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Twin Cities Compass
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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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GREEN CHEMISTRY IN MINNESOTA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR LEADERSHIP
May 28, 2008: The Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy will host a "Green Chemistry" conference at the Humphrey Institute. Representatives of three sectors - business, academia, and public policy - will identify what their organizations can contribute to advancing green chemistry in Minnesota and what they need from other sectors to reach their goals. 8:30-5:00. $25.
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THE STATE WE'RE IN: FULFILLING HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS IN A TIME OF ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
May 29, 2008: All signs indicate that we are in for economically challenging times. Nonprofits face the likelihood of decreased support from public and private sources, as well as from individual donors. This translates into a potential gap in services for those who are most in need. Please consider attending The State We’re In if you are an executive director, board member, and/or public or private funder of a human service organization. Part one of a two-part series. Free.
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 Browse all events at the Community Connection Calendar >

 

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EVERYTHING!
Welcome. This is an all-new site full of information and resources to help you look at how our region is doing, and get involved in making it better. Whether you work in business, government, nonprofit or education, or you are someone who wants to have an impact in your neighborhood, this site can help you.

CLOSE THE GAP tpt SERIES
A new documentary series examines widening gaps between Minnesotans. The first segment aired April 6. Watch it now or click here for data, ideas for follow-up action, and other informational resources to improve our region.