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What's Open, Closed for Columbus Day 2013 in St. Louis Park
Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 14, this year. Here's a guide to what will be open and closed on the holiday.
Columbus Day, a nationally recognized federal holiday, falls on Monday, Oct. 14, this year. While it is an opportunity for some to sleep in on a Monday, the holiday itself is also interesting, and a great time to celebrate and shop.
Columbus Day remembers Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the “New World." The voyage was victorious when land was first spotted on Oct. 12, 1492.
- All post offices, including the St. Louis Park branches, will be closed.
- Most Hennepin County offices and departments are open, including the Southdale Government Service Center.
- Hennepin County libraries, including the St. Louis Park branch, will be open.
- The St. Louis Park Rec Center will be open regular hours.
- The Westwood Hills Nature Center building is closed from Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2.
- St. Louis Park Public Schools are open.
- City hall and garbage and recycling service will be open for business.
- Most grocery stores in St. Louis Park will remain open.
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