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College Student Press Release: (2.22.10) College students – particularly commuter students – can help secure Minnesota’s political and economic future
Hard To Count Mapping Tool: Web-based, interactive mapping site unveiled by the City University of New York (CUNY) Mapping Service at the Center for Urban Research
Campus Toolkit: A toolkit for Colleges and Universities to reach and engage students, build momentum and increase participation in the 2010 Census
Congressional Press Release: (12.23.09) Race to keep eight Congressional seats tightens for Minnesota
Snowbird Alert: Fact sheet detailing how snowbirds can answer the Census as a Minnesotan even if they are not here to receive their forms by Census Day
Snowbird Press Release: (10.7.09) Information released by the State Demographer detailing the Census 2010 snowbird campaign

Census Quotes: What are Minnesota's leaders saying about the 2010 Census?
Governor Pawlenty's Census Proclamation: Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared April 1, 2009 as "Get Ready for Census 2010 Day"
On the Road to the 2010 Census: Schedule and information regarding the upcoming Census.

Complete Count Committee: Orientation Handbook: Detailed strategy document for Complete Count Committee members.
We Need Your Help: A downloadable document detailing how you can help Minnesota achieve success in 2010!

ESL Classroom Exercises: Meredith Sommers, ESL teacher at Holy Rosary in Minneapolis, wrote the attached lesson plan to use with her ESL students
Census 101: Background on the Census and how it will impact Minnesota
Apportionment And Redistricting in Minnesota: Information on apportionment and how the 2010 Census may impact Minnesota
Our Role: How the State Demographic Center is engaged in ensuring an accurate Census count