Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
- Mar 25
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 31
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Chapter 13) governs how
public data is created, maintained, and made accessible by government entities.
In simple terms, it defines your right to access information held by state and local
government — including cities, counties, and public agencies.
This law establishes that most government data is public and must be made available
It also outlines how requests must be handled, how quickly responses must be
provided, and what obligations government entities have when responding to the public.
The full statute is provided below for reference.
For a practical guide on how to request data, see:
View Full Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
