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Minnesota
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 259.22
Any person
Resident of the State one year or more
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 259.22
Any child or adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§§ 259.22; 259.47
Commissioner of Human Services
A licensed child placing agency
Direct placement by a parent or guardian must be approved by the court
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