Permits → Permits
Minnesota Film and TV does not issue permits, but we're happy to connect you with the people who do for any of Minnesota's cities and towns, roadways, waterways and parks. Some key permitting entities are listed below. When in doubt about the need for a permit, call our office at 612 767 0095 .
| City of Duluth |
| Primary Contact : |
Mark McShane, Director of Administrative Services
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| Phone : |
218-730-5430 |
| Website : |
www.ci.duluth.mn.us |
| Information: |
This is the first call for shooting in the City of Duluth: street permits, parks, police and Duluth location assistance. |
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| City of Minneapolis |
| Checklist Document : |
Download Film and Video Permits in Minneapolis Checklist (pdf) |
| Primary Contact : |
Phil Schliesman, Regulatory Services Dept. |
| Phone : |
612-673-3907 |
| Email : |
philip.schliesman@ci.minneapolis.mn.us |
| Information: |
This is the first call for shooting in the city of Minneapolis: street and sidewalk permits, police, water hydrant permits, amplified sound and meter hooding. Please note: the City of Minneapolis does not provide barricade equipment or an on-site liaison.
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| Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board |
| Primary Contact : |
Customer Service Department |
| Phone : |
612-230-6400 |
| Fax : |
612-230-6513 |
| Email : |
permits@minneapolisparks.org |
| Information: |
The first step, and fastest way, to getting a permit to shoot in a Minneapolis park is to fill out a permit application: Click here or download pdf.
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| Metro Transit |
| Primary Contact : |
JKelci Stones |
| Phone : |
612-349-7686 |
| Fax : |
612-349-7675 |
| Email : |
Kelci.stones@metc.state.mn.us |
| Information: |
Metro Transit issues permits for shooting on all metro buses, trains, rail station platforms and park and rides. |
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| Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Roadways |
| Primary Contact : |
Kent Barnard |
| Phone : |
651-234-7504 |
| Fax : |
651-234-7786 |
| Cell : |
651-253-2803 |
| Email : |
kent.barnard@dot.state.mn.us |
| Information: |
The Minnesota Department of Transportation issues permits for shooting on state highways and freeways only. Contact Local jurisdictions for county and city roads. |
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| Minnesota State Troopers |
| Primary Contact : |
Christine Krueger, Director Communications & Media Relations |
| Phone : |
651-201-7171 |
| Email : |
christine.m.krueger@state.mn.us |
| Information: |
State highway/freeway filming only. State troopers are not required on all shoots. When shooting on county roads or municipal roads, local jurisdictions will handle police. |
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| Minnesota State Parks |
| Primary Contact : |
Carmen Diestler, Media Relations Coordinator |
| Phone : |
651-259-5582 |
| Email : |
Carmen.diestler@dnr.state.mn.us |
| Information: |
Shooting in Minnesota State Parks requires a permit from the individual park. Fees vary according to the complexity of the shoot and the park usage. |
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| Minnesota State Capitol |
| Primary Contact : |
Ann Johnson, State Capitol Facilities Manager |
| Phone : |
651-201-2330 |
| Information: |
To obtain permission for shooting at the state capitol follow the application instructions posted here. |
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| Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
| Primary Contact : |
John I. Williamson, Supervisor Electrical Inspections |
| Phone : |
651-284-5823 |
| Email : |
john.williamson@state.mn.us |
| Website : |
www.dli.mn.gov |
| Information: |
Important information regarding electrical licensing, electrical inspections, equipment approval, and the requirements of the National Electrical Code for filmmaking, motion picture production, and similar entertainment projects and events that employ portable generators, vehicle- or trailer-mounted generators, portable electrical power distribution, and all other electrical work as defined in Minnesota statutes. |
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| Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lakes and Wildlife Areas |
| Primary Contact : |
Mark Labarbera, Communications Director |
| Phone : |
651-259-5023 |
| Email : |
mark.labarbera@dnr.state.mn.us |
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| University of Minnesota: Office of University Relations |
| Primary Contact : |
Jessica Mooney |
| Phone : |
612-624-0821 |
| Email : |
moone011@umn.edu |
| Information: |
For permits or other filming related inquiries with regards to the University of Minnesota. |
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