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Amid Opioid Epidemic, Many Minnesota Women Face Other Addictions

by Jackie Aman
A 5-year study of women served by 12 recovery programs shows that some women across the state face addictions to other drugs at much higher rates.

Youth Participatory Evaluation: How to Start?

by Ryan Ander-Evans
For the Youth Leadership Initiative, evaluation is one of the many ways that they meaningfully engage youth in their program. By practicing Youth Participatory Evaluation (YPE), evaluation is no… Read more »

Preparing Immigrants and Refugees for Public Health Emergencies in Hennepin County

by Nicole MartinRogers
Findings from a study about emergency preparedness planning with nine immigrant and refugee communities in Hennepin County.

Research as a Tool for Planning and Partnership

by Anna Granias
Most researchers and evaluators do the work they do hoping it will be used to improve the lives of others and not end up sitting on a shelf. So I was thrilled when Community Action Partnership of… Read more »

Dental Therapy Increases Access in Rural Minnesota

Many states across the U.S. are exploring expanding who can provide dental care in an effort to expand access in rural areas and to low-income households. In 2009, Minnesota became the first state to… Read more »

Early Education Alone Won't Eliminate Disparities

In a response to a Pioneer Press editorial, Richard Chase highlights practical strategies that contribute to universal healthy child development.

Immigrants, Communities, Foundation

by Paul Mattessich
All communities experience immigration. No question whether it will occur, just when and how much. Some of us arrived as immigrants ourselves to a new nation; the rest of us descended from ancestors… Read more »

The Wolves Den: New Nonprofit Boosts Chances for Success

In this guest post, Ann Haines and Keyondra Yarbrough share how working with Wilder Research to develop a theory of change to guide their work. The Wolves Den is a culturally based group residential… Read more »
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