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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.

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This law establishes that most government data is public and must be made available upon request, unless a specific legal exception applies.

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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.

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The full statute is provided below for reference.