Minnesota
Answering Service
Welcome to our Minnesota answering service, where we offer world-class phone answering solutions customized to the friendly and professional business culture of The North Star State.
Whether your business is based in one of Minnesota's vibrant cities, rural expanses, or somewhere in between, you can count on our live answering agents to greet each caller with professionalism and Midwestern hospitality.
24/7 answering service for Minnesota
Our full-service call answering solutions include:
Our mission is to elevate your business's success by delivering exceptional customer experiences that embody the friendly Midwestern spirit of Minnesota. When you partner with our Minnesota professional answering service, you will expect:
Our round-the-clock accessibility helps your business remain available to your customers. We answer calls during business hours, after hours, in the middle of the night, and even during holidays.
Our virtual receptionists know Minnesota's culture and local business preferences. When we answer a call, your callers will feel a sense of familiarity and connection. Many times the callers don’t even realize they are speaking with an outsourced answering service!
Our bilingual answering service is an asset to our clients across industries ranging from legal to real estate, from construction to medical. Our bilingual answering agents can interact with your callers in English or Spanish, whichever language they prefer.
Every Minnesota business is unique, and we take the time to ensure our services are tailored to fit individual needs. From message-taking to appointment scheduling, we can adjust our offerings to align with your business goals, brand voice, and preferences.
Industries we answer for
Responsive Answering Service is available to support businesses across Minnesota’s key industries, including:
Medical
Legal
For law firms, we offer call screening, legal intake, lead qualification, mass torts, and appointment scheduling services, ensuring that clients receive prompt and professional assistance even when your staff is on another call, in court, in training or assisting other clients. See more
Real Estate
We can handle property inquiries, schedule appointments, and provide information to potential buyers and sellers. See more
Property Management
We handle property management calls around the clock, helping ensure tenant satisfaction. If a maintenance request or emergency call can’t wait until regular business hours, our live answering agents are on standby to provide immediate assistance. See more
HVAC
We help your Minnesota HVAC business remain accessible around the clock. Capture emergency service requests and potential leads outside your regular business hours, with Responsive as your trusted answering service. See more
Plumbing
Plumbing emergencies can happen at any time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. While you are out on a job site, we help ensure that no call is missed and every client receives the attention they deserve when dialing your number. See more
Construction and contractors
By promptly addressing incoming calls, we help ensure that your clients receive a professional response, while your team may be out at a noisy construction site or attending to other matters. See more
Funeral homes
We recognize the emotional nature of the situations our funeral industry clients face. Our 24/7 funeral home answering services offer a comforting and reassuring presence for callers, providing support during a delicate time. See more
Travel & hospitality
Whether your customers are calling for reservations, tour information, or unforeseen travel complications, our answering agents ensure that travelers have an enjoyable experience before, during, and after their trip. See more
Financial
Financial matters need to be handled with utmost confidentiality, and our live agents adhere to strict privacy and compliance regulations when answering calls on behalf of your firm. See more
Government
We are experienced in providing telephone answering services to local, state and federal government agencies 24 / 7. See more
Energy & utility
When your customers call in with billing inquiries, outage reports, or service requests, our answering service helps maintain customer satisfaction. See more
Transportation
Responsive has decades of experience answering calls for the transportation business, from limos to car rentals and everything in between. We help your company keep the focus on the road while we handle the calls. See more
Charity & non-profits
We help Minnesota-based charities and nonprofits foster strong ties with supporters, ensuring goodwill and maximizing fundraising efforts. See more
Minnesota area codes we answer for
Minnesota is renowned for its diverse economy, with key industries that significantly contribute to its economic vitality. One of the most prominent industries is life sciences, anchored by globally recognized institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth Group.
The state is a hub for medical device manufacturing, with companies like Medtronic and Boston Scientific playing major roles. This sector's prominence is bolstered by the state's strong emphasis on research and innovation, supported by institutions like the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota's robust economy is supported by strong and diversified finance and insurance industries. From credit unions, banking services, and health insurance, Minnesota companies offer the whole spectrum of financial and insurance services. The state has a long tradition of innovation and creativity – and has been home to technology companies including cleantech that have changed the way the world lives.
Another critical industry in Minnesota is manufacturing, particularly in food processing and machinery. Companies such as General Mills, Cargill, and 3M are headquartered in the state, underscoring its importance as a manufacturing hub.
The state's strategic location with access to transportation networks, including the Mississippi River, facilitates efficient distribution of goods. Additionally, Minnesota's rich agricultural resources support a robust food production sector, making it a key player in the national and global markets. The manufacturing industry's diversity and innovation contribute significantly to Minnesota's economic strength, ensuring resilience and growth across various market conditions.
Northern Minnesota
Central Minnesota
Southern Minnesota
Minneapolis area
St. Paul area
Northwestern suburbs
Southwestern suburbs
Local Minnesota expertise, nationwide reach
Responsive Answering, a privately held firm, offers nationwide professional telephone answering and call center services.
Although our roots in Minnesota run deep, our reach spans the entire country. Our unique combination of local knowledge and broad national coverage sets us apart from other answering services based in Minnesota.
Some of our call answering stats include:
Minnesota cities we answer calls for
We proudly answer calls for businesses throughout the state of Minnesota, including:



30% is saved
89% of clients
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Discover how our answering service makes a difference
Since implementation, return calls have been faster, and after-hours accessibility ratings have reached 98%. We’re extremely pleased with the service and its impact on customer satisfaction.
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Our answering services prioritize your needs and are always ready to help. Whether you have questions, require support, or want to share feedback, our dedicated team is here for you.