EMINENT DOMAIN

Abandoned property

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.0412

Acquisition of property, actions compelling proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.045

Administration Department, Minn. Statutes 2026 16B.31, 85.015

Affidavits

Mailing, notice of commissioners' report, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.115

Nonresident owners, notice of hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.055

Orders compelling delivery of possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Agricultural preserves, Minn. Statutes 2026 40A.122

Airports and landing fields, property, Minn. Statutes 2026 360.042

Anoka County, parks, playgrounds, or scenic areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 383E.12

Appeals of award

Completion, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.205

Deposits pending appeals, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.042

District court, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.145

Expert witnesses, use restricted, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.165

Jury trials, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.165

Noncontiguous tracts, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.086

Possession by petitioner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.042

Trials, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.175

Witnesses, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085, 117.165, 117.175

Application of law, municipal corporations, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.39

Appraisal fees

Award by commissioners, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085

Direct purchase, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.232

Appraisals

Copies to landowner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.054

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.036

Property tax appraisals, Minn. Statutes 2026 270.41

Appraisers, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.055

Area redevelopment agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.117

Armories, real or personal property, acquisition for, Minn. Statutes 2026 193.143, 193.144

Assessment, payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.135

Attorney fees

Actions compelling acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.045

Award to petitioner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Bad faith by owner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Dismissed or discontinued proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.195

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.031

Reimbursement upon setting aside of proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.105

Blighted areas

Condemnation to remediate, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.027

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.0412

Board of Regents (University of Minnesota), Minn. Statutes 2026 137.02

Businesses, displaced businesses, reestablishment costs, limits, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.51, 117.52

Capitol area, acquisition of property, Minn. Statutes 2026 15B.31

Cemetery associations, acquisition of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 306.05

Cities, see Eminent domain under CITIES

Coal slurry pipelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57

Commissioners

Fees and disbursements, payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.115

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.075, 117.085

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085, 117.105, 117.115, 117.145

Common interest communities, Minn. Statutes 2026 515B.1-107

Compensation, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.186 to 117.188

Condemnation of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.215, 117.57

Conditions required for court to order relief, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Condominiums, Minn. Statutes 2026 515A.1-107

Contested cases

Municipalities, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.40

Relocation assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.52

Cooperative associations, Minn. Statutes 2026 308A.201

Cooperative power associations

Acquisition by, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.47

Utility cooperatives, corporate powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 308A.021

Wetlands preservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.614

Costs and disbursements, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.031

Costs and fees

Acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.045, 117.51, 117.57

Appeals, trials, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.135

Appraisal fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085, 117.232

Attorney fees, see same under this topic

Delivery of possession, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.105, 117.195

County agricultural societies, Minn. Statutes 2026 38.05

County regional jails, Minn. Statutes 2026 641.263

Dakota County, recycling facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 383D.71

Damages

Appeals to district court, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.145

Compensation, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.031

Constitutional provision regarding, Minn. Const. art 1 s 13, art 13 s 4

Depositing, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.125, 117.155

Excess payment, recovery by petitioner, procedure, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.155

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085

Going concern value, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.186

Installment payments, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.231

Interest, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.195

Noncontiguous tracts, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.086

Partial payment pending appeal, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.155

Payment by court, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.125

Payment by petitioner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.155

Prepayment penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.087

Refusal of respondent to accept payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.155

Relocation assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.53

Snow fences, easement for, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.21

Survey or environmental testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Transcriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 386.26

Dams, private, flowage easements, Minn. Statutes 2026 103G.501

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Depots, acquisition of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.38 to 117.41

Direct purchase, appraisal and moving costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.232

Disclosure, appraisal witnesses, use at trial, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.165

Displaced businesses, reestablishment costs, limits, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.51, 117.52

Drainage, exceptions for, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.012

Driveway access, elimination, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.186

Duluth, bus transportation system, Minn. Statutes 2026 458A.34

Easements

Building lines, Minn. Statutes 2026 463.03, 463.04

Discharge for nonuse, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.225

Mining operations, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.47, 117.471

Municipal state-aid streets, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.04

Oil and gas companies, right to acquire, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.48

Snow fences, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.21

State forests, Minn. Statutes 2026 89.18

Economic development authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.101

Entry upon land, court orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Environmental assessment worksheets, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Environmental contamination

Condemnation to remediate, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.407, 117.027, 117.0412

