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Some communities won’t fly new state flag: ‘It’s not a greater Minnesota flag’
Old Glory is the only flag flying outside Detroit Lakes City Hall. You won’t see the Minnesota state flag — the retired one ...
Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday to honor Judge Virgil C. Smith
U.S. and Michigan state flags will be lowered to half-staff Wednesday to honor longtime lawmaker and judge Virgil C. Smith, who died last month. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the honorary measure ...
All Texas flags are lowered to half-staff this weekend. Here’s why
In a news release Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott called the floods a “devastating and heartbreaking loss” and ordered all Texas ...
Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state
Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...
Why is that Ohio State Buckeyes flag flying in the middle of the Susquehanna River?
If you’ve driven over the I-83 bridge in Harrisburg lately, you might have seen some activity and unusual equipment in the ...
Michigan honors Virgil C. Smith with flags at half-staff on Wednesday
Governor Whitmer ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor Virgil C. Smith, the Michigan Senate's ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Abbott orders flags lowered to honor Texas flood victims
Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas ...
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Big Sky State Games to raise tribal flags for first time
This year’s opening ceremonies will include flags from all eight Montana tribal nations — a new addition made possible ...