As you may recall I posted a series of videos from folks talking about why they were thankful for broadband. Those videos have been condensed and compiled just in time to remind policy maker of the importance of broadband as they are looking at budgets and investments in the state. Many people are thankful for broadband – many still need it. The danger these days is not of the digital divide widening but of it getting deeper.
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I’m thankful for broadband for…“opportunities in rural area” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Tamara Lowney at Itasca Economic Development Corporation for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband for…“helping rural economies compete” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Rob Sjostrand at Itasca Economic Development Corporation for sharing his gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband for…“flourishing innovation” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Austin Miller at Itasca Economic Development Corporation for sharing his gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband for…“connections outside our community” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Kayla Swanson at Itasca Economic Development Corporation for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband to…“hard work and play hard” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Sue Rynda in Le Sueur County for sharing her gratitude today…

Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband for…“small businesses and wineries” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Liz in New Prague for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband for…“connecting us when we can’t be together” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Brenda Nyberg for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband because…“it keeps my community healthy and thriving” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Alie McInerney for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband because…“I can work and go to school online” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Lara Wilkinson for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I would be thankful for broadband…“to allow me to work from home” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Linda Klimek for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband because…“online shopping saves us hours of commuting” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Julie Polak for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband because…“with it, I can choose where I live” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Holly Hansen for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband because…“can’t live without it” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Greg Bruestle for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.
I’m thankful for broadband because…“helps 3 kids with distance education” #MNthanks2broadband
Thanks