107 Minnesota communities have earned the 2025 Tree City USA award for their commitments to urban forest management and celebrating the importance of trees. Congratulations to the following communities (years awarded are in parenthesis):
- Aitkin (7)
- Albert Lea (31)
- Andover (18)
- Anoka (45)
- Apple Valley (42)
- Austin (47)
- Belle Plaine (28)
- Bemidji (36)
- Benson (30)
- Blaine (32)
- Bloomington (39)
- Brooklyn Center (34)
- Brooklyn Park (25)
- Burnsville (25)
- Chanhassen (31)
- Chatfield (34)
- Circle Pines (21)
- Columbia Heights (34)
- Coon Rapids (46)
- Cottage Grove (32)
- Crystal (29)
- Detroit Lakes (38)
- Duluth (35)
- Eagan (39)
- East Bethel (12)
- Eden Prairie (42)
- Edina (28)
- Ely (12)
- Excelsior (3)
- Fairmont (35)
- Farmington (35)
- Fergus Falls (48)
- Fosston (33)
- Fridley (9)
- Golden Valley (39)
- Green Isle (2)
- Ham Lake (34)
- Hastings (30)
- Hill City (10)
- Hopkins (34)
- Hutchinson (47)
- Kasson (46)
- La Crescent (9)
- Lake City (21)
- Lake Crystal (4)
- Lake Elmo (21)
- Lakeville (33)
- Lanesboro (9)
- Lino Lakes (35)
- Lonsdale (17)
- Mankato (29)
- Mantorville (8)
- Maple Grove (41)
- Maplewood (16)
- Marine on Saint Croix (8)
- Marshall (11)
- Mendota Heights (4)
- Minneapolis (47)
- Minneota (30)
- Minnetonka (32)
- Monticello (7)
- Moorhead (40)
- Moose Lake (10)
- Morris (20)
- Mounds View (39)
- New Brighton (44)
- New Hope (28)
- New Prague (4)
- New Ulm (22)
- North St. Paul (13)
- Northfield (28)
- Oak Park Heights (44)
- Oakdale (31)
- Owatonna (35)
- Paynesville (20)
- Pelican Rapids (35)
- Perham (35)
- Plymouth (42)
- Preston (41)
- Ramsey (34)
- Red Wing (27)
- Richfield (36)
- Robbinsdale (47)
- Rochester (44)
- Rollingstone (29)
- Rosemount (34)
- Roseville (31)
- Royalton (30)
- Saint Anthony Village (10)
- Saint Louis Park (46)
- Saint Cloud (46)
- Saint Paul (45)
- Saint Peter (32)
- Sauk Centre (31)
- Savage (33)
- Shakopee (18)
- Sleepy Eye (44)
- Staples (29)
- Stillwater (3)
- Sunfish Lake (36)
- Waconia (20)
- Wadena (33)
- Wayzata (15)
- White Bear Lake (39)
- Woodbury (12)
- Worthington (31)
- Wyoming (6)
2025 Tree City USA Growth Awards
Growth Awards demonstrate higher levels of community tree care and engagement. These awards recognize milestones and annual activities in five categories that combine to build sustainable community forestry programs over the long term. All Tree City USA communities applying for recertification are also eligible to apply for a Growth Award. The following 20 Minnesota communities have earned the distinction of a Growth Award for 2025 (years awarded are in parenthesis):
- Apple Valley (3)
- Brooklyn Park (19)
- Chatfield (2)
- Duluth (8)
- Edina (11)
- Fridley (1)
- Golden Valley (13)
- Lake Elmo (1)
- Lakeville (9)
- Lino Lakes (7)
- Maple Grove (6)
- Minneapolis (31)
- Moorhead (6)
- Northfield (7)
- Oakdale (3)
- Saint Louis Park (8)
- Saint Peter (14)
- Savage (1)
- Stillwater (2)
- Wayzata (4)
2025 Tree Campus Higher Education
The Tree Campus Higher Education program helps colleges and universities establish and sustain healthy community forests. Congratulations to the following Minnesota campuses (years awarded are in parenthesis):
- University of Minnesota (3)
- Winona State University (12)
2025 Tree Campus Healthcare
Tree Campus Healthcare is a national recognition program that celebrates healthcare facilities using trees as a tool for community wellness. Congratulations to the following Minnesota campuses (years awarded are in parenthesis):
- Aspirus Lake View Hospital, Two Harbors, MN (2)
- Aspirus St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth, MN (2)
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (4)
- Olivia Hospital & Clinic, Olivia, MN (2)
2026 Tree Line
Tree Line USA recognizes best practices in utility arboriculture, and recognizes utility companies for their commitments to proper tree pruning, planting and care. Congratulations to the following Minnesota utilities (years awarded are in parenthesis):
- Crow Wing Power (2)
- East Central Energy (22)
- Rochester Public Utilities (16)