Departments

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311 Service Center

We offer City information and services online, over the phone and in person.

911

We send emergency assistance to more than 1,000 callers every day.

Arts & Cultural Affairs

We promote a diverse and active arts and cultural environment.

Assessing

We value, classify and manage tax programs for all properties in the City.

City Attorney

We enhance public safety, serve justice and represent the City and its residents.

City Auditor

We provide comprehensive assurance and consulting services to the City of Minneapolis.

City Clerk

We serve as the official record-keeping agency of the City government.

Civil Rights

We enforce the city laws that protect and advance civil and human rights.

Communications

We tell the stories of the City of Minneapolis government.

Community Planning & Economic Development

We foster economic development and resource-efficient communities.

Office of Community Safety

We integrate and unify all safety functions in the City.

Emergency Management

We plan for and coordinate responses to emergencies in the City.

Finance & Property Services

We provide essential financial, resource and asset management services to the City.

Fire

We protect lives, property and the environment of our community and the region we serve.

Health

We protect the environment, prevent disease and injury, and promote healthy behaviors.

Human Resources

We strive to attract, engage and retain the best workforce to serve our community.

Information Technology

We provide technology support and solutions for City leaders, departments and partners.

Intergovernmental Relations

We advocate for the City of Minneapolis with federal and state agencies and our partners.

Minneapolis Convention Center

We host many events and gatherings to drive and support economic activity in the city.

Neighborhood & Community Relations

We connect the City to the community and the community to the City.

Neighborhood Safety

We treat violence as a public health issue and work with the community to find solutions.

Performance Management and Innovation

We help the City innovate and transform citizens’ lives.

Police

We provide public safety services and support our urban environment.

Office of Public Service

We provide efficient and equitable services to all who live, work and play in our city.

Public Works

We build, operate and maintain the public infrastructure and provide public services.

Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We promote racial justice, equity and inclusion throughout the City of Minneapolis.

Regulatory Services

We're responsible for Animal Care & Control, Inspections Services and Traffic Control.