Moving from talk to action is challenging for rural broadband initiatives. The process can be chaotic as partnership and financial arrangements are negotiated between local governments and prospective providers, often up against grant requirements and deadlines. Learn from the experiences of three community leaders as the work to bring broadband to their rural communities.

• Barbara Droher Kline, Le Sueur County
• Nancy Hoffman, Chisago County
• Betsy Olivanti, Western Iron Range