The Winona Daily News reports that "The Winona County Attorney's Office has declined to press charges against a Winona teen accused of desecrating an American flag by burning holes in it and tearing it to pieces, Police Chief Frank Pomeroy said."

I had noted the arrest last week, and I'm glad the charges have been dropped, but I also continue to fault the police department for arresting the flagburner in the first place. Thanks to Joe Veenstra for the pointer.