Walz orders half‑staff flags for Farmington officer
Gov. Tim Walz ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags at state buildings to fly at half‑staff on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, to honor Farmington Police Officer Pete Zajac, a 15‑year veteran and former school resource officer who died by suicide on Oct. 28. The proclamation encourages all Minnesotans and organizations to lower flags; a Mass was held Friday in Hastings, and a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.
📌 Key Facts
- Order date: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025; applies to all state buildings; others encouraged
- Honoree: Officer Pete Zajac, Farmington PD; 15 years of service; died Oct. 28 by suicide
- Related context: Flags are also lowered for former Vice President Dick Cheney until his interment