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Episode 2: Rural Broadband

February 15, 2016 By Ben Rowley

We look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and businesses are using it.

In Episode 2 of the Rural Business Show we visit with a rural grocery store owner who is going the extra mile to keep his business strong. We visit with a university professor who tracks rural business indicators in several different states. In today’s feature, we look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and … [Read more...]

Rural broadband investment; small-town grocer doing well; Missouri in decline

January 27, 2016 By Ben Rowley

Wisconsin State Sen. Julie Lassa says $6 million spread over four years for broadband expansion is not nearly enough.

Senator says it's time Wisconsin invests in rural broadband access Wisconsin State Sen. Julie Lassa says $6 million spread over four years for broadband expansion is not nearly enough. She introduced an amendment that would have increased Wisconsin's investment in rural broadband to $10 million annually. This compares to what neighboring Minnesota has done, she … [Read more...]

Water infrastructure, business recruitment, small-town grocers

January 19, 2016 By Ben Rowley

A new law requiring farmers to separate cropland from water is creating a financial conundrum for rural areas in Minnesota.

Minnesota governor looking to fix water infrastructure in rural communities A new law requiring farmers to separate cropland from water is creating a financial conundrum for rural areas in Minnesota. State Governor Mark Dayton is proposing the state borrow nearly $220 million to improve the state's water. This can potentially save rural taxpayers a significant amount of money, … [Read more...]

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