BRAINERD (WJON News) -- Federal funds are providing high-speed internet access to farmers, rural homeowners, and businesses in Crow Wing and Morrison counties.

The Consolidated Telecommunications Company, based in Brainerd, has received a loan of over five million dollars and a grant of five-point-five million dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

AM 1240 WJON logo
Get our free mobile app

Co-op officials report that nearly 600 homes will gain broadband connectivity with this funding, including 67 businesses and 78 farms.

More From AM 1240 WJON