In a surprising turn, some Minnesota cities are sticking to the old flag, raising eyebrows and questions among residents about tradition versus change.
Stearns County has made the announcement via Facebook that for the remainder of 2020, they will be flying flags at half-staff to honor the lives lost due to COVID-19.
Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered all flags in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff on Friday for the fallen Minnesota Marine who died in a helicopter crash.