2016-02-23

I’m pleased to share a list of Blandin Broadband Community Projects. It’s fun to see what’s going on in Minnesota. It’s fun to get some good ideas for your community. The best way to view the list is probably the PDF – but I’m going to try to cut and paste the information as well, knowing that the transfer to the website is not always pretty – because it is searchable and that’s worth something too!

Community

Project Owner

Project Name

Project Description

Carlton County

Carlton County

Carlton County Robust Network Feasibility Study

Project support to conduct a feasibility study to understand options for improving broadband infrastructure and services within the county

Carlton County

City of Moose Lake

Connect Moose Lake

Project support to expand the Moose Lake Community Digital Messaging System to other community entities enabling them to broadcast messages on the public

Carlton County

Cloquet Public Library

“Appy Life“ Library iPad Training project

Project support to provide mobile technology, Wi-Fi access and training to staff, county residents and visitors of the three Carlton County libraries

Carlton County

ISD 94 (Cloquet)

iPads for Lifelong Learning

Project support for technology training and resources for enrichment activities and parenting skills to pre-K students and families

Carlton County

Moose Lake Community Schools

Rural Education Community Utilization Expansion

Project support to provide mobile devices to two rural school districts to increase educational attainment and to provide technology training through community education

Carlton County

Moose Lake Community Schools

School Bus Wi-Fi Hot Spots

Capital support to equip school activity busses with Wi-Fi to provide access for students to be able to work on homework assignments when travelling long distances

Central Woodlands

Aitkin County

Web Diagnostics for Small Businesses

Project support to increase the knowledge and use of e-commerce and social media tools for small businesses in Aitkin County

Central Woodlands

Aitkin County

Central Woodlands Web Diagnostics for Small Businesses

Project support to provide technical assistance to businesses to market their products through online presence and social media

Central Woodlands

Audubon Center of the North Woods

Online Public Access to Energy Data

Project support to connect various alternative energy facilities into a unified network for data collection and analysis for integration into curriculum and energy management systems

Central Woodlands

Depot Studios

Expanding Access and Learning Opportunities

Project support to provide computer access with a Wi-Fi hotspot at an artist, craft and entrepreneurial center in Isle

Central Woodlands

East Central RDC

Broadband Inventory and Assessment

Project support to conduct an analysis of the region’s existing broadband assets and services to inform community leaders about potential gaps and opportunities

Central Woodlands

East Central RDC

Township Broadband Enhancements

Project support to work with up to five rural townships to identify and implement broadband solutions providing public access in areas with little to no existing broadband access

Central Woodlands

Isle Recreation and Education Center

Expanding Technology and Educational Opportunities

Project support to provide computer classes and a wi-fi public access site in the Mille Lacs lakes area

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Community Outreach

Project support to mobilize community stakeholders to gather and share information about existing and proposed broadband services and to develop and implement broadband improvement strategies

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Community Survey and Outreach

Project support to conduct a combined community survey and outreach effort to spur interest and action around broadband networks and services

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Google Mapping Assistant

Project support to increase the number of local businesses that have an online presence

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Old Hwy 61 Grant

Project support to inventory, map and showcase businesses and attractions along Old Highway 61 through online web and mobile devices

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Quality Tech Training for Businesses

Project support to design, promote and conduct multiple e-commerce/social media training sessions throughout the county

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Teleconference Equipment Grant

Capital support for two video conference systems to enable distance learning for the county, local residents, businesses and organizations

Chisago County

Chisago County HRA-EDA

Wi-Fi Hot Spots

Capital support to create 8-10 Wi-Fi hot spots across Chisago County for enhanced public access

Chisago County

Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Chisago Lakes Community Website

Project support to create and maintain a multi-community/area web site to serve visitors and residents with information on activities, attractions and community events

Chisago County

Chisago Lakes School District 2144

Chisago County Community Mobile Wi-Fi

Project support to provide Wi-Fi on school buses to enable more productive use of student time on long bus rides to and from school activities and to provide free Wi-Fi at community events

Martin County

ISD 2752 Fairmont Community Education and Recreation

Fairmont Area Community Calendar

Project support to develop and market a shared community calendar and facilities scheduler

Martin County

Martin County

App Camp

Project support for a technology learning workshop on mobile app creation for students

Martin County

Martin County

Create Network of Wi-Fi Hotspots Throughout the County

Project support to create a network of Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Martin County

