Flags are at half-staff today as a mark of respect and mourning for the victims of the senseless acts of violence that occurred on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This order was issued by the President of the United States to honor those victims. Additionally, some states like Utah and Hawaii have issued related flag-lowering orders around this event, signifying a period of mourning and remembrance extending to at least September 1, 2025.
