Insights Archives

Minnesota Compass launches a new section that provides in-depth data by cultural group to help all of us better understand the composition and quality of life of diverse Minnesotans throughout the state.

We took a closer look at job numbers over the past several years in greater Minnesota and our findings may surprise you.

What happens when you don’t have a car in greater Minnesota?

October is Manufacturing Month! In recognition of this essential industry, here are four things to know about manufacturing in Minnesota.

We surveyed the broadband landscape in Minnesota to answer three questions: Who owns a device? Who has an internet subscription? And what quality high-speed service is available to them?

Minnesota is home to 5.6 million people and growing. As we head into next year’s decennial census, Compass project director Allison Liuzzi takes a look at what’s fueling our state’s growth.

High participation in the labor force may not protect Minnesota from experiencing significant talent shortages over the next five years. What do the numbers say about how we can we chip away Minnesota’s workforce shortage?

We know how many children live in poverty or are in foster care. We track this data because it provides information that policymakers and others can use to inform policy. But does this data, which enumerates facts about children through a deficit lens, provide a balanced accounting of the well-being of children?

In the decade since the official end of the Great Recession, how has our state fared economically? At a high level, our state continues to see progress on several economic measures. But it would be inaccurate to conclude that the progress our state has made has delivered for all.

The proposed Southwest Light Rail line (LRT) took a step closer to reality after the Federal Transit Administration approved a major source of funding for the project. The LRT has drawn a lot of speculation on its possible benefits. We take a look at some possible outcomes.