Department of Human Resources

Relocating to Duluth

University of Minnesota Helpful Info

University of Minnesota Relocation Assistance Program

University Policy on Relocating New Employees

Moving Expense Reimbursement Guidelines - Qualified/Nonqualified Expenses

Relocation Assistance for New Employees

Contract Movers

Paying for Appointee's Moving Expenses

Contact Information for Crookston, Duluth, Morris & Rochester Campuses

Off-Campus Housing List through University of Minnesota Duluth

QWest Online Telephone Directory

Housing Access Center, 218-722-6806 - Provides information and advocacy to renters; mediation services to resolve landlord-tenant disputes; advises tenants on fair housing; training landlords and tenants; assists tenants in locating housing.

Chamber of Commerce and City Websites and other resources

Minnesota Chambers of Commerce Directory

Cloquet, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Duluth, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Duluth, Minnesota - Official Website

Duluth, Minnesota - Private Schools

Duluth, Minnesota - Public Schools

Duluth, Minnesota (information about area services, restaurants, entertainment, lodging, campground, etc)

Duluth, Minnesota (visitor information, weather, area news, etc.)

Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. City Guide

Duluth, Minnesota Weather Report

Hermantown, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Hermantown, Minnesota - Official Website

Moose Lake, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Moose Lake, Minnesota - Official Website

Proctor, Minnesota - Official Website

Proctor, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce

Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota - Official Website

Superior, Wisconsin - Chamber of Commerce

Superior, Wisconsin - Official Website

Thompson-Esko, Minnesota - Offical Website

Two Harbors, Minnesota - Chamber of Commerce (comprised of members in the Duluth, Knife River, Two Harbors, Beaver Bay, Silver Bay, Finland and Isabella communities)

Moving Companies

The University of Minnesota has contracted with four moving companies to provide discounted services to new employees moving from out of state. These companies are also experienced with international moves.

Alexander's Mobility Services/Atlas Van Lines
Beltmann Group, Inc./North American Van Lines
Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc./Allied Van Lines
Graebel Minnesota Movers, Inc.

To take advantage of this discount, your hiring department must send a
Letter of Authorization to the moving company confirming your
employment with the University. An example of the letter can be found at the University Policy at http://www.fpd.finop.umn.edu/groups/ppd/documents/policy/Moving.cfm.

Other Moving Resources

• http://www.moving.com/
• http://www.moving-company-guide.com/
• Alliance Relocation, 218-727-7319
• Allied, (218)726-0317
• Arrowhead Van & Storage Co., 218-728-3677
• Mohawk Moving & Storage, 1-800-328-2995
• North American Van Lines, 218-728-3677
• Northern Minnesota Movers, Inc., (218)384-3721
• United Van Lines, 1-800-620-4121
• Choosing a Moving Company

Real Estate

• Adolphson Real Estate, 218-722-8739
• A Apartment Search & Management, 218-628-1295
• Apartment Advisors, 218-720-3987
• Apartment Finders (Superior, WI), 715-392-6158 or 715-392-RENT
• Bowman Properties, 218-722-3131
• Coldwell Banker East West Realty, 218-728-5161
• Duluth Realty Company, 218-724-9611
• Gables & Ivy Real Estate, 218-730-0300
• Reichert Properties Inc., 218-727-4038

Resources for Diverse Communities

African-American Resources

Churches

• Calvary Baptist Church
  218-727-7829
  431 East 6th Street
  Duluth, MN 55805
• St. Marks African Methodist Episcopal Church
  218-722-5349
  530 North 5th Avenue East
  Duluth, MN 55805
• Christ Temple Apostle Church
  330 North 59th Avenue West
  Duluth, MN 55807
  Reverend Caldwell
  218-624-0640

Stores

• Ashuntae Cultural Ware
  218-720-3363
  118 West 1st Street
  Duluth, MN 55802
• Hip Stuff Clothing
  218-722-4940
  5 West Superior Street
  Duluth, MN 55802

Hair Salons

• Darlene’s
  218-727-7100
  2314 Mountain Shadow Drive
  Duluth, MN 55811
• Darlene’s
  218-727-8521
  1920 West Superior Street
  Duluth, MN 55806
• Class Act
  218-724-8509
  Kenwood Shopping Center
  1350 W Arrowhead Road
  Duluth, MN 55811
• Hair Salons
  Magic Brading
  218-485-4656
• Bladez Styling
  4961 Rice Lake Road
  Rice Lake Township, Minnesota
  218-727-4420

African American Bars

• The Knockout
  2024 West Superior Street
  Duluth, MN 55806

Miscellaneous

• NAACP
  218-727-061
  12 East 4th Street
  Duluth, MN
• Clinton Jackson McGhie Memorial
  http://www.claytonjacksonmcghie.org/
• African American Cultural Center
  108 East 6th Street
  Duluth, MN 55805
  218-733-2192?
  

American-Indian Resources

American Indian Community Housing Organization

• 419 1st Avenue North
  Duluth, MN 55810
  218-722-7225

Indian Legal Assistance Program

• 107 West 1st Street
  Duluth, MN 55802
  218-727-2881?

Stores

• Spirit Bay Trading Post
  218-722-1839
  600 East Superior Street
  Duluth, MN 55802
• Native Village Gifts
  2028 Weeks Avenue Superior, WI?
  715-392-2611
• Superior Beads
  4521 East Superior Street
  Duluth, MN? 55804
  218-525-7434
• Tonys Trading Post
  3 West Superior Street Duluth, MN?
  510-526-5252

Miscellaneous

• Fond Du Lac Reservation
  218-726-1370
  211 West 4th Street
  Duluth, MN 55806
  http://www.fdlrez.com/
• Grand Portage Reservation
  218-475-2284
  Hovland, MN 55605
  http://www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/mn/grandport.htm

Asian-American Resources

Stores

• First Oriental Grocery of Duluth
  218-726-0017
  801 East First Street
  Duluth MN 55805

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Resources

• Northland Gay Men’s Center
  http://www.ngmcduluth.org/
• UMD GLBT Services Homepage
  http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/glbt/

Other Resources

• University of Minnesota International Market Guide