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Minitex News articles tagged with "Broadband" (7):
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Federal government terminates Minnesota’s $12 million digital equity grant
The funding lost was intended to support the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) Digital Opportunity Plan. DEED's plan had been approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce as a part of the federal Digital Equity Act in 2024.
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DEED announces federal approval of Digital Opportunity Plan
DEED’s Digital Opportunity Plan, produced by the Office of Broadband Development (OBD), details how Minnesota will use its Internet for All grant funding to expand digital access. The plan identified six major objectives, including coordinating with ISPs to support newly connected households needing education and resources.
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Registration open for DEED's Celebrating 10 Years of Connecting One Minnesota Conference
Register today to join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development in Brooklyn Center on March 12 to celebrate connection and discuss ways to improve collaboration.
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Minnesota's Office of Broadband Development invites public comment on draft Digital Opportunity Plan
Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) has released its draft Digital Opportunity Plan. The comment period for the plan is now open, and will close September 29. Listening sessions are scheduled in 16 locations across Minnesota, and virtually. An online comment form is also available. Once finalized, the plan will guide the investment of $20 million.
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You can help craft Minnesota's digital equity plan
Library staff have an important role to play in developing Minnesota's plans to improve internet affordability, access to internet-enabled devices, and digital skills training. Get started by registering to attend an information session with staff from the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development on Tuesday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m.
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Governor's Taskforce on Broadband publishes annual report
The Governor's Taskforce on Broadband recently published their annual report for 2020. Jim Weikum, Executive Director of the Arrowhead Library System, represents the library community on the taskforce. The report shows progress towards the state's goals, but suggests that the current internet speed target is not adequate to support remote business and education needs.
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Minnesota's tribal libraries: Fostering digital inclusion
Access to affordable high-speed broadband, devices, and digital literacy training are essential to Native nation rebuilding. Tribal libraries—with public computers, free Internet access, and patient staff—are well positioned to foster digital inclusion.