The Office of the Governor of the State of South Dakota

05/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2026 14:04

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Karen Muenster

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FLAG ADVISORY

May 6, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Karen Muenster

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in honor of former state legislator Karen Muenster. She served in the South Dakota Senate from 1985-1992.

A memorial service will be held at 6 pm CT on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Vermillion, SD.

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