The following resources provide valuable information, services, and tools for Minnesota township officials. These websites offer guidance on local government operations, transportation, environmental regulations, finance, planning, public safety, taxation, retirement, and many other topics relevant to township government.

State of Minnesota The State of Minnesota's official website provides access to state agencies, government services, business resources, education, licensing, and public information. [https://mn.gov](https://mn.gov)‍ ‍

Minnesota State Legislature Find Minnesota statutes, bills, committee information, legislative calendars, and contact information for state legislators. [https://www.leg.mn.gov](https://www.leg.mn.gov)

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor Provides township reporting requirements, financial reporting guidance, audits, local government resources, and the Township Comparison Tool. [https://www.auditor.state.mn.us](https://www.auditor.state.mn.us)‍ ‍

Minnesota Secretary of State Election information, business services, notary resources, campaign finance information, and official state filings. [https://www.sos.state.mn.us](https://www.sos.state.mn.us)

Minnesota Department of Revenue Information on local government taxes, property taxes, sales tax guidance, forms, and taxpayer assistance. [https://www.revenue.state.mn.us](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us)

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Road standards, Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP), bridge information, transportation funding, construction updates, and engineering resources. [https://www.dot.state.mn.us](https://www.dot.state.mn.us)

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Environmental regulations, stormwater permits, wastewater, recycling, water quality, and environmental compliance resources. [https://www.pca.state.mn.us](https://www.pca.state.mn.us)

MPCA Stormwater Program Resources to help local governments manage stormwater runoff and meet permit requirements. [https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/stormwater)

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Information on feedlots, noxious weeds, agriculture regulations, pesticide licensing, and conservation programs. [https://www.mda.state.mn.us](https://www.mda.state.mn.us)‍ ‍

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Employment programs, economic development grants, workforce information, Paid Leave resources, and business assistance. [https://mn.gov/deed](https://mn.gov/deed)

Minnesota Department of Health Public health guidance, environmental health, drinking water, emergency preparedness, and community health information. [https://www.health.state.mn.us](https://www.health.state.mn.us)

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Workplace safety, labor laws, prevailing wage, workers' compensation, and building codes. [https://www.dli.mn.gov](https://www.dli.mn.gov)‍ ‍

Minnesota Workforce Center Employment services, workforce training, hiring assistance, and labor market information. [https://www.careerforcemn.com](https://www.careerforcemn.com)‍ ‍

Minnesota Legislative Geographic Information Services (GIS) Download legislative district maps, township maps, county maps, and other geographic information. [https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov](https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov)‍ ‍

Minnesota State Capitol Photos Historic photographs and information about the Minnesota State Capitol. [https://mn.gov/admin/capitol](https://mn.gov/admin/capitol)‍ ‍

Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Traffic safety resources focused on reducing serious injuries and fatalities through engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response. [https://www.tzd.state.mn.us](https://www.tzd.state.mn.us)

University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies Transportation research, roadway safety, planning, and infrastructure resources. [https://www.cts.umn.edu](https://www.cts.umn.edu) ---

Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Supports Minnesota counties through education, advocacy, research, and governmental collaboration. [https://www.mncounties.org](https://www.mncounties.org)

League of Minnesota Cities Provides legal guidance, insurance programs, training, publications, and advocacy for Minnesota cities. [https://www.lmc.org](https://www.lmc.org)

National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) National organization representing township governments and advocating for township interests before Congress and federal agencies. [https://www.natat.org](https://www.natat.org)

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement plans, pension information, benefit calculators, and employer reporting resources for public employees. [https://www.mnpera.org](https://www.mnpera.org)‍ ‍

Government Training Services (GTS) Offers professional development and educational programs for local government officials and employees. [https://governmenttrainingservice.org](https://governmenttrainingservice.org)‍

National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities Training and technical assistance for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste management. [https://www.nesc.wvu.edu](https://www.nesc.wvu.edu)

