MnCOGI sued the City of Minneapolis over its denail of public access to police disciplinary files. We argued that the Minneapolis Police Department had been hiding discipline of serious misconduct by calling it "coaching".

MnCOGI helped build media coalition that led to worldwide livestreaming of Derek Chauvin & Kim Potter trials. That persuaded MN Supreme Court to expand camera access to criminal trials. https://t.co/E19Ru1QvQ6

MnCOGI frequently provides pro bono advice for average citizens, journalists and anyone else with public records and public meetings issues.

At the Minnesota Capitol, MNCOGI protects the public's right to know under the Data Practices Act, working both to pass needed new laws and to curb efforts that could impinge on existing public data access rights.

MnCOGI has been providing input to a working group focused on red light camera/speed camera policy. During 2024 legislative session, MnCOGI took part in negotiations over the red light/speed camera pilot project that passed at the end of session.

MnCOGI spokesperson Don Gemberling testified before the Legislative Commission on Data Practices regarding problems with the Minnesota Supreme Court’s new interpretation of the Attorney General’s data classification statute.

MnCOGI worked on initiatives to improve Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law (OML), and also worked to stem problematic OML legislation.

We recognize excellence in pursuit of open government w/ John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award. Most recent winner: Elder Voice Family Advocates for creating online tool to search for facilities’ care-quality track records & any history of abuse, neglect or exploitation

We are an all-volunteer board and we're working hard to increase our reach because access to public records has become more crucial than ever. Thank you for your support!