Memorial Day: What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro

TWIN CITIES, MN — Federal, state, county and city offices in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Essential services such as police, fire and ambulance services will be available, and hospitals will operate as normal.

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day and originated in the years following the Civil War. It became an official federal holiday in 1971, and many Americans observe it by visiting cemeteries or memorials, at family gatherings and by participating in parades.

Here's what will be open, and what will be closed:

Closed

• Local, State, and Federal offices
• Libraries
• Banks/financial institutions
• Post offices
• Waste Management: Refuse collection will be delayed by one day

Open

Many businesses will be open, but we suggest you call ahead before heading out to a restaurant or store. Remember that some businesses will be offering discounts to veterans or active-duty military.

Liquor stores are not required to close on Memorial Day in Minnesota, but call ahead to confirm hours.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul city government offices are closed Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. City offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday following the holiday.

There will be no city of Minneapolis garbage and recycling pickup May 28. Households’ garbage and recycling pickups scheduled for May 28 through June 1 will occur one day later (Tuesday through Saturday) than their normal schedule. In addition, Minneapolis 311 services, solid waste and recycling customer service office and the public works transfer station will be closed.

The city's parking meters will not be enforced May 28, but all other parking restrictions in the city remain in effect and subject to enforcement, including park board meters along Minneapolis parkways, University of Minnesota parking meters and those of private organizations who operate their own meters. Always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul police and fire emergency services and 911 are not affected.

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