National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) Education and technical resources related to onsite wastewater treatment systems. [https://www.nowra.org](https://www.nowra.org)‍ ‍

Minnesota Transportation Alliance Advocates for transportation funding and infrastructure improvements throughout Minnesota. [https://www.transportationalliance.com](https://www.transportationalliance.com)‍ ‍

Water and Wastewater Resource Center Resources on drinking water, wastewater management, stormwater, and water quality issues. [https://reason.org/water-and-wastewater](https://reason.org/water-and-wastewater)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Federal tax information for individuals, employers, and local governments, including forms and publications. [https://www.irs.gov](https://www.irs.gov)

Social Security Administration Retirement benefits, Medicare, disability benefits, Social Security forms, and fraud prevention resources. [https://www.ssa.gov](https://www.ssa.gov)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing assistance programs, community development grants, fair housing information, and planning resources. [https://www.hud.gov](https://www.hud.gov)

USA.gov‍ ‍The federal government's official information portal providing access to hundreds of government services, agencies, forms, and publications. [https://www.usa.gov](https://www.usa.gov)

Child Support Enforcement Information for parents regarding child support services, enforcement, and payment programs. [https://www.acf.hhs.gov/css](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/css)

Scams continue to evolve, making it more important than ever to protect your personal and financial information. If you receive a suspicious email, phone call, or text claiming to be from your township, the Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT), or MATIT, contact the organization directly using a trusted phone number or website rather than responding to the message.

Avoiding Scams and Scammers (FDIC)

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provides practical guidance to help reduce your risk of fraud:

• Never open emails from unknown senders or click suspicious links.

• Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication.

• Keep your devices and security software up to date.

• Protect personal and financial information, and regularly back up important files.

Learn more:https://www.fdic.gov/consumer-resource-center

Protect Yourself from Scams (Social Security Administration)

The Social Security Administration explains how government impersonation scams work and how to recognize common warning signs, including:

• Urgent demands for immediate action or payment.

• Threats of arrest or suspension of your Social Security number.

• Requests for payment by gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, or cash.

The site also explains what to do if you believe you've been targeted.

Learn more:https://www.ssa.gov/scam

Spoofing and Phishing (FBI)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides information on common cyber scams, including:

• Phishing emails and fake websites.

• Text message (smishing) and phone (vishing) scams.

• Caller ID and email spoofing.

• How to recognize suspicious communications and report cybercrime.

Learn more:https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams

Fraud Alerts (Social Security Office of Inspector General)

The Office of Inspector General posts current Social Security scam alerts and reminds the public that Social Security will never:

• Threaten arrest.

• Demand immediate payment.

• Request gift cards, cryptocurrency, gold, or cash.

The site also provides instructions for reporting fraud.

Learn more:https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/scam-alert

Fraud and Scam Basics (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers resources on:

• Identity theft and financial fraud.

• Debt collection scams.

• Protecting your credit and financial accounts.

• Steps to take if you've been the victim of a scam.

Learn more:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud/

Common Scams to Watch For (Experian)

Experian provides educational articles covering today's most common scams, including:

• AI and impersonation scams.

• QR code and text message scams.

• Cryptocurrency and payment app fraud.

• Employment, romance, and online shopping scams.

• Identity theft prevention and recovery.

Learn more:https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/category/fraud-and-identity-theft/

Scams Targeting Small Businesses (Federal Trade Commission)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlights scams that frequently target businesses and local governments, including:

• Fake invoices and payment requests.

• Government impersonation scams.

• Tech support and ransomware attacks.

• Phishing emails and fraudulent banking changes.

The FTC also provides best practices for preventing fraud within your organization.

Learn more:https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/scams-target-small-businesses

Additional Scam Resources (USA.gov)

USA.gov provides a comprehensive directory of scam and fraud resources, including information on identity theft, tax scams, fake checks, lottery scams, tech support fraud, and where to report scams to the appropriate federal agency.

Learn more:https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud