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The Hand Public Bill
Itasca bill could hand public shoreline to private owners
Private sale of tax-forfeited land bordering public waters in Itasca County authorization
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let the state sell tax‑forfeited land next to lakes to private buyers, cutting public access and shifting costs to taxpayers.
Our take
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People could lose fishing spots and beach access if the bill passes. Developers would get cheap land and profit. Taxpayers would foot the cost of losing public space. Speak up while it’s still just a proposal.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill allows sale of tax‑forfeited land that borders public waters.
- Sale would be to private parties.
- Land currently includes public water frontage.
- Proposal was introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 10, 2025.
- No funding or compensation details are provided.
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