States in the union preserve records on court papers, traffic infractions, marriage and divorce permits, property and lien records, and much more, and because of the Minnesota Data Practices Act, this information are available to the public. These laws, or rather combination of laws, offer Marine on St. Croix people the opportunity to look for, record, and apply this data, including particulars about those involved, when the event took place, the final results associated with a municipal action, and details on what occurred. This legislation, which was generally in line with the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and citizens of Marine on St. Croix are able to understand their own protection under the law, and hold government bodies and criminals culpable for their actions, promoting a free and open society for all.