Washington County
| Year | 100/20 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #22 – 96.97% | #75 – 27.61% |
| 2024 | #26 – 94.56% | |
| 2023 | #16 – 97.09% | |
| 2022 | #18 – 93.59% | |
| 2021 | #15 – 96.02% | |
| 2020 | #12 – 95.8% | |
| 2019 | #12 – 95.8% | |
| 2018 | #9 – 96.1% | |
| 2017 | #9 – 94.97% |
Red dots represent unserved locations.
Washington County: nearly there with a grant in process
Washington County’s broadband coverage tracking has bounced around in the last three years but it seems to be back on track. (I’m sure the bouncing is more about the mapping that the coverage.) They are close to goal so they retain their Green status. Also, they should get some increased coverage from BEAD awards.
At the time of writing, the MN BEAD final proposal has not been approved, but the current proposal would mean coverage for 2,390 locations in Washington County. However, Some locations will get others; others will get a satellite or fixed wireless 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. (Washington 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
195.4
Number of Providers
15
As of 2025 · Source: MN DEED
Households with Device Access
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
statewide
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2024
- County: Washington, Chisago
Midco Midco Scandia
Grant: $689,700
Local Match: $689,700
Total Budget: $1,379,400
The Midco Scandia project will build fiber to the premises (FTTP) in portions of Washington and Chisago County in the communities of Scandia and Franconia Township. This project will extend reliable broadband service ranging up to 5 Gbps symmetrical or under 100/20 Mbps offering to 161 locations, including 145 unserved and 16 underserved locations.
2023 – Midco – Midco May Township – GRANT $1,580,300
2022 – Midcontinent Communications, $975,131
MN State Grant awarded in 2021: Midco (Midcontinent Communications) – Scandia – GRANT $78,824 This last mile project will serve 78 underserved households and one underserved business in remote neighborhoods of Scandia in Washington County.
2019 – Midco (Midcontinent Communications) – Scandia Project – GRANT $510,358
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 2, CD 4, CD 8
MN Senate: 33, 36, 41, 44, 47, 53
MN House: 33A, 33B, 36B, 41A, 41B, 44B, 47A, 47B, 53B