May 2025

Compass Insights

Place matters in understanding Minnesota's quality of life

We are unveiling our 2025 Compass Points trends report at our May 21 annual meeting (see more on that below!). In our latest Insights article, analyst Megan Chmielewski gives you a sneak peek at the data and how you can shape quality of life where you live.

Read Megan's article on why place matters when it comes to Minnesota data.

Get data about the places that matter to you

Ready to explore the Minnesota Compass website?

Start with the homepage and use the drop-down menus and "Find data by community" search bar.

Need more specific data?

The "Build Your Own" custom profile tool lets you explore data by county, city, congressional district, school district, zip code, census tract, or any place you live and work.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul neighborhood profiles zoom in on the Twin Cities metro area.

2025 Annual Meeting

Place Matters: Using Data in Action May 21, 2025 | 8:30-11:00 a.m.

What does "place" mean for quality of life in Minnesota? After a five-year hiatus, the Minnesota Compass Annual Meeting is back to delve into this critical question.

At this event, you'll:

Gain insights from the latest Compass Points trends report.
Hear perspectives from a panel representing greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area.
Connect with fellow attendees to discuss key issues on the places that matter most to you, your organization, or your community.

For the first time, we are offering this event both virtually and in person at Wilder Center in Saint Paul.

See the agenda and meet the panelists

Space is limited. Register today!

This convening is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors

Blandin Foundation

First Bank & Trust Community Fund

Southwest Initiative Foundation

Work with Us

Did you know Minnesota Compass staff provide the following?

Data and analysis: Minnesota Compass researchers can work with you and your organization to compile, analyze, and interpret data as you plan for the future, set policy, and ensure effective use of resources for generations to come.

Training and workshops: Minnesota Compass staff provide virtual and in-person training and workshops tailored to your needs. We'll help your organization use credible data to measure and increase impact.

Have a conversation with us about working together. Contact Sheri Holm at sheri.holm@wilder.org.

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