Craig Helmstetter
@craigstetter.bsky.social
Data geek. Ph.D. Sociologist. Minnesotan.
Member: AAPOR, ASA.
Former: Managing Partner, APM Research Lab (American Public Media's data journalism hub); Wilder Research/MN Compass; Community Indicators Consortium president; MN Legislative Auditor's Office
Member: AAPOR, ASA.
Former: Managing Partner, APM Research Lab (American Public Media's data journalism hub); Wilder Research/MN Compass; Community Indicators Consortium president; MN Legislative Auditor's Office
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Yet another interesting story by @startribune.bsky.social's Laura Yuen
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November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Yet another interesting story by @startribune.bsky.social's Laura Yuen
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New Jersey and Virginia election outcomes: 2025 Governor and 2024 Presidential races
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November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New Jersey and Virginia election outcomes: 2025 Governor and 2024 Presidential races
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New Jersey and Virginia election outcomes: 2025 Governor and 2024 Presidential races
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November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New Jersey and Virginia election outcomes: 2025 Governor and 2024 Presidential races
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Do you have questions about vaccine recommendations and changes? After a flurry of state and federal news last week around vaccines and who should get them, Minnesotans may be struggling to keep up. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Vaccine confusion? 5 Minnesota questions, answered
Minnesotans may be struggling to navigate a blizzard of state and federal news last week around vaccines, who should get them and when. Here are some answers to key questions about what’s happening.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Do you have questions about vaccine recommendations and changes? After a flurry of state and federal news last week around vaccines and who should get them, Minnesotans may be struggling to keep up. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
1st #jobsreport after the Trump administration's dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer (following last month's less-than-stellar report): little change in number of jobs (+22K) in Aug and net downward June-July revisions of 21K.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
1st #jobsreport after the Trump administration's dismissal of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer (following last month's less-than-stellar report): little change in number of jobs (+22K) in Aug and net downward June-July revisions of 21K.
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COVID levels up by another 18% over the past two weeks in Twin Cities wastewater according to latest data from U of MN
wastewater.uspatial.umn.edu/sars-cov-2/
Also up in my household right now! Stay healthy out there!
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Also up in my household right now! Stay healthy out there!
September 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
COVID levels up by another 18% over the past two weeks in Twin Cities wastewater according to latest data from U of MN
wastewater.uspatial.umn.edu/sars-cov-2/
Also up in my household right now! Stay healthy out there!
wastewater.uspatial.umn.edu/sars-cov-2/
Also up in my household right now! Stay healthy out there!
Nice #dataviz in today's @startribune.bsky.social coverage of MN's test scores @maryjowebster.bsky.social!
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Student test scores remain flat in Minnesota. See how your school did.
Attendance rates are up across student groups as districts pilot ways to give kids a sense of belonging at schools.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Nice #dataviz in today's @startribune.bsky.social coverage of MN's test scores @maryjowebster.bsky.social!
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A summary of what is going on with new COVID-19 vaccines this fall, via @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
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August 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A summary of what is going on with new COVID-19 vaccines this fall, via @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
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August 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Find a bit more info, and a lot of gratitude, here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Reporting by @peterncox.bsky.social , graph by @mikusmatt.bsky.social
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Peter Cox (@peterncox.bsky.social)
Reporter, MPR News
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August 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Reporting by @peterncox.bsky.social , graph by @mikusmatt.bsky.social
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Democrat Xp Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner will move forward to a special general election next month to fill the seat formerly held by the late House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman
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August 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Democrat Xp Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner will move forward to a special general election next month to fill the seat formerly held by the late House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman
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Reposted by Craig Helmstetter
Results are in for:
🗳️ Duluth Council Member At Large (Elect 2)
and
🗳️Duluth School Board Member At Large (Elect 2)
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🗳️ Duluth Council Member At Large (Elect 2)
and
🗳️Duluth School Board Member At Large (Elect 2)
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August 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Results are in for:
🗳️ Duluth Council Member At Large (Elect 2)
and
🗳️Duluth School Board Member At Large (Elect 2)
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🗳️ Duluth Council Member At Large (Elect 2)
and
🗳️Duluth School Board Member At Large (Elect 2)
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Results are in for St. Paul City Council Ward 4 special election
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August 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Results are in for St. Paul City Council Ward 4 special election
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Results are in for White Bear Lake primary election for Mayor
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August 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Results are in for White Bear Lake primary election for Mayor
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Results are in for the City of Isanti's special election for Mayor
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August 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Results are in for the City of Isanti's special election for Mayor
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Results in for Duluth City Council Member District 2
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August 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Results in for Duluth City Council Member District 2
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House District 34B primary results are in!
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August 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
House District 34B primary results are in!
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We are helping @mprnews.org track MN's elections tonight!
