Hannan v. City of Minneapolis

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Because relator has not identified conflicts between state and local law on the control and destruction of dangerous animals, we affirm an order of destruction issued by the City of Minneapolis. We also find no merit in relator’s arguments that state law preempts the municipal ordinance or that city proceedings occurred in this case without due process.

FACTS

In June 2000, the City of Minneapolis Animal Control Division issued an order for destruction of relator Wilbur Hannan’s dog. The order was based on the dog’s aggressive behavior, with the conclusion that it…