Our latest newsletter is out! Read it here (or find out how to subscribe for future issues): minnesotans-for-open-government.beehiiv.com/p/mnog-news-...

Join us May 27th at 5 pm to honor Jane Kirtley with the Borger Lifetime Achievement Award for her tremendous commitment to public access to government. www.mnog.org/latest-news/...

Join us May 27th at 5pm to honor Minnesota's community observers. www.mnog.org/latest-news/...

"The lawsuit ...accuses city officials of circumventing Minnesota’s open meeting laws by improperly closing three meetings and violating public records laws by defining public data as confidential." www.startribune.com/opposition-g...

Our board member, Don Gemberling, will be part of a panel of speakers talking about open government and access to public records at an event in Mankato April 16. www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_n...

Nominations are open for our annual freedom of information awards. Read more here: www.mnog.org/latest-news/...

Our commentary about lack of transparency with ICE operations is in the Minnesota Star Tribune. www.startribune.com/readers-writ...

Did you know Minnesotans for Open Government is on Facebook? Follow us here: www.facebook.com/mncogi

Did you sign up for our new newsletter yet? MNOG's newsletter aims to warn you about dangers to public access in MN & to spotlight occasional victories. Check out the first edition here: minnesotans-for-open-government.beehiiv.com/p/mnog-news-...

Are you passionate about transparency in local govt? If so, please consider donating to Minnesotans for Open Government. This is Minnesota's all-volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit that is working to ensure we don't lose access to government records & public mtgs. www.givemn.org/organization...

Trump’s decimation of FOIA offices across the federal government is unacceptable. Americans deserve access to the records of the government they fund. Use our new action center tool to tell Congress to keep FOIA offices open.

Are you passionate about transparency in local govt? If so, please consider donating to Minnesotans for Open Government. This is Minnesota's all-volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit that is working to ensure we don't lose access to government records & public mtgs. www.givemn.org/organization...

Check out our new website! And sign up for a monthly newsletter, which will be coming soon! The newsletter will keep you informed about issues related to access to government information or meetings in Minnesota. mnog.org

Give to the Max Day is coming up next week! If you're passionate about ensuring Minnesotans have good access to government records & meetings, please consider any size donation to Minnesotans for Open Government. www.givemn.org/organization...

MNOG board members weighed in on this: www.startribune.com/mayor-jacob-...

Minnesotans for Open Government board members are deeply saddened by the violent actions & tragic loss of life today.  Political violence has no place in our civic life.  We extend our sympathies to the families of the legislators who have suffered these terrible acts.

MNOG board members Don Gemberling, MaryJo Webster & Brandon Stahl were guest speakers on a webinar hosted by the Minnesota Journalism Center. Here's the replay: hsjmc.umn.edu/news/2025-06...

Opinion piece from the attorneys fighting for access to "coaching" records for Minneapolis police. www.startribune.com/opinion-five...

Commentary from MNOG: Minnesota's Open Meeting Law damaged in rush to legislative finish line. www.wctrib.com/opinion/colu...

Commentary from our very own Don Gemberling in the Strib today: www.startribune.com/opinion-what...

"Minnesotans for Open Government, which fights to keep government open and transparent, supports the bill. Ellison testified against the bill in committee earlier this year, saying it would interfere with investigations." www.startribune.com/attorney-gen...

Tips for filing requests for emails by @muckrock.com www.muckrock.com/news/archive...

MNOG in the news.... www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-28/b...

Today we honored the late Ramsey County District Court Judge Patrick Diamond with the John Finnegan Freedom of Information Award. His 2024 ruling in a public records case set a valuable legal precedent that contributes to open government in Minnesota. mncogi.org/2025-freedom...

Today, we honored @startribune.com reporter Randy Furst with the John Borger Freedom of Information Lifetime Achievement Award. Last month, he retired after an impressive 52-year career. He's been a fierce defender of the First Amendment & govt transparency.

Deadline next week! Do you know someone (or an organization) in Minnesota who has made a substantial contribution to freedom of information? Nominations are open for our annual awards. Read more on our website, www.mncogi.org

Vote to open access to more Minnesota Attorney General records fails in House. www.twincities.com/2025/02/20/r...

Met Council forecasts project the Twin Cities region will tack on approx. the population of Vermont by 2050. Where's that growth expected? Look up the forecast for your city here: www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...

What do you want to know about immigration right now? Come ask your questions to immigration experts on Sahan Journal’s Instagram Live from 1-2 p.m. TODAY.

Do you know someone (or an organization) in Minnesota who has made a substantial contribution to freedom of information? Nominations are open for our annual awards. Read more on our website, www.mncogi.org

Anoka County looking to streamline public records requests. www.hometownsource.com/abc_newspape...

7 reasons journalists need data skills. (and all those reasons also should tell you that you should attend NICAR in Minneapolis March 6-9) www.ire.org/seven-reason...

"Sahan Journal reviewed hundreds of emails sent and received by MPCA staff in 2023 relating to Smith Foundry, which showed that the agency knew of the violations for months, but had no plans to share the news with residents."

News about our lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis: www.startribune.com/judge-rules-...

Minnesota charter school regulators refuse to turn over records to @startribune.com www.startribune.com/charter-scho...

The Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a 48-year-old nonprofit, nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, is now at home on Bluesky. Follow us for news and commentary on matters involving government transparency.

Give to the Max Day is Thursday! www.givemn.org/organization... We'd like to encourage you to donate to MnCOGI, Minnesota's freedom of information coalition. We are working to increase our reach. This thread shows the kind of important work we do (on a volunteer basis!):

I created an FOI and Open Government starter pack and will add to it when I see more FOI warriors on Bluesky.

I am very excited about the docs that will anchor this week's FOIA Files newsletter, which I have been fighting to liberate for nearly 8 years. Even though they're dated, the docs have a ton of relevance today Sign up for a free subscription so you don't miss it! www.bloomberg.com/account/news...

Give to the Max Day is Thursday! www.givemn.org/organization... We'd like to encourage you to donate to MnCOGI, Minnesota's freedom of information coalition. We are working to increase our reach. This thread shows the kind of important work we do (on a volunteer basis!):

We're excited to be on BlueSky! What is MnCOGI? We are an all-volunteer non-profit that advocates for public access to government data & meetings in Minnesota.