Governor Armstrong Orders Flags at Half-Staff Following Minneapolis School Shooting

Governor Kelly Armstrong has ordered all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Sunday, August 31st, following today’s shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Armstrong is encouraging North Dakotans to lower flags at their homes and businesses as well. The governor says he and his wife Kjersti are heartbroken for their Minnesota neighbors and are praying for the victims and their families. Armstrong also expressed gratitude for the first responders and medical professionals caring for the victims. The flag directive follows a proclamation issued by President Trump.