Insights Archives

What's the most effective way to get action started to improve community health? Start a fire. Paul Mattessich, executive director of Wilder Research and Compass project director explains.

Ignite Afterschool's Kari  Denissen-Cunnien outlines how people and organizations across Minnesota are working to engage young people in the crucial learning opportunities that happen outside the school day.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, I dug into our Compass data and pulled out 5 trends I found interesting and hope you do too!

What might Minnesota's population be in 2040? It depends on who you ask. Todd Graham, principal forecaster for the Metropolitan Council, highlights some of the published forecasts, assumptions each makes, and some of the challenges of predicting the future.

Learn how Betsy Leach, executive director of the District 1 Community Council in Saint Paul, uses neighborhood profiles to dispel misconceptions and advocate for resources.

Our baby boomer population is like a jet airplane that has just lifted off. Former Compass Project Manager Craig Helmstetter highlights 5 implications for Minnesota.

Would you like to move your organization's equity focus from conversation to holistic organizational commitment? Minnesota Philanthropy Partners Racial Equity Manager Rowzat Shipchandler shares three ideas to keep in mind as you help your organization define its own role in combating racism.

There has been much debate on the impact and potential impact of the new Green Line Light Rail on surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. Former Compass researcher Jane Tigan tracked data for a couple of related projects and shared some findings to help inform the discussion.

Compass Project Director Paul Mattessich explains why Minnesota Compass and Wilder Research value the opportunity to collaborate with Generation Next.