Minnesota Auto Auctions

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.

Sale days and times can change. Always confirm directly with the auction.
Weekly sale highlights
Recurring weekly dealer sales by day from the major Minnesota auctions. Not a full lane list.

Monday

  • Digital lanes & specialty runs
    Many Minnesota dealers buy via online-only platforms or specialty sales early in the week.

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • Regional lanes & off-cycle runs
    Check each auction’s calendar for mid-week specialty or fleet sales.

Thursday

Friday

All Minnesota dealer auto auctions
Major dealer-only and wholesale-focused auctions across Minnesota. Public-only and salvage-only auctions are not included.
8001 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Sale day: Thursday – primary dealer consignment sale around 9:30 a.m. CT
4908 Valley Industrial Blvd N, Shakopee, MN 55379
Sale day: Tuesday – dealer sale around 9:30 a.m. CT
18270 Territorial Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Sale day: Tuesday – in-op sale 9:30 a.m. CT, consignment sale 10:00 a.m. CT
310 Bach Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567
Sale day: Friday – weekly wholesale sale ~10:00 a.m. CT, plus special first Friday events
Central Minnesota Dealer Auction
Central Minnesota – independent dealer auction (check auction site or partners for address)
Sale day: Not listed — verify directly with the auction

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.

City guides

Dealers in these Minnesota cities

Minneapolis – Auction Run Lists See all 50 city guides →
Minnesota auction market overview
Context for dealers sourcing wholesale inventory in Minnesota.
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.