General Info

The Minnesota State Patrol is comprised of 11 patrol districts located in Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, Oakdale, Golden Valley, St. Cloud, Duluth, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Virginia and Thief River Falls, Minn. Each district is divided into geographic work areas referred to as stations. There are a total of 61 stations throughout the state. The State Patrol has 810 total personnel, of which 522 are uniformed and 288 are civilian. The Minnesota State Patrol serves current and future roadway users and assists other law enforcement agencies. Additional customers include dignitaries, the state government and other service organizations. Services provided by the patrol on a uniform statewide level include flight section, executive protection and capitol security, auto theft, criminal patrol/canine unit, safety education, commercial vehicle enforcement and training. Its special response team assists the State Patrol in special events, such as protests at the State Capitol, and helps in search and rescue missions at the request of other agencies. The Minnesota State Patrol maintains a location in Golden Valley.