Farmington officer Pete Zajac dies by suicide
Community and state officials are mourning 41-year-old Officer Pete Zajac, a 15-year Farmington police veteran who was born in Hastings, grew up in Wyoming, Minn., lived in Hastings for the past 11 years and worked in Faribault from 2006–2010. Gov. Tim Walz ordered state and U.S. flags at government buildings to fly at half-staff on the day of Zajac’s funeral, and a GoFundMe has been established to support his family.
📌 Key Facts
- Gov. Tim Walz ordered Minnesota and U.S. flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, the day of Officer Pete Zajac’s funeral.
- Walz’s proclamation praised Zajac’s integrity and his connection to the community (quoted in the article).
- Pete Zajac was born in Hastings, grew up in Wyoming, Minnesota, and had lived in Hastings for the past 11 years.
- Zajac served as a Farmington police officer for 15 years and previously worked in Faribault from 2006–2010.
- A GoFundMe has been established to support Zajac’s family.
- The article notes Minnesota flags are also lowered in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney until interment.
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Flags at half staff Friday on day of Farmington police officer’s funeral
New information:
- Gov. Tim Walz ordered Minnesota and U.S. flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff on Friday, the day of Officer Pete Zajac’s funeral.
- Walz’s proclamation praises Zajac’s integrity and community connection (quoted in the article).
- Obituary details: Zajac was born in Hastings, grew up in Wyoming, MN, lived in Hastings for the past 11 years, and was a Farmington officer for 15 years (Faribault 2006–2010).
- A GoFundMe has been established for Zajac’s family (link provided).
- Article notes flags in Minnesota are also currently lowered in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney until interment.