Broadband
Blandin Foundation stands with Minnesota’s rural leaders and communities as they create and claim futures that are resilient, vibrant and connected.
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
Learn More About Broadband
Research and reports, past broadband conference materials, tools you can use and success stories.

Broadband Webinar Series

Blandin Broadband Communities Program

Robust Network Feasibility Fund Grants

Community Broadband Resources Program

Arrowhead Intelligent Region
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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Your feedback strengthens our broadband programs. Contact us to share your thoughts. You may also subscribe to our mailing list, or contact the following Broadband team members.

Bernadine Joselyn
Director of Public Policy and Engagement
brjoselyn@blandinfoundation.org
Direct: 218-327-8728

Mary Magnuson
Program Assistant - Public Policy & Engagement
memagnuson@blandinfoundation.org
Direct: 218-327-8738

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