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 | |
| Parks and Recreation : | Terri Castonguay, 218.730.4320 |
| Engineering Services: | 218.730.5200 (street closures and meter hoods) |
| Events or Road Closures: | 218.730.5678 |
| Traffic and Parking: | 218.730.5420 |
| Website : | www.ci.duluth.mn.us |
| Information: | Call the above 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) |
| Contact : | Philip Schliesman, Regulatory Services Dept. |
| Phone : | 612.673.3907 |
| Email : | philip.schliesman@minneapolis.mn.gov |
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| 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 | |
| Contact : | Customer Service Department, You must complete the application before calling. |
| Phone : | 612.230.6400 |
| Fax : | 612.230.6513 |
| Email : | permits@minneapolisparks.org |
| Information: |
The first step and fastest way to get a permit to shoot in a Minneapolis park is to completely fill out and send in a permit application. Completed applications can be faxed, scanned or e-mailed to the Park Board. Click here to download the permit application form. Park Board staff cannot respond to permit requests until they have received an application. Be sure to provide as much information as possible to assist Park Board staff in correctly assessing your fee. |
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| Walker Sculpture Garden - Minneapolis, MN | |
| Contact : |
Christopher James, Associate Director, Public Relations |
| Phone : | 612.375.7651 |
| Email : | christopher.james@walkerart.org |
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| City of St. Paul | |
| Website: | http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=3564 |
| Information: | This is the first call for shooting in the City of Saint Paul: street permits, parks, police and Saint Paul location assistance. |
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Public Works Right-of-Way Office (use of streets and sidewalks) Phone: 651.266.6151 Email: Sabrina.Doren@ci.stpaul.mn.us Division of Parks and Recreation Phone: 651.632.2438 Email: Linda.Ulrich@ci.stpaul.mn.us St. Paul Film Office Phone: 651.266.8524 Email: Joe.Spencer@ci.stpaul.mn.us |
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| Metropolitan Airports Commission | |
| Checklist Document : | Terms and Conditions for filming at MSP Airport (pdf) |
| Contact : | Deb Piwoschuk |
| Phone : | 612.725.6464 |
| Email : | debpiwoschuk@mspmac.org |
| Information: |
A permit from the Airport Director's Office is required for anyone without valid media credentials wishing to conduct commercial photo shoots or filming at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport or on any Metropolitan Airports Commission-owned properties, including the Reliever Airports. Permit applicants also must pay all applicable location, labor and administrative fees and provide required proof of insurance prior to taking photos or filming. Photo shoots or filming in areas leased by airlines, food or retail concessions, or other entities also require approval of the respective leaseholder. |
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| City of Minneapolis Parking Ramps | |
| Contact : | Tim Blazina |
| Phone : | 612.673.2242 |
| Email : | |
| Information: |
Please send an e-mail outlining your request before calling. All requests must be in writing. (including the ramp at the Walker Art Center) |
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| City of Minneapolis Traffic Control | |
| Contact : | Scott R. Kramer |
| Phone : | 612.673.2383 |
| Email : | |
| Information: |
Please note that office hours for this department are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| Mall of America, Bloomington, MN | |
| Information: |
To discuss shooting at MOA, contact any member of the Public Relations Department by calling 952.883.8810 and asking for public relations. |
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| Metro Transit | |
| Contact : | Kelci 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 | |
| Contact : | Buck Craig, Roadway Regulation Supervisor |
| Phone : | 651.234.7911 |
| Email : | buck.craig@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 : | Bruce Gordon, Director Communications, MN Dept. of Public Safety |
| Phone : | 651.201.7171 |
| Email : | bruce.gordon@state.mn.us |
| Website: | www.dps.mn.gov |
| 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 | |
| Contact : | Kaija Helmetag, Public Information Officer |
| Phone : | 651.259.5582 |
| Email : | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Contact : | Scott Pengelly, Assistant Communications Director |
| Phone : | 651.259.5351 |
| Email : | scott.pengelly@state.mn.us |
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| University of Minnesota | |
| Contact : |
Philip Kelley, Marketing Manager, University Relations University of Minnesota |
| Phone : | 612.625.8962 |
| Email : | pgk@umn.edu |
| Information: |
A letter of intent must be received by the Office of University Relations at least seven (7) days before shooting. The letter should include the date, time, and location requested, how many crew members, talent, and vehicles will be on campus and the anticipated length of time; the intended audience for the film or photographs; if the University of Minnesota will be represented and how; and other pertinent information and/or particular requests. A use agreement must be completed by University Relations and the authorized agent at least five (5) days before the planned shoot. Evidence of insurance as described below and in the use agreement shall also be submitted at the same time. Fee: $1000 for a half day of filming and $2500 for a full day + additional site fees. |
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