Minnesota Department of Transportation

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South Central Minnesota Regional Information

MnDOT District 7

Traveling in the South Central region

Map of MnDOT District 7, covering South Central Minnesota.

Traffic and roads

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Career Fairs

Looking for a rewarding career in transportation? We are hiring!
MnDOT South Central is hosting two indoor career fairs this November in Windom and Mankato!

Explore employment opportunities in construction, maintenance, and more. Meet MnDOT supervisors and Human Resources staff, learn about benefits, and even apply on-site!

Windom Career Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 | 5–8 p.m.
MnDOT, 180 County Road 26, Windom, MN

Mankato Career Fair
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 | 5–8 p.m.
MnDOT, 2151 Bassett Drive, Mankato, MN

MnDOT offers great benefits—health and dental coverage, pension plan, paid leave, and more.

Free and open to the public. No registration required. View openings or apply online at www.mn.gov/mmb/careers