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Detroit Lakes, MN – November 11, 2024: Midco is excited to announce the completion of its extensive fiber build along Minnesota’s Highway 10, bringing high-speed internet access to more than 10,000 homes and businesses in the communities of Audubon, Lake Park, Hawley and Detroit Lakes. This fiber build completion covers 300 network miles.

“We congratulate Midco on the completion of their infrastructure project to provide high quality internet for our area homes and businesses,” said Jackie Buboltz, President, Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Their commitment to our local area is evident through this project as well as their engagement in our communities through grants, participation in events and sponsorships. Thanks for being a great partner, Midco!”

Midco’s Fiber Network delivers a best-in-class symmetrical, low-latency internet connection capable of speeds up to 5 Gbps. This state-of-the-art infrastructure ensures that residents and businesses in these communities can enjoy unparalleled internet performance for streaming, gaming, remote work, online learning and more.

“Our commitment to the communities along the Highway 10 corridor is to deliver the best technology available for a superior online experience now and into the future,” said Ben Dold, Midco’s Chief Operations Officer. “Fiber optimizes our network for speed and reliability, keeping our customers connected to the world.”

The Detroit Lakes School District is a proud Midco customer. Through discussions and a deep understanding of the district’s requirements, Midco successfully engineered a solution tailored to their specific needs. This collaboration exemplifies Midco’s dedication to providing top-tier solutions that empower educational institutions to thrive.

“We’ve got incredible partnerships in this community, and I think that’s what I’m really proud of. They want us to succeed, and they want to help us succeed. I see Midco as a perfect fit for that. I want to be the best, and I want to try to work with the best,” said Mark Jenson Superintendent of Schools, Detroit Lakes School District.

Midco is an integral part of the Detroit Lakes community and recently awarded Midco Foundation grants to the Detroit Lakes Humane Society and to Detroit Lakes Community Education. Midco proudly sponsors local organizations and events, including the Detroit Lakes Boosters and the Detroit Lakes Chamber’s Women’s Edge

Speaker Series. Midco team members enjoy participating at events like the Detroit Lakes Art in the Park, Detroit Lakes Economic Development Summit, Detroit Lakes Home Show, Detroit Lakes Water Carnival Parade, and the Detroit Lakers Booster Golf Fundraiser.

Join us on Wednesday, November 13 from 8:15-9:00 a.m. at the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber’s :45 Fill-Up Member Meeting to celebrate the completion of the build. Complimentary pastries and coffee tumblers will be provided.

In addition to Detroit Lakes, Midco is bringing fiber to the nearby communities of New York Mills and Frazee. The $4 million investment will provide Midco’s cutting-edge fiber network to more than 1,700 residents and businesses in New York Mills and Frazee. For more information about Midco’s fiber services and to sign up, visit Midco’s website.

Learn more: https://www.midco.com/about/service-areas/