The U.S. flag is at half-mast today, August 29, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of a mass shooting that occurred on August 27, 2025, at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This tragic event led to the deaths of two children and injuries to at least 17 others. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff nationwide from August 27 to sunset on August 31, 2025, to honor the victims of this senseless act of violence. Additionally, some states like Louisiana are also lowering flags for other remembrances such as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
