Minnesota Compass

Ever wonder how most Minnesota leaders got their start? The latest data reveals a fascinating divide: most business leaders are promoted from within, while nonprofit and government leaders often take a different route.

Explore the full data to learn more about the people leading the way in Minnesota: https://www.mncompass.org/who-leads-mn?key-findings

Currently, 1 in every 5 children in our state is the child of an immigrant. This trend underscores the vital role immigrant families play in shaping the next generation of our workforce, leadership, and community life.

Explore our latest data to see how the face of Minnesota’s youngest generation is changing: https://www.mncompass.org/topics/demographics/immigration?age

Happy Pride Month, Minnesota!

Did you know that 11% of our state's population identifies as LGBTQ+? Data like this helps us see the full picture of our neighbors and ensures that everyone is counted and heard.

Learn more about LGBTQ+ Minnesotans on our website: https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/picture-lgbtq-minnesotans-part-1-what-existing-data-sources-can-and-cant

Join the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to learn about population and education trends in Minnesota, an update about Minnesota’s economy from our Director, Allison Liuzzi, Dual-Training Pipeline program updates, an employer panel about implementing earn-and-learn initiatives, networking, coffee, lunch, and more.

What: All-Industry Forum, June 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road W., West St. Paul, MN 55118

RSVP by June 2nd to attend: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RrAU68QkGUWPJricIVmCjP5fRGCCPohBpgvQlGffqxhURVMwWUhSWjlDVUtMTlNGUFRFUDVUTlZDNC4u&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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Is Minnesota leading or lagging when it comes to housing disparities?

To truly understand our state's progress, we have to look at the bigger picture. Use our interactive charts to see how Minnesota’s homeownership gap compares to the rest of the country. Compare the data here: https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k189/homeownership-gap #1-15855-g

The May Newsletter is here, and it’s a big one!

This month, we are diving deep into our 2026 Compass Points summary, a comprehensive look at the key trends shaping Minnesota’s future. From shifting demographics to economic indicators, this article provides the essential data points every leader, policymaker, and advocate needs to understand our state’s current trajectory.

Read the full summary and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/compass-points-2026-when-about-same-not-good-enough

What an amazing event! The 2026 Minnesota Compass Annual Meeting invited leaders from across sectors and regions to come together around a shared question: What does it take, collectively, to ensure that all Minnesotans can thrive?

Watch the full recording of the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fumm4ClGkw
Download the presentation: https://lnkd.in/ejGJHsiA

Access the 2026 Compass Points: https://www.mncompass.org/compass-points-2026

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, the Blandin Foundation, and to our Amherst H. Wilder Foundation family
, for making this event possible!

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It’s time for the May Compass Quiz! This month, we’re putting the spotlight on our 2026 Compass Points: the overarching summary of Minnesota’s quality of life. Do you know where our state is excelling and where we need more focus?

Test your knowledge here: https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/quizzes/compass-quiz-compass-points-2026