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Twin Cities Compass
Measuring progress. Inspiring action.

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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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MAILING LIST
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NONPROFIT ESSENTIALS: NUTS AND BOLTS OF PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT
July 10, 2008: Provides a back-to-basics overview of the many management topics essential to nonprofits. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $60 for Minnesota Council of Nonprofit members/$90 for non-members or those registering after June 27. University of St. Thomas Minneapolis Campus.
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LIVE UNITED
July 13, 2008: Bring your family, friends and co-workers, and a bag of non-perishable food items or a cash donation.  Then enjoy free food, activities and live bands as we lend a hand to make change in our community by helping to reduce hunger in our area by 20 percent by 2009. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Plaza in front of Minneapolis Convention Center. Free.
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Browse all events at the Community Connection Calendar >

 

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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.