Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights

Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights investigates charges of discrimination against members of protected classes as well as civilian complaints of police misconduct. The Minneapolis office also ensures employment and purchasing goals for women and minorities on all City-funded construction.   

Contact Information:   

350 S. Fifth St. – Room #239 
Minneapolis, MN 55414 

Phone: (612) 673-3012 
Fax: (612) 673-2599 

Minnesota Department of Human Rights

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) is the state’s civil rights enforcement agency and is responsible for enforcing the Minnesota Human Rights Act. MDHR investigates charges of discrimination, ensures that businesses seeking state contracts are in compliance with equal opportunity requirements, and conducts community engagement. 

Contact Information:   

Minnesota Department of Human Rights 
540 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 201 
Saint Paul, MN 55104 

Email: info.mdhr@state.mn.us 
Phone: 651.539.1100 
MN Relay: 711 or 1.800.627.3529 
Toll-Free: 1.800.657.3704 

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The EEOC may refer complaints to the City of Saint Paul that are initially filed with them or to the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights or the State Department of Human Rights. Unlike the other departments listed above, the EEOC does not investigate charges of discrimination in any other area but employment.   

Contact Information 
Towle Building 330 South Second Avenue, Suite 720 
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2224 

Phone: (800) 669-4000 
TTY: (800) 669-6820 
Fax: (612) 335-4044 

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) office is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a person because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or familial status. HUD may refer complaints to the City of Saint Paul that are initially filed with them. Unlike the other departments listed above, HUD does not investigate charges of discrimination in any other area but Housing. 

Contact Information:     

Chicago Regional Office of FHEO 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building 
77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 2101 
Chicago, IL 60604 

(312) 913-8453  
(800) 765-9372 
TTY (312) 353-7143 

Civil Rights Complaints: ComplaintsOffice05@hud.gov 

Last Edited: January 17, 2025