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Wilder Research

Information. Insight. Impact

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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.

651-280-2700 | research@wilder.org

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What We Offer

Research Services

Identify needs and solutions, understand emerging trends, measure your effectiveness, and increase your impact on issues you care about. Learn about our services

Publications Library

Search or browse research studies, reports, summaries and more. Search the Library

Evaluation Resources and Tools

Find data and trends on Minnesota, free evaluation resources and tips, and tools to assess your collaboration or initiative. Get resources and tools

Research Topics

Criminal Justice and Violence Prevention
Early Childhood and Youth
Education
Housing and Homelessness
Mental Health
Older Adults and Aging
Public Health
Substance Use

About Us

About Us
Discover how our mission to improve lives and communities informs our work
Meet our Team
Learn about the people behind Wilder Research
Featured Projects
Check out some of our featured projects
From the Director
Read executive director Paul Mattessich's blog

Featured Research

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Most-Read Research of 2019

From homelessness and housing to children's mental health, see which research you might have missed in 2019. Read the article »
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Five Things to Know About Autism in Minnesota

Autism spectrum disorders affect 1 in 42 Minnesota children. Emma Connell shares this and other takeaways from a recent evaluation of a state benefit serving children with autism. Read the article »

On the Podcast: Minnesota's Unsheltered Homeless

Talking Through the Numbers podcast
Minnesota's Unsheltered Homeless: Understanding Who's Affected
November 25, 2019 withBrian Pittman
Guests discuss the alarming increase in people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota who are staying outside of formal shelter, why this is happening, and what...
Listen Length: 29 minutes

Research Events

Wilder Research Information Session

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Join us for an information session to learn more about working at Wilder Research During this session, you'll learn more about our work… More about this event »
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