Here is what’s open and what’s closed on Christmas Day in the Twin Cities area:
Grocery stores: Major supermarkets will be closed.
Liquor stores: Closed, as required by law.
Malls and big-box stores: Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco stores will be closed, as will most malls.
Parking meters: Not enforced in Minneapolis, St. Paul and at the University of Minnesota. Check meters in Minneapolis parks to see if they’re free.
Mass transit: Metro Transit buses and bus rapid transit lines follow holiday schedules on Christmas Day. For route information, call 612-373-3333 or go to metrotransit.org. There is no regular Northstar Commuter Rail service, but the train will operate for the Vikings’ 3:30 p.m. game. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will run just one route, 495, on a weekend schedule. Maple Grove Transit, Plymouth Metrolink and SouthWest Transit will not run on Christmas Day.
Libraries: Libraries will be closed.
Schools: Public schools and the U are closed for winter break.
