Broadband

Broadband has revolutionized business, government, education, work and lifestyles. Without robust broadband access and fully technologically literate populations, rural communities will be unable to take advantage of the extraordinary benefits that ultra high-speed, next-generation Internet can provide.

Since 2003, the Blandin Community Broadband Program has engaged at local, state and federal levels to ignite and sustain policies that support rural access to robust broadband. Guiding this work is a strategy board of public and private leaders to guide the initiative, and a vision.

Scroll down for information about our broadband community cohorts and available grants.

Minnesota Broadband County Profiles

Our annual rundown of broadband action across the state — updated for 2020

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Learn More About Broadband

Research and reports, past broadband conference materials, tools you can use and success stories.

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Broadband Webinar Series

Links to upcoming broadband discussion groups and archived sessions where MN and national broadband leaders share insights and tips to transform communities.

Blandin Broadband Communities Program

Intensive, two-year partnerships with Blandin Foundation to advance local broadband initiatives.

Robust Network Feasibility Fund Grants

Matching grants to support research on the feasibility of geographically based broadband networks.

Community Broadband Resources Program

Technical assistance and general support as your community explores its next steps in high-speed internet services.

Arrowhead Intelligent Region

A partnership to deliver on a broadband-fueled economy in NE Minnesota

From the Blandin on Broadband Blog

EVENT Jan 29: MN Governor’s Task Force on Broadband

Jan 27

The MN Broadband Task Force is meeting on Friday. Here’s the login info: January 29 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 763-317-4323,,989314741# United States, Plymouth Phone Conference ID: 989 314 741# … Continue reading →

EVENTS: Blandin Broadband Lunch Bunch Feb Topics: Talking with MN Leg (Feb 10) & Digital Navigators (Feb 24)

Jan 27

Well, the first month went so well we are continuing the Broadband Lunch Bunch sessions – alternating between Broadband Infrastructure and Digital Use and Equity. The idea is to get colleagues in a shared space, introduce a topic and talk. Infrastructure … Continue reading →

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