Minnesota landmarks to be illuminated in purple to honor COVID victims, front-line workers

Josh Skluzacek
[Governor's Office]

Thursday night, landmarks across the state of Minnesota will be illuminated in purple to honor the victims of COVID-19 and the front-line workers battling the pandemic.

Cities, towns, sports teams, museums, libraries, companies and more will join the moment, and all who participate are urged to show their participation with the hashtag "#MNtogether."

"When times are tough, Minnesotans rise up by coming together," Gov. Walz said. "Tonight, communities across the state will come together in a symbolic moment of unity to honor those we have lost and the workers who are on the frontline of this battle."

"COVID-19 has tragic consequences, regardless of your age or health," Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan added. "Today, we honor our friends, relatives, and neighbors who have died from COVID-19, and in doing so, we must commit to looking out for one another. As the weather grows colder, we must take every precaution to keep our neighbors and loved ones safe and healthy through this long winter."

All flags are also to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday in accordance with Gov. Walz’s monthly order honoring victims who died from COVID-19.

Some of the landmarks to be lit Thursday include:

  • "Spoonbridge and Cherry" Sculpture, Minneapolis.
  • Otto the Otter, Fergus Falls.
  • Lift Bridge, Duluth.
  • Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis.
  • Mayo Clinic—Plummer Building, Rochester.
  • Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead.
  • Sanford Center City Arena, Bemidji.
  • Target Center, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minneapolis.
  • Giant Hockey Stick, Eveleth.
  • Mankato Public Safety Center, Mankato.
  • Split Rock Lighthouse, Silver Bay (In white).
  • Como Park Conservatory, St. Paul.
  • U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis.
  • City Hall, Fergus Falls.
  • Enger Tower, Duluth.
  • Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota Wild, St. Paul.
  • City Hall, Waseca.
  • Ceresota Building, Minneapolis.
  • Convention Center, Bemidji.
  • Allianz Field, Minnesota United, St. Paul.
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, Mankato.
  • George Latimer Library, St. Paul.
  • Old Mill, Minneapolis.
  • Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis.
  • Mayo Civic Center, Rochester.
  • Internal lights at Mall of America, Bloomington.
  • Target Field, Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis.
  • Intergovernmental Center, Mankato.
  • Target Headquarters, Minneapolis.
  • Kirkbride Tower, Fergus Falls.
  • Portland Avenue & South Seventh Street, Minneapolis.
  • City Hall, Rochester.
  • Interstate 35W Bridge, Minneapolis.
  • RiverCentre Convention Center, St. Paul.
  • Lowry Bridge, Minneapolis.