In a letter to the editor in the Duluth News Tribune, Sen.-elect Erik Simonson talks about his plans and hopes for the 2017 legislative season, including a mention of broadband…

Our cities and towns all across Minnesota need assistance to improve water-treatment facilities. Our economic development efforts ought to be continued in support of critical areas such as quality broadband access and both affordable and workforce housing. Our veterans, our homeless population and our minority groups all need and deserve additional help.