Photo: #Rich Neumeister is a citizen lobbyist who follows privacy and open government issues at the State Capitol. He won this year's John R. Finnegan award for open government.
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Rich Neumeister is a citizen lobbyist who follows privacy and open government issues at the State Capitol. He won this year's John R. Finnegan award for open government. (MPR Photo/Tim Nelson)

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Freedom of Information Day marked nationwide


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On President James Madison's birthday, freedom of information and openness in government are celebrated nationally. This year, in Minnesota, the John Finnegan Award is given to longtime citizen activist Rich Neumeister for his work to increase government accountability, access to information, and privacy rights.

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  • Rich Neumeister: Citizen lobbyist and winner of the 2009 John Finnegan Award.
  • Mark Anfinson: Minneapolis attorney, First Amendment expert and longtime attorney for the Minnesota Newspaper Association.

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