relating to state lands; providing for public and private sales and conveyances of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>certain state lands; modifying prior sale authority;amending Laws 2012, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>236, section 28, subdivision 6; Laws 2013, chapter 73, sections 30; 33.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>    Section 1. Laws 2012, chapter 236, section 28, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Adding lands; zoning conformance.</b> Any lands to be sold under this <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>section must be considered lots of record for zoning purposes. Whenever possible,
         St. <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>Louis County may add land, including county fee land, to the lots offered for sale to permit <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>conformance with zoning requirements or when it is determined at the sole discretion of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>the county board to be in the best interest of the county. The added lands must be included <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>in the appraised value of the lot.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>    Sec. 2. Laws 2013, chapter 73, section 30, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>    Sec. 30. <b>PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var><b>BORDERING PUBLIC WATER; LAKE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 
         <statute_ref>92.45</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>282.018, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Lake County may
         sell <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>by public or private sale the tax-forfeited lands bordering public water that are
         described <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>attorney general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure
         <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>accuracy. If land described under paragraph (c) is sold by private sale, the land
         may be <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>sold for less than the appraised value if the conveyance provides that the land reverts
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>the state if the land is not used as a data center or for another economic development
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>purpose approved by the county. Prior to the sales, the commissioner of revenue shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>grant permanent conservation easements according to Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>282.37</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>for the lands described in paragraph (c). The easements shall serve to provide riparian <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>protection and access for anglers and for future restoration work. The easement for the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>land described in paragraph (c), clause (1), shall be lying easterly of the centerline
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>Little West Branch Knife River and lying 75 feet in width westerly of the centerline
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>the river to provide riparian protection and access for anglers and for management by the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>Department of Natural Resources, and a 66-foot strip across the easement is allowed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>for road access and utilities at a location agreed upon by the county and the state. The <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>easements for the lands described in paragraph (c), clauses (2) and (3), shall be
         lying 75 <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>feet in width on each side of the centerline of the unnamed creek to provide riparian <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>protection and access for management by the Department of Natural Resources, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>33-foot 50-foot strip across the easement easements is allowed for road access and utilities <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>at a location agreed upon by the county and the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>(c) The lands to be sold are located in Lake County and are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>(1) the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>Range 11 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>(2) the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>Range 11 West; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>(3) the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>Range 11 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership for economic development.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    Sec. 3. Laws 2013, chapter 73, section 33, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>    Sec. 33. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>or other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>land described in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>(c) The lands to be sold are located in St. Louis County and are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>(1) part of the East 7.5 feet of Lot 37, Block 4, except the Southwest Half and except <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>the East 7.5 feet, Grant Park Division of Duluth, Section 30, Township 50 North, Range <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>14 West (parcel 010-1960-00670 010-1960-00671);<br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>(2) beginning 1,088.74 feet North of an iron monument marking the east side of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>Vermilion Road 455.34 feet East of the southwest corner of Section 10 and extending
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>easterly 231.49 feet; thence southerly 100.46 feet; thence westerly 238.82 feet to
         the east <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>side of Vermilion Road; thence northerly 100 feet to the point of beginning, also
         called <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>Lot 2, Block 3, private plat, Aurora Lands In The City, Section 10, Township 58 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>Range 15 West (parcel 100-0080-00980); and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>(3) the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 24, Township 65 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>Range 20 West, except:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>(i) the railroad right-of-way, 2.90 acres;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>(ii) two acres for the state highway;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>(iii) that part northeasterly of the highway;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>(iv) that part of the North 400 feet lying westerly of the highway;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(v) the South 320 feet of the North 720 feet; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>(vi) that part lying South of the North 1,020 feet (parcel 425-0040-04030).<br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interest would <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>    Sec. 4. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var><b>WATERS; BELTRAMI COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>Beltrami County may sell the tax-forfeited lands bordering public waters that are
         described <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal descriptions to correct errors
