What’s Open and Closed on Veterans Day

(KNSI) – Today is Veterans Day. A day to remember and thank all those who have given so much in service of our country.

City, county, state, and federal offices are closed today. So are banks and the US Postal Service. The Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud and all Great River Regional Library branches are closed. St. Cloud State University is closed. No classes will be held and university offices will be closed. St. Cloud Technical and Community College is also closed with no classes.

School is still on for the St. Cloud Area School district and the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. Most major retailers and grocery stores are open. Most restaurants, fast-food chains, and coffee shops are open as well. Many are offering special discounts or free meals for veterans and active-duty military. For deliveries, UPS is operating normally and FedEx is running with modified services. Trading continues on Wall Street.

The day does come with some benefits. On-street parking in downtown St. Cloud is free for the holiday. Active-duty military, reserve members, and veterans ride for free across Metro Bus services. There’s even free admission to national parks today.

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