Stevens County
| Year | 100/20 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #4 – 99.91% | #3 – 99.91% |
| 2024 | #4 – 99.72% | |
| 2023 | #18 – 96.06% | |
| 2022 | #13 – 97.08% | |
| 2021 | #14 – 96.79% | |
| 2020 | #11 – 96.79% | |
| 2019 | #10 – 96.74% | |
| 2018 | #7 – 96.74% | |
| 2017 | #5 – 96.73% |
Red dots represent unserved locations.
Stevens County: So close
Stevens County continues on the top ranked counties with almost 100 percent coverage, which is why they retain their Green status.
At the time of writing, the MN BEAD final proposal has not been approved, but the current proposal would mean coverage for 6 locations in Steele County. The locations will get a satellite connection, which does not qualify as served in the MN statute.
There is still Line Extension funding yet to be distributed, which helps connect handfuls of houses just beyond existing infrastructure. (Steele has benefitted from earlier Line Extension awards. So that seems hopeful for them as well.)
Statewide, there have been changes with local and national broadband providers, which also leads to uncertainty.
Household Density
5.5
Number of Providers
9
As of 2025 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
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Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2022 – Runestone Telephone Association – Herman-Dumont – GRANT $2,493,637
2017 – Advantenon – Rural Grant, Stevens and Wilkin Counties – Grant $316,554
2014 – Otter Tail Telcom, Swan Lake West – Award: $438,937.