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(c) The lands to be sold are in Beltrami County and are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>(1) the North 200 feet of Government Lot 6, Section 34, Township 147 North, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>31 West (.6 acres) on Big Lake (PIN No. 43.00239.00);<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>(2) part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 16, Township <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>154 North, Range 30 West (2.38 acres) on the Tamarack River (PIN No. 49.00120.02);<br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>(3) Riverside Addition Lot 001, Block 007, Section 1, Township 146 North, Range <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>33 West (3.23 acres) on the Mississippi River (PIN No. 80.03110.00); and<br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>(4) all of that strip of land lying South of Mill Lot 1 of Lake Street in Lot 7, Section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>1, Township 148 North, Range 32 West (0.3 acres) on Gull Lake (PIN No. 85.00053.00).<br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>    Sec. 5. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var><b>WATER; CARLTON COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>Carlton County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Carlton County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>(1) the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 25, Township 46, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>21 (PID number 75-010-4010);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>(2) the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 25, Township 46, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>21 (PID number 75-010-4040);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>(3) the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 4, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>18 (PID number 60-026-0600);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>(4) the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 4, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>18 (PID number 60-026-0610);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>(5) the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 9, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>18 (PID number 60-026-1460);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>(6) the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 9, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>18 (PID number 60-026-1770);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>(7) the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 21, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>18 (PID number 60-052-3780);<br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>(8) all that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter which lies <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>northwest of a line located 100 feet northwest of the following described line: Beginning
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>at a point on the east line of Section 21, 641.74 feet South of the northeast corner;
         thence <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>southwest 35 degrees, 28 minutes, 40 seconds, 5,000 feet and there terminating. Except
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>a strip which lies southeast of the following described line: Beginning at a point
         100 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>feet northwest from point on above described line, 2,289.56 feet southwest of point
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>beginning; thence northeast to a point 125 feet northwest from point on said above
         <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>described line, 2,039.56 feet southwest of point of beginning; thence northeast and
         parallel <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>with above described line 500 feet, and there terminating. Section 21, Township 47,
         Range <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>18 (PID number 60-052-3845);<br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>(9) the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 29, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>18 (PID number 39-020-0730);<br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>(10) the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, except Interstate Highway 35,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>Section 29, Township 47, Range 18 (PID number 39-020-0740);<br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>(11) the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 32, Township 48, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>Range 18 (PID number 33-010-8220);<br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>(12) the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 35, Township 47, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>21 (PID number 36-033-5580); and<br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>(13) the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 46, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>Range 21 (PID number 75-010-0230).<br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>    Sec. 6. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var><b>WATER; CASS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45, 94.09, and 94.10, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>commissioner of natural resources may sell by private sale the surplus land bordering
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>(b) The commissioner may make necessary changes to the legal description to <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>(c) The land that may be sold is located in Cass County and is described as: that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>part of Government Lot 3, Section 2, Township 141 North, Range 31 West, described
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>follows: COMMENCING at the intersection of the north line of said Government Lot 3
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>with the westerly right-of-way line of the former Northern Pacific Railroad and assuming
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>said north line bears North 87 degrees 17 minutes 45 seconds West; thence South 38
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>degrees 42 minutes 33 seconds East along said westerly right-of-way line (also being
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>west line of Lot 8, Block 1, and Outlot G, LODGES OF BLUEWATER, Plat of record, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>said county) for a distance of 163.98 feet to the point of beginning of the tract
         to be herein <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>described; thence continue South 38 degrees 42 minutes 33 seconds East, along said
         <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>westerly right-of-way line 190.84 feet; thence southeasterly 116.26 feet, continuing
         along <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>said westerly right-of-way line, along a tangential curve concave to the southwest,
         having <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>a radius of 1,587.28 feet and a central angle of 4 degrees 11 minutes 47 seconds;
         thence <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>South 51 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds West 6 feet, more or less, to the ordinary
         low <br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>water line of Leech Lake; thence northwesterly along said ordinary low water line
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>intersection with a line bearing South 51 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds West from
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>point of beginning; thence North 51 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds East 8 feet, more
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>less, to the point of beginning; containing 0.02 acres, more or less.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>(d) The land borders Leech Lake. The Department of Natural Resources has <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>determined that the land is not needed for natural resource purposes and that the
         state's <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>land management interests would best be served if the land was conveyed to an adjacent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>landowner who will in turn sell other shoreline to the Department of Natural Resources.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>    Sec. 7. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; CITY OF PILLAGER, </b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var><b>CASS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 282.01, subdivision 1a, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Cass County shall convey
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>to the city of Pillager for no consideration the tax forfeited lands that are described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>(b) The conveyance will occur on application from the city of Pillager. The <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney general
