What is the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Each State has their own version of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), which allows you to request public records from government agencies.
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Whether it’s for business, research, or personal purposes, being able to request government records is your right.
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State Records FAQs
It regulates access to government data, ensuring the public can request records unless exempt.
Anyone — Minnesota residents, out-of-state requesters, businesses, media, and advocacy groups.
Agencies must respond in a reasonable time — often within days, but no fixed deadline is set.
No. Requests may be verbal, but written requests are best to ensure accuracy.
Yes. Agencies may charge for copies and, if requests require significant staff time, for search and retrieval costs.
Examples: police records, contracts, environmental data, health inspections, budgets, and emails of officials.
Yes. Exemptions include private personnel data, medical records, student records, and ongoing investigations.
You may appeal to the Minnesota Commissioner of Administration or file a lawsuit in district court.
FOIA covers federal agencies. The MGDPA applies to Minnesota state and local agencies, with unique privacy protections.
No. Minnesota law allows any person to request public records.




