Minn. Stat. § 360.044: COUNTY AUTHORITY.

Subdivision 1. Public purpose.

The purposes of sections 360.011 to 360.076 are specifically declared to be county purposes as well as generally public, governmental, and municipal.

Subd. 2. County powers.

The powers therein granted to all municipalities are specifically declared to be granted to counties in this state, any other statute to the contrary notwithstanding.