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>make necessary changes to the legal descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>(c) The lands to be conveyed are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>Parcels 93-352-0010; 93-352-0105; 93-352-0110; 93-352-0115; 93-352-0120; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>93-352-0205; 93-352-0210; 93-352-0225; 93-352-0230; 93-352-0235; 93-352-0305; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>93-352-0310; 93-352-0320; 93-352-0340; 93-352-0345; 93-352-0440; 93-352-0445; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>93-352-0450; 93-352-0455; 93-352-0460; 93-352-0505; 93-352-0510; 93-352-0515; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>93-352-0520; 93-352-0525; 93-352-0610; 93-352-0740; and 93-352-0745.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>    Sec. 8. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var><b>WATER; CROW WING COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Crow Wing County
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Crow Wing County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>(1) the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 134, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>Range 29 (PIN 980271200000009);<br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>(2) the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 134, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>Range 29 (PIN 980271300000009);<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>(3) the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 134, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>Range 29 (PIN 980274200000009); and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>(4) Outlot 5, Oreland, Deerwood Township, Section 19, Township 46, Range 28 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>(PIN 591160009050009).<br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>    Sec. 9. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var><b>WATER; CROW WING COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>Crow Wing County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Crow Wing County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>(1) an undivided 3/32 interest in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>Little Pine Township, Section 15, Township 138, Range 25 (PIN 740154400000AC0); and<br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>(2) an undivided 23/32 interest in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>Little Pine Township, Section 15, Township 138, Range 25 (PIN 740154400000AD0).<br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>    Sec. 10. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND AND EXCHANGE FOR </b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var><b>PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; DAKOTA COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 282.01, subdivision 1a, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, the commissioner of revenue
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>shall convey to Dakota County for no consideration the tax-forfeited land that is
         described <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>(b) The conveyance to Dakota County must be in a form approved by the attorney <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>general. The attorney general may make necessary changes to the legal description
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Dakota County and is described as Outlot
         <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>A of Fairway Hills (PID No. 10-25600-00-010).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>(d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 373.01, subdivision 1, paragraph (d),
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>Dakota County may exchange the parcel of land described in paragraph (c) with Northern
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>Natural Gas for another parcel necessary for a Dakota County highway right-of-way.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>(e) The county has determined that the county's highway right-of-way and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>tax-forfeited land management interests would be best served if the land is acquired
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>the public purpose of completing a highway right-of-way exchange.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>    Sec. 11. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var><b>WATER; GOODHUE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>Goodhue County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Goodhue County and is described as: part of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>Government Lots 5, 6, and 8, Section 19, Township 112 North, Range 17 West, city <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>of Cannon Falls (PID No. 52.719.2400).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>    Sec. 12. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var><b>WATER; HENNEPIN COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Hennepin County
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>may convey to the state of Minnesota for no consideration or sell by private sale
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Hennepin County and is described as: that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>part of the Southwest Half of the Southwest Half commencing at a point 66 feet South
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>from the center point of the south end of the dam; thence East 150 feet; thence North
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>to the Crow River; thence westerly along the river to a point 50 feet westerly from
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>center point of the south end of the dam; thence South to a point distant 50 feet
         West <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>from the beginning; thence East to the beginning. Also a cartway as described in Doc.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>No. 3937489 (PID 36-120-24 33 0002).<br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would best
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>be served by conveying the land to the state in order to return the land to private
         ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>    Sec. 13. <b>PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var><b>BORDERING PUBLIC WATER; HENNEPIN COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 
<statute_ref>92.45</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>282.018, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Hennepin County
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>sell by public or private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that
         is described <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>attorney general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>accuracy. Prior to the sale, the commissioner of revenue shall grant a permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>conservation easement according to Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>282.37</statute_ref>, for the land <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>described in paragraph (c). The easement shall be 50 feet in width along the shoreline
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>provide riparian protection.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Hennepin County and is described as: that part
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>of Government Lot 2 in Section 21, Township 120, Range 23, described as: commencing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>at the southwest corner thereof; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 24 seconds East
         on <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>an assumed bearing along the south line of Government Lot 2 a distance of 438.00 feet
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 06 seconds East parallel
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>the west line of Government Lot 2 a distance of 874.50 feet; thence South 89 degrees
         48 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>minutes 24 seconds East a distance of 57.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes
         06 <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>seconds East a distance of 891.00 feet to the shore of Cowley Lake; thence northeasterly
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>along the shoreline a distance of 1,043.00 feet to the east line of Government Lot