Martin County

Martin County

Robust Network Feasibility Fund Grant

Project support for a feasibility study to choose and prioritize programs and initiatives to stimulate development of state-of-the-art broadband networks throughout Martin County

Martin County

Martin County

Social Media and Online Presence Skill Training for Business

Project support to provide businesses in the Martin County area relevant training in social media and online presence

Martin County

Martin County

Technology Education and Training

Project support to provide broadband technology training opportunities for Martin County residents

Martin County

Martin County EDA

Devices for Martin County Schools

Capital support to provide a variety of devices for local school districts allowing them to upgrade their use of technology

Nobles County

Independent School District 518 (Worthington area)

Community-Wide Reading Through myON Digital Library

Project support to implement the use of the myON digital library in the Worthington area for the benefit of preschoolers and their families

Nobles County

Independent School District 518 (Worthington area)

Digital Inclusion Through Community Ed

Project support for online marketing, technology and digital literacy training for area residents

Nobles County

Minnesota West Community & Technical College – Worthington

Introduction to Digital Literacy

Project support to develop a two-credit college course on digital literacy targeted toward high school and college students

Nobles County

Nobles County

BAC Fiber Access

Project support to bring fiber to the Biotechnology Advancement Center (BAC), its teleconferencing room, and the business incubators in the Worthington Industrial Park

Nobles County

Nobles County

Feasibility Study

Project support to conduct a feasibility study to gather information and provide a decision making path for local officials to meet the goal of ubiquitous broadband coverage across Nobles County

Nobles County

Nobles County

NEON Hot Spots

Project support to provide more accessible, reliable and affordable access to internet services for the rural residents of Nobles County

Nobles County

Nobles County Integration Collaborative

Digital Literacy for Diverse Communities

Project support to provide digital literacy training for diverse communities via a train-the-trainer approach (ethnic leaders will learn to teach basic computer skills in their native language)

Nobles County

Nobles County Library

iPads for Public Use

Capital support for mobile devices within two branches of the Nobles County Library for patron usage and check out to community groups and preschools

Red Wing

Red Wing Ignite

Innovation to Reality

Project support to facilitate and host activities that will create and support a culture of innovation within Red Wing

Red Wing

Red Wing Ignite

Marketing of Red Wing

Project support to create opportunity by branding and marketing Red Wing to attract people, talent and investment

Red Wing

Red Wing Ignite

Marketing Red Wing in 2016

Project support for a unified marketing and branding initiative across all key stakeholder organizations in Red Wing

Red Wing

Red Wing Ignite

Preparing our Next Generation

Project support to engage community youth in technology skills and discover opportunities within Red Wing for employment and entrepreneurship

Red Wing

Red Wing Ignite

STEAM in our Schools

Project support to strengthen Red Wing School District’s STEAM education by facilitating community partnerships with existing Red Wing technology-oriented companies

Red Wing

Red Wing Ignite

Technology Networks to Build Local Ecosystem

Project support to convene business innovation networks and provide resources to fuel innovation in Red Wing

Redwood County

Red Rock Central School

3D Printing, Windows 10 & Office 2013 Training

Project support to provide technology training to students, residents, and businesses of the Lamberton area of Redwood County

Redwood County

Redwood Area Development Corporation

Marketing Broadband and Training Opportunities

Project support to market and promote the new Technology Training Center and Lunch N Learn technology classes for area residents and businesses while promoting the need for better broadband

Redwood County

Redwood Area Hospital

Telemedicine / Health Pilot

Project support to utilize telemedicine and other services that leverage broadband networks to provide advanced and specialized medical care for the convenience of southwest Minnesota residents

Redwood County

Redwood Area School District

Adult Education – Lunch & Learn Technology Series

Project support to provide a series of computer/internet classes for residents and businesses of Redwood County

Redwood County

Redwood Area School District

Early Childhood Family Education SMART Boards

Capital support to provide current educational technology to preschoolers and their parents to enhance learning and readiness for kindergarten

Redwood County

Redwood County

GIS to the Public

Project support to provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to the public via the internet, creating efficiencies for both county staff and the public

Redwood County

Redwood County

Training Facility for Redwood County Citizens and Employees

Project support equip a training lab in the courthouse to provide a venue for technology training for the general public, employers and Redwood County employees

Redwood County

Redwood Falls Public Library

Computer Upgrades

Capital support to update technology for patron usage (so all community members have access to the latest technology)

Resilient Region

Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp

Enhanced Marketing of Our Technology Sector

Project support to implement the Tech Services marketing plan

Resilient Region

Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp

High-Tech Center Research and “Next Steps” Outline

Project support to determine the feasibility/strategy to create and sustain a high tech Live/Work Center in the Brainerd Lakes region

