Minneapolis City Offices Closed for 'Indigenous Peoples Day'

Minneapolis city government offices, including Minneapolis 311, will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, for "Indigenous Peoples Day." City offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Oct. 11.

In May 2014, the Minneapolis City Council made national headlines when it unanimously voted to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October.

There will be no change to the city of Minneapolis’ garbage and recycling pickup schedule, officials say. Households’ garbage and recycling collection will take place on Monday, Oct. 10. However, the Downtown office and help line and the South Transfer Station will be closed, according to a news release.

The city's parking meters will not be enforced on the holiday, 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 that operate their own meters.

Officials ask that motorists always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.

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