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Opinion Exchange: American Indians in Minnesota experience worse COVID impacts than reported (Star Tribune) - New data from a U of MN study shows that American Indians in Minnesota are suffering even greater losses due to the pandemic than official data indicate. Researcher Nicole MartinRogers joined study authors and other community leaders to write this commentary highlighting three steps to address the need.
Research group hired to evaluate Brooklyn Park Police Department, develop ideas for improvement (KSTP) – Features Wilder Research’s new partnership with the city of Brooklyn Park to examine and address systemic inequities that affect the safety of its residents.
These Minnesota teachers are young, gifted, Black and male (MPR News) – Cites a Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and Wilder Research 2019 Biennial Report that showed Black teachers make up just 1.4% of Minnesota’s teaching population.
As homelessness rises in Seattle, so does a Native American housing solution (Bloomberg) - Cites data from the Minnesota Homeless Study.
In a tumultuous year, COVID puts homeless crisis front and center (Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine) - Cites data from the Minnesota Homeless Study.
Opinion Exchange: Small business needs state help right now (Star Tribune) – This Neighborhood Development Center commentary cites data from a Wilder Research study of businesses helped by NDC.
MN Likely to keep split legislature. Is compromise possible? (Public News Service) – References a recent article from Minnesota Compass examining four ways greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities face similar challenges.

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Therapy by Video: What Works in Telehealth?

Mental health service providers have overwhelmingly shifted to providing services by video, allowing clients to receive services while following social distancing recommendations. Research suggests several strategies providers can use to ensure they meet the needs of the clients they serve. Read the article »

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Transportation is a Key Component of Equitable Food Access

Minnesotans deserve access to affordable and healthy food regardless of where they live. Alice Lubeck explores ways communities are reducing transportation barriers to food access and the need for community-driven solutions. Read the article »

Food Insecurity in Minnesota: Who is Affected and How to Ensure Everyone has Enough to Eat

November 4, 2020 withMaddie Hansen-Connell

Research suggests that 1 in 8 Minnesotans faces hunger since the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what’s contributing to hunger in the state.

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