§ 13.43

Minnesota Statutes
Source: 2025 Minnesota Statutes. For the official text, see revisor.mn.gov.

Citing Cases (56)

Minnesota Supreme Court

Webster v. Hennepin Cnty. · 2018 1 citation

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KSTP-TV v. Metropolitan Council · 2016 31 citations

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Michael Harlow v. State of Minnesota Department of Human Services · 2016 14 citations

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Republican Party of Minnesota v. O'CONNOR · 2004 1 citation

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Star Tribune Co. v. University of Minnesota Board of Regents · 2004 6 citations

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Navarre v. South Washington County Schools · 2002 11 citations

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Wiegel v. City of St. Paul · 2002 2 citations

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Kobluk v. University of Minnesota · 1998 1 citation

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Demers v. City of Minneapolis · 1991 6 citations

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Annandale Advocate v. City of Annandale · 1989 32 citations

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Minnesota Court of Appeals

Patrick Exner v. Minneapolis Public Schools, Special School District No. 1 · 2016 1 citation

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Kristina Jean Powers v. Superintendent James Freihammer, in his official capacity · 2016 1 citation

subd. 2(b) (2014), or Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2(d) (2014).

Robert Burks v. The Metropolitan Council · 2015 7 citations

classified as public in Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2 (2014). Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 4

classified as public in Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2 (2014). Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 4

classified as public in Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2 (2014). Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 4

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In the Matter of: KSTP-TV v. Metro Transit, Below, Metropolitan Council, Relator. · 2015 5 citations

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Michael Harlow v. State of Minnesota Department of Human Services · 2015 3 citations

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State of Minnesota v. Levi Braziel, Jr. · 2014 1 citation

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S.F. v. Clay County · 2014 2 citations

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Greg Peterson, Relator v. Richfield Civil Service Commission · 2014 1 citation

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Sheryl v. Mooers v. City of Lake City, Minnesota, Karen England, individually · 2014 1 citation

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Schwanke v. Minnesota Department of Administration · 2013 1 citation

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 292 v. City of St. Cloud · 2008 39 citations

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City of Duluth v. Duluth Police Local · 2004 12 citations

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Free Press v. County of Blue Earth · 2004 1 citation

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Star Tribune Co. v. University of Minnesota Board of Regents · 2003 1 citation

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Star Tribune v. City of St. Paul · 2003 11 citations

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Navarre v. South Washington County Schools · 2001 5 citations

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Manson v. State, Department of Employee Relations · 2000 7 citations

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Kobluk v. University of Minnesota · 2000 4 citations

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Fieno v. State · 1997 4 citations

In her complaint, Fieno alleges' that appellant’s written reprimand and performance evaluation were defamatory per se. In response, Leatherbarrow asserts that he, as the holder of an absolute privilege, is entitled to absolute immunity from Fieno’s claim of defamation. Leatherbarrow argues that he is entitled to absolute immunity because the written reprimand at issue here is public personnel data pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2 (1996). We agree and find that the argument also applies to the performance evaluation.

In her complaint, Fieno alleges' that appellant’s written reprimand and performance evaluation were defamatory per se. In response, Leatherbarrow asserts that he, as the holder of an absolute privilege, is entitled to absolute immunity from Fieno’s claim of defamation. Leatherbarrow argues that he is entitled to absolute immunity because the written reprimand at issue here is public personnel data pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2 (1996). We agree and find that the argument also applies to the performance evaluation.

In her complaint, Fieno alleges' that appellant’s written reprimand and performance evaluation were defamatory per se. In response, Leatherbarrow asserts that he, as the holder of an absolute privilege, is entitled to absolute immunity from Fieno’s claim of defamation. Leatherbarrow argues that he is entitled to absolute immunity because the written reprimand at issue here is public personnel data pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 2 (1996). We agree and find that the argument also applies to the performance evaluation.

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State v. Renneke · 1997 3 citations

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Mankato Free Press Co. v. City of North Mankato · 1997 3 citations

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Edina Education Ass'n v. Board of Education · 1997 1 citation

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Deli v. Hasselmo · 1996 4 citations

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Unke v. Independent School District No. 147 · 1994 4 citations

The Data Practices Act provides that all personnel data on public employees is private *273 unless otherwise specified in the statute. Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 4 (1990). The following information is public:

The Data Practices Act provides that all personnel data on public employees is private *273 unless otherwise specified in the statute. Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 4 (1990). The following information is public:

The Data Practices Act provides that all personnel data on public employees is private *273 unless otherwise specified in the statute. Minn. Stat. § 13.43, subd. 4 (1990). The following information is public:

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Demers v. City of Minneapolis · 1992 8 citations

This case involves a question of statutory interpretation under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 13 (1990). David Pearce Demers sued the City of Minneapolis for access to information, including complaint forms, created during several, noncurrent internal investigations. The trial court concluded most of the requested data was private personnel data under Minn. Stat. § 13.43. On appeal, Demers argues (1) the supreme court’s decision in Demers v. City of Mpls., 468 *830 N.W.2d 71 (Minn.1991) compels disclosure of the complaint forms, (2) the data he seeks is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, and (3) the city violated the reasonable time provisions of Minn. Stat. § 13.03, subd. 3 in responding to his request for data. We disagree and affirm.

