Facilitates improvement in the quality of local government services. Has three grant programs, a program of administrative rule waivers and procedural law exemptions, and a program to assist with voluntary local government consolidation.

Mission is to work toward a diverse agricultural industry that is profitable and environmentally sound; to protect public health and safety regarding food and agricultural products; and to ensure orderly commerce in agricultural and food products.

Formed by a merger of the former Department of Economic Security and the Department of Trade and Economic Development. Is concerned with business and community development, and employment.

Information about the department, its initiatives, an index of services, online version of the Human Rights Act, and legal affairs information.

Information and tax forms.

Enacts and enforces licensure and practice standards for social workers. General information, licensure handbook, student handbook, current fees, professional standards and disciplinary process.

Provides health care, economic assistance, and social services for people who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs.

Resource organization for people managing volunteer programs and citizen initiatives.

Regulates licensing of electricians, inspects electrical installations. Oversees alarm and communication contractors, elevator contractors. Agency guide, contractor directory, information on electrical codes, how to register a complaint.

State agency licenses and disciplines security professionals in these areas. Requirements, application procedure, fee schedule, applicable statutes and rules.

An independent state agency that receives and acts upon complaints about Minnesota judges for judicial misconduct or wrongdoing. The board handles judicial disability matters.

Responsible for the administration of the Minnesota Labor Relations Act (MLRA), conciliation/mediation, arbitration, bargaining unit determinations, and bargaining unit certification elections.

Responsible for preserving the architectural integrity of state capitol buildings and grounds, protecting open spaces in the capitol area, ensuring accessibility for pedestrians and motorists.

The department provides an extensive array of business management and administrative services for the executive branch of state government.

The employer for the executive branch of Minnesota state government. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of state employees. Background, information on employee benefits, labor relations, how to apply for a civil service job.

Information on state transportation planning.

Provides vehicle licensing, titling, and registration information as well as forms and contact information.

Responsibilities include initiation, review and recommendation of policy relating to information management and operations. Standards to enhance communication by and between state agencies.

Information on occupational health and safety, labor standards, workers' compensation, apprenticeship programs. Also deals with codes for boilers and high-pressure piping, and boats-for-hire.

Provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income Minnesotans. Affordable housing directory by county, information on Section 8 housing, housing tax credit, help on buying or fixing a home, special needs.

Officially, the Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning. Mission is to provide policy-makers and the public with accurate information and analysis about emerging and critical issues.