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Minnesota avoids losing U.S. House clout
Minnesota grew by 384,446 people in the past decade, but 15,000 is a more important number. Minnesota beat North Carolina by 15,000 people to keep its eight U.S. House seats. Had 15,000 fewer Minneso...
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Americans are visiting the doctor less frequently, Census Bureau reports

In 2010, working-age adults made an average of 3.9 visits to doctors, nurses or other medical providers, down from 4.8 in 2001, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Among those with at least one such visit, the average number of visits also declined, from 6.4 to 5.4 over the period

October 01, 2012

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New maps carve up county

New maps carve up county Minnesota's newly drawn legislative districts is likely to draw a common reaction in Douglas County: What?! The lines had been simple before. All of Douglas County was located in Senate District 11, represented by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, and on the House side, the county was split almost in half between 11A, represented by Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, and 11B, represented by Mary Franson, R-Alexandria.

By Al Edenloff, Amy Chaffins and Crystal Dey , February 24, 2012

Super Bowl stat facts from Census Bureau

Super Bowl XLVI will be played today at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in Indiana. Indianapolis is the northernmost city in the United States to host the Super Bowl since Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006.

February 05, 2012

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Is 90 the new 85? Census Bureau report describes oldest Americans

In 1980, there were 720,000 people aged 90 and older in the United States. In 2010, there were 1.9 million people aged 90 and older; by 2050, the ranks of people 90 and older may reach 9 million, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, commissioned by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health.

November 21, 2011

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More working women than men have college degrees, Census Bureau reports

Among the employed population 25 and older, 37 percent of women had attained a bachelor's degree or more as of 2010, compared with 35 percent of men, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Staff Report , May 01, 2011

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Census shows big growth

Finally, 10,000. Alexandria’s official population has topped the 10,000 mark – a goal that city leaders have been pursuing for decades. It can help the city get more state and federal aid and add to its economic clout by appearing on the “radar” for companies looking for the right demographic mix to support their business.

By Al Edenloff , March 23, 2011

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Minnesota Arts Count Census input is requested

Whether a personal or professional interest, arts are important to you and to the quality of life in Minnesota.

March 18, 2011

Census results: Minnesota will keep eight U.S. House seats

Minnesota grew by 384,446 people in the past decade, but 15,000 is a more important number.

By Don Davis , December 24, 2010

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Minnesota's 5.3 million people keep 8 U.S. House seats

Minnesota, with 5.3 million people, will keep eight U.S. House seats.

By Don Davis , December 21, 2010

Census Bureau reports final mail participation results

The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that 74 percent of households in the United States filled out and mailed back their 2010 Census questionnaire, matching the final mail participation rate achieved in 2000 Census.

By Staff Report , October 23, 2010

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Signs send mixed messages on population

Signs send mixed messages on population Whatever direction you enter Alexandria, the population number is different on each road. Why is that?

By Staff Report , June 25, 2010

Cenus begins follow-up phase by visiting homes

The U.S. Census Bureau began "Non-Responsive Follow-Up" Operations on May 1 with the 28 percent of households in the U.S. who did not return their questionnaire by mail.

May 14, 2010

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Census door-to-door operations begin

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun 2010 Census Complete Count Door-to-Door Follow-Up Operations with the households who have not responded to the 2010 Census.

By Staff Report , May 09, 2010

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Census participation increases in Minnesota

Eighty percent of Minnesotans returned their 2010 Census questionnaires, an increase from 2000 when the state tied with Iowa at 77 percent. Only Wisconsin has a higher initial participation rate in 2010, at 81 percent. The nationwide participation rate stands at 72 percent.

By Staff Report , May 04, 2010

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Next phase of census starts today

The U.S. Census Bureau will begin "non-responsive follow-up" operations today, May 1, with the 28 percent of households in the U.S. who did not return their questionnaire by mail.

By Staff Report , May 01, 2010

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