MISSOURI - All state offices will be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth, according to an email sent to state employees. Boone County government offices will also close Friday, according to an email sent shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday from the County Commission. All University of Missouri System schools will cancel classes and cease all university operations on Friday, according to an email from UM System President Mun Choi. Despite the closure, MU Health Care will continue operations as normal, and university employees should check with their supervisor to identify if they are needed to "fulfill critical duties." UM System classes cancelled Friday will be made up at a later date.