The Aitkin Age is running a series of editorials on issues facing Minnesota’s aging population. Today they recommended some policy action points…
Fully fund the Border-to-Border Broadband Program recognized as a critical factor in the economic and social sustainability of all rural Minnesota communities, which many senior citizens call home. The $40 million in grants approved by the 2019 Legislature will give the program a substantial start in achieving the state’s 2026 goal of reaching everyone with reliable broadband internet. But more funding is needed to see the program fully developed.
