Dealer-focused wholesale auto auctions across Minnesota. Use the weekly highlights to see what typically runs by day, then scroll for the full list of locations.
This directory focuses on wholesale, dealer-only and dealer-centric auctions in Minnesota. Public auctions and salvage-only platforms are intentionally excluded. For more information, see Minnesota duplicate title and temporary tag process.
| Auction locations | ~6–7 dealer/wholesale auctions |
| Major platforms | Manheim Minneapolis, ADESA Minneapolis, independent |
| Primary hubs | Minneapolis-St. Paul, Duluth |
| Transport note | The Twin Cities are the Upper Midwest's dominant auction hub. Dealers from WI, ND, SD, and IA regularly source here. Minneapolis to Milwaukee runs ~$200–300/unit. |
| Title note | Minnesota DVS processes dealer titles. $125 doc fee cap is one of the lowest in the country. MVST (6.5%) assessed on net purchase price after trade-in. 10-day title submission window. |
Dealer tip: Minnesota winters create above-average rust risk on vehicle undercarriages. Known for strong demand for AWD/4WD vehicles October–April. Heavy-duty trucks and SUVs typically command premium pricing at MN auctions.