VIRGINIA — Memorial Day is regarded as the most somber of the nation’s patriotic holidays, despite the picnicking, camping, and road-tripping associated with the unofficial start to summer.

U.S. and state flags on state property in Minnesota are set to be flown at half-staff today, May 31, in honor of Memorial Day. The following is the governor’s official proclamation: Whereas ...

A press release from the Office of the Governor of Minnesota: ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty today ordered that all U.S. and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff on state property from ...