Minn. Stat. § 365.38: NOTIFY CLERK BEFORE SUIT; WAIT 30 DAYS ON ORDER.

Subdivision 1. On most money claims; exceptions.

If an action on a claim can demand only a money judgment the action cannot be brought against a town until a statement of the claim is filed with the town clerk. Filing is not required for actions on a town order, bond, coupon, or written promise to pay money.

Subd. 2. Town orders.

An action cannot be brought on a town order until the 31st day after payment of the order is demanded.