Living in Minnesota

Essential information for Minnesota residents and newcomers

New to Minnesota

Moving to Minnesota

• New resident checklist
• Register to vote
• Get a Minnesota driver’s license
• Register your vehicle
• Find housing

Understanding Minnesota

• Minnesota facts and history
• State symbols and traditions
• Climate and weather
• Regional differences

Settling in

• Settling and integrating in Minnesota
• Find schools for your children
• Healthcare providers
• Banking and financial services
• Utility connections

Communities

Find your community

• City and town directory
• County services
• Neighborhood associations
• Community centers

Indigenous communities

• Tribal nations in Minnesota
• Urban Indigenous resources
• Cultural centers
• Treaty rights information

Immigrant communities

• New American resources
• Language assistance
• Cultural organizations
• Citizenship services

Quality of life

Recreation

• State parks and trails
• Lakes and water activities
• Winter recreation
• Arts and culture

Environment

• Air and water quality
• Recycling and waste
• Energy efficiency programs
• Conservation initiatives

Public safety

• Emergency services
• Crime statistics
• Neighborhood watch
• Disaster preparedness

Cost of living

Housing costs

• Average rent by area
• Property taxes
• Homeowner assistance
• Affordable housing programs

Daily expenses

• Sales tax information
• Utility costs
• Transportation costs
• Healthcare costs

Regional information

Twin Cities Metro

Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area resources

• Metro Transit
• Metropolitan Council

Greater Minnesota

Resources for outstate Minnesota

• Rural resources
• Small town services

The Iron Range

Northern Minnesota mining region

• Iron Range resources
• Economic development

Southern Minnesota

Agricultural heartland

• Agricultural resources
• Regional centers

Languages and accessibility

Language services

• Interpretation services
• Document translation
• English learning resources
• Swedish language resources

Common languages:

• Svenska (Swedish)
• Español (Spanish)
• Hmoob (Hmong)
• Soomaali (Somali)
• Karen
• Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)