Where can I find government surplus auctions in Minnesota?

Government surplus auctions in Minnesota are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals and Public Surplus. The official Minnesota programs are State of Minnesota Surplus Auctions, Minnesota Department of Administration (auctions on MNbid.mn.gov (state-run online auctions) plus live auctions); Federal Surplus Property Program, Minnesota Department of Administration (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale); and Hennepin County Surplus Property Sales, Hennepin County (auctions on Municibid and MNbid.mn.gov). Right now the 1,322 open Minnesota lots come from Public Surplus (697), Minnesota MNBid (212), GovDeals (172), Purple Wave (65), and 9 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.

What can I buy at government auctions in Minnesota?

Government auctions in Minnesota offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in MN. The open Minnesota lots break down as real estate (440), other (273), vehicles (260), tools (120), furniture (68). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.

Which cities in Minnesota have the most government auctions?

Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Minnesota pickup locations right now are Little Falls (88), Rice (83), St Cloud (56), Arden Hills (52), Minneapolis (50), with lots open in 51 more MN cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.

Are government auctions in Minnesota legit?

Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.

Are government auctions in Minnesota open to the public?

Yes. Government surplus auctions in Minnesota are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.

Minnesota Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

1,322 active government auctions in Minnesota right now, listed by 150 named MN sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Little Falls and Rice (56 MN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is real estate, at 440 lots.

Government surplus in Minnesota carries a median winning bid of $1,541 (typical range $97–$8,200), from 2,335 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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New in box DJI Matrice 300 Thermal Drone with H20T Payload, 8 Batteries, RC PLUS

$4,700Electronics

Plymouth, MN · 12 bids

1970 KAISER JEEP

$400Vehicles

WILLOW RIVER, MN · 2 bids

3,002 miDiesel6 cyl

2007 Ford F-250 SD XL 2WD

$1,158Vehicles

Bloomington, MN · 6 bids

80% off

2013 Toyota Tundra Ext. Cab Pickup Truck

$1,200Vehicles

Fergus Falls, MN · 6 bids

446,097 mi4x4

2015 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY

$3,425Vehicles

Shoreview, MN · 5 bids

78,218 miV8

55% off

2009 Chevy Tahoe Unit# 11.00006

$1,075Vehicles

Rochester, MN · 5 bids

137,234 mi

2015 SHORELANDR LURE22 W/LUND 16FT BOAT & 2014 MERCURY 90 HP MOTOR

$4,525Vehicles

Arden Hills, MN · 158 bids

2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2WD DOUBLE CAB 143.5 WB

$8,999Vehicles

Baxter, MN · 3 bids

134,708 miV8

80% off

2014 Ford F150 4x4 Supercab Unit# 10.30006

$500Vehicles

Rochester, MN · 3 bids

128,670 mi

2012 Ford F250

$4,250Vehicles

Ramsey, MN · 1 bid

2012 Ford F350

$5,100Vehicles

Ramsey, MN · 1 bid

2018 GALE ALUM CUSTOM TRAILER W/2018 GALE MARINE 1854 BOAT & PRO-DRIVE CX37VAR O/B MOTOR

$8,023Vehicles

Arden Hills, MN · 200 bids

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Official Minnesota government surplus programs

GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 1,322 open in Minnesota right now; the list below links each official program directly.

State of Minnesota Surplus AuctionsMinnesota Department of Administration
State surplus property at about a dozen live auctions a year and online
Auctions run on MNbid.mn.gov (state-run online auctions) plus live auctions. Open to the public.
Federal Surplus Property ProgramMinnesota Department of Administration
Federal surplus property transferred to public agencies and nonprofit education or health organizations
Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public.
Hennepin County Surplus Property SalesHennepin County
Vehicles and equipment at auction; real property by sealed bid or RFP
Auctions run on Municibid and MNbid.mn.gov. Open to the public.

Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.

