Division of Lands and Minerals
Marty Vadis, Director
tel. (651) 259-5959
fax (651) 296-5939
The Division of Lands and Minerals manages the state's mineral resources for the benefit of all Minnesotans and provides a range of real estate services supporting the resource goals of the department. The Division manages mineral exploration and mine development on state-owned and tax-forfeited lands in Minnesota to generate equitable rental and royalty income for the state's School and University trust funds, local communities, and the state's General Fund.
Equally important is the Division's stewardship of state lands for future generations. The division is responsible for ensuring that mineral development is environmentally sound, and mined areas are reclaimed to be safe, free of pollution, and suitable for future use.
The Division handles the following work on state-administered lands:
- Appraisal management
- Acquisitions (DNR buying land)
- Land exchange
- Land sales
- Leases, licenses & easements
- Tax-forfeited land sale review
The Division also maintains surface and mineral land records for state-owned, DNR-administered lands.
