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Minnesota Compass
By tracking and analyzing trends in areas that affect our quality of life, Compass gives everyone in our state – policymakers, business and community leaders, and concerned individuals who live and work here – a common foundation to act on issues to improve our communities. More >
Major trends
Seventy-six percent of 3rd graders across the state read at grade level in 2010, but only 59 percent who transferred schools during the year did.
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Guest researcher and Compass intern Heather Vinge Hanson gives insight into her literature review of how communities can address the obesity epidemic.
New in our Library
- Older Americans 2010: Key indicators of well-being
- State indicator report on physical activity
- Protective factors for academic achievement in homeless and highly mobile children
- Promoting healthy lifestyles: The impact of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Triple Play Program on healthy eating, exercise patterns, and developmental outcomes
- Help wanted: Projections of jobs and education requirements through 2018
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Weight is related to health all across the lifespan. Are babies in Minnesota born at a healthy weight? Where is adult obesity the worst? Which region has the highest diabetes rate? See these and many other breakdowns:
For Discussion
Jennifer Ford Reedy, The Minnesota Community Foundation, talks about the first contest of the Minnesota Idea Open – Why obesity was the issue chosen, how the contest went, and what she sees for the future.
webcast
Immigration: changing minnesota's landscape
It you missed our recent webinar, watch the webcast: lt highlights key immigration trends, followed by a discussion moderated by Dave Peters, Minnesota Public Radio News, with special guests Tim Penny, CEO and president, Southern Minnesota Initiative; Marcy Costello, a native of Peru and board member, Southwest Initiative Foundation; and Don Hickman, senior program manager, Initiative Foundation.
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In addition to tracking statewide trends, Compass provides data by region, and when possible, by county. Click on the map for data and information specific to your region.
Minnesota Compass sponsors
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Special funding:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation (database).
Twin Cities Compass sponsors
Nine foundations fund Twin Cities Compass. Their CEOs, plus other community leaders, govern the project. Learn more.
