Shooting in Minnesota > Permit Information
The Minnesota Film and TV Board 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 651-645-3600.
| 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 Community Planning & Economic Development |
| Primary Contact : |
Matthew James, Film Coordinator Liaison |
| Phone : |
612-673-5449 |
| Email : |
matthew.james@ci.minneapolis.mn.us |
| Information: |
This is the first call for shooting in the city of Minneapolis: street permits, parks, police and Minneapolis location assistance.
Police: $45/hr - 3 hr. minimum. No Overtime.
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| City of St. Paul |
| Primary Contact : |
Joe Spencer, Director of Marketing |
| Phone : |
651-266-8524 |
| Fax : |
651-266-8513 |
| Email : |
joe.spencer@ci.stpaul.mn.us |
| Information: |
This is the first call for shooting in the City of St. Paul: street permits, parks, police and St. Paul location assistance. |
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| Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Roadways |
| Primary Contact : |
Kent Barnard |
| Phone : |
651-582-1364 |
| Fax : |
651-582-1368 |
| 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 : |
Kevin Smith, Director Communications & Media Relations |
| Phone : |
651-296-8383 |
| Email : |
Kevin.smith@state.mn.us |
| Information: |
Cost: $69.25/hour w/vehicle
$50.25/hour trooper
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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| 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 : |
Gloria Smith |
| Phone : |
612-624-0821 |
| Email : |
smit3431@umn.edu |
| Information: |
For permits or other filming related inquiries with regards to the University of Minnesota. |
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