In MN we do get the benifit of being able to use handguns in shotgun only zones, but there are no restrictions on the handgun other than it be centerfire and at least .223"

They don't differentiate between the 25 ACP or the .308 Winchester. A long range specialty pistol is perfectly legal in the short range shotgun zones, as a 25 ACP is legal during any firearms season. There is no thought to it whatsoever, or they just don't want to police it, go figger.