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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
more >
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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HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE WITH GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY
December 9, 2008:
Governor Tim Pawlenty will be the featured speaker at “Market-Based Reforms in Health Care: The Next Step?” A reaction panel with Tony Miller, CEO of Carol.com; Senator Linda Berglin; Mary Brainerd, President and CEO of HealthPartners; Tom Forsythe, Vice President of Corporate Communications, General Mills; and Jan Malcom, CEO of Courage Center, will follow. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 3:00-5:30 p.m. Free.
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WHO'S IN THE BIG HOUSE? TRENDS IN MINNESOTA'S PRISON POPULATION
December 18, 2008:
Grant Duwe, MN Department of Corrections, will discuss trends in populations in Minnesota prisons as well as what to expect in the future. Centennial Office Building. Free.
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ANNUAL MEETING: NEW ENVIRONMENT TOPIC UNVEILED
Our
region has a tradition of caring for the environment: preservation,
an array of natural spaces, laws keeping our air clean, innovation
in "green" practices.
But are we doing as well as we could be? Find
out
View
annual meeting PowerPoint presentations
IN THE HEADLINES
Health care coverage is part of a national debate; it addresses both our physical and economic health. How does the region fare compared to the nation in health care coverage of our residents?
Find out here>
NEW DATA!
Check out new data posted on the site:
CLOSE THE GAP DVD NOW AVAILABLE!
Find out how to order yours here.
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