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Wilder Research’s work provides context and informs action that improve lives and communities. Below are highlights from the many ways Wilder Research staff are sharing their knowledge and skills to make an impact.

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Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference, September 18-19, Duluth
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference, September 20-21, Duluth

Allison Liuzzi of Minnesota Compass presented at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits fundraising conference in a session on telling your data story. Couldn’t attend? Check out Allison's related blog post: Storytelling with Data: Where Do I Begin?
Nicole MartinRogers' lived and research experience with blood quantum was profiled in the University of Minnesota alumni news: Reclaiming Identity: How the Red Lake Nation (and Other Tribal Nations) are Moving Past Blood Quantum. See Nicole's recent work on population projections for Red Lake Nation.

Nicole MartinRogers and Jessie Austin recently joined researchers from across the country in Albuquerque, New Mexico to share Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives research from their respective states. Attendees shared key learnings, challenges in the research, and possible collaboration across states. Read more about their work on the MMIR problem in Minnesota.
Ananya Matewos sat on a Kids in Need Foundation panel to discuss research and evaluation best practices in the education sector.

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A Holistic Approach to Supporting Young People in Minnesota

A look at what Minnesota Student Survey findings tell us about student well-being. Read the article »

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Survey Shows Minnesotans Value the Arts and Opportunities Remain to Improve Access

Research shows that arts and creative experiences are important for people’s quality of life. The arts can impact personal health and well-being, contribute to ... Read the article »

Experts warn of federal child care funding “cliff” that could have dire consequences when pandemic support expires (WCCO) – Jennifer Valorose discusses state analysis that Child Care Stabilization Base Grants helped Minnesota child cares stay open.
Despite successes, addiction treatment programs for families struggle to stay open (KFF Health News) – References a 2019 national directory of family-based residential treatment programs that Wilder Research created with Volunteers of America.
Chum prepares to help the homeless as winter approaches (WDIO) – References Minnesota Homeless Study findings about the disproportionate impacts on people of color, American Indians, older adults, veterans and youth on their own.
Applying lessons from Puerto Rico’s climate challenges to Minnesota (MinnPost) – This look at a group of leaders who traveled to Puerto Rico to learn about the effects of climate changes references Minnesota Compass data on the population of Richfield that identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Homeless youth (TPT Almanac) - Michelle Decker Gerrard and James Lewis of The Link discuss findings from a report to the Minnesota Legislature on youth homelessness.
'Historic' increase in funding aims to reduce youth homelessness in Minnesota (Star Tribune) - Christin Lindberg discusses results from a Wilder Research and Minnesota Department of Human Services report to the Minnesota Legislature on youth homelessness
Nearly 1 in 5 Greater MN teens affected by parental incarceration (Grand Rapids Herald Review) References research WR conducted with the U of M on the impacts of parental incarceration on students, based on MN Student Survey data.
MSU Mankato rural mental health center expands to tackle access, shortage issues (Star Tribune) References future plans for Wilder Research to partner with the entity to study why half of college graduates with mental health-related degrees don’t pursue careers as providers.

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Poverty and Guaranteed Income Programs

June 12, 2023 withAllison Liuzzi andLiz Kaufman

More than half a million Minnesotans experienced poverty last year. Guests talk about financial insecurity and how guaranteed income programs are helping families obtain financial health and well-being.

Length: 59 minutes

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