This case involves a question of statutory interpretation under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 13 (1990). David Pearce Demers sued the City of Minneapolis for access to information, including complaint forms, created during several, noncurrent internal investigations. The trial court concluded most of the requested data was private personnel data under Minn. Stat. § 13.43. On appeal, Demers argues (1) the supreme court’s decision in Demers v. City of Mpls., 468 *830 N.W.2d 71 (Minn.1991) compels disclosure of the complaint forms, (2) the data he seeks is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, and (3) the city violated the reasonable time provisions of Minn. Stat. § 13.03, subd. 3 in responding to his request for data. We disagree and affirm.

This case involves a question of statutory interpretation under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 13 (1990). David Pearce Demers sued the City of Minneapolis for access to information, including complaint forms, created during several, noncurrent internal investigations. The trial court concluded most of the requested data was private personnel data under Minn. Stat. § 13.43. On appeal, Demers argues (1) the supreme court’s decision in Demers v. City of Mpls., 468 *830 N.W.2d 71 (Minn.1991) compels disclosure of the complaint forms, (2) the data he seeks is public under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, and (3) the city violated the reasonable time provisions of Minn. Stat. § 13.03, subd. 3 in responding to his request for data. We disagree and affirm.

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Pathmanathan v. St. Cloud State University · 1990 1 citation

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Demers v. City of Minneapolis · 1990 3 citations

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McGaa v. Glumack · 1989 1 citation

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The Minnesota Daily v. University of Minnesota · 1988 1 citation

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Annandale Advocate v. City of Annandale · 1988 4 citations

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State, City of Minneapolis v. Lynch · 1986 2 citations

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Grossman v. School Board of I.S.D. 640 · 1986 1 citation

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Itasca County Board of Commissioners v. Olson · 1985 12 citations

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State Ex Rel. Johnson v. Colonna · 1985 14 citations

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Freier v. Independent School District No. 197 · 1984 1 citation

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U.S. District Court, D. Minnesota

Shopek v. Minneapolis, City of · 2025 2 citations

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Kasso v. City of Minneapolis · 2025 2 citations

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Kasso v. City of Minneapolis · 2024 2 citations

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Larson v. Minnesota Department of Human Services · 2023 2 citations

1 The term “Defendants” as used herein includes the Defendants who jointly filed their opposition to Mr. Larson’s Motion (ECF No. 50) (“DHS Defendants”), and Defendant Michael Woods, who filed a separate response to Mr. Larson’s Motion (ECF No. 53). (Id. at 2.) Mr. Woods works at the Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Development Disabilities, while the individual DHS Defendants work for the Minnesota Department of Human Services in various roles. Larson with Defendant Lindlbauer’s home address (ECF No. 34). On October 20, 2023, Defendants confirmed that Mr. Larson was prohibited from obtaining Mr. Lindlbauer’s address (ECF No. 38 at 3, citing Minn. Stat. §§ 13.43, subs. 4 and 5a), but stated defense counsel was, at that point, authorized to accept or waive service on behalf of all Defendants except Defendant

1 The term “Defendants” as used herein includes the Defendants who jointly filed their opposition to Mr. Larson’s Motion (ECF No. 50) (“DHS Defendants”), and Defendant Michael Woods, who filed a separate response to Mr. Larson’s Motion (ECF No. 53). (Id. at 2.) Mr. Woods works at the Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Development Disabilities, while the individual DHS Defendants work for the Minnesota Department of Human Services in various roles. Larson with Defendant Lindlbauer’s home address (ECF No. 34). On October 20, 2023, Defendants confirmed that Mr. Larson was prohibited from obtaining Mr. Lindlbauer’s address (ECF No. 38 at 3, citing Minn. Stat. §§ 13.43, subs. 4 and 5a), but stated defense counsel was, at that point, authorized to accept or waive service on behalf of all Defendants except Defendant

Evans v. Krook · 2022 2 citations

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Hemmah v. City of Red Wing · 2008 2 citations

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. County of Hennepin · 1985 4 citations

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