Minnesotans for Open Government
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Formerly known as Minnesota Coalition for Government Information (MNCOGI). 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://mncogi.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...
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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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November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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-...
Political group accuses Frey of improperly deleting texts. Some advocates and media lawyers agree.
The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office says Mayor Jacob Frey is in compliance with state transparency laws.
www.startribune.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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.
June 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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June 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
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.
www.startribune.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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...
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 ..."
www.wctrib.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
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.
www.startribune.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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...
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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.
www.startribune.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"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...
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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...
March 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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.
March 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
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.
www.mncogi.org
February 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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
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...
Republican-backed bill fails in first floor vote in Minnesota House
Measure seeks to open more records in state Attorney General’s Office
www.twincities.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Vote to open access to more Minnesota Attorney General records fails in House. www.twincities.com/2025/02/20/r...
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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-...
Where's that growth expected? Look up the forecast for your city here:
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
Met Council forecasts where population will grow across Twin Cities: Look up your city
Plus four things to know, including which cities are expected to grow the fastest or not much at all through 2050.
www.startribune.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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-...
Where's that growth expected? Look up the forecast for your city here:
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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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.
February 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
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.
www.mncogi.org
February 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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...
County to streamline handling of data requests
Anoka County will streamline how it handles data requests.
www.hometownsource.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Anoka County looking to streamline public records requests. www.hometownsource.com/abc_newspape...
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7 reasons journalists need data skills. (and all those reasons also should tell you that you should attend NICAR in Minneapolis March 6-9)
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Seven reasons you need data skills as a journalist - Investigative Reporters & Editors
Journalists today need to have a grasp on dealing with numbers and data, regardless of beat or experience level.
www.ire.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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...
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."
MPCA ill-equipped to respond to Smith Foundry, emails show
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was ill-equipped to respond to community concerns about violations found by the EPA at Minneapolis’ Smith Foundry.
sahanjournal.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM
"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."
