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ABOUT TWIN CITIES COMPASS
Twin Cities Compass promotes our region's well-being
by measuring progress, reporting findings and providing strategies for
action. Read
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It is led by Wilder Research in partnership with community-serving
organizations, funders and volunteers.
See who is involved >
WHO LIVES HERE
View population characteristics of the 7-county Twin
Cities region. Demographics >
HOW WE ARE FARING OVERALL
Major trends >
WIDE GAPS IN WELL-BEING
Overall trends don't tell the whole story. Differences --
including by income, race and location -- affect our ability to maintain
a strong, sustainable region. Disparities >
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RE-INSPIRING CITIZENSHIP IN THE 2008 ELECTION
July 24, 2008:
Senior Fellow Harry Boyte will talk about “Re-inspiring Citizenship in the 2008 Election” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Weisman Art Museum. Panelists include WCCO news anchor Don Shelby, who wrote the forward in Boyte’s recent book, The Citizen Solution: How You Can Make A Difference. Free, but registration is required. Call (612) 625-9494.
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FOLLOW THE DOLLARS: A GUIDED TOUR THROUGH THE STATE BUDGET PROCESS
August 26, 2008: The process for crafting that budget begins in the summer of 2008 - be ready! Advocates, community leaders, front-line staff, and members of the public will all benefit from understanding how the state’s budget process works - and how to participate in that process on behalf of the programs they care about and the people they serve.
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IN THE HEADLINES
The fall of the I35-W bridge has become a shorthand symbol of our region's crumbling infrastructure. But are things really getting worse, or better? Find the facts here.
NEW DATA!
Check out the latest data posted on the site:
FEATURED REPORT
What is it about the Twin Cities metro that has more married White women in the workforce than any other metropolitan area in the U.S.? The answer may surprise you.
CLOSE THE GAP DVD NOW AVAILABLE!
Find out how to order yours here.
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