# Minn. Stat. § 465.01: POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 465.01
- **Heading:** POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 465_466 / Chapter 465 / Section 465.01

## Text

All cities may exercise the power 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 power 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.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 465.01 § 465.01 POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.02 § 465.02 LANDS DEEDED TO STATE; MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.03 § 465.03 GIFTS TO MUNICIPALITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.04 § 465.04 ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.05 § 465.05 TAX LEVY TO PAY INTEREST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.13 § 465.13 JUDGMENT AGAINST MUNICIPALITY; PAYMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.013 § 465.013 PROPERTY OR EASEMENTS NOT ACQUIRED BY PRESCRIPTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.013.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.14 § 465.14 TAX LEVY; EXECUTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.14.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.15 § 465.15 CITIES MAY ACQUIRE EXEMPT PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.15.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.16 § 465.16 POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.16.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.17 § 465.17 MAY ISSUE BONDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.17.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.19 § 465.19 CITY TO OWN OLD CHANNEL IF IT PAYS FOR UNITED STATES CHANNEL CHANGE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.19.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.20 § 465.20 APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.20.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 465.025 § 465.025 GIFTS OF LAND TO STATE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P465_466_C465_S465.025.md)

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