U.S. and Minnesota state flags s to lowere to half-staff at all state buildings starting sunrise, to honor the life of three Burnsville offers who died in an armed stand-off in suburban Burnsville on Sunday. “We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our first responders make each and every day,” said Walz. “It is with deepest gratitude that the State of Minnesota recognizes Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and Firefighter Adam Finseth for their dedicated service to, and sacrifice for, their fellow Minnesotans.”
