State Ex Rel. Spannaus v. Lutsen Resorts, Inc.

WAHL, Justice.

The State of Minnesota appeals from an order of the district court dismissing its petition to condemn an advertising sign owned by respondents Lambs and located on land belonging to respondents Lingwalls. The single narrow issue is whether the proposed condemnation denied Lambs equal protection of the laws or violates established principles of equity. We conclude that it does not and, therefore, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Horace and Linda Lamb operate Lamb’s Campground in Cook County, Minnesota. They advertise the campground by various signs including at least…