Minnesota lawmakers are demanding answers following reports that several buildings in the state may be closed as part of a slew of federal cuts by the Trump administration.

The U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) website shows seven properties in Minnesota that are considered "not core to government operations" and are "designated for disposal." Additionally, the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has canceled leases at 11 properties in the North Star state, including the St. Paul headquarters of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and a South St. Paul USDA office that ensures farm animals being raised for food are safe. Here's the full list:

• Indian Health Service in Bemidji
• Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in South St. Paul
• Internal Revenue Service National Office in St. Cloud
• Farm Service Agency in Baudette
• Internal Revenue Service National Office in Bloomington
• National Park Service in Crane Lake
• Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division in Minneapolis
• Employment Standards Administration, Office of Contract Compliance PR in Minneapolis
• Mine Safety Health Administration in Hibbing
• National Park Service in St. Paul
• Federal Highway Administration in St. Paul

An IRS taxpayer assistance office in Bloomington is also on the chopping block, as it's in the middle of its busy season serving hundreds of people a week.

"If you get rid of offices like this, it would tear up a lot of things," said Deandre Stofer, who visited the office for tax help because he said it was faster than getting the information online.

The White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, says it'll save about $1.5 million a year canceling the 11 leases.

Employees at some of the offices told WCCO they're completely in the dark about the plans to close and don't know if it means they'll lose their jobs.

Both of Minnesota's senators are paying particular attention to the fate of the Indian Health Service office in Bemidji, which is on DOGE's list and helps provide legally-mandated healthcare to 34 tribal nations.

"It is a requirement, so to go in and just walk away from that requirement is almost certainly illegal and has real implications for our ability to make sure people get the health care they need," said Sen. Tina Smith.

The Indian Health Service wouldn't answer WCCO questions about possible disruptions to services, saying instead in a statement:

"HHS [Health and Human Services] is following the Administration's guidance and taking action to support the President's broader efforts to restructure and streamline the federal government. This is to ensure that HHS better serves the American people at the highest and most efficient standard."

Sens. Smith and Amy Klobuchar wrote the following letter of concern to HHS and the General Services Administration: 

Another building that'll be impacted is the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling, which houses services for veterans and military processing.

Smith and Klobuchar wrote a letter Tuesday warning that shutting down the building could disrupt services for veterans and harm military readiness. They say veterans' access to disability and pension benefits, employment and housing counseling and memorial benefits would be impacted.

The senators also wrote letters demanding answers to the reported closures of the Paul Wellstone Federal Building in Minneapolis, the Indian Health Service Office in Bemidji and the federal courthouse in Fergus Falls.

In the letters, Klobuchar and Smith raise concerns that the GSA is not following its requirements for "public engagement and proper planning before offloading federal property." Additionally, they ask for transparency on whether the federal government plans to close the buildings.

The Austin Social Security Administration and the Minneapolis Social Security Administration are also included on the GSA's list.

In response to the pending closure of its St. Paul office, the National Park Service said the following in a statement:

"The National Park Service is committed to upholding our responsibilities to visitors and is working with GSA to ensure facilities or alternative options will be available, as we embrace new opportunities for optimization and innovation in workforce management. As always, NPS will continue to provide critical services, deliver excellent customer service and will remain focused on ensuring that every visitor has the chance to explore and connect with the incredible, iconic spaces of our national parks."