         2; thence <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>South 00 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds West along said east line to a point 1,604.32
         feet <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>North of the southeast corner of Government Lot 2; thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>40 seconds West a distance of 154.63 feet; thence South 22 degrees 32 minutes 57 seconds
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>West a distance of 930.19 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 06 seconds West
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>distance of 744.43 feet to the south line of Government Lot 2; thence North 89 degrees
         <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>48 minutes 24 seconds West along said south line a distance of 387.00 feet to the
         point <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>of beginning (PID 21-120-23 13 0004).<br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>best be served if the land was returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>    Sec. 14. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var><b>WATER; HUBBARD COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Hubbard County
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Hubbard County and is described as: 7.56 acres
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>of Government Lot 9, Section 4, Township 141, Range 35, identified as parcel number
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>02.04.00600.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.15.0"></a><a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>    Sec. 15. <b>PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var><b>BORDERING PUBLIC WATER; LAKE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 
<statute_ref>92.45</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>282.018, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Lake County may
         sell <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>by public or private sale the tax-forfeited lands bordering public water that are
         described <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>in paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>attorney general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>accuracy. If land described under paragraph (c) is sold by private sale, the land
         may be <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>sold for less than the appraised value if the conveyance provides that the land reverts
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>the state if the land is not used as a data center or for another economic development
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>purpose approved by the county. Prior to the sales, the commissioner of revenue shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>grant permanent conservation easements according to Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>282.37</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>for the lands described in paragraph (c). An easement for each of the lands described
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>in paragraph (c), clauses (1), (4), and (5), shall be 75 feet in width on each side
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>centerline of the Little West Branch Knife River to provide riparian protection and
         access <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>for anglers and for management by the Department of Natural Resources, and a 66-foot
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>strip across the easements is allowed for road access and utilities at a location
         agreed upon <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>by the county and the state. An easement for each of the lands described in paragraph
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>(c), clauses (2) and (3), shall be 75 feet in width on each side of the centerline
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>unnamed tributary to Little West Branch Knife River to provide riparian protection
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>access for management by the Department of Natural Resources, and a 50-foot strip
         <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>across the easements is allowed for road access and utilities at a location agreed
         upon by <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>the county and the state. An easement for each of the lands described in paragraph
         (c), <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>clauses (3), (5), (6), and (7), shall be 75 feet in width on each side of the centerline
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>unnamed tributary to West Branch Knife River to provide riparian protection and access
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>for management by the Department of Natural Resources.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>(c) The lands to be sold are located in Lake County and are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>(1) the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>Range 11 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>(2) the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>Range 11 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>(3) the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>Range 11 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>(4) the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>Range 11 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>(5) the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 6, Township 52 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>Range 11 West;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>(6) the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>Township 52 North, Range 11 West; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>(7) the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 5, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>Township 52 North, Range 11 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership for economic development.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.16.0"></a><a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>    Sec. 16. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var><b>WATER; LAKE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>Lake County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>paragraph (c) under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Lake County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>(1) an undivided interest in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>7, Township 63, Range 9 (parcel number 28-6309-07020);<br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>(2) an undivided interest in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>7, Township 63, Range 9 (parcel number 28-6309-07140);<br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>(3) an undivided interest in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>8, Township 63, Range 9 (parcel number 28-6309-08285);<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>(4) an undivided interest in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>8, Township 63, Range 9 (parcel number 28-6309-08345);<br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>(5) the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 1, Township 53, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>10 (parcel number 29-5310-01070); and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>(6) the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 1, Township 53, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>10 (parcel number 29-5310-01250).<br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.17.0"></a><a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>    Sec. 17. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var><b>WATER; MARTIN COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Martin County may
         sell <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described in
         paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>(c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in Martin County and is described as property <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>identification number 232300240.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.18.0"></a><a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>    Sec. 18. <b>PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var><b>BORDERING PUBLIC WATER; PINE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45, 94.09, and 94.10, the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>commissioner of natural resources may sell by public or private sale the surplus land
