An announcement (from the Bemidji Pioneer) for folks near Cass Lake and a good idea for community and broadband leaders in other areas…

Paul Bunyan Communications and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will hold a sign-up day for the Affordable Connectivity Program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at the Facility Center, 16126 John Moose Drive NW, Cass Lake.

“This new long-term benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service and provides a discount of up to a $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for qualifying households on qualifying Tribal lands,” a release said.