Associated Press 

ST. PAUL -- A national index that combines voter participation with other factors shows Minnesotans are more civically engaged than residents of any other state.

The Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis released the results from America's Civic Health Index on Monday.

The index was compiled based on a survey of 1,518 people contacted by phone and online about volunteering, neighborhood participation, charitable giving and other civic activities.

Besides ranking first in voter turnout from 2004-2008, Minnesota did well in several other categories, including the share of residents who donate to charity and volunteering.

The index is a project of the National Conference on Citizenship, a more than 60-year-old nonprofit group dedicated to promoting the nation's civic life.

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Center for Democracy and Citizenship: http://www.augsburg.edu/democracy/

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