Resilient Region

Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp

Video Conferencing System

Capital support for video conferencing equipment for use by area businesses and organizations in CTC Technology Room at the BLAEDC/Chamber Offices

Resilient Region

Essentia Health Foundation

Launch Telehealth Development & Implementation

Project support to provide tele-health training sessions in Resilient Region Five’s five-county area and on the Leech Lake Reservation as part of the Broadband Program

Resilient Region

ISD 181 – Brainerd Public Schools

CTC Schools Technology Bundle

Project support for technology and mobile devices in the Early Childhood and Family Education programs

Resilient Region

MN State Community & Tech College-Wadena

“What the Tech?” Technology Expo

Project support to host a one-day tech expo event in Wadena that will combine active learning by MNSCU students and displays and seminars for the general public

Resilient Region

The Brainerd Baxter Youth Center

PCs for People Youth Project

Project support to continue to train youth to refurbish computers and distribute them to low-income families in the Brainerd area

RS Fiber

City of Gaylord

Tech Center Marketing and Planning Project

Project support to market the concept of tech centers/maker spaces across the Renville/Sibley Fiber area and determine the feasibility/market demand/next steps in the development process

RS Fiber

Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop Schools ISD 2365

Wi-Fi on Buses

Project support to outfit school buses with Wi-Fi to enable more productive use of student time on long bus rides to and from school activities, and to provide free Wi-Fi at community events

RS Fiber

Joseph R Brown Heritage Society

Community Applications

Project support to create an e-marketing platform and tourism apps for communities in the Renville/Sibley Fiber Project area

RS Fiber

Joseph R Brown Heritage Society

Community Wi-Fi Project

Capital support to create 26 Wi-Fi hot spots in five communities in Renville and Sibley counties

RS Fiber

Sibley County

Business and Resident Computer Training

Project support to provide computer and online technology training to area residents and businesses

RS Fiber

Sibley County

Marketing in a Digital World

Project support to connect local businesses with high school students to increase the online activity of the businesses while businesses provide real-life training opportunities for students

RS Fiber

Sibley County

Website and Social Media Development

Project support to provide one-on-one consulting assistance to local small businesses as they develop and implement enhanced online presence and social media strategies

Sherburne County

Becker Youth Sports Association

Becker BAC Internet Access Project

Capital support to build fiber and install wireless networking equipment to provide visitors with broadband access

Sherburne County

City of Big Lake

Lakeside Park Wi-Fi

Project support to install Wi-Fi access points at the Big Lake City Park to provide public internet access and for community events as part of the Broadband Program for rural MN

Sherburne County

City of Elk River

Downtown Rivers Edge Commons Park Public Wi-Fi Project

Capital support for Wi-Fi access in downtown Elk River

Sherburne County

City of Elk River

Elk River – Zimmerman Fiber Connection

Capital support to extend an existing City of Elk River fiber network from Zimmerman School to Zimmerman City Hall to provide fiber-based broadband to the tenants and users of City Hall campus

Sherburne County

Independent School District 728

ISD 728 Expansion of Public Access to Broadband

Project support to increase public Internet access by opening the Community Education Center an additional 240 hours on nights and weekends

Sherburne County

Sherburne County

RNFF Feasibility Grant

Project support to complete a broadband feasibility study in Sherburne County that will identify needs, existing services and infrastructure, and partnership and operations options

Sherburne County

Sherburne County

Sherburne County Broadband Coalition

Project support to do research and create a shared marketing program to engage citizens and elected officials around the concept of improving broadband services in Sherburne County

Sherburne County

Sherburne County

Sherburne History Center Broadband Service

Project support to provide public access to computers in the Sherburne County Historical Building and equip a community meeting room with appropriate technology, including a robust Wi-Fi network

Sherburne County

Spectrum High School

Chromebooks for Spectrum

Capital support for classroom technology

Alumni Communities:

Cook County

County of Cook

Broadband Connections

Project support to expand county Wi-Fi access through creating and maintaining public hotspot and video conferencing locations

Cook County

County of Cook

Co-Working facility

Project support to create a co-working center in Grand Marais that will provide space for entrepreneurs and tele-workers to congregate and work using the fiber optic network and center equipment

Fond du Lac Band

Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

“App Camp” Application Creation Workshop

Project support for two sessions of a two-week technology learning workshop on mobile app creation for students

