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NorthStar - The official Web site of the State of Minnesota.

Directions to the State Capitol

The Capitol complex is to the north of I-94 just minutes from downtown St. Paul. It is accessible from the east and west on I-94, and from the north and south on I-35E.

• I-94 eastbound: Exit at Marion Street. Turn left. Go to Aurora Avenue and turn right. Go one block and enter Parking Lot AA.
  
  
• I-94 westbound: Exit at Marion Street. Turn right. Go to Aurora Avenue and turn right. Go one block and enter Parking Lot AA.
  
  
• I-35E northbound: Exit at Kellogg Boulevard. Turn left. Go to John Ireland Boulevard and turn right. Metered parking spaces line both sides of the boulevard.
  
  
• I-35E southbound: Exit at University Avenue. Turn right. Go to Rice Street and turn left. Go one block, turn right and enter Parking Lot AA.

Visiting the Capitol - Do you have travel directions to the Minnesota State Capitol?

• Customized directions to the Capitol from your location (Mapquest).

Main Telephone Numbers:

Minnesota State Information and Referral Service
Phone: (651) 296-6013

House Public Information Services
Phone: (651) 296-2146 or 1 (800) 657-3550
TTY: (651) 296-9896

Senate Information Office
Metro Area: (651) 296-0504 (voice) or (651) 296-0250 (TTY)
Greater Minnesota: 1-888-234-1112 (voice) and 1-888-234-1216 (TTY)

Legislative Reference Library
645 State Office Building

The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library serves the Legislature and the citizens of Minnesota by assuring access to essential information resources which support the legislative process and promote the understanding of state government.

• Computer stations with Internet access are available on a limited basis for use by the public and advocates. 
• Daily newspapers from all around the state will help you see how public education issues are being discussed. 

The library has an extremely knowledgeable staff that can answer questions about archived reports and studies, as well as legislator and issue clippings files.  Stop in to learn more about the library's various services.

Guides

Capitol Steps: From Idea to Law - A young person's guide to the legislative process.

Come to the Capitol - Directions, parking, visiting the legislature, tours, dining, Minnesota House of Representatives.

Guide to the Minnesota Senate - Information to help you understand state government and participate in the democratic process.

Inside the Minnesota Senate - Frequently asked questions about the internal operations of the Minnesota Senate.

Minnesota State Government - A nine-part, easy-to-understand series about the state, its history, its symbols and its three branches of government.