Government Data and Info
The Department of Administration can help connect you with government data and information, whether you're a government professional with questions about data practices and public meetings or a citizen seeking information about the state and its people.
Use the links below to find the information you need and find full contact information for these Admin teams on the contact us page.
Data Practices
Admin's Data Practices Office provides technical assistance regarding data practices to government organizations and other interested parties.
Open Meetings
Minnesota law requires that meetings of public bodies be open to the public and outlines rules for closing meetings. Have questions or concerns? Admin's Data Practices Office can help.
State Demographic Center
The main provider of demographic data and analysis for the state, the State Demographic Center provides population estimates and projections and monitors and analyzes key demographic trends.
State Register
The Minnesota State Register is published weekly and is your source for Minnesota Rules, executive orders and proclamations, contracts and bids, and various other official notices.
Mailing List Service
Since 1982, selected mailing lists have been sold by the Department of Administration (Admin) through the state's Mailing List Service (MLS). Lists are purchased by individuals and companies from across the country.