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Minnesota Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

886 active government auctions in Minnesota right now, listed by 127 named MN sellers across 12 official platforms. Most of it sits in Shorewood and Rice (47 MN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 237 lots.

Government surplus in Minnesota carries a median winning bid of $1,725 (typical range $90–$8,516), from 1,934 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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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, 886 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.

  • 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 886 active Minnesota lots come from 127 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

  • Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 128 active listings
  • Public Surplus - 86 active listings
  • ADHD Fleet, MN - 80 active listings
  • Fannie Mae - 45 active listings
  • Stearns County Sheriff's Office - 43 active listings
  • Dakota County (MN) - 25 active listings
  • Koochiching County Land & Forestry Department - 22 active listings
  • Carlton County - 17 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 1,646 completed government auction sales in Minnesota, by category.

CategoryMedianSales
Vehicles$5,469829
Electronics$68278
Tools & industrial$140191
Heavy equipment$2,025159
Office furniture$1145
Medical & lab equipment$6433
Collectibles$1011

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.

ItemMedianSales
Ford Explorer$4,22060
Ford Econoline$5,40035
Ford F-150$3,98028
Chevrolet Silverado$2,18228
Dodge Caravan$3,77428
Ford F-250$5,07027
Dell Latitude$2026
Ford Escape$14,20222
Dump truck$9,42521
Ford Fusion$9,19819

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: 2026-10-17

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:

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:

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 886 open Minnesota lots come from Public Surplus (216), GovDeals (182), Minnesota MNBid (145), Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (128), 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 vehicles (237), other (235), real estate (152), tools (68), equipment (63). 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 (80), Arden Hills (59), Saint Cloud (37), Rosemount (37), with lots open in 42 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.