Gov. Reynolds orders flags to half-staff in tribute to Minnesota school shooting victims

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August 28th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags immediately lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday. The gesture echoes an order from President Trump, and is intended to pay tribute to the victims in Wednesday’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school.

Two children were killed and 17 people were injured at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Governor Kim Reynolds released a statement after the shooting, saying “What occurred this morning at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis is unspeakably senseless violence against innocent and defenseless children. Such evil acts have no place in our great nation.”

She said she and her husband Kevin “are praying for the victims and their families of this horrific and senseless act of violence.”

The State Capitol Building and flag displays in the Capitol Complex will be at half-staff. All public buildings, grounds, and facilities will also fly flags at half-staff in Iowa. The flags will stay at half-staff until sunset on Sunday.