Fond du Lac Band

Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Network Extension

Capital support for classroom technology to enhance staff professional development and encourage collaboration between school staff, students and community members

Fond du Lac Band

Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Tablets for Community Ed

Project support to allocate appropriate devices to reservation community centers to increase technology knowledge and use through training programs, outreach and service delivery

Itasca Area

Itasca Economic Development Corporation

BBC Alumni Grant

Project support to increase the technology sophistication of businesses and organizations through online resources, training and networking as part of the Broadband Program in Itasca County

Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar EDC

Connecting with Wi-Fi

Project support to increase Wi-Fi access in Kandiyohi County by installing access points on busses, a mobile daycare center and at the community center

Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar EDC

Robust Network Feasibility Study

Project support to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a new Fiber to the Premise network throughout Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar EDC

Willmar Hackfest

Project support to promote and host a hackfest in Willmar

Lac qui Parle Valley School District

Lac qui Parle Valley ISD 2853

Pathways to a Knowledgeable Workforce

Project support for student career pathways programming

Lake County

Community Partners, Two Harbors: Living at Home Block Nurse Program

Using Tablets to Help Senior Citizens Access Healthcare Information

Donation to provide senior citizens of Lake County with access to online health information through the use of mobile devices and staff assistance

Lake County

Lake Superior School District #381

Lake County Telepresence

Project support to implement and promote distance learning opportunities in Lake County for students, teachers, and community members

Lake County

Lake Superior School District #381

PCs for People

Project support to provide refurbished computers to low-income families with school-aged children

Lake County

Two Harbors Community Radio

Leveraging Broadband to Web Stream

Project support to provide live streaming capacity for Two Harbors Community Radio, allowing interested listeners to hear broadcasts beyond the limited reach of the FM signal

Lake County

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

Broadband Upgrade for Education

Capital support to provide reliable, high-speed internet access to promote the learning of K-12 students, graduate school students and community members visiting Wolf Ridge

Lake of the Woods County

Lake of the Woods School ISD 390

Lake of the Woods School Digital Expansion Project

Project support to increase access to technology for students and area residents

Lake of the Woods County

Pioneer Youth Center

Baudette Youth Broadband Expansion

Project support to provide interactive learning experiences for at-risk youth through access to full Wi-Fi to enhance student success

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

LLBO Replicates “The Shop”

Project support to create a tribal computer refurbishment program that will provide refurbished computers to Leech Lake Band members while also providing job and skills training

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Temporary Employment Program

Project support to continue and expand the Temporary Employment Program-hosted digital literacy program at four locations on the Leech Lake Reservation

Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County

Community Education, Outreach and Demand Survey

Project support to conduct educational outreach and “take rate” survey of County residents to develop a business plan for a fiber ring/wireless network for rural Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County

Feasibility Study Part 1: Detailed Fiber to the Tower Wireless Study

Project support for a feasibility study of using a wireless broadband system throughout the county as a part of the Broadband Program in rural Minnesota

Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County

Feasibility Study Part 2

Project support to facilitate implementation of a county-wide broadband feasibility study to review existing network services and infrastructure, market demand and technology alternatives for broadband

Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County

Technology Training

Project support to provide a series of technology workshops to increase the online presence of businesses via websites and social media

Southwest MN Broadband Services

60/90 Corridor Initiative

60/90 Corridor Initiative

Project support to promote collaborative economic development activities through the use of social media and internet-based marketing and sales tools

Stevens County

Chokio-Alberta Public Schools

Chokio-Alberta Schools

Project support to prepare students to work in a technology-based future through exposure to career opportunities and insight/attainment into the necessary skill sets for those jobs

Stevens County

Hancock Public Schools

Chromebooks for School and Community

Project support to provide technology training to students and community members

Stevens County

ISD 2769 Morris Area School

One to the World

Project support to fully integrate technology into classrooms for each learner through internet access and mobile devices

Upper Minnesota Valley

Upper Minnesota Valley RDC

Public Sector Broadband Feasibility Study

Project support for a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a fiber network connecting all public buildings in the Upper Minnesota Valley Region

Upper Minnesota Valley

Upper Minnesota Valley RDC

Regional Technology Team

Project support to create a regional IT professional network to ignite cross-industry collaborations so the region can fully integrate technology in day-to-day efforts and large scale planning efforts

Upper Minnesota Valley

Upper MN Valley RDC

Rural Connect

Project support to create a shared marketing message and implementation strategy for the region in an effort to attract people and investment

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