Minnesota Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
912 active government auctions in Minnesota right now, listed by 140 named MN sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Little Falls and Rice (54 MN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is real estate, at 217 lots.
Government surplus in Minnesota carries a median winning bid of $2,126 (typical range $105–$10,600), from 2,792 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2020 DODGE CHARGER POLICE AWD
Arden Hills, MN · 5 bids
98,482 miV8
2017 FORD F-150 X1C 3.5L SUPERCAB 2WD 6.5' BOX PICKUP
Duluth, MN · 4 bids
45,222 mi
2019 FORD F-150 X1E XL 4WD SUPERCAB 3.3L 6.5' BOX
Duluth, MN · 4 bids
74,928 mi
2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 4X4
Arden Hills, MN · 4 bids
119,605 miV6
2014 Ford F250 Pickup with V-Plow - A11377
Ely, MN · 3 bids
234,757 mi4x4
DJI Matrice 30T (Thermal) Drone Bundle (Used)
Plymouth, MN · 9 bids
2019 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 4X4
Arden Hills, MN · 2 bids
130,740 miV6
FREIGHTLINER TANKER TRUCK
Shorewood, MN · 177 bids
228,694 miDiesel
2017 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY
New Prague, MN · 53 bids
105,130 mi4x4V6
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WORK TRUCK 4X2
Arden Hills, MN · 43 bids
31,915 miV8
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 2WD
Maple Grove, MN · 38 bids
66,000 miV6
2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Arden Hills, MN · 37 bids
85,252 miV8
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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, 912 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 912 active Minnesota lots come from 140 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- ADHD Fleet, MN - 83 active listings
- Morrison County - 81 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 49 active listings
- Stearns County Sheriff's Office - 48 active listings
- Hennepin County - 35 active listings
- Department of Transportation - 28 active listings
- Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District - 27 active listings
- St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - 25 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 2,217 completed government auction sales in Minnesota, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $5,550 | 1,110 |
| Electronics | $66 | 320 |
| Tools & industrial | $130 | 301 |
| Office furniture | $5 | 219 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,893 | 218 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $61 | 37 |
| Collectibles | $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 | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $4,804 | 75 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $2,547 | 38 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,980 | 36 |
| Ford F-250 | $7,118 | 36 |
| Ford Econoline | $5,425 | 35 |
| Dodge Caravan | $4,713 | 35 |
| Ford Escape | $13,421 | 31 |
| Dell Latitude | $23 | 27 |
| Dodge Charger | $5,850 | 24 |
| Dump truck | $9,425 | 24 |
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: 2026-11-08
Minnesota Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Furniture, Medical.
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 Hastings lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Minnesota Auctions
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.
Where Minnesota Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Minnesota is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- Minnesota MNBid in Minnesota - 258 active listings
- Public Surplus in Minnesota - 257 active listings
- GovDeals in Minnesota - 152 active listings
- CivilView in Minnesota - 73 active listings
- Purple Wave in Minnesota - 50 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Minnesota - 49 active listings
- GSA Auctions in Minnesota - 30 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 17 active listings in Minnesota
- HUD HomeStore - 10 active listings in Minnesota
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers - 7 active listings in Minnesota
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 6 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 912 open Minnesota lots come from Minnesota MNBid (258), Public Surplus (257), GovDeals (152), CivilView (73), 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 (217), vehicles (212), other (210), tools (111), equipment (60). 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 (89), Rice (83), Arden Hills (70), Saint Paul (68), Minneapolis (51), with lots open in 49 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.