2005 Minnesota Statutes

     465.01 Right of eminent domain.  

    All cities may exercise the right of eminent domain for the 
 purpose of acquiring private property within or without the 
 corporate limits thereof for any purpose for which it is 
 authorized by law to take or hold the same by purchase or gift 
 and may exercise the right of eminent domain for the purpose of 
 acquiring a right-of-way for sewerage or drainage purposes and 
 an outlet for sewerage or drainage within or without the 
 corporate limits thereof.  The procedure in the event of 
 condemnation shall be that prescribed by chapter 117, or that 
 prescribed by the charter of such city.  

    HIST: (1829) RL s 766; 1917 c 424 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7