Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor the Victims of Minneapolis, Minnesota Shooting

Topeka–Today, in honor of the victims of the Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sundown on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

“Today, I have ordered flags in the State of Kansas fly at half-staff as Kansas mourns the tragedy that took place in Minneapolis where children were killed while praying,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We grieve with the families who lost children, whose children were injured, and to all who will be impacted by this act of violence. Too many communities across our nation have endured the horrors of children dying in their schools and churches. We have repeatedly failed to protect our children and have talked around the issue of gun violence long enough. Action, long overdue, is needed that will make a difference and save our children’s lives.”