Minnesota Minneapolis Mission
Mission leaders
Sam and Marlene Allred (October 2024)
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 5931 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55438-1715, United States
- Phone
- (952) 835-7788
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter · about 1052 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F / -4°C | 10°F / -12°C | 25 mm |
| Feb | 28°F / -2°C | 11°F / -12°C | 32 mm |
| Mar | 43°F / 6°C | 25°F / -4°C | 63 mm |
| Apr | 54°F / 12°C | 35°F / 2°C | 89 mm |
| May | 69°F / 20°C | 49°F / 10°C | 137 mm |
| Jun | 80°F / 26°C | 61°F / 16°C | 131 mm |
| Jul | 82°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 106 mm |
| Aug | 80°F / 26°C | 63°F / 17°C | 121 mm |
| Sep | 74°F / 23°C | 58°F / 14°C | 97 mm |
| Oct | 58°F / 15°C | 44°F / 6°C | 89 mm |
| Nov | 42°F / 6°C | 29°F / -2°C | 49 mm |
| Dec | 29°F / -2°C | 15°F / -9°C | 47 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- St. Paul Minnesota Temple — Operating (January 9, 2000) · ~23 km
- Des Moines Iowa Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · ~377 km
- Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple — Operating (April 22, 2001) · ~460 km
- Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~480 km
The Church in Minnesota
- Church Membership
- 34,002
- Stakes
- 8
- Congregations
- 77
- FamilySearch Centers
- 29
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 12 July 1925
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Minneapolis Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Minneapolis Mission – President Clements Group
- Minnesota Minneapolis Mission RMs Facebook Group
- Minnesota Minneapolis Mission! Facebook Group
- Minnesota Minneapolis Mission (The Smiths) Group
- Minnesota Minneapolis Mission (MMM) Facebook Group
- Minneapolis Mission- President Martin (1996-99) Group
- Minneapolis Mission: Gerald Thompson 1987-90 Group
- Minneapolis Mission, President Bennett (1984-87) Group
- Minneapolis Mission- President Peterson (1993-96) Group
- Minneapolis Mission- Pres. Smith (2005-08) Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources