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Tag Archives: high-speed Internet
Report calls for equitable, reliable, robust broadband access for K-12 students
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
Broadband task force observes benefits of high-speed access during Rock County tour
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
Twelve Minnesota school districts receive grants to expand wireless Internet access
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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Tagged Brenda Cassellius, broadband, high-speed Internet, Mark Dayton, Tina Smith
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Session Daily: Broadband plan for Greater Minnesota catching up to speed
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
State broadband applications increase in latest funding round
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
MSBA’s Denise Dittrich: Student access to broadband “is as important as textbooks”
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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Tagged broadband, Denise Dittrich, high-speed Internet, Sen. Al Franken
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Minnesota politicians are talking about broadband
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
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Tagged Al Franken, Amy Klobuchar, Blandin Foundation, broadband, high-speed Internet, Paul Marquart, Rick Nolan
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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development awards broadband grants totaling $19.4 million
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced on Monday grants totaling $19.4 million to help 17 entities in Minnesota develop broadband infrastructure in their communities. The awards will help serve 6,095 … Continue reading
