Direct answer: In Minnesota, the primary assessment office term is County Assessor. Tax collection, recorded documents and formal appeals may be handled by separate offices.
Who handles property tasks in Minnesota?
AssessmentCounty Assessor
Appeal bodyOpen Book, Local/County Board or Minnesota Tax Court
Tax collectionCounty Property Tax or Auditor-Treasurer
Recorded documentsCounty Recorder/Registrar of Titles
How the state system works
County assessors commonly administer valuation, with county auditors/treasurers handling tax processes.
County assessors serve many properties, but some cities assess locally. Abstract and Torrens title records can follow separate recording systems.