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>bordering public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>(b) The commissioner may sell the land for less than the appraised value of the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>land. The commissioner may make necessary changes to the legal description to correct
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>(c) The land that may be sold is located in Pine County and is described as: the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 42 North, Range 17 West of the Fourth Principal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>Meridian, lying North and East of the Lower Tamarack River; and the Southwest Quarter
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 42 North,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>Range 17 West. Together with a 66-foot road easement for ingress and egress over that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 42 North, Range 17 West, the
         center <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>line of which is described as commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 28;
         thence <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>South 89 degrees 29 minutes 23 seconds West bearing assumed along the north line of
         said <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>Northeast Quarter, also being the center line of County Road No. 25; a distance of
         1,314.86 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>feet to the point of beginning of the center line to be described; thence South 1
         degree 13 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>minutes 12 seconds East along said center line 256.50 feet; thence along said center
         line on <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>a tangential curve concave to the northeast, with a delta angle of 14 degrees 31 minutes
         5.8 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>seconds and a radius of 1,607.75 feet, a distance of 407.80 feet; thence South 15
         degrees <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>45 minutes 10 seconds East along said center line 529.02 feet; thence along said center
         line <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>on a tangential curve concave to the West, with a delta angle of 15 degrees 15 minutes
         30 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>seconds and a radius of 2,127.73 feet, a distance of 566.63 feet; thence South 0 degrees
         29 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>minutes 40 seconds East along said center line 525.22 feet; thence along said center
         line on <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>a tangential curve concave to the northwest, with a delta angle of 15 degrees 54 minutes
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>39 seconds and a radius of 1,330.09 feet, a distance of 369.36 feet to intersect the
         south <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>line of said Northeast Quarter and there terminating. Containing 81.4 acres, more
         or less.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>(d) The land borders the Lower Tamarack River. The Department of Natural <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>Resources has determined that the land is not needed for natural resource purposes
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>that the state's land management interests would best be served if the land was returned
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>to private or public ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.19.0"></a><a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>    Sec. 19. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var><b>WATER; PINE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>Pine County may sell the tax-forfeited land described in paragraph (c) by public sale
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general for not less
         <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>than the appraised value of the land. The attorney general may make necessary changes
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>(c) The lands to be sold are located in Pine County and are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>(1) East Half of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter, Section 26, Township <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>42, Range 16 (PIN No. 02.0243.001 split);<br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>(2) Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, Section 13, Township 44, Range 21 <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>(PIN No. 05.0126.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>(3) Government Lot 2, subject to a 4 rod easement on North side, Section 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>Township 44, Range 18 (PIN No. 07.0017.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>(4) North Half of Northwest Quarter and Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>Section 2, Township 44, Range 18 (PIN No. 07.0019.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>(5) Southeast Quarter, subject to highway easement, Section 3, Township 44, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>18 (PIN No. 07.0045.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>(6) Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, together with and subject to easements,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>Section 3, Township 42, Range 18 (PIN No. 11.0006.001);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>(7) Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter, together with and subject to easements,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>Section 3, Township 42, Range 18 (PIN No. 11.0006.004);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>(8) that part of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter described as follows:
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>commencing at northwest corner; thence 660 feet South to point of beginning; thence
         East <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>1,320 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence West 1,320 feet; thence North 330 feet to
         point <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>of beginning, Section 30, Township 42, Range 18 (PIN No. 11.0193.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>(9) that part of the Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter bounded by the following
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>four lines: on the East side by the Grindstone River; on the North by a line extended
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>westerly from north line of Lot 12, Block 1, Foss' Riverside Lots; on the West by
         a line <br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>615 feet West of and parallel to east line of section; and on the South by a line
         extended <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>westerly from south line of Lot 15, Block 1 Foss' Riverside Lots, Section 20, Township
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>42, Range 21 (PIN No. 12.0300.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>(10) that part of the Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter described as: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>commencing at the northeast corner of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter; thence
         <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>West along north line 615 feet to point of beginning; thence South at right angles
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>intersection with north line of Lot 12, Block 1, Foss' Riverside Lots extended; thence
         East <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>along north line of Lot 12 extended to Grindstone River; thence along river to north
         line <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>of Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter; thence westerly along north line to point
