ST. PAUL -- Governor Tim Walz has declared Sunday Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Walz has ordered all flags at federal and state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Businesses and individuals are encouraged to lower their flags as well.

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