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FOIA Request to Minnesota State University-Mankato regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was sent to Minnesota State University-Mankato on October 22, 2025, under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq. The request seeks information about the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories and any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.

The request was made by SC Minnesota News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. They emphasize that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also mentioned eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.

SC Minnesota News 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 coalition 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.