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Serving the people of Minnesota by providing systematic geoscience information to support stewardship of water, land, and mineral resources.
Learn more about the MGSThe Minnesota Geological Survey at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities stands firmly against the systemic racism that has long afflicted our society and still causes immeasurable daily harm to Black People, Indigenous Peoples, and People of Color.
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 Publications
Recent News
New Director and Minnesota State Geologist
Steele County Atlas, Part A: Geology Published
New 3D Geologic Models Published for GRAPS Pilot Project
Events and Seminars
Fall 2024 MGS Seminars
Chad Crotty
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Lands and Minerals Division
“Something on DNR’s aggregate mapping”