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Governor Walz Announces $53 Million In Grants To Expand Broadband
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Governor Tim Walz has announced over $50 million in grants to help expand broadband access across Minnesota on Tuesday. Twenty-four projects will receive grant money that will help over 8,900 homes and businesses.
Two Stearns County companies will be receiving grant funds, Albany Mutual Telephone Association will receive over $7 million, and Arvig will get almost $1 million in grant money. The Governor says helping more Minnesotans get online is one of the ways they are making Minnesota the best state for all.
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The funds will come from two DEEDs programs and DEED will open another $50 million grant round for broadband development later this month.
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