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October 18, 2024 – Scandia, Minn:    
 
Midco is bringing high-speed and reliable broadband to more Minnesotans.  This is part of the Midco Going Beyond Gig^TM initiative.
 
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently announced that Midco has been awarded a $689,700 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) through the Office of Broadband Development’s Border-to-Border Broadband Program to bring high-speed and reliable broadband to unserved and underserved areas of Washington County.
 
This grant will cover 50% of the more than $1.37 million total project cost to improve connectivity to more than 160 homes, businesses and farms in the Scandia area.  
 
Midco has been proud to partner with the City of Scandia over the last four years to diligently work towards bringing best-in-class broadband services to this community. “With unwavering local support, we have been a committed partner alongside the State of Minnesota as we have been awarded multiple Border-to-Border grants and Line Extension grants in the area. The Round 10 Border-to-Border Grant will bring us one step closer to reaching more residents of Scandia with reliable broadband,” said Elly Burroughs, Government Relations Manager with Midco

Scandia City Administrator Kyle Morrell said, “The City of Scandia and its Internet Action Committee were happy to work with Midco on the grant application and are thrilled to bring internet services to the unserved area along the river.” 
 
In addition to fiber internet, Midco also provides TV, phone, networking and advertising services. To find more information, visit midco.com.