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FOIA Request to Minnesota State University - Moorhead regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A request for public records was sent to Minnesota State University - Moorhead by WC Minnesota News under the Minnesota Data Practices Act § 13.01 et seq. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

As a member of WC Minnesota News, we are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. We have requested a fee waiver based on our role as media professionals.

Additionally, 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/.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.