Who's Selling in Minnesota Right Now

The 1,322 active Minnesota lots come from 150 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

Public Surplus - 373 active listings
ADHD Fleet, MN - 83 active listings
Morrison County - 82 active listings
St Cloud Area School District # 742 - 57 active listings
Fannie Mae - 47 active listings
Stearns County Sheriff's Office - 42 active listings
Hennepin County - 35 active listings
J & J GRAIN & LIVESTOCK INC - 28 active listings

Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.

What Government Surplus Sold For in Minnesota

Median winning bids from 2,005 completed government auction sales in Minnesota, by category.

Category	Median	Typical range	Sales
Vehicles	$5,549	$2,129–$12,363	1,004
Electronics	$70	$18–$363	305
Tools & industrial	$143	$62–$496	269
Heavy equipment	$1,830	$558–$7,033	206
Office furniture	$2	$1–$20	172
Medical & lab equipment	$61	$31–$306	37
Collectibles	$10	$10–$10	12

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Minnesota. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Minnesota Sold Prices by Item

The most-sold items at Minnesota government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Ford Explorer	$4,460	$3,338–$6,601	67
Chevrolet Silverado	$2,182	$1,333–$5,606	35
Ford Econoline	$5,425	$4,370–$6,013	35
Ford F-150	$4,027	$1,900–$9,848	33
Ford F-250	$7,118	$2,224–$11,408	32
Dodge Caravan	$4,566	$3,275–$15,155	31
Ford Escape	$14,202	$10,088–$15,811	28
Dell Latitude	$20	$14–$45	26
Dump truck	$9,425	$5,545–$17,625	24
Ford Police Interceptor	$4,648	$3,421–$6,248	21

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Minnesota. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Whether you're searching for Minnesota gov auctions, State of Minnesota surplus, Minnesota state auctions, or government auto auctions in Minnesota, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and MN state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside Minnesota? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-11-03

Auctions Near You in Minnesota

Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Little Falls lot and a Belle Plaine lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:

Government Auctions Near Me

Auctions by County in Minnesota

Surplus is pickup-only, so the county a lot sits in usually decides whether it is worth bidding on. Each page below shows what that county's agencies have live now and what their past lots actually sold for.

Ramsey County (514)Stearns County (116)Hennepin County (101)Morrison County (89)Dakota County (44)St. Louis County (37)Koochiching County (26)Anoka County (23)Pennington County (14)Goodhue County (13)McLeod County (12)Beltrami County (11)

Where Minnesota Auctions Come From

Government surplus in Minnesota is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:

Public Surplus in Minnesota - 697 active listings
Minnesota MNBid in Minnesota - 212 active listings
GovDeals in Minnesota - 172 active listings
Purple Wave in Minnesota - 65 active listings
CivilView in Minnesota - 61 active listings
Fannie Mae HomePath in Minnesota - 47 active listings
J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Minnesota - 27 active listings
Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 16 active listings in Minnesota
HUD HomeStore - 11 active listings in Minnesota
GSA Auctions - 8 active listings in Minnesota
GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 3 active listings in Minnesota
Apple Auctioneering - 2 active listings in Minnesota
Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 1 active listing in Minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find government surplus auctions in Minnesota?: Government surplus auctions in Minnesota are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals and Public Surplus. The official Minnesota programs are State of Minnesota Surplus Auctions, Minnesota Department of Administration (auctions on MNbid.mn.gov (state-run online auctions) plus live auctions); Federal Surplus Property Program, Minnesota Department of Administration (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale); and Hennepin County Surplus Property Sales, Hennepin County (auctions on Municibid and MNbid.mn.gov). Right now the 1,322 open Minnesota lots come from Public Surplus (697), Minnesota MNBid (212), GovDeals (172), Purple Wave (65), and 9 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
What can I buy at government auctions in Minnesota?: Government auctions in Minnesota offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in MN. The open Minnesota lots break down as real estate (440), other (273), vehicles (260), tools (120), furniture (68). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most government auctions?: Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Minnesota pickup locations right now are Little Falls (88), Rice (83), St Cloud (56), Arden Hills (52), Minneapolis (50), with lots open in 51 more MN cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
Are government auctions in Minnesota legit?: Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
Are government auctions in Minnesota open to the public?: Yes. Government surplus auctions in Minnesota are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.