Minn. Stat. § 103E.045: FAILURE TO ATTEND HEARINGS; DRAINAGE AUTHORITY.

If an order has been made and notice for a hearing given under this chapter, and the drainage authority does not appear at the time and place specified for any reason, the auditor shall continue the hearing to a date set by the auditor. The auditor shall notify the drainage authority of the continuance and the date of hearing. The jurisdiction is continued until the date set by the auditor.