I think this is probably one of the more obscure places I've reviewed…read more Whether it be license renewing or getting new tabs, the services center at Hennepin County downtown is fast, convenient, and the workers are nice! I think it's important to note the friendly workers. My past experience w/ getting my license and other government services is that all the workers seem to be having a bad day ALL THE TIME! However, since I've been coming here I've been happy with the helpful attitudes and friendly faces. Kind of hard to find when dealing with boring governmental documents! Parking actually wasn't actually too hard to fine. I parked on 8th st, there are also meters on 7th st as well. However, your best bet is 4th Ave!

This five-star review reflects the wonderful service and help from the vital records division. When…read morethey saw a problem on my marriage license, and heard that I desperately needed the certified copy for visa purposes, they solved my problem quickly and graciously. They went above and beyond the call of duty, enlisting the supervisor to make the necessary change there on the spot. These efforts saved me considerable time and headache, and ensured that I could process my application on time. It's made me appreciate that the folks working for Hennepin County really care about the residents they help out every day.

I grew up in Hopkins and eventually moved to another state. I was a delinquent in my earlier years…read moreand proceeded to be involved in criminal activity mainly drug dealing. In the late 80s, you could say that I was known to be a drug dealer in Hopkins. In those days compared to these days they didn't have a Real understanding of drug addiction etc. there was a police officer who reached out to me many times as he knew I came from a broken family his name was Jack Pratt. Now that I'm 62, I realize that he was an individual and his actions really made a great impression on me to this day. I must say, I was sad when I learned that he had passed away, It really did make me think about the interaction I had with him. He was a good man and very dedicated to his job and the people of Hopkins. He sure taught me a great lesson about life RIP

OK, so I recognize its a little weird to review a Police Department, but I wanted to take the…read moreopportunity to give a public shout-out. My fair city is pretty awesome most of the time. However, sometimes you have to deal with stupid/rude/inconsiderate/selfish criminals. This small department does such a great job of protecting and serving our community while still remaining friendly and welcoming. They have a great presence in the necessary areas of town. I was particularly thankful of this on one unfortunate day in December. In a total "you can't make this stuff up" situation (I will spare you all the details), I was a victim of an auto accident where the driver stopped, then decided it would be a better idea to flee the scene. They didn't get far, just across the street, before six of Hopkins (and Minnetonka's) finest arrived at the scene to stop them in their tracks. Of course the driver did not have valid insurance, so I though I was on the hook for the repairs to my vehicle. Here comes the shout-out portion of my review. Officer Liz White was on the scene that night and took my statement. We exchanged multiple emails over the course of several weeks. She was super helpful in my case, getting me the required insurance information so I could get my car fixed on their dime instead of my own. Thankfully you have to show proof of insurance to get your vehicle from a tow lot, and she was awesome enough to get the info from the lot in order to give me a shot at getting my car fixed. Keep up the great work, Officer White, I thank you for your service!

Many, many THANKS for the police team that came to Perkins Restaurant today to pick me up off…read morethe ground. Too weak to hold my body they managed to maneuver me into the car so we could make our way home. What a great service to me and family and professionally done withcare. You were so thoughtful in the process and were a great team! Again, many thanks. Irene and Sarah

Thank you for coming to my house to check if there was a burglar. I don't recall the officers name…read morebut he was very nice and very professional about everything. It turned out to be nothing but I'm glad I called.

What a beautiful building. As public libraries go, say Seattle, the Minneapolis library rates up…read morethere. I thought it looked cool during the day but it's even more fantastic lit up at night. Oh yeah i guess ere are books and stuff but im a fan of the architecture

This courthouse complex has a modern design, and it offers plenty of parking for easy access to the…read moremain entrance. Security checkpoints are located at the entrances, so be sure to know what's allowed inside. The layout and signage is well done. That helps tremendously when trying to find a particular court room or office.

I will be first to review. There is a girl the DMV part that was so pleasant to work with. I did…read morenot catch her name but guessing she was 25-35 and blonde. It' can be a long wait and sometimes it's not a great experience but this girl went out of her way to make it not tragic. Super helpful and just nice at the end of a long Tuesday (Dec 30th). She was nice to everyone I saw her help during my wait. She sat at second station closest to window the leads to hallway. Totally nice!