5 records
Minnesota Half-Staff History
Search past Minnesota flag-lowering orders by person, event, or effective date.
May
2
2026
Mar
18
2026
Ended
Minnesota
Honoring Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson
In honor of Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson.
Mar
5
2026
Ended
Minnesota
Honoring Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor
In honor of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor.
Jan
10
2026
Use today’s answer correctly
How to Read Today’s Minnesota Flag Status
Check the location, authority, and end time before changing a flag. A federal order and a Minnesota order can apply to different places for different periods.
Check Which Minnesota Locations Are Covered
A notice from the governor may cover all government facilities, only the capitol or central offices, selected counties or cities, or another named location. Follow the scope written in the current order.
Compare the Local and Federal Orders
A presidential order can apply nationwide while a governor's order applies within Minnesota. This page tracks both so a local order is not mistaken for a national one.
Use the Exact Return-to-Full-Staff Time
Do not assume every notice lasts all day. The order may end at sunset, noon, interment, or another stated time. Use the “Ends” field above.
Answers for Minnesota flag owners
Minnesota Half-Staff Flag Questions
Why can flags be at half-staff in Minnesota when the national status is full-staff?
The governor can issue a jurisdiction-specific order for an official, service member, first responder, tragedy, or remembrance. That order may apply in Minnesota even when no federal order is active.
Does a Minnesota half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Read the order’s scope. Government notices commonly direct publicly owned facilities and may invite residents, businesses, and local governments to participate. Do not treat an invitation as a requirement or expand a limited order beyond its named area.
Which order should I follow in Minnesota: local or federal?
Check both. A federal order and a governor's order can overlap, and their locations or end times can differ. The current answer above shows the controlling known order and keeps the second status visible.
Is “half-mast” the same as “half-staff” in Minnesota?
They describe the same mourning display in everyday searches. In U.S. usage, “half-staff” is the standard term for flags on land, while “half-mast” is traditionally used aboard ships and at naval stations.
How can I find why flags were lowered on a past date in Minnesota?
Use the Minnesota history search above. Enter a person or event, or choose a date range, to find normalized orders and their original sources.
MN
Local and federal orders are tracked separately
A presidential order and a governor's order can have different scopes and dates. This page gives the Minnesota answer first and keeps the federal status visible as a secondary notice.