Correspondence in government record retention law defined, and minimum three-year retention period for correspondence provided.

This bill defines "correspondence" in Minnesota's government record retention laws to include written communications like emails, letters, and memos. It requires all state and local government entities (including counties, cities, school districts, and agencies) to retain such correspondence for a minimum of three years. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 15.17 and 138.17 to establish this definition and retention period. This change ensures consistent record-keeping for transparency and accountability across public offices.