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Tips for Visiting and Navigating the Capitol
City officials visiting the Capitol are invited to park at the League building but note there are Capitol construction projects impacting access routes.
Each year, hundreds of city officials from around Minnesota come to the Capitol to advocate for their cities by meeting with legislators, testifying on bills, and participating in other legislative activities. Here are some tips if you are visiting.
Navigating the Capitol
Senate building access
Currently, portions of the Minnesota Capitol area are undergoing construction. The Ford Building, located along the north side of University Avenue between Rice Street and Park Street, is currently undergoing demolition and the sidewalk is closed, which officials would usually take to access the Senate building and Capitol building. Until the sidewalk reopens, members should use the platform walkway along the Metro Transit Light Rail by crossing Rice Street and University Avenue.
State Office Building and Capitol building access
What was a walkway directly to the Capitol building and the north end of the State Office Building is blocked for the construction and expansion of the State Office Building. Members should cross Rice Street after exiting the League building, head south until they are past the State Office Building parking ramp, and head east to access the southern entrance to the State Office Building and/or cross Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to access the Capitol building.
The League has resources to assist members with navigating the Capitol including maps and other information.
Access additional tips and tools for navigating the state Capitol.
Contact the League
Need help finding your legislator or scheduling a meeting? Need materials for your visit? Contact the League at (651) 281-1200 or view additional resources for connecting with the League.
Park at the League
Parking is always free for city officials at the League building. Simply park in the League’s lot, which is on the west side of the building, and check in at the front desk before heading over to the Capitol. The League building is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with workspaces reserved for members and staff to assist with member needs.
If you are testifying before or after League business hours
If officials need to get to the Capitol before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m., they can park in the League lot and head straight over to the Capitol without signing in.
Need event space?
For large groups of city officials coming to the Capitol, the League offers several spaces in the building to conduct meetings, eat lunch, or get general work done. Contact the front desk staff at the League’s main phone number, (651) 281-1200, if you are looking to reserve a space.
Get up to date on the legislative session
The League also boasts several resources to get you up to speed on city specific legislation so you can advocate for your city and cities in general. For updates on current city legislation, you can reference the League’s legislative updates. You can also reference the League’s advocacy toolkits, fact sheets, and other resources both online or on your way through the League’s lobby. Otherwise, staff are always here to help.