Gov. Walz invests $53 million to improve access to high-speed internet
(FILE) Governor Tim Walz visited the farm of Eric Heins in Altura, Minn. on Nov. 3, 2023 (Credit: Walz Press Office)
(ABC 6 News) – Governor Tim Walz announced a $53 million investment to expand broadband in Minnesota, and some of that money will stretch into southeast Minnesota.
In Fillmore County, Mediacom will receive over $33,000. In Mower, Spectrum will get more than $400,000 and Arvig, a broadband company, will get just over $3.1 million.
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All investments will go towards projects that improve access to high-speed internet for rural communities.