Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff statewide. Photo: Robert Guss

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential directive, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until midnight on Friday, Feb. 18 in honor of the passing of Representative Jim Hagedorn.

Hagedorn represented Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 2019 until his death on Thursday, Feb 17.

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.