State of Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics provides services related to the state s aviation activities. The department is a division of the state government. It is divided into several units that focus on aircraft registration, education, airport development, aviation operations, aviation licensing, planning and zoning, navigation systems and commercial airports. The office administers state and federal funds for municipal airport development, maintenance and operation; regulates, inspects and licenses aviation operations; enforces statutes and rules relating to aviation; and registers aircraft and assists communities with aviation planning and service issues. It also provides radio and video navigational aids and electrical and lighting systems, collects and disseminates weather information for pilots, disseminates aviation education and safety information, conducts programs to promote aviation and furnishes air transportation services for state officials and employees performing official business. The Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics is located in St. Paul, Minn.

City of St. Paul's Planning and Economic Development administers a variety of planning, housing, business and economic development activities. It supports several neighborhood initiatives and also provides direct benefits to homeowners, homebuyers, renters and businesses. City of St. Paul's Planning and Economic Development works in association with community and neighborhood partners to improve the economic condition of the city. The department works with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to administer a variety of housing programs and financial resources. Additionally, it offers programs for minority business development and mortgage foreclosure prevention. City of St. Paul's Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the city government, public schools and philanthropic organizations, offers a range of academic and career counseling programs.