The Becker community is reeling after the sudden closure of its local post office.

In a news release issued on October 14, the United States Postal Service announced retail and delivery operations will be suspended at the Becker Post Office at the end of the day Friday, due to the expiration of its building lease.

Starting on Saturday, Becker’s postal operations will move 8 miles away to the Monticello Post Office. Customers with post office boxes will still be able to receive their mail from mailboxes located at the Becker Community Center.

The post office, located at 13974 1st St SE, is housed in the same building as a gas station and a chiropractor.

The move has upset residents, with Becker Mayor Mark Kolbinger voicing his concerns on social media.

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