Minn. Stat. § 15.473: PAYMENT OF COSTS AND FEES.

Subdivision 1. Civil action.

A judgment against the state in a civil action for fees and expenses under section 15.472 must be paid from funds of the agency.

Subd. 2. Contested case proceeding.

Fees and other expenses awarded in a contested case proceeding under section 15.472 must be paid by the agency over which the party prevails from funds of the agency.