MN State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 26, 2026 – September 1, 2026
In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Tim Walz ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from August 26 through September 1, 2026, in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton. Parton passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Throughout her seven-decade career and beyond the stage, Parton was celebrated for her philanthropic contributions, advocacy for literacy and LGBTQ+ rights, and her profound impact on American culture as a beloved musical icon.
Flag protocol
All United States and Minnesota flags shall fly at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from August 26 through sunrise on September 1, 2026.
Source: halfstaff.org
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.