Minneapolis Phone Directory

The Minneapolis phone directory covers city hall, police, and dozens of departments that serve the largest city in Minnesota. With a population near 430,000, Minneapolis runs a big network of public offices. You can reach the main city line, the clerk, or the police records unit by phone or online. The city also runs a 311 center that fields calls for most services. This directory page pulls together the key phone numbers and contact details you need to reach Minneapolis government offices. If you are trying to find a specific department or get public data, the numbers and resources here will point you in the right direction.

Minneapolis City Clerk Phone Directory

The City Clerk in Minneapolis is the custodian of all official city records. Casey Joe Carl holds this role. The office handles data practices requests, city council records, and oaths of office. You can call or visit in person at City Hall.

The clerk also runs election services. That means voter registration, candidate filing, and all the work that goes with each election cycle. If you need a copy of a city council vote or want to see meeting minutes, the clerk has those files. Data requests go through this office as well, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Chapter 13) gives you the right to ask for public data from any city department. The clerk can point you to the right person if your request falls under a different division.

Copies of public records cost 25 cents per page. You can submit a request online or in writing. Response time depends on how complex the ask is. Simple requests for phone numbers or staff names come back fast.

Minneapolis Police Directory

The Minneapolis Police Department sits at 19 N. 4th St., Suite 110. For non-emergency calls, dial 612-673-3000. The department runs five precincts across the city. Each precinct has its own phone line so you can reach the one closest to your area.

The Records Unit handles police report requests and data inquiries. You can call the unit at 612-673-2945. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The five precincts and their direct lines are listed below. The 1st Precinct covers downtown, the 2nd covers the northeast area, the 3rd handles the southeast side, the 4th serves the north side, and the 5th covers the southwest portion of the city. If you need to file a report or ask about an incident in your area, calling the right precinct can save you time.

• 1st Precinct (Downtown): 612-673-5701
• 2nd Precinct (Northeast): 612-673-5702
• 3rd Precinct (Southeast): 612-673-5703
• 4th Precinct (North): 612-673-5704
• 5th Precinct (Southwest): 612-673-5705

The Minneapolis Police Department website has more contact details and info on community programs. You can also request police data through the city's data practices process.

Here is a screenshot of the Minneapolis Police Department contact page.

The site lists all precinct contacts and department leadership numbers.

Minneapolis 311 Contact Center

Minneapolis runs a 311 center for general city services. Dial 311 from inside the city, or call 612-673-3000 from outside. The center is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

You can use 311 to report issues like potholes or graffiti, request information about city services, pay bills, or schedule inspections. A mobile app is also available for submitting requests online and tracking their status. The 311 line is often the fastest way to reach the right department when you are not sure which office handles your question. Staff can route your call or take your request and send it to the correct team. For public data requests, 311 staff can also start the process for you under Minnesota's data practices law.

The Minneapolis 311 page has details on all the services you can request through the center.

The 311 system handles thousands of requests each week from Minneapolis residents.

Minneapolis Public Data Requests

All city data in Minneapolis falls under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. This law says most government data is public unless a specific statute classifies it otherwise. You have the right to look at public data and get copies.

To request data from Minneapolis, you can submit your ask online or in writing. State that your request is under the Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13). Describe what data you want. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The city can charge for copies at a rate set by law. Response time varies based on how much work the request takes to fill. The Minneapolis public data request page walks you through the full process.

This portal lets you submit and track data requests for any Minneapolis city department.

Note: Response times depend on the size and complexity of your data request.

Minneapolis Staff Directory

The city publishes staff directories for its departments. You can look up phone numbers for individual staff members through these listings. The CPED staff directory is one example that covers the Community Planning and Economic Development department.

The directory shows names, titles, and direct phone numbers for staff in each division.

If you need to reach a specific person in city government and you are not sure which office they work in, call the main city line at 612-673-2214 or use 311. The clerk's office keeps a list of all departments and can route you to the right contact. Staff from the mayor's office down to individual program coordinators can be found through these channels. For general questions about city services, the 311 center at 612-673-3000 is your best starting point.

Hennepin County Phone Directory

Minneapolis sits in Hennepin County. The county government handles services like property records, court records, and the sheriff's office. If you need to reach a county department rather than a city one, the Hennepin County directory has those numbers. County offices serve all of Hennepin County, not just Minneapolis.

View Hennepin County Phone Directory

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Minneapolis. Each has its own city government phone directory with local contact numbers.