What's open and closed on MLK Day
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights icon. It was first celebrated in 1986.
Here's a look at what's open and closed.
Schools: Most public schools closed. No classes at the University of Minnesota.
Libraries: Closed.
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Post offices: Closed. No regular mail.
Government offices: Local, state and federal offices are closed.
Banks: Many banks will be closed, including all Bremer Bank, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo locations.
Shopping malls: Most are open normal hours.
Grocery stores: Most major supermarkets will be open.
Mass transit: Metro Transit buses, light rail lines and Northstar will follow regular weekday schedules.
Parking meters: The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul will not enforce metered parking. Minneapolis parking meters are enforced unless otherwise noted.