Insights Archives

View a step-by-step walkthrough of the Minnesota Compass Build Your Own custom profile tool.

Here are four questions to ask about what redistricting is and does in Minnesota, and some answers.

(UPDATED in 2021) Get ready to choose your own data adventure, Minnesota, with the Build Your Own statewide data tool. In this article, we share how you can use this tool to customize data for your Minnesota community.

While many young Minnesotans feel comfortable in and can see themselves in STEM, when we look at measures of STEM achievement, we see large and persistent gaps by race and ethnicity.

The Taliban have taken power in Afghanistan and thousands of Afghans are attempting to flee the country. As we consider approaches to global humanitarian aid, this article provides some context on our current Afghan community in the United States and Minnesota.

You have an important story to tell. Whether it's to a funder, policymakers, or your constituents, data can help you paint a clearer picture of your community or those you serve. Allison Liuzzi presents a primer on how to find the data you need.

How are Minnesota employers developing leaders of diverse backgrounds in their organizations? Wilder Research conducted 59 interviews with staff from the business, nonprofit, and government sectors. We look at the most common themes and leadership development efforts.  

As of March 30, all Minnesotans age 16 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, prompting us at Minnesota Compass to take a look at the current state of vaccination—and vaccine hesitancy—in Minnesota.

We partnered with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and the League of Minnesota Cities to survey leaders within their membership in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors.