Federal government shutdown already being felt at Effigy Mounds

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Effigy Mounds National Monument near Mc Gregor has been closed to the public because of the federal government shutdown.

Effigy Mounds officials announced Tuesday that all scheduled public activities, including this coming weekend's Hawkwatch and October's Archaeology Month programs, have been cancelled.

All National Park Service trails and facilities at Effigy Mounds National Monument are closed for the duration of the shutdown. All social media operated by the National Park Service, including websites, Facebook, and Twitter, are not in operation. Only limited functions will continue, such as those necessary to respond to emergencies, perform essential functions and to protect human life, personal property and government assets.

Further information and updates on the status of National Park Service operations is available at www.doi.gov/shutdown.