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>beginning, Section 20, Township 42, Range 21 (PIN No. 12.0302.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>(11) Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, Section 29, Township 43, Range 18 <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>(PIN No. 14.0204.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>(12) South Half of Southwest Quarter, Section 4, Township 45, Range 18 (PIN <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>No. 16.0037.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>(13) Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter and South Half of Southeast Quarter, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>Section 5, Township 45, Range 18 (PIN No. 16.0042.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>(14) Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, Section 8, Township 45, Range 18 <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>(PIN No. 16.0058.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>(15) Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter, Section 8, Township 45, Range 18, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>(PIN No. 16.0059.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>(16) Government Lot 2 and Government Lot 3, Section 19, Township 45, Range 18 <br/>
<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>(PIN No. 16.0204.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.14.36"></a><var>14.36</var>(17) Southeast Quarter, Section 19, Township 45, Range 18 (PIN No. 16.0205.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>(18) Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter, less West 20 rods, subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>right-of-way, Section 22, Township 45, Range 18 (PIN No. 16.0232.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>(19) Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter, Section 25, Township 44, Range 20 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>(PIN No. 17.0323.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>(20) Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter lying West of right-of-way of Highway
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>35, Section 26, Township 44, Range 20 (PIN No. 17.0330.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>(21) Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, Section 14, Township 40, Range 21 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>(PIN No. 18.0104.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>(22) Government Lot 1, Section 4, Township 40, Range 20 (PIN No. 19.0024.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>(23) East Half of Southwest Quarter West of Hay Creek, Section 34, Township 43, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>Range 16 (PIN No. 20.0270.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>(24) Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, Section 5, Township 45, Range 17 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>(PIN No. 21.0147.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>(25) West Half of West Half, Section 9, Township 44, Range 17 (PIN No. <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>24.0053.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>(26) South Half of Southwest Quarter, Section 30, Township 43, Range 21 (PIN <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>No. 27.0456.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>(27) Government Lot 2, Section 29, Township 39, Range 21 (PIN No. 28.0453.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>(28) West Half of Northeast Quarter and West Half of Southeast Quarter, Section 22,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>Township 42, Range 19 (PIN No. 30.0207.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>(29) Northwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter, Section 26, Township 42, Range 19 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>(PIN No. 30.0252.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>(30) North Half of Northeast Quarter, Section 27, Township 42, Range 19 (PIN <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>No. 30.0257.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>(31) Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 45, Range 20 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>(PIN No. 31.0117.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>(32) Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 45, Range 20 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>(PIN No. 31.0118.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>(33) North Half of Southeast Quarter except railroad, Section 18, Township 45, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>Range 20 (PIN No. 31.0123.000);<br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>(34) North Half of Northeast Quarter and East Half of Northwest Quarter, Section <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>9, Township 42, Range 17 (PIN No. 32.0070.000); and<br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>(35) Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter, Section 18, Township 42, Range 17 <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>(PIN No. 32.0165.000 split).<br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.15.36"></a><var>15.36</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.20.0"></a><a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    Sec. 20. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var><b>WATER; PINE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Pine County
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>convey the tax-forfeited land described in paragraph (c) to the town of Wilma, under
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>that the land reverts to the state if the town of Wilma stops using the land for the
         public <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make necessary changes
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Pine County and is described as: Southwest
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>Quarter of Southeast Quarter, less South 660 feet, Section 8, Township 42, Range 17
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>(PIN No. 32.0065.001).<br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>(d) The county has determined that the land is needed by the town of Wilma for a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>town hall and public park.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.21.0"></a><a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>    Sec. 21. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var><b>WATER; RICE COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Rice County
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>convey to the city of Faribault for no consideration the tax-forfeited land bordering
         public <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>that the land reverts to the state if the city of Faribault stops using the land for
         the public <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make changes to the land
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Rice County and is described as: Block 1
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>Auditor's Plat No. 1 of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 110 North, Range
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>20 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, city of Faribault (parcel number 18.32.3.03.047).<br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>(d) The county has determined that the land is needed by the city of Faribault for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>a public park.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.22.0"></a><a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>    Sec. 22. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>or other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited
         <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>land described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>(1) Block 28, Bayview Addition to Duluth, Section 12, Range 15 West, Township <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>49 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>(2) Lot 87, Block 75, Duluth Proper Third Division, Section 28, Range 14 West, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>Township 50 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>(3) the North 13 feet for street, Lot 5, Block 5, Woodland Park 8th Division, 1st
         Rear <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>Duluth, Section 2, Range 14 West, Township 50 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>(4) Lot 15, Block 13, Andersons 3rd Addition to Virginia, Section 17, Range 17 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>West, Township 58 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>(5) Lot 3, except the part platted and except the part beginning 247.12 feet East
