Several Minneapolis, St. Paul post offices temporarily suspend services
[KSTP]
Several post offices in Minneapolis and St. Paul are temporarily suspending services amid protests regarding George Floyd's death.
The United States Postal Service said retail and delivery services are suspended at the following locations:
- Industrial, 55104 1430 Concordia Ave
- Lake Street, 55408, 55409 110 E 31st St
- MN Transfer, 55114 2334 University Ave W
- Loop Station (retail only), 55402 811 LaSalle Ave
- Commerce Station (retail only), 55415 307 4th Ave S
- Minnehaha, 55406 3033 27th Aves S.
- Powderhorn, 55407 3045 W 74th St.
USPS said there will be no mail delivery Friday for many addresses in ZIP codes 55104, 55114, 55406, 55407 and 55408. The mail for the residents of those communities will be held at a secure off-site postal facility.
"We continue to review the ongoing situation that is impacting our communities," said Minneapolis Postmaster William Jones. "Under the advice of the Postal Inspection Service, we are making the difficult decisions to protect our facilities and employees."
USPS reminded customers some services are available online.
The news comes after services at some locations were suspended Thursday for the same reason.