We know you visit the Minnesota Compass website to track trends, learn about diverse groups of Minnesotans, and make informed decisions about your community. But there is even more on the Compass website that you may have missed. Here are a few hidden gems on our website:
1. More measures
Our Compass project maintains and updates 3-4 key measures in each of our topic areas. Beyond our curated set of key measures, we have a catalogue of more measures in each topic area that outlines and links to other relevant data sources and data rich sites. You can find them linked under the interactive charts in each topic area, or by clicking the links below:
- Arts & culture
- Civic engagement
- Economy
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Housing
- Public safety
- Transportation
- Workforce
What other data sets or websites do you use? Pass them along and we may add them!
2. User stories
Sometimes it helps to see how other organizations are using Compass data and information. This is where our Who Uses the Data section comes in handy. We have compiled user stories that describe the work of organizations throughout the state, how they use data in their work, and how Minnesota Compass data and storytelling have added value or made an impact in their work.
How have you used Minnesota Compass data? Please share your story with us to inspire others! We’ll make it easy for you. Answer a few simple questions about your work and how you use Minnesota Compass, and we’ll share your story on Compass.
3. Contact us
When you’re poking around the Compass website, it can be easy to forget that there is a team of very smart and engaging humans behind the Compass project. These are people who have made it their job to assemble and present data in ways that are accessible, understandable, and impactful. And we’re a pretty friendly bunch to boot!
Our project is based in Minnesota, informed by and for Minnesotans working to improve quality of life in their communities. Our funding partners recognize the importance of a free, trustworthy, reliable, and locally based community indicators project. Whether you don’t know where to start, can’t find what you’re looking for, need something a little more detailed, or want to double-check your interpretation…we’re here to help. If we don’t know, we can often do a little extra digging to point you in the right direction. So reach out and let us know how we can help!