Minn. Stat. § 452.26

To provide reduced cost financing or to otherwise help in carrying out its functions, a municipal gas agency created under chapter 453A and any municipal utility authorized to provide gas facilities or services may enter into a joint venture that was incorporated before June 30, 2004, under section 452.25 . The joint venture, and any municipal gas agency which is a member of the joint venture, may provide gas utility service.