Minnesotans for Open Government
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Minnesota's all-volunteer non-profit that advocates for public access to government information and meetings. We are here to help, if you need it! https://mnog.org/ Formerly known as Minnesota Coalition for Government Information (MNCOGI).
MNOG got a "cheers" www.startribune.com/sen-amy-klob...
Cheers & Jeers: Klobuchar calls out corruption of Trump’s tax audit immunity deal
Columnist Rochelle Olson's weekly roundup covers bad Minnesota drivers, MPD’s secret coaching records, funding cuts to a youth Boundary Waters program and more.
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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-...
MNOG News: Community observers and Jane Kirtley receiving awards
Read more about our May 27th annual award ceremony, plus what Minnesotans for Open Government is doing at the Legislature and what we found out about public meetings at the airport.
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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/...
Jane Kirtley will receive Borger Award — Minnesotans For Open Government
MNOG will be awarding Jane E. Kirtley with the John Borger Lifetime Achievement Award. Kirtley, who is retiring from the University of Minnesota at the end of this academic year, has been a sterling c...
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Join us May 27th at 5pm to honor Minnesota's community observers. www.mnog.org/latest-news/...
Finnegan Award goes to community observers — Minnesotans For Open Government
On May 27, 2026, Minnesotans for Open Government will honor all community observers who videotaped and documented federal immigration agent activity with the annual John Finnegan Freedom of Informatio...
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"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...
Opposition group sues Hermantown, alleging data center project violates zoning restrictions
It is the second lawsuit against the city filed by the Stop the Hermantown Data Center group.
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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...
Open government, journalism topic of public meeting
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Walz wants legislators’ emails to be public. But it’s not up to him.
As the governor faces scrutiny over his administration’s handling of Medicaid fraud, he says the Minnesota Legislature should be subject to the same transparency requirements as his office.
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Nominations are open for our annual freedom of information awards. Read more here: www.mnog.org/latest-news/...
Nominations open for freedom of information awards — Minnesotans For Open Government
Nominate a person or organization for their work promoting public access to government in Minnesota. Deadline is Sunday, March 8.
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Our commentary about lack of transparency with ICE operations is in the Minnesota Star Tribune. www.startribune.com/readers-writ...
Readers Write: ICE’s lack of transparency, Trump’s mental state, elections, mining
We need transparency about “Operation Metro Surge.”
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Did you know Minnesotans for Open Government is on Facebook? Follow us here: www.facebook.com/mncogi
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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-...
MNOG News: Appeal in ‘coaching’ lawsuit; legal fight over 911 call transcript
Read more about what Minnesotans for Open Government is doing, including a free webinar next week on how to use the DPA.
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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...
Minnesotans For Open Government | News
Stay informed about efforts to promote government transparency and open records in Minnesota through news, legislative updates, and advocacy from Minnesotans for Open Government.
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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.
Strengthen the Freedom of Information Act
Defending press freedom for the next generation
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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...
Minnesotans For Open Government | News
Stay informed about efforts to promote government transparency and open records in Minnesota through news, legislative updates, and advocacy from Minnesotans for Open Government.
mnog.org
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
Minnesotans For Open Government | News
Stay informed about efforts to promote government transparency and open records in Minnesota through news, legislative updates, and advocacy from Minnesotans for Open Government.
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...
Support MNOG: Advocating for public access on GiveMN
Minnesotans for Open Government (MNOG) is Minnesota's advocate for public access to government data, documents and meetings. We changed our name in 2025. Previously, we were Minnesota Coalition on Gov...
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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...
Webinar replay: How to access open records – and how to fight back when you're denied | Hubbard School of Journalism
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Opinion piece from the attorneys fighting for access to "coaching" records for Minneapolis police. www.startribune.com/opinion-five...
Opinion: Five years after the murder of George Floyd, city still only paying lip service to transparency
Why we’re litigating to make police “coaching” records public.
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Commentary from MNOG: Minnesota's Open Meeting Law damaged in rush to legislative finish line. www.wctrib.com/opinion/colu...
Matt Ehling: Minnesota's Open Meeting Law damaged in rush to legislative finish line
From the commentary, "The legislature should move to repair the damage that has been done to the Open Meeting Law. It can repeal or sunset the change that was just made ..."
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Commentary from our very own Don Gemberling in the Strib today: www.startribune.com/opinion-what...
Opinion: What’s on file in your AG’s office?
No other government entity in Minnesota enjoys near-total control over public access to its data.
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"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...
GOP scrutinizes Keith Ellison meeting with Feeding Our Future figures before FBI raids
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says the 2021 meeting was unplanned and he didn’t know participants were under investigation.
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MNOG in the news.... www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-28/b...
MN watchdog sees promise in fraud control efforts at State Capitol
Minnesota lawmakers this session are emphasizing new protocols to shield state agencies from fraud. A watchdog group says so far, it appears they're on the right track. The motivation to address this...
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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
MNCOGI - Minnesota Coalition on Government Information
The Minnesota Coalition on Government Information (MNCOGI) is the state’s all-volunteer freedom of information council, dedicated to the fight against secrecy.
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Vote to open access to more Minnesota Attorney General records fails in House. www.twincities.com/2025/02/20/r...
Republican-backed bill fails in first floor vote in Minnesota House
Measure seeks to open more records in state Attorney General’s Office
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