State Launches Campaign to Expand Internet Access for All Using $1 Billion Grant

We were unable to send the item. Glen Howie, the state broadband director: We will do our best to make sure the $1 billion is used most effectively. (Philip Davis) For about six months, Sandy Martin, a member of the Carroll County Broadband Committee, has met regularly with other members to hear from area residents … Read more

The Deep Dive: Savage Communications Receives $1.2 Million Broadband Grant

THE THEME: Savage Communications, Inc., was recently awarded a $1,271,835 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to expand broadband in Carlton County. BACKGROUND: The funds were awarded by DEED through the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, which began in 2014, according to the DEED website. The 2023 grant dollars will help … Read more