This first annual report of Minnesota KIDS COUNT focuses on key indicators of children's well-being and details the condition of children in each of Minnesota's 87 counties. Minnesota KIDS COUNT--as part of a campaign by Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota and Congregations Concerned for Children to end child poverty in Minnesota--collects, analyzes, and publishes county-by-county data on the status of children and uses the data to mobilize citizens and policy makers to take action. The report is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 analyzes the goals of the report, while chapter 2 reviews the Minnesota KIDS COUNT findings. Chapter 3 provides information about the support systems children need. Chapter 4 introduces selected key indicators of child well-being. The indicators measure the risks children face in relation to what they need--economic security, strong birth circumstances, and protection from violence and neglect. Chapter 5 offers a county-by-county profile of the status of children. Chapter 6 provides data on the needs of children of color and analyzes related problems. Chapter 7 offers suggestions on what can be done by individuals, the community, religious congregations, business, the media, and elected officials to improve children's living conditions. A summary of the report is provided separately. (AA)