Logo

Minnesota

Land of 10,000 Lakes and More

A Message from the Governor

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan are working to make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids, invest in our state’s economic future, protect Minnesotans’ health and safety, and provide tax cuts to Minnesotans across the state.

Governor Tim Walz

Tim Walz

About Minnesota

Minnesota, often referred to as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is a state in the northern region of the United States known for its natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a culture that celebrates both the outdoors and the arts. With its pristine lakes, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming communities, Minnesota offers a diverse range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Minnesota is renowned for its abundance of lakes, rivers, and waterways, far exceeding the famous “10,000 Lakes” it’s named for. These picturesque bodies of water provide opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming in the summer, and ice skating and ice fishing in the winter.

A lake in Minnesota

Crimes Overview

Georgia’s murder rate is slightly higher than the national average, while rape and assault rates are lower. Robbery is also lower, but kidnapping is higher. Burglary, arson, and theft rates are lower, and vandalism is not a significant concern. Motor vehicle theft is lower, and identity theft is significantly lower. Drug offenses are lower, and weapon law violations are also lower than the national average.

Latest Blogs

Crime Axis: Your Gateway to Data-Driven Safety Insights

Data Behind Crime Axis:  Trustworthy Insights

September 9, 2023

Crime Axis: A Comprehensive Look at Crime Types

September 10, 2023

Minnesota Crime Rates by City

Aitkin

Akeley

Albert Lea

Alexandria

Annandale

Anoka

Appleton

Apple Valley

Atwater

Austin

Avon

Barnesville

Baxter

Bayport

Becker

Belgrade/Brooten

Belle Plaine

Bemidji

Benson

Big Lake

Blackduck

Blaine

Blooming Prairie

Bloomington

Blue Earth

Braham

Brainerd

Breckenridge

Breezy Point

Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Park

Brownton

Buffalo

Buffalo Lake

Burnsville

Caledonia

Cambridge

Canby

Cannon Falls

Centennial Lakes

Champlin

Chisholm

Clara City

Cleveland

Cloquet

Cold Spring/Richmond

Columbia Heights

Comfrey

Coon Rapids

Corcoran

Cottage Grove

Crookston

Crosby

Crosslake

Crystal

Cuyuna

Dayton

Deephaven

Deer River

Deerwood

Detroit Lakes

Dilworth

Duluth

Dundas

Eagan

Eagle Lake

East Grand Forks

Eden Prairie

Eden Valley

Edina

Elko New Market

Elk River

Elmore

Ely

Emily

Eveleth

Fairfax

Fairmont

Faribault

Farmington

Fergus Falls

Floodwood

Foley

Forest Lake

Fridley

Fulda

Gaylord

Gilbert

Glencoe

Glenwood

Glyndon

Golden Valley

Goodhue

Goodview

Grand Rapids

Granite Falls

Hallock

Hastings

Hawley

Hector

Hermantown

Heron Lake

Hibbing

Hill City

Hokah

Hopkins

Hutchinson

International Falls

Inver Grove Heights

Isanti

Isle

Janesville

Jordan

Kasson

Kenyon

La Crescent

Lake City

Lake Crystal

Lakes Area

Lake Shore

Lakeville

Lamberton

Le Center

Lester Prairie

Le Sueur

Lewiston

Lino Lakes

Litchfield

Little Falls

Long Prairie

Lonsdale

Madelia

Madison Lake

Mankato

Maple Grove

Mapleton

Maplewood

Marshall

McGregor

Medina

Melrose

Mendota Heights

Milaca

Minneapolis

Minneota

Minnesota Lake

Minnetonka

Minnetrista

Montevideo

Moorhead

Moose Lake

Morgan

Morris

Motley

Mounds View

Mountain Lake

Nashwauk

New Brighton

New Hope

New Prague

New Richland

New Ulm

New York Mills

Nisswa

North Branch

Northfield

North Mankato

North St. Paul

Oakdale

Oak Park Heights

Olivia

Orono

Nashville

Nashville

Ortonville

Osakis

Osseo

Owatonna

Park Rapids

Paynesville

Pequot Lakes

Pierz

Pillager

Pine River

Plainview

Plymouth

Preston

Princeton

Prior Lake

Proctor

Ramsey

Red Wing

Redwood Falls

Renville

Rice

Richfield

Robbinsdale

Rochester

Rogers

Roseau

Rosemount

Roseville

Royalton

Rushford

Sartell

Sauk Centre

Sauk Rapids

Savage

Shakopee

Silver Bay

Sleepy Eye

South Lake Minnetonka

South St. Paul

Springfield

Spring Grove

Spring Lake Park

St. Anthony

Staples

Starbuck

St. Cloud

St. Francis

Stillwater

St. James

St. Joseph

St. Louis Park

St. Paul

St. Paul Park

St. Peter

Thief River Falls

Tracy

Two Harbors

Virginia

Wabasha

Wadena

Waite Park

Walker

Walnut Grove

Warroad

Waseca

Wayzata

Wells

West Concord

West Hennepin

West St. Paul

Wheaton

White Bear Lake

Willmar

Windom

Winnebago

Winona

Winsted

Winthrop

Woodbury

Worthington

Wyoming

Zumbrota

Metropolitan Counties

Anoka

Benton

Blue Earth

Carlton

Carver

Chisago

Clay

Dakota

Dodge

Fillmore

Hennepin

Houston

Isanti

Lake

Le Sueur

Mille Lacs

Nicollet

Olmsted

Polk

Ramsey

Scott

Sherburne

Stearns

St. Louis

Wabasha

Washington

Wright

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Aitkin

Becker

Beltrami

Big Stone

Brown

Cass

Clearwater

Kittson

Koochiching

Cook

Cottonwood

Crow Wing

Douglas

Freeborn

Goodhue

Grant

Mower

Murray

Hubbard

Itasca

Jackson

Kanabec

Kandiyohi

Lac qui Parle

Lincoln

Lyon

Mahnomen

Martin

McLeod

Meeker

Morrison

Nobles

Norman

Otter Tail

Pennington

Pine

Pipestone

Pope

Redwood

Rice

Renville

Rock

Roseau

Sibley

Stevens

Steele

Swift

Traverse

Todd

Waseca

Watonwan

Winona

Wilkin

Yellow Medicine