St. Cloud Phone Directory
The St. Cloud phone directory provides contact numbers for city government offices in central Minnesota's largest city. St. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County and has about 70,000 residents. The city runs a full set of departments from city hall on 2nd Street South. You can reach the main line, the city clerk, or the police department during business hours. This page collects the most important St. Cloud phone numbers so you can find the right office in one place. Whether you need police records, public data, or general city info, the contacts here will get you connected.
St. Cloud Overview
St. Cloud City Hall Phone Numbers
St. Cloud City Hall is at 400 2nd St S. The main phone number is 320-255-7200. The city clerk can be reached at 320-255-7201. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The clerk handles records, council minutes, and data practices requests for the city. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Chapter 13), most St. Cloud city data is public. You can submit a request in writing, by email, or in person. State that you are asking under the Data Practices Act. Describe the data you need. You do not have to give a reason for asking. The city can charge for copies at rates set by law. St. Cloud is a regional center for central Minnesota, so the city government covers a broad range of services from public works to planning. The clerk at 320-255-7201 can route you to the right department.
| Office | St. Cloud City Hall |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 2nd St S St. Cloud, MN 56301 |
| Main Phone | 320-255-7200 |
| City Clerk | 320-255-7201 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | stcloudmn.gov |
The St. Cloud city website has department contacts and service information.
The city contact page lists numbers for all major departments in St. Cloud.
St. Cloud Police Phone Directory
The St. Cloud Police Department non-emergency number is 320-251-1200. The station is at 101 11th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303. For emergencies, call 911.
St. Cloud police handle calls across the city and work with Stearns County on cases that involve areas outside city limits. The department serves as the primary law enforcement for about 70,000 residents. If you need a police report or want to ask about an incident, the non-emergency line is the place to start. Police records fall under Minnesota's law enforcement data practices rules. Data from closed investigations is generally public. Active case files may have parts that are restricted. If you need a copy of an accident report or want to check on an incident, the non-emergency line or the online records portal are your best options. Records staff can tell you what data is available.
The St. Cloud Police Department website has more details about department structure and services.
The police page covers department contacts and community resources.
St. Cloud Police Records
St. Cloud has an online police records portal where you can submit and track records requests.
The St. Cloud police records portal uses the NextRequest system. This lets you submit requests online and check their status. You can ask for police reports, incident data, and other law enforcement records through this system. It is a good option if you prefer not to call or visit in person. The portal tracks your request and sends updates as the department processes it. The same data practices rules apply, so public data from completed cases is available while active investigation data may have restricted sections.
The NextRequest portal lets you submit and track police records requests for St. Cloud online.
Note: Online requests may take several business days to process depending on complexity.
St. Cloud Data Practices
All St. Cloud city data falls under the state data practices law. You can request public data from any department.
The data access provisions in Chapter 13 lay out your rights. The city must make public data available when asked. If access is denied, they cite the law that restricts it. The complaint process in section 13.085 gives you a way to challenge a denial. For phone directory info or staff contacts, the clerk at 320-255-7201 can usually help right away without a formal request. The Minnesota Department of Health also has a district office in St. Cloud at 320-223-7300 for state-level health contacts in the area.
St. Cloud serves as the regional hub for a large part of central Minnesota. The city runs departments for public works, parks, planning, engineering, and community development. Each has a direct phone line on the city website. If you need a building permit, utility service, or want to know about a road project, those offices have contacts you can call. The main line at 320-255-7200 or the clerk at 320-255-7201 can route you if you are not sure where to start. The St. Cloud phone directory gets updated as staff changes happen, so checking the website for current numbers is a good idea. For Stearns County services like property records and court filings, you need to contact the county directly. The city website at stcloudmn.gov has a full directory of all departments with direct lines and email contacts.
Stearns County Phone Directory
St. Cloud is the county seat of Stearns County. County offices handle property records, court filings, and the sheriff. The Stearns County phone directory has listings for all county departments.
Nearby Cities
St. Cloud is in central Minnesota. The nearest qualifying city with a phone directory page is St. Michael in Wright County. For local contacts in the St. Cloud area, check the Stearns County page.