Tag Archives: high-speed Internet

Report calls for equitable, reliable, robust broadband access for K-12 students

Posted on November 11, 2019 by mnmsba

On November 6, 2019, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) — the principal membership association representing the U.S. state and territorial educational technology leaders — announced the release of “The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success.” … Continue reading →

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Broadband task force observes benefits of high-speed access during Rock County tour

Posted on June 30, 2017 by mnmsba

The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband took a field trip Wednesday, June 28, to witness the positive impact high-speed Internet access is having on Rock County. Denise Dittrich represents MSBA members on the Task Force. Several communities within rural Rock … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadband | Tagged Alliance Communications, Bill Weber, border-to-border broadband, broadband, broadband grants, Denise Dittrich, high-speed Internet, Mark Dayton, Rock County, Steve Grahpensteen, Todd Holthaus | Leave a comment

Twelve Minnesota school districts receive grants to expand wireless Internet access

Posted on January 13, 2017 by mnmsba

Source: Office of Governor Mark Dayton & Lt. Governor Tina Smith Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius announced Thursday new state grants that will help 12 school districts provide students with the high-speed Internet connections needed … Continue reading →

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Session Daily: Broadband plan for Greater Minnesota catching up to speed

Posted on March 18, 2016 by mnmsba

Source: Session Daily | Scroll down below for MSBA’s reaction By Nick Longworth, Session Daily Is high-speed Internet as important to developing rural communities in 2016 as electricity was in 1916? A letter in support of HF 2381, sponsored by … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Legislative Session, Broadband, Uncategorized | Tagged Bob Gunther, border-to-border broadband, Brian Johnson, broadband, Dave Baker, Denise Dittrich, Gov. Mark Dayton, high-speed Internet, Tim Mahoney | Leave a comment

State broadband applications increase in latest funding round

Posted on September 25, 2015 by mnmsba

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has closed the application process for $10.58 million in funding that is available to build out broadband infrastructure in Greater Minnesota. … Continue reading →

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MSBA’s Denise Dittrich: Student access to broadband “is as important as textbooks”

Posted on September 4, 2015 by mnmsba

Denise Dittrich, MSBA Associate Director of Government, was quoted in a recent Duluth News Tribune story (written by Don Davis of Forum News Service). Dittrich attended a round table meeting Thursday — along with U.S. Sen. Al Franken and other … Continue reading →

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Minnesota politicians are talking about broadband

Posted on September 1, 2015 by mnmsba

Source: Blandin Foundation Note: The following information is courtesy of the Blandin Foundation’s “Blandin Broadband e-News” (September 15). Visit http://blandinfoundation.org to learn more about the Blandin Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen rural Minnesota communities. Minnesota Policy, Policymakers and Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadband | Tagged Al Franken, Amy Klobuchar, Blandin Foundation, broadband, high-speed Internet, Paul Marquart, Rick Nolan | Leave a comment