ST. PAUL, MN – In observance of the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 11, 2016.

 

As a mark of respect for the victims of this tragedy, Governor Dayton has proclaimed Sunday to be “Patriot Day and A Day of Service and Remembrance” in the State of Minnesota. In solidarity with the rest of the nation, the Governor asks all Minnesotans to observe the National Moment of Silence at 7:46 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

 

Governor Dayton has further directed the Minnesota Department of Transportation to light the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis the colors of the United States flag on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in honor of victims of the attacks.

 

President Barack Obama asks that the people of the United States participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, and observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services.