🗳️MN House: District 34B primaries
🗳️St. Paul: City Council, ward 4
🗳️Stearns County: Commissioner
🗳️White Bear Lake: Mayor
🗳️Isanti: Mayor
🗳️Two Harbors: City Council
🗳️Duluth: City Council, School Board
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🗳️MN House: District 34B primaries
🗳️St. Paul: City Council, ward 4
🗳️Stearns County: Commissioner
🗳️White Bear Lake: Mayor
🗳️Isanti: Mayor
🗳️Two Harbors: City Council
🗳️Duluth: City Council, School Board
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August 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
We are helping @mprnews.org track MN's elections tonight!
🗳️MN House: District 34B primaries
🗳️St. Paul: City Council, ward 4
🗳️Stearns County: Commissioner
🗳️White Bear Lake: Mayor
🗳️Isanti: Mayor
🗳️Two Harbors: City Council
🗳️Duluth: City Council, School Board
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🗳️MN House: District 34B primaries
🗳️St. Paul: City Council, ward 4
🗳️Stearns County: Commissioner
🗳️White Bear Lake: Mayor
🗳️Isanti: Mayor
🗳️Two Harbors: City Council
🗳️Duluth: City Council, School Board
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Just updated on The @marketplace.org Dozen:
⛽Average price per gallon of gas was $3.29 in July, down by over 9% from 1 year ago
🍳Average price for a dozen eggs was $3.60 in July, falling but still nearly 17% higher than 1 year ago
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⛽Average price per gallon of gas was $3.29 in July, down by over 9% from 1 year ago
🍳Average price for a dozen eggs was $3.60 in July, falling but still nearly 17% higher than 1 year ago
More: www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
August 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just updated on The @marketplace.org Dozen:
⛽Average price per gallon of gas was $3.29 in July, down by over 9% from 1 year ago
🍳Average price for a dozen eggs was $3.60 in July, falling but still nearly 17% higher than 1 year ago
More: www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
⛽Average price per gallon of gas was $3.29 in July, down by over 9% from 1 year ago
🍳Average price for a dozen eggs was $3.60 in July, falling but still nearly 17% higher than 1 year ago
More: www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
Reposted by Craig Helmstetter
As a Minnesotan, it pains me to report...
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On second look, nation favors Wisconsin slightly more than Minnesota or Iowa. And much more than California
Earlier this summer we reported that the “nation thinks Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa are ‘equally good.’” New data suggests that Wisconsin has a slight edge. However, Democrats favor Minnesota and Re...
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August 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As a Minnesotan, it pains me to report...
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Explore the database of nursing homes in the story. For each one, see:
• Percent of residents with a serious mental illness
• Number of abuse-related citations
• Nurse staffing rating
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• Percent of residents with a serious mental illness
• Number of abuse-related citations
• Nurse staffing rating
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August 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Explore the database of nursing homes in the story. For each one, see:
• Percent of residents with a serious mental illness
• Number of abuse-related citations
• Nurse staffing rating
www.apmreports.org/story/2025/0...
• Percent of residents with a serious mental illness
• Number of abuse-related citations
• Nurse staffing rating
www.apmreports.org/story/2025/0...
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Check out this great, interactive map of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. by @alyclary.bsky.social, as well as a table by @egawthrop.bsky.social that allows you to look up your local nursing home's staff rating
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August 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Check out this great, interactive map of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. by @alyclary.bsky.social, as well as a table by @egawthrop.bsky.social that allows you to look up your local nursing home's staff rating
www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-... @apmresearchlab.org / @apmreports.org
www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-... @apmresearchlab.org / @apmreports.org
Check out this great, interactive map of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. by @alyclary.bsky.social, as well as a table by @egawthrop.bsky.social that allows you to look up your local nursing home's staff rating
www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-... @apmresearchlab.org / @apmreports.org
www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-... @apmresearchlab.org / @apmreports.org
August 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Check out this great, interactive map of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. by @alyclary.bsky.social, as well as a table by @egawthrop.bsky.social that allows you to look up your local nursing home's staff rating
www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-... @apmresearchlab.org / @apmreports.org
www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-... @apmresearchlab.org / @apmreports.org
1 in 5 nursing home residents has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness -- which few of the facilities are well-equipped to handle
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by @egawthrop.bsky.social @apmresearchlab.org &
@apmreports.org via @tsprnews.bsky.social
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by @egawthrop.bsky.social @apmresearchlab.org &
@apmreports.org via @tsprnews.bsky.social
Abuse rates are higher at nursing homes with more mental illness
Nursing homes are designed to care for patients with physical infirmities. But nationwide, 1 in 5 residents has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or psychosis — condi...
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August 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
1 in 5 nursing home residents has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness -- which few of the facilities are well-equipped to handle
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by @egawthrop.bsky.social @apmresearchlab.org &
@apmreports.org via @tsprnews.bsky.social
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by @egawthrop.bsky.social @apmresearchlab.org &
@apmreports.org via @tsprnews.bsky.social