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June 23rd, 2010

Fair Use and Social Media: A Primer

Presenter: Paul Hannah, Media Lawyer

Confused about how and when Fair Use applies to entries on Facebook, Twitter and blogs? Paul Hannah provides pointers on Copyright law for journalists, concerned citizens, bloggers and all concerned about Fair Use in online expressions. As a well-known Twin Cities media attorney, Mr. Hannah knows the law and can clarify it for those who may be intimidated, confused or overwhelmed by it.

Time: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Women Venture Meeting Room
2324 University Ave West, St. Paul (just East of Raymond)

Free parking available.

COGI-tations are public forums sponsored by Minnesota Coalition on Government Information, www.mncogi.org

March 2nd, 2010

Freedom of Information Day Event

What: Annual FOI Day Celebration

When: Tuesday, March 16 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Minneapolis Central Library

This event is free and open to the public.

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson will deliver the keynote speech and Reed Anfinson, publisher of the Swift County Monitor-News, will receive the 2010 John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award.    More »

February 11th, 2010

Reed Anfinson wins 2010 John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award

The Minnesota News Council congratulates long-time board and council member Reed Anfinson on receiving the 2010 John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award.

The Minnesota Coalition on Government Information (MnCOGI) announced Feb. 8 that Reed Anfinson, publisher of the Swift County Monitor-News, will receive the 2010 John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award.    Anfinson will be honored at the annual Freedom of Information Day recognition event, on Tuesday, March 16, noon-1:00 at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. More »

October 7th, 2009

Minnesota’s Data Practices Law – A Look to the Future

image001COGI-tations: A program of the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

WhereMidtown Commons, 2324 University Ave West, St. Paul (just East of Raymond) Women Venture meeting room

Free and convenient parking West of the Midtown Commons complex. More »