Minnesota Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,145 active government auctions in Minnesota right now, listed by 132 named MN sellers across 12 official platforms. Most of it sits in Shorewood and Rice (54 MN cities have lots open).
Government surplus in Minnesota carries a median winning bid of $1,717 (typical range $95–$8,367), from 2,123 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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Boat and Trailer
WILLOW RIVER, MN · 3 bids
2009 Chevrolet Silverado
Minneapolis, MN · 3 bids
88,624 mi8 cyl
1991 ALUMACRAFT 15' BOAT (727601) MARINER 5HP O/B MOTOR (669377) 1980 SPARTAN BOAT TRAILER (422474) FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES, TRAILER VALUE IS ESTIMATED TO BE 25% OF THE PACKAGE VALUE.
Grand Rapids, MN · 12 bids
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Blaine, MN · 11 bids
230,089 mi4x4
2012 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Golden Valley, MN · 10 bids
40,737 miV6
2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
Winnebago, MN · 10 bids
98,933 miAWD
2011 Ford F250 Super Duty Flatbed Pickup Truck
White Bear Lake, MN · 10 bids
142,111 mi4x4
2008 Ford F-250 SD XL SUPER CAB 4-WHEEL DRIVE WITH SERVICE BODY
Bloomington, MN · 9 bids
2,075 miV8
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 4WD DOUBLE CAB 147" WORK TRUCK
Saint Cloud, MN · 8 bids
139,565 miV8
2005AEBI TT75 TERRA-TRACTOR
Arden Hills, MN · 8 bids
2,533 hrs9,470 mi4x4
2 - 4 YARD DUMSTERS
Little Falls, MN · 7 bids
2 units
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Flatbed Truck
Hutchinson, MN · 7 bids
179,214 mi4x4
Official Minnesota government surplus programs
GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 1,145 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 1,145 active Minnesota lots come from 132 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Public Surplus - 286 active listings
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 131 active listings
- ADHD Fleet, MN - 83 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 47 active listings
- Stearns County Sheriff's Office - 44 active listings
- Department of Natural Resources - 40 active listings
- Koochiching County Land & Forestry Department - 22 active listings
- Department of Administration - Fleet Services - 21 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 1,821 completed government auction sales in Minnesota, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $5,567 | 922 |
| Electronics | $69 | 301 |
| Tools & industrial | $137 | 214 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,902 | 177 |
| Office furniture | $2 | 158 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $63 | 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 | $4,420 | 66 |
| Ford Econoline | $5,400 | 35 |
| Ford F-150 | $4,027 | 30 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $2,182 | 30 |
| Ford F-250 | $7,540 | 29 |
| Dodge Caravan | $3,774 | 28 |
| Ford Escape | $14,983 | 27 |
| Dell Latitude | $20 | 26 |
| Dump truck | $9,425 | 23 |
| Ford Fusion | $9,783 | 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: 2026-10-25
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 Shorewood lot and a Lake Crystal 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:
- Public Surplus in Minnesota - 407 active listings
- Minnesota MNBid in Minnesota - 204 active listings
- GovDeals in Minnesota - 187 active listings
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction in Minnesota - 131 active listings
- Purple Wave in Minnesota - 57 active listings
- CivilView in Minnesota - 51 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Minnesota - 47 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Minnesota - 28 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 12 active listings in Minnesota
- HUD HomeStore - 10 active listings in Minnesota
- GSA Auctions - 7 active listings in Minnesota
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 4 active listings 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 1,145 open Minnesota lots come from Public Surplus (407), Minnesota MNBid (204), GovDeals (187), Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (131), and 8 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 other (301), real estate (288), vehicles (274), tools (104), equipment (71). 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 Shorewood (93), Rice (83), Arden Hills (72), Rosemount (37), Saint Paul (32), 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.