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>the southwest corner; thence East 663.99 feet North 27 degrees 49 minutes East 222.33
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>feet to the south line of highway North 62 degrees 11 minutes West 772.37 feet southerly
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>605.57 feet to the point of beginning and except the West 146.81 feet and except the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>East 100.08 feet of the West 246.81 feet, Town of Beatty, Section 20, Range 18 West,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>Township 63 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>(6) Lot 7, Gethesemane Acres Hermantown, Section 9, Range 15 West, Township <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>50 North; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>(7) that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter lying West of the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>Keewatin Highway, except the southerly 14-55/100 feet, Hibbing, Section 15, Range
         21 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>West, Township 57 North.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.23.0"></a><a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>    Sec. 23. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>St. Louis County may sell tax-forfeited land described in paragraph (c) to an adjoining
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>landowner under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general for not less
         <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>than the appraised value of the land. The attorney general may make necessary changes
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>(c) The lands to be conveyed are located in St. Louis County and are described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>(1) PID No. 010-4390-01120;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>(2) PID No. 010-4390-01200;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>(3) PID No. 010-4400-00070;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>(4) PID No. 010-4400-00080;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>(5) PID No. 010-4400-00090;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>(6) PID No. 010-4400-00100;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>(7) PID No. 010-4400-00110;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>(8) PID No. 010-4400-00120;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>(9) PID No. 010-4400-00130;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>(10) PID No. 010-4400-00140;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>(11) PID No. 010-4400-00150;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>(12) PID No. 010-4400-00160;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>(13) PID No. 010-4400-00170;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>(14) PID No. 010-4400-00180;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>(15) PID No. 010-4400-00190;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>(16) PID No. 010-4400-00200;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>(17) PID No. 010-4400-00210;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>(18) PID No. 010-4400-00240;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>(19) PID No. 010-4400-00440;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>(20) PID No. 010-4400-00450;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>(21) PID No. 010-4400-00460;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>(22) PID No. 010-4400-00470;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>(23) PID No. 010-4400-00480;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>(24) PID No. 010-4400-00490;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>(25) PID No. 010-4400-00500;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>(26) PID No. 010-4400-00510;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>(27) PID No. 010-4400-00520;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>(28) PID No. 010-4400-00530;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>(29) PID No. 010-4400-00540;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>(30) PID No. 010-4400-00550;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>(31) PID No. 010-4400-00560;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>(32) PID No. 010-4400-00570;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>(33) PID No. 010-4400-00580;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>(34) PID No. 010-4400-00590;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>(35) PID No. 010-4400-00600; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>(36) PID No. 010-4400-00610.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>(d) Except as provided in paragraph (e), the proceeds from the sale of land described
         <br/>
<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>in paragraph (c) must be deposited by the county into an environmental trust fund
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.18.36"></a><var>18.36</var>provided in Laws 1998, chapter 389, article 16, section 31, subdivision 4, as amended.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>(e) The costs of appraisals, abstracts, surveys, sale preparations, advertising, realtors,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>and closing services may be withheld by the county board and not deposited into an
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>environmental trust fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>(f) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>best served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.24.0"></a><a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>    Sec. 24. <b>PUBLIC SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var><b>WATER; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>St. Louis County may sell the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>in paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>(b) The conveyances must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>general may make changes to the land descriptions to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>(1) the easterly 220 feet of Lot A and Lot A except the easterly 220 feet and except
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>the westerly 50 feet, Block 37, Savanna Addition to Floodwood, Section 5, Range 20
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>West, Township 51 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>(2) the West Half of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>Quarter, Section 5, Range 14 West, Township 50 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>(3) Lot 3, Town of Biwabik, Section 23, Range 16 West, Township 58 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>(4) the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>32, Range 17 West, Township 57 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>(5) that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter lying northwesterly
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>of Little Fork River, except the North 150 feet and except the highway right-of-way,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>Section 18, Range 18 West, Township 62 North;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>(6) the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 20, Range 14 West, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>Township 60 North; and<br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>(7) Lot 6, Unorganized 56-14, Section 6, Range 14, Township 56.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.25.0"></a><a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>    Sec. 25. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var><b>WATER; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>1, and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, St. Louis County
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited land bordering public water that is described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>paragraph (c), under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is described as: the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, except the West Half and except the Southeast
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>Quarter, Section 8, Range 16 West, Township 59 North.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.26.0"></a><a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>    Sec. 26. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND; ST. LOUIS COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>(a) Notwithstanding the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>or other law to the contrary, St. Louis County may sell by private sale the tax-forfeited
