Governor Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff To Honor Firefighter

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff starting on Saturday. The Governor has ordered U.S. flags and state flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in honor of Fire Chief Jason Gruett who passed on March 12th.

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Officials say the 51-year-old Gruett died at his home on Wednesday. He was a firefighter for the Goodhew Fire Department for 19 years and served as chief for the last seven years.

Governor Walz says Chief Gruett was a deeply respected leader and dedicated firefighter who selflessly served Goodhew for nearly two decades. The flags are to be flown at half-staff until Sunset on Thursday, March 20th.

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