The West Central Tribune reports…

The Willmar City Counsil on Monday May 6, 2024, will consider approval of $9.2 million in funding for phase one the Connect Willmar Initiative, a project to construct a city-owned broadband network throughout the city.

More on the project from the Connect Willmar Initiative project…

This initiative that will bring directly connected fiber lines to each residence and business in the city of Willmar. The infrastructure will be built and owned by the city of Willmar. This infrastructure will allow and provide multiple ISPS the ability to offer services on this fiber infrastructure, adopting an “open access” system.

If you live in the area, they are asking folks to take a broadband survey.