Minnesota State Wire

FOIA Request to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq. The request, sent by a representative from Minnesota State Wire, seeks detailed information about the members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list that includes each member's full name, title or position, and term of service.

Additionally, the request includes a demand for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request emphasizes the role of media professionals in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As such, it argues for eligibility for a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requester 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 information about this organization can be found at 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.