Bedrock outcrop from Pipestone County, Minnesota

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Who We Are

The Minnesota Geological Survey was established in 1872 by the State of Minnesota and is a research and service arm of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

The MGS collaborates with universities, government agencies, industry, and local communities to study Minnesota's geology, create geological maps, and conduct research.

Phone: 
612-626-2969 

Email: 
[email protected]

Office Address: 
2609 W Territorial Rd, St. Paul, MN 55114

Office Hours: 
Public office hours are every Thursday, 8am to 4pm or by appointment only. Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Recent News

University of Minnesota's maroon block M logo and text below that reads "Minnesota Geological Survey".

New Director and Minnesota State Geologist

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert (Bob) Tipping as our new MGS Director and State Geologist of Minnesota.
Clipped portion of Plate 3, Surficial Geology map in the Steele County Geologic Atlas.

Steele County Atlas, Part A: Geology Published

The Steele County Atlas, Part A: Geology was recently published, with digital map plates and GIS datasets available online.
3D geologic model of the Cannon River Watershed

New 3D Geologic Models Published for GRAPS Pilot Project

Compilation geologic models for the Cannon, Missouri, and Redeye River Watersheds were recently completed as part of a two-year GRAPS Pilot Project in partnership with MDH.
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Events and Seminars

Dec 5 Thu 12:10pm

Fall 2024 MGS Seminars

Jason Vogelgesang
Iowa Geological Survey
“Something on shallow geophysical techniques with environmental applications”

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