Cost of removal, findings by commissioners, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Testing for, entry upon land, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Environmental response actions, acquisition of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.17, 115B.407

Environmental testing before proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Evidence

Hearing of petition, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.075

Railroad property, rebuttal of presumption of superior public use, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57

Transcriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 386.26

Fairgrounds

County building sites, Minn. Statutes 2026 375.181

Railway construction, Minn. Statutes 2026 375.18

Federal authority, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.51

Fees, see Costs and fees under this topic

Final certificate, filing

After payment of first installment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.231

With county recorder, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.205

Foreign municipalities, airports and landing fields, Minn. Statutes 2026 360.202

Fourth class cities, Minn. Statutes 2026 448.03, 459.14

Geotechnical investigations, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Going concern value

Compensation, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.186

Documentation, use at hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.036

Harbors, acquisition of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.38 to 117.41

Hazardous buildings

Acquisition of, Minn. Statutes 2026 463.152

Relocation assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.56, 463.261

Hazardous materials, testing for contamination of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Hazardous substances releases on land acquired, responsible persons, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.03

Hearings

Agricultural preserves, Minn. Statutes 2026 40A.122

Appraisals, use at hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.036

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.0412

Hennepin County, parking facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 383B.20

High voltage transmission lines, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.189, 117.225, 216I.21

Highways

Controlled access highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.08

Easements, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.04

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.085, 163.02, 163.11

Relocation assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.52

Rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.04

Vacating of public ways, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.29

Home rule charter cities, Minn. Statutes 2026 410.07

Housing and redevelopment authorities, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.012, 469.017

Interest

Awards paid to court, disability of owner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.125

Damages, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.195

Installment payments of awards, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.231

Possession before award, money deposited with court, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.042

Joint acquisition agreements, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.016

Judgments, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.185

Land

Entry for surveys and testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Environmental contamination, cost of removal, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085

Landowners, bill of rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.0274, 84.0275

Lawsuits

Appeals, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.145

Attorney general, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.035

Completion, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.205

Initiation of proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.035

Iron ore, exploration easements, Minn. Statutes 2026 298.46

Licenses, mining permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.47

Local governments, see Eminent domain under LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Manufactured home parks, conversions, Minn. Statutes 2026 327C.095

Maps, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.055, 117.085

Metropolitan agricultural preserves

Final certificates, filing, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 473H.15, 473H.18

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 473H.15

Metropolitan Airports Commission, authority, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.608

Metropolitan area towns, rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 368.01

Metropolitan Council, acquisition of property, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.405, 473.504

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Minn. Statutes 2026 136F.60

Moving costs, action by owner in district court, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.232

Municipal corporations, see Eminent domain under MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

Municipal gas agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 453A.04, 453A.06

Municipal heritage preservation commissions, powers and duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 471.193

Municipal power agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 453.56

Municipal state-aid streets, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.04

Municipalities

Cities, see Eminent domain under CITIES

Towns, see Eminent domain under TOWNS

Natural gas, transportation by pipelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.48

Natural Resources Department, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.027

Negotiations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.036

Nonconforming uses, requirements to remove, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.184

Noncontiguous tracts, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.086

Notice requirements

Abandonment of proceedings, recording, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.065

Appeals to district court, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.145

Commissioners report, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.115

Easements, discharge, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.225

Entry upon land, environmental testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.055

Pendency, recording, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.065

Possession before award, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.042

Nursing homes, county nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2026 375.55, 376.60

Oil, transportation by pipelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.48

Orders

Authorizing transfer, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Commissioners, appointment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.075

Compelling delivery, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Entry upon land, allowing, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Limiting title or easement acquired by petitioner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.075

Owners' rights and privileges, orders defining, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.075

Possession before award, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.042

Service of order, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Park districts, Minn. Statutes 2026 398.09

Permits, mining, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.47

Petitions, contents, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.055

Pipeline routing, state powers, Minn. Rules 7852.3200

Pipes and pipelines

Coal slurry, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57

Natural gas or petroleum pipelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.189, 117.225

Transit, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.189

Pollutants, testing before proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Pollution Control Agency, Hazardous substances releases, responses, land required for, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.17

Port authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 469.055

Possession

Bad faith by occupant, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Court orders compelling delivery, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.043

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.042

Power of eminent domain, use for public purpose, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.012

