Abstract: Star Tribune Article interviewing Randy Knippel (Dakota County) and Geoff Maas (MetroGIS) on the movement of county governments on the path toward free and open geospatial data in 2014 and 2015.

Abstract: MinnPost article about MetroGIS Policy Board’s October 23, 2013 recommendation to the Seven Metropolitan County governments  to make their public geospatial data publicly and freely available

Abstract: A summary white paper on benefits and challenges of making geospatial data publicly available including practitioner interviews, case law summaries, relevant statute language and disclaimer language examples.

Originally appeared in GeoInformatics; providing background information on the origins, guiding vision, and organizational structure of MetroGIS and the experiences and impacts of MetroGIS on local, regional, national, and international geospatial data initiatives.

Provides a general overview of the MetroGIS mission, accomplishments, and benefits to the region.

Abstract: Presents an overview of the Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) phenomenon and examines the evolution of the SDI concept in several nations. Describes the local, regional, national, transnational, and global organizations that have emerged to foster SDI development. Book is available from ESRI Press (ISBN 978-1589481220)

Abstract: Best ESIG Awards From the 1st Half of the Decade.

Abstract: Article about the successes of MetroGIS and the roles of key participating individuals in fostering that success.

Abstract: Provides a general technical overview of the MetroGIS DataFinder Cafe.

Abstract: This four-page article, written by Jeanne Landkamer for MetroGIS, provides a good overview of MetroGIS's objectives and accomplishments. It was the cover story in the March 2003 issue of GeoWorld Magazine.

Abstract: Directions Magazine caught up with Randy Johnson at URISA this past year and he talked about the success of MetroGIS, which won the Exemplary Systems in Government Award at the conference. Mr. Johnson is the Staff Coordinator for this consortium that shares spatial technology resources.

Abstract: Provides a general overview of MetroGIS from the perspective of data sharing and distribution.

Abstract: The purposes of this Guide were to assist existing geodata collaboratives to communicate and complement ongoing academic research to assist champions of aspiring collaboratives better understand what it takes to establish and sustain a successful geodata collaborative.

Abstract: A presentation to the United States House of Representatives.

Abstract: This publication discusses strategies for implementing metadata as part of the standard work process for GIS data production and how MetroGIS is involved in that effort. The study concludes that it will take a combination of short and long-term strategies involving cooperative efforts, incentives, and new ideas to make metadata part of mainstream activities in the GIS community. Paper submitted to 1999 URISA Conference.

Abstract: Dakota County has one of the most developed GIS systems in Minnesota. It was created in cooperation with 11 cities and the electric utility and is proving useful to all partners. This article documents the benefits identified as of 1996, focusing on county departments. The study has been widely cited and versions of it have appeared in GeoInfo Systems, Minnesota Cities, and FGDC funding requests.