September 2026

Join us on the Greater Minnesota Roadshow

This fall, Minnesota Compass is hitting the road! We're visiting six regions across Greater Minnesota to share trusted, region-specific information on the trends shaping quality of life where you live—from workforce and housing to health and economic conditions. Each free stop includes a regional dashboard presentation, a listening session where your voice helps guide how Compass can better serve your community, and a hands-on training or topical discussion tailored to local interests. Plus, you'll enjoy a free meal!

Here are the six Minnesota regions and cities we'll be visiting—and if you can't make it to one of these in-person stops, join us for virtual sessions in December!

October 13

West Central: Fergus Falls

October 27

Southern: Rochester

November 5

Southwest: Willmar

November 10

Northwest: Bemidji

November 17

Northland: Duluth

November 19

Central: St. Cloud



How to: Build Your Own Data Profile

With our Build Your Own tool, the power is in your hands! Check out our guide on how to customize Compass data to your needs and interests. Learn how to build, compare, and draw a profile, and get some real-world ideas on how to utilize this tool to better understand your community!

Check out the guide and try out the tool.

Is Your Community Growing or Shrinking?

Population growth impacts economic stability, social ties, political representation, and sense of community. Check out our new article to learn how your county has changed, why population growth matters, and ways you can support your community.

Read the article here.

Interested in making Compass data go even further? Contact us to learn how Minnesota Compass can help your organization connect with your community, whether that’s through analyzing and interpreting local data, presenting a training or workshop, or tabling at a community event.

Connect with us to get the conversation started!