Power plant siting, Minn. Statutes 2026 216I.21

Preemption of local laws, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.012

Property taken

Proceeds defined as principal, Minn. Statutes 2026 501C.1103

Resale to owner, right of first refusal, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.226

Property taxes, payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.135

Public corporations

Agricultural preserves, regulation of actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 40A.122

Great River Road, adjacent areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 161.42

Wetlands preservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.614

Public nuisances

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.0412

Public service corporations, see Eminent domain under PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS

Public use

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Power of eminent domain, use for, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.012

Public utilities

Acquisitions by, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.47

Innovative energy project, Minn. Statutes 2026 216B.1694

Wetlands preservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.614

Quick take, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57

Railroads, see Eminent domain under RAILROADS

Ramsey County, Aldrich Arena, real estate allocation for, Minn. Statutes 2026 383A.07

Real estate tax judgment sales redemption, expiration of redemption, extensions, Minn. Statutes 2026 281.39, 281.40

Records and record keeping, transcription of county recorders, Minn. Statutes 2026 386.26

Reestablishment assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.51

Regional railroad authorities, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57, 398A.04

Relocation assistance

Acquiring authorities, scope of authority, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.53

Cable communication systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 238.25

Costs of relocation, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57

Damages, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.54

Eligibility, contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.52

Federal assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.52

Hazardous buildings, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.56, 463.261

Minimum compensation, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.187

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, right to grant, Minn. Statutes 2026 136F.60

Nonowner occupants, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.521

Public assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.55

Right to receive or waive, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.0274

Uniform relocation assistance, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.52

Waiver of benefits, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.521

Restricted residence districts, Minn. Statutes 2026 462.13

Right of first refusal, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.226

Rights of way, acquisition by local governments, plats, Minn. Statutes 2026 505.1793

Rural water user districts, Minn. Statutes 2026 110A.28

Saint Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Powers, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 458A.03

Public service corporations, property, Minn. Statutes 2026 458A.06

School districts, see Eminent domain under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Second class cities, Minn. Statutes 2026 416.07, 459.14

Service of process

Notice of entry upon land, environmental testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Petition, service on owner, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.055

Proof of service, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.075

Solid waste management districts, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 115A.69

Spills, leaks, and releases on land acquired, responsible persons, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.03, 115C.021

State agencies, see Eminent domain under STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

State land

Consolidated conservation area lands, Minn. Statutes 2026 84A.29

Minerals management account, Minn. Statutes 2026 93.22

United States land acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.041, 1.047

State lands, acquisition, Minn. Rules 1245.0200

State mineral lands, acquiring interests necessary for mining, Minn. Statutes 2026 93.05

State rail bank, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.57

Statutory cities, Minn. Statutes 2026 412.211, 459.14

Structurally substandard property, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.025

Surveys, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Takings, legal nonconforming uses, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.184

Taxes, payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.135

Telegraph companies, railroad rights of way, Minn. Statutes 2026 222.36

Telephone companies, railroad rights of way, Minn. Statutes 2026 222.36

Terminals, acquisition of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.38 to 117.41

Third class cities, parking facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 459.14

Topographic surveys, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.041

Town roads, see Eminent domain under TOWNS

Towns, see Eminent domain under TOWNS

Transportation Department, see Eminent domain under TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.04

Trust fund lands, peatland scientific and natural areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.035

Unemployment caused by, unemployment benefits charged against employers, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.047

United States land acquisition, state land, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.041, 1.047

University of Minnesota football stadium, Minn. Statutes 2026 137.58 to 137.60

Voyageurs National Park, state acquisition of lands, Minn. Statutes 2026 84B.03

Water bank program, Minn. Rules 6115.1220

Water quality cooperatives, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 308A.201

Watershed districts

Condemnation proceedings, projects financed by special assessments, Minn. Statutes 2026 103D.511

Exception, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.012

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District board, Minn. Statutes 2026 458D.18

Wetlands preservation areas, Minn. Statutes 2026 103F.614

Wildfires, prevention

Improvements, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.28, 88.42, 88.46

Seizure of equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.11

Seizure of land, Minn. Statutes 2026 88.09

Witnesses

Commissioners, acting as witnesses, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.175

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.165

Expert witnesses, use restricted, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.165

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.175

Subpoena by commissioners, Minn. Statutes 2026 117.085

Zoological Board, Minn. Statutes 2026 85A.02