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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carolyn Marinan, Communications, 612-910-9111
Pandemic service changes continue
Hennepin County remains committed to providing services to residents during the ongoing pandemic and following the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Many county services continue to be offered online, by phone and in person by appointment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting Monday, April 26, changes at Government Center will include:
- No registration needed to enter the building
- Fencing gates, building doors, U.S. Bank skyway, and tunnel will open
- Government Center parking ramp open to those with contract parking
- Some service changes at the building
Government Center service reminders
Confirm current service hours and locations at hennepin.us. Google location pages may not be up to date.
Domestic Abuse Service Center
To access remote services, including advocacy, orders for protection, and safety planning, call 612-348-5073.
Law library
Beginning May 10, law library operations will return to the Government Center. The law library physical space will remain closed to the public. Curbside pickup will resume, the book drop will be available for returns, and reference librarians will continue to be available to assist patrons with legal research questions via phone (612-348-2903) and email (law.library@hennepin.us).
Licenses, certificates and permits
View service options. Services are available online, by mail, by fax and in person at other locations. Appointments may be booked out far in advance. Avoid the wait by using online service options when possible.
Marriage licenses
View service options. Starting May 29, remote marriage license services will not be available (per state law). Make sure to plan ahead and get your license or make an appointment now.
Plats
Probation
Due to COVID-19, several probation services have moved to temporary locations. If you have an in-person meeting with your probation officer, you should contact them before your appointment to confirm the location. If you do not have your probation officer's contact information, email POConnect@hennepin.us.
Property taxes
View service options. Make it easy and convenient by using online payment methods. Conventional payment methods are also available.
Other service reminders
Hennepin Health
Hennepin Health members can call 612-596-1036 (TTY 1-800-627-3529) for help with transportation, bus passes, plan benefits and other member services.
Housing and shelter
Access Waypoint, a digital, mobile-friendly directory that connects people experiencing homelessness or extreme financial hardship to services they need.
Human Services
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Economic supports: Get help via phone while Human Service Centers are closed to the public. We continue to process public assistance applications and respond to phone calls. For help with human services or public assistance information, call 612-596-1300.
- Emergency Human Services: Benefits currently offered at the Human Services Building, 525 Portland Avenue, will stay there until further notice.
- Social services: If you need help with social services (social worker, case management, personal care assistant services, etc.) contact Front Door Social Services at 612-348-4111.
Libraries
Job seeker support
Small business support
Public health clinic
The clinic remains open to serve patients at the Health Services Building, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis. For hours of service and information please visit our website.
Red Door Clinic
The clinic remains open to serve patients at the Health Services Building, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis. For hours of service and other information, please visit our website.
Look for more news on the Hennepin County website at hennepin.us/news.
Discover how we're making a difference in our communities at hennepin.us/stories.
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