Frequently Asked Questions

Fingerprinting will be done only for residents of South St. Paul and those companies within the city of South St. Paul for a fee of $20. We are unable to provide fingerprint cards.

Copies of police reports should be requested in writing. You may print out a copy of the South St. Paul Police Department Request for Police Data provided on this web site. Once the form is complete, submit it to the Department in person. Many reports are available at no charge. The Police Department attempts to fill requests as soon as possible. However, information on some reports may be private or confidential. Therefore, the private or confidential information must be separated before copies can be released. As this process takes time, it may take up to 10 days to process requests.

Driving records may be obtained through the Department of Public Safety. Forms are available in the Police Department or you may contact the DPS directly at: (651) 215-1335. You may also visit the DPS website at: www.mndriveinfo.org.

You may request a printed copy of your own criminal history record by writing or visiting the BCA office. You will receive both public and private data. Written requests must include: full name with correct spelling, date of birth and any other names used, including maiden and former married names. Enclose a personal check, money order, cashier's check, certified or business check, for $8.00 made payable to the BCA. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Response time for mail requests is approximately two weeks. The mailing address for the BCA is: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Criminal Justice Information Systems - CHA, 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, Minnesota 55106. The BCA telephone number is: (651) 793-2400. Lobby hours are 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lobby is closed on holidays. Please come prepared with an acceptable form of identification, i.e., driver's license. Fingerprints may be required to verify your identity. There is no fee charged to view your record.

The City of South St. Paul does not have emergency snow routes. However, all publicly owned and maintained streets and alleys will be plowed curb-to-curb for snowfalls of 2" or more. Once city crews have completed plowing the initial curb-to-curb routes, the Police Department is notified to begin tagging cars (snowbirds) which were not moved during the initial (first pass) snowplowing operation. Tagged (cited) cars that are not moved will be towed beginning at 9:00 a.m. the next morning so city crews can complete curb-to-curb plowing of the city streets. To receive a notification to your e-mail account or a text message to your cellular phone, complete the “Snowbird Notification” form provided on this website.

All vehicles towed by the South St. Paul Police Department are taken to South East Towing, 7401 Dickman Trail, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. You may contact South East Towing at: (651) 451-9721.

Under 12: Sunday - Thursday 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday 10:00 p.m. -m 5:00 a.m. 12 – 14: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. 15 – 17: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Friday & Saturday Midnight - 5:00 a.m.

The Police Department does not respond to calls regarding feral cats. There are a number of non-profit organizations available who may be willing to take them. Some organizations are: Animal Ark: (651) 772-8983 Feline Rescue: (612) 423-2689 Pet Haven: (952) 831-3825 Stray/Feral Cat Rescue: (651) 766-6754/(651) 486-7522 Woodbury Humane Society: (763) 412-4969 Be advised these organizations may charge a fee for the cat removal.

South St. Paul has five (5) warning sirens to signal bad weather. They are located at: 1st Avenue South/Warburton 17th Avenue North/3rd Street North 18th Avenue South/Alice Court City Hall (125 3rd Avenue North); and Kaposia Park (1028 Wilde Avenue).

Sec. 15-7 of the City Ordinance states "There can be no more than one dog, six months of age or older, for each 2,500 square feet of lot area comprising the premises for the dog."

Sec. 15-8 of the City Ordinance states "There can be no more than four cats, six months of age or older on any residential premises within the city."