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>land described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general. The attorney
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>general may make changes to the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>(c) The land to be sold is located in St. Louis County and is adjacent to parcels
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>described as:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>(1) Government Lot 5, except the East 780 feet, Section 32, Township 63 North, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>Range 15 West; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>(2) the West 500 feet of the East 780 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 32, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>Township 63 North, Range 15 West.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>St. Louis County may sell an adjoining amount of land, determined by the county, to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>rectify land use and access issues.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>(d) The county has determined that the county's land management interests would <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>best be served if the lands were returned to private ownership.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.27.0"></a><a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>    Sec. 27. <b>PRIVATE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var><b>WATER; TODD COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45, 94.09, and 94.10, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>commissioner of natural resources may sell by private sale the surplus land bordering
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>(b) The commissioner may make necessary changes to the legal description to <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>(c) The land that may be sold is located in Todd County and is described as: that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 129
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>North, Range 35 West, described as follows: <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>From the southwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter run <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>North along the west line thereof for a distance of 603 feet to the point of beginning
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>of tract to be described; thence South 70 degrees 00 minutes East 220 feet; thence
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>South 20 degrees 00 minutes West 105 feet; thence North 60 degrees 00 minutes <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>West 173 feet; thence North 18 degrees 40 minutes West 64 feet, more or less, to the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>west line of said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence North along <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>said west line for a distance of 27 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>containing 0.36 acres, more or less. Including all riparian rights to the 0.36 acres,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>more or less, and subject to existing easements of record.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>(d) The land borders the Long Prairie River. The Department of Natural Resources <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>has determined that the land is not needed for natural resource purposes and that
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>state's land management interests would best be served if the land was conveyed to
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>adjacent landowner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.28.0"></a><a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>    Sec. 28. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var><b>WATER; WASHINGTON COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Washington County
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>may convey to the city of Cottage Grove for no consideration the tax-forfeited land
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>bordering public water that is described in paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>that the land reverts to the state if the city of Cottage Grove stops using the land
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>public purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make changes to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>the land description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Washington County and is described as: <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 30, Township 27, Range 21,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>except 2-1/2 acres to railroad except beginning at the southeast corner and going
         west at <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>south line 645 feet to slough; thence northeast of slough 140 feet; thence East 635
         feet, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>more or less, to the road; thence South 140 feet to the point of beginning and also
         except <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>commencing at the southeast corner of aforesaid quarter-quarter section; thence North
         on <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>east line of above quarter-quarter section 140 feet; thence West parallel with south
         line of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>said quarter-quarter section 32 feet to the point of beginning, said point being on
         west line <br/>
<a id="pl.21.35"></a><var>21.35</var>of town highway as now established; thence North 23-1/2 degrees West 243.6 feet; thence
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>North 45 degrees 40 minutes West 194 feet to iron stake on westerly line of town highway;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>thence South 71 degrees 48 minutes West 455 feet to shore of Grey Cloud Island Slough;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>thence South 6 degrees 2 minutes East 225 feet to fence as now established; thence
         East <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>637 feet to point of beginning (PID 30.027.21.21.0001).<br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>(d) The county has determined that the land is needed by the city of Cottage Grove
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>for a public park with minimal development.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.29.0"></a><a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>    Sec. 29. <b>CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LAND BORDERING PUBLIC </b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var><b>WATER; WINONA COUNTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 92.45 and 282.018, subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>and the public sale provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282, Winona County may
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>convey for no consideration the tax-forfeited land described in paragraph (c) to the
         city of <br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>Stockton under the remaining provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 282.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>(b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>that the land reverts to the state if the city of Stockton stops using the land for
         the public <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make necessary changes
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>the legal description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>(c) The land to be conveyed is located in Winona County and is described as: PID <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>No. 30.000.0760.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>(d) The county has determined that the land is needed by the city of Stockton for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>a public park.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.0.30.0"></a><a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    Sec. 30. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>Sections 1 to 29 are effective the day following final enactment.<br/>