Putnam Says He Was Not Present when Flag Was Flown Upside Down

American Flag Flown Upside-Down at Somali Independence Day Event in Minnesota.

The supposedly accidental display of an upside-down American flag during a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota has prompted backlash, and apologies from organizers and city officials.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: During a Somali Independence Day event at Lake George Park Pavilion in St. Cloud, Minnesota, an American flag was displayed upside down on a city flagpole, sparking outrage. The incident occurred on July 3, the day before the 250th…

Upside-down American flag at Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota draws fierce backlash

An American flag flew upside down on a city-owned pole during a Somali Independence Day celebration at Lake George Park in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on July 3, the eve of the nation’s birthday, and stayed that way long enough for video to spread across social media, drawing thousands of angry reactions before police arrived to...

Putnam says he was not present when flag was flown upside down

ST. CLOUD — Minnesota Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud, said he was not present when an American flag was flown upside down during a Somali Independence Day celebration at Lake George on Friday, July 3. Putnam — who is seeking another term representing District 14, which includes St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Augusta and parts of Sauk Rapids and St. Joseph — was among the DFL candidates who campaigned at the event. He said the flag had already been …