The St. Paul Farmers’ Market in Lowertown announced it would close temporarily over the weekend following days of protests and looting that have occurred since the Memorial Day death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
The farmers’ market will be closed Saturday and Sunday “in response to the civil unrest taking place across the Twin Cities,” said a news release from the market.
Regular hours will resume next week at neighborhood markets including:
- Roseville: Tuesday, June 2 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Andover: Tuesday, June 2 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Maplewood: Wednesday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Burnsville: Thursday, June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- St. Thomas More in Saint Paul: Friday, June 5 from 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Downtown location: Saturday, June 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“During this difficult time, we continue our commitment to the safety and well-being of our community, growers, customers and staff,” said David Kotsonas, director of the St, Paul Farmers’ Market. “We believe this is the right thing to do.”
For more information, visit stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
