Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association v. Star Tribune Media Company, LLC

OPINION

LILLEHAUG, Justice.

A Star Tribune reporter submitted a request for data to the Minnesota Joint Underwriting Association (“MJUA”). In response, MJUA sought a favorable advisory opinion from the Commissioner of the Department of Administration on whether MJUA is a “state agency” subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (“MGDPA”). The Commissioner declined MJUA’s request for an opinion. MJUA then sought declaratory relief in Ramsey County District Court. The court granted the Star Tribune’s motion for partial judgment on the pleadings, holding that MJUA is a state agency.…