FOIA Request to Houston County Sheriff’s Office regarding monthly arrest report and mugshots on June 25, 2025.
The Minnesota State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota. The request seeks access to all arrest reports and associated photos or mugshots from the beginning of June until the end of the month. This request was made under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
As part of its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Minnesota State Wire emphasizes the importance of accessing public records. Such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In light of their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
