Minnesota Compass

Minnesota Compass Led by Wilder Research, we provide the facts that matter to help you shape Minnesota’s future.

Minnesota Compass is a social indicators project that measures progress in our state, its seven regions, 87 counties and larger cities. Compass tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy and workforce, health, housing, public safety, and a host of others. Compass gives everyone in our state – policymakers, business and community leaders, and concerned individuals who live and work her

e – a common foundation to identify, understand, and act on issues that affect our communities. It does this by:

* Providing unbiased, credible information.
* Tracking trends and measuring progress on issues that impact our quality of life.
* Identifying disparities by including trend data by race, age, gender and income whenever possible.
* Providing additional resources for addressing issues. Momentum for this initiative began in 2008 when a similar project, Twin Cities Compass, was launched. Leaders from around the state felt that Compass could be applied to their communities as well. After talking with leaders in business, government, nonprofit and philanthropy from around the state, a group of funders decided to work with Wilder Research to implement Minnesota Compass. Learn more about our collaborative of funders, find out where the data come from, and find information to drive your community improvement efforts --> http://www.mncompass.org/about/minnesota-compass

Join the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to learn about population and education trends in Minnesota, an upda...
05/29/2026

Join the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to learn about population and education trends in Minnesota, an update about Minnesota’s economy from our Director, Allison Liuzzi, Dual-Training Pipeline program updates, an employer panel about implementing earn-and-learn initiatives, networking, coffee, lunch, and more.

What: All-Industry Forum, June 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118

RSVP by June 2nd to attend: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RrAU68QkGUWPJricIVmCjP5fRGCCPohBpgvQlGffqxhURVMwWUhSWjlDVUtMTlNGUFRFUDVUTlZDNC4u&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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05/28/2026

Did you know there is a 29-point gap in homeownership across different racial groups in Minnesota?

Affordable housing is critical to stability and economic well-being. Nearly 28% of all households — and 48% of renter households — are paying too much for their homes, making it difficult for many of our neighbors to feel stable and secure in their homes.

View the full housing breakdown: https://www.mncompass.org/topics/quality-of-life/housing?homeownership-gap #1-6923-g

Is Minnesota leading or lagging when it comes to housing disparities?To truly understand our state's progress, we have t...
05/25/2026

Is Minnesota leading or lagging when it comes to housing disparities?

To truly understand our state's progress, we have to look at the bigger picture. Use our interactive charts to see how Minnesota’s homeownership gap compares to the rest of the country. Compare the data here: https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k189/homeownership-gap #1-15855-g

The May Newsletter is here, and it’s a big one!This month, we are diving deep into our 2026 Compass Points summary, a co...
05/23/2026

The May Newsletter is here, and it’s a big one!

This month, we are diving deep into our 2026 Compass Points summary, a comprehensive look at the key trends shaping Minnesota’s future. From shifting demographics to economic indicators, this article provides the essential data points every leader, policymaker, and advocate needs to understand our state’s current trajectory.

Read the full summary and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/compass-points-2026-when-about-same-not-good-enough

What an amazing event! The 2026 Minnesota Compass Annual Meeting invited leaders from across sectors and regions to come...
05/20/2026

What an amazing event! The 2026 Minnesota Compass Annual Meeting invited leaders from across sectors and regions to come together around a shared question: What does it take, collectively, to ensure that all Minnesotans can thrive?

Watch the full recording of the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fumm4ClGkw
Download the presentation: https://lnkd.in/ejGJHsiA

Access the 2026 Compass Points: https://www.mncompass.org/compass-points-2026

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, the Blandin Foundation, and to our Amherst H. Wilder Foundation family
, for making this event possible!

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1 in 4 young adults (ages 18-24) in Minnesota report experiencing frequent mental distress. Why is this important to kno...
05/16/2026

1 in 4 young adults (ages 18-24) in Minnesota report experiencing frequent mental distress. Why is this important to know?

Identifying Emerging Needs: Tracking specific age demographics helps community leaders and service providers understand exactly where resources are needed most.

Early Intervention: Understanding the prevalence of distress in young adults is the first step toward creating effective, early-intervention strategies that support lifelong well-being.

Informing Policy: Credible data ensures that mental health initiatives are targeted, effective, and responsive to the actual experiences of Minnesotans.

Learn more: https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k743/mental-health #1-15925-g

Numbers tell a story, but sometimes the most important story is the one that isn't changing.Check out our newest insight...
05/14/2026

Numbers tell a story, but sometimes the most important story is the one that isn't changing.

Check out our newest insights piece: Compass Points 2026: When is ‘about the same’ not good enough? We break down the latest overarching trends in Minnesota and discuss why "holding steady" isn't the same as making progress.

Read the entire article and explore the 2026 Compass Points Dashboard here: https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/compass-points-2026-when-about-same-not-good-enough
https://www.mncompass.org/compass-points-2026

05/09/2026

Happy Public Service Month to all public service employees in Minnesota! This month we recognize the many Minnesotans who work to ensure the health and well-being of our state's residents: teachers, nurses, and public service employees. About 1 in 4 jobs in Minnesota are in the education/health sector.

Explore more about Minnesota jobs on our website: https://www.mncompass.org/economy?jobs #1-6049-g

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