Wondering Why Governor Dayton Ordered Flags To Be At Half-Staff Today? Here’s Your Answer.

If you've been out and about today and wondered why flags were being flown at half-staff, there is a very good reason.

Governor Mark Dayton ordered flags to flown at half-staff today in observance of the 71st Anniversary of the sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland.

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