What is the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information?
The Minnesota Coalition is a network of individuals and organizations committed to open access to public information in print, electronic and digital forms. Its members include librarians, media representatives, lawyers, community activists, computer professionals, educators and others who care about openness in government, information access and the public's right to know. Interested in current information topics or trends? Check out the MNCOGI blog.
Can you help me access information?
We have compiled resources and advice to help you gain access to the information that you are entitled to see. While our main concern has been access to government we have also included supporting for accessing other types of information. (Check out tools for accessing information in Minnesota or general Freedom of Information links.)
COGI-tations Series Returns with a Presentation by David Cuillier
Day: Monday, September 27, 2010
Time: In the morning with specific time to be determined soon
Location: Women Ventures Meeting Room, 2324 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114
There is no cost for this event. Breakfast pastries will be provided.
Join us the morning of September 27th as David Cuillier will speak on his latest book, , The Art of Access: Strategies for Acquiring Public Records. Cuillier is the Society of Professional Journalists' Freedom Of Information Committee Chair and teaches journalism at the University of Arizona.
This site will be updated with additional information as it becomes known.
MNCOGI received funding for this event from the NFOIC through a generous grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
What is the Finnegan FOI Award?
2010
Freedom of Information Day & Award CeremonyEach year, the Minnesota Coalition of Government Information (MNCOGI) presents the John R. Finnegan FOI Award to honor a Minnesotan or Minnesota institution whose work demonstrates leadership and commitment to the power of information to effect change. (Learn more about the Finnegan FOI Award).
John R. Finnegan
How can I get involved?
If you're interested in learning more or joining the Minnesota Coalition, we invite you to send us an email.
