This bill authorizes St. Louis County to conduct private sales of certain tax-forfeited and county fee-owned lands, bypassing the usual public sale and competitive bidding requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes. Specifically, the bill allows for the private sale of tax-forfeited land described as Government Lot 2, with certain exceptions, to resolve a structure encroachment issue. Additionally, it permits the private sale of various lots and parts of vacated alleys and streets in Brookston, as well as a portion of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter, all located within St. Louis County.

The bill stipulates that the conveyance of these lands must be in a form approved by the attorney general, who is also authorized to make necessary corrections to land descriptions. The county has determined that selling these lands would best serve its land management interests. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the process for St. Louis County to return these properties to private ownership.