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 ...

Memorial Day in the State of Minnesota and do hereby order all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff on state property from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, 2009, in honor and ...