Veterans Day 2017: What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN —Veterans Day (Nov. 11) falls on a Saturday this year, but some services in Minneapolis will observe the holiday on Friday. Minneapolis city government offices are closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

The holiday does not affect city garbage and recycling services, which will maintain its normal schedule. The Transfer Station will remain open. The Solid Waste and Recycling Downtown Customer Service office will be closed.

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 who operate their own meters. Always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.

Minneapolis police and fire emergency services are not affected by the holiday.

If you know of businesses that are open or closed Friday, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving that information in the comments.

What's closed on Veterans Day

• The Post Office
• Local, state and federal government administrative offices
• Public libraries
• Local banks
• Eagle Valley Golf Course is closed for the season
• Woodbury Central Park

What's open

• Liquor stores
• Convenience Stores
• Most restaurants
• Malls
• Museums
• Schools will be open
• Metro Transit will operate on a regular weekday schedule
• HealthEast Sports Center will remain open

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