Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 410 — Classification; Charters
Section 410.015 — Definitions Relating To Cities.

The term "statutory city" means any city which has not adopted a home rule charter pursuant to the constitution and laws; the words "home rule charter city" mean any city which has adopted such a charter. In any law adopted after July 1, 1976, the word "city" when used without further description extending the application of the term to home rule charter cities means statutory cities only.
1976 c 44 s 19; 1976 c 155 s 3