Wilder Research

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Wilder Research helps communities thrive by turning information into impact. Through research and evaluation services, we help organizations throughout Minnesota and the country measure and improve their effectiveness, identify needs and solutions, and make data-informed decisions that improve lives.

The COVID-19 crisis presents us all with significant challenges. We remain committed to meeting your research and evaluation needs during this unique time. Please contact us to talk about current or new projects and about the challenges you and your organization face. The need for good research, planning, and data-based decision-making has never been greater.

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Engaging Community to Prevent Crime and End Police Violence

Everybody deserves to be safe from violence, including police violence. Research shows community engagement is a key mechanism to both prevent crime and end police violence. Lindsay Turner explains. Read the article »

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Rising Food Insecurity in Minnesota: Community and Policy Responses and How You Can Help

Feeding America suggests more than 54 million people, including 18 million children, may experience food insecurity nationwide in the wake of COVID-19. What's happening in Minnesota to address it? Read the article »

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Academic Outcomes of Undergraduate Student Parents

Results from this analysis suggest that undergraduate student parents who interact with the U of M's Student Parent Help Center staff and access its referrals and programs are significantly more likely to graduate, remain enrolled each semester, and have a higher cumulative GPA than student parents who completed a SPHC intake but never used these services. Read the report »

Criminal Justice and Violence Prevention

Early Childhood and Youth

Education

Housing and Homelessness

Mental Health

Older Adults and Aging

Public Health

Substance Use

2020 Census: Why Every Minnesotan Should Make Sure They’re Counted

February 6, 2020 withJacob Wascalus

Three guests discuss the 2020 Census, which groups and communities are sometimes undercounted, and why a full and accurate count is essential for the health and success of Minnesota’s government, businesses, and residents.

Length: 34 minutes

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