Emily Thabes enters race for Minnesota House District 2B – mentions broadband The Pilot Independent reports… Emily Thabes, a Clearwater County resident since March 2020 and executive director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, announced that she is running for the Mi…

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Should the data center conversation also include broadband expansion? An Op-Ed from Next City wonders why municipalities aren’t looking at broadband expansion as a talking point for data centers… As data centers pop up across the country, communities are asking hard …

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The American Broadband Deployment Act could change broadband permitting and siting Wireless Estimator reports ona bill that was going through the Congress yesterday (spoiler: Punchbowl news reported that this bill was pulled from the House floor). While the immediacy may be gone,…

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New MN Bill: to establish a steering committee that would provide recommendations on current human services IT HF4675 Last week, the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, heard about HF4675 to establish a steering committee that would provide recommendations on current human services IT systems and th…

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Mostly MN Music with Sean Anonymous It was great to chat with Sean Anonymous big thanks to Langen (and Alan Rodgers) for finding an unleased recording Sean made 21 years ago. It sounded great and it was so much fun to watch Sean list…

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Happening now until noon for funny songs from Minnesota starting with Senior Suitcase by Gramma’s Boyfriend. Looking forward to having Sean Anonymous in studio at 11am. Listen in at 91.7fm in St Paul or online at www.wmcn.fm.

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Benton asks if the changes to BEAD proposed by the Trump Administration are legal The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society has asked the question that I think many of us have pondered – are all of these change to BEAD legal? They recently posted an article from Tejas N. …

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How do job-seeking kids feel about AI? Not great Axios reports… America, we have a problem: Young adults are scared and unprepared for the AI revolution upending their early career choices and prospects. They tell pollsters they’re fr…

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Notes from Broadband Development Training Series: Navigating PLUS (Permitting, Land Use, and State Systems) Today the Office of Broadband Development held a session on Broadband Development Training Series: Navigating PLUS (Permitting, Land Use, and State Systems). Below are the slides and notes on quest…

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Leech Lake Broadband Project Seeks Contact With Individuals Listed on Tribal Allotment Notice Leech Lake News reports… The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Broadband Project is seeking to connect with individuals regarding their ownership interest in tribal allotment lands. Those whose names…

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5 Questions with Doc from Sawtooth Witch on new album, The Chariot, and release on April 25 at the Hook and Ladder I could see Sawtooth Witch every night, in part because, as Doc explains below, no two shows are ever the same. Listening to music that feels so easy and open for adventure seeps into me as a liste…

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Bluepeak offers 2 Gig broadband speeds in Worthington Bluepeak announces… Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed internet, is excited to announce that internet speeds in Worthington have doubled as part of an ongoing network upgrade. Custome…

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MN Bill to be discussed April 14: Data Center permitting and environmental review (HF2862) MN House reports that the following will be discussed Tuesday April 14… HF2862(Acomb) Certificate of need exemption provided to certain electric generating facilities. Interestingly, they seem to u…

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The history of 911 in Minnesota from a 911 telecommunicator The Department of Public Safety reports on changes to 911 over the years. I just thought it was an interesting look at how 911 has changed over the years, especially for folks who have ubiquitous a…

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Midco customers experience broadband outages in the Midwest over the weekend International Business Times reports… Midcontinent Communications, known as Midco, faced scattered but significant service disruptions Saturday, with numerous customers across South Dakota, N…

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) FY 2025 Annual Performance Report A self-reported performance report from the FCC as reported by the Benton Institute for Broadband & SOciety… Strategic Goal 1: Accelerate High-Speed Internet Builds   Launched the FCC’s B…

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Mostly MN Music with Agony in the Living Room -playing Pillar Forum April 17 I got a chance to see Agony in the Living Room a couple weeks ago at the White Squirrel and I met them and today they were on our show. The formed as a band about a year and a half ago – and have p…

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Listen in from now until noon for MN songs about flower, starting with Davina & the Vagabonds. With Agony in the Living Room in studio at 11am! 91.7fm in St Paul or listen online: www.wmcn.fm

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New MN Bill: Counties permission to designate certain agricultural lands unsuitable for power facilities (SF4479) The MN Senate reports that the following bill… SF 4479 – Kupec: Counties permission to designate certain agricultural lands as unsuitable for electric power facilities *(Informational O…

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Ookla ranks MN’s access to fixed broadband (100/20) at 31 Ookla reports… Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® data found that the number of states that are able to deliver fixed broadband services (fiber, cable and DSL) to the minimum standard of broadband speed…

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MN Music Video Premiere: Time Loop by Zippy Laske playing The Velveteen Speakeasy in Stillwater on April 12 Remember the old school MTV cinematic videos, that had a story and intrigue? Well, I have a new one for you – Time Loop by Zippy Laske. The music is timeless and almost mesmerizing. The video…

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Stearns County Administrator Mike Williams retires, recognizes for broadband expansion in the community The Patriot reports… Stearns County Administrator Mike Williams has announced his retirement, effective July 17, 2026, concluding a distinguished 40‑year career in local government and a decade of …

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Notes from Training: Broadband Development Training Series: Navigating PLUS (Permitting, Land Use, and State Systems) wp.me/p3if7-cjO

Xcel Energy exec talks about the the sheer scale of investment going into data centers MPR News reports… Bob Frenzel runs Xcel Energy, headquartered here in Minneapolis. Xcel is one of the country’s largest energy providers, distributing electricity to 6.1 million electri…

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Office of Broadband Development Update April 8: Upcoming events and funding updates From the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates Line Extension Connection Program, Round 5 timeline and updates Register today! April 29, …

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MN Music Video Premiere: God Stuff 2026 by Rebecca Aadland – releasing on April 9 at Crooners You know those songs you feel as much as you hear? There’s just something in timbre that hits you in the heart. Well, that’s God Stuff 2026 by Rebecca Aadland. The video, directed by El…

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AI’s impact on unemployment rate is real but minimal and mixed Axios reports… The impact of AI on the job market is starting to show up in the data analyzed by Wall Street firms — so far it’s pretty modest, but certainly real. What they found: AI h…

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Winona County gets help from the State to combat cyberattack Detroit Lakes Tribune reports… Due to the scale and complexity of the incident, Winona County requested cyber protection support from the Minnesota National Guard to ensure continuity of municipal …

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Martin County Economic Development Authority is heading to MN State Broadband Conference April 29 The Fairmont Sentinel reports on EDA members deciding to send a representative to the Connecting One: Minnesota 2026 Broadband Summit. It’s a goo reminder to sign up and a good reminder of wh…

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New MN Bill: Municipalities prohibited from entering into nondisclosure agreements or contracts that restrict the municipality from disclosing information about projects using public funding The MN House will discuss a new bill on Thursday… Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM Chair: Rep. Tina Liebling Location: Capitol G3 Agenda: HF4077 (Greenman): Municipalities prohibited from …

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