Commissioners Decline to Act on Firearm Ordinance

by Debra Meyer-Myrum

news@inhnews.com

At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting on December 16, Jackie Bauer, Administrator, informed the commissioners that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notified Todd County on October 22 that Minn. Stat. §97B.318 (the shotgun zone) will be repealed on January 1, 2026 and the county may choose to pass an ordinance limiting the types of firearms used to take deer under Minn. Stat 97B.031, subd. 7. However, Todd County is adopting a resolution stating that Todd County is not taking any action to adopt an ordinance or implement any firearm restrictions at this time.

Commissioner Neumann stated this is a prime example of an unfunded mandate that goes back to the sheriff’s department to enforce. Residents are 50/50 for and against.

Commissioner Noska stated the state made the ordinance, let them answer to residents and take care of enforcement.

By resolution the Todd County Board of Commissioners acknowledged receipt of the DNR’s notice; and is not taking any action to adopt an ordinance or implement any firearm restrictions at this time...

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