Radio Mankato reports on Fidium broadband expansion…

“Southern Minnesota communities deserve reliable fiber infrastructure,” said Kari Juni, vice president of Copper-to-Fiber & Network Transformation for Fidium. “This expansion reflects our focus on rural broadband, where systematic fiber access opens real opportunities for student learning, local business growth, and workforce retention. It’s the kind of infrastructure investment these communities need to thrive.”

Fidium now reaches more than 30,000 homes and businesses in southern Minnesota and greater-Mankato, and delivers future-ready speeds over its 5,000‑mile all‑fiber network in the state. Communities with fiber access include Eagle Lake, Garden City, Good Thunder, Janesville, Lake Crystal, Madison Lake, Mankato, Mapleton, New Richland, Nicollet, North Mankato, St. Clair, St. James and Vernon Center, with more locations to be connected soon across the state.