Utilizing $613,000 of the funds provided to the County through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Goodhue County seeks to partner with broadband providers, townships, and cities in expanding access to those unserved.
Funds for the partnership program, after review and approval from the Board of Commissioners, will be granted on a first come first serve basis.
Applications for this program have already opened and the County will begin initial review of applications by June 5th.
According to the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, it is estimated that 3,802 homes in Goodhue County are unserved with a wireline broadband service.
For a program outline and a fillable application, go to https://co.goodhue.mn.us/.