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STATE GOVERNMENT

STATE GOVERNMENT

Below you will find contact information for State Government Agencies. Learn more about the Administration Department, Agriculture Department, Attorney General, Board of Water and Soil Recourses, Commerce Department, Corrections Department, Court System, Department of Education, EDA, Finance, Health, Historical Society, Human Services and more.

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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

This department provides services to government agencies, information for vendors who wish to do business with the state, information on data practices, public auctions, State Register, Minnesota Bookstore and more.

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AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

This department protects the public health and safety regarding food and agricultural products.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL

Many legal resources for residents of MN.
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BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES

Helping Minnesota’s local governments manage and conserve our irreplaceable water and soil resources.

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COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

This department is the chief regulator for the banking, energy, insurance, real estate, residential construction, securities, telecommunications industries and also operates Minnesota’s Unclaimed Property.

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CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

The department regulates and operates ten correctional facilities including eight for adults and two for juveniles.

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COURT SYSTEM (JUDICIAL BRANCH)

Link to the Court system in the Judicial branch of state government.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Minnesota Department of Education formerly Children, Families & Learning works to help communities to measurably improve the well-being of children through programs that focus on education, community services, prevention, and the preparation of young people for the world of work.
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EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The Department of Trade and Economic Development has merged with the Department of Economic Security to form the new Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Department of Finance is now Minnesota Management & Budget MMB was created in June of 2008 with the merger of the Minnesota Departments of Finance & Employee Relations.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT

This department operates programs for disease prevention and control, health promotion, family and community health, environmental health, health care policy, and regulation of health care providers and facilities.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through interactive and engaging museum exhibits, extensive libraries and collections, 25 historic sites, educational programs and book publishing.

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HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Human Services offers programs for health care, child support, food support, general assistance, nursing home care, seniors, people who are deaf, people who have developmental disabilities, foster care, child protection and adult and children’s mental health services.
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LABOR AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT

Services include workers’ compensation, labor standards, apprenticeships. Code administration, inspection services and licensing of boilers, high-pressure-piping and boats-for-hire. Investigating complaints and incidents.

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MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

MMB was created in June of 2008 with the merger of the Minnesota Departments of Finance & Employee Relations. Our mission is to increase state government’s capacity to manage and utilize financial, human, information and analytical resources to ensure exceptional service and value for Minnesota’s citizens.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Manages the states natural resources. Hunting, Fishing, State Forests and Parks, Lakes, Rivers and Streams, Boating and Water Safety, Trails, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Education, Enforcement, Wildlife Management, Lands and Minerals and much more.
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POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

Responsible for administering environmental permitting, compliance/enforcement, remediation and outreach programs to help Minnesota protect its environment.

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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Liquor Control, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Crime Victim Services, Driver & Vehicle Services, Emergency Management, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.

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REVENUE DEPARTMENT

Revenue manages the states revenue system. Functions include the administration of 28 different taxes, interprets and enforces the tax laws, provides taxpayers both individuals and businesses with forms, processes tax returns/payments, and auditing.

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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Provides a balanced transportation system. Responsible areas include aeronautics, highways, motor carriers, ports, public transit, railroads and pipelines.
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VETERANS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

Assists Minnesota’s veterans and their dependents to obtain the benefits and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You will find links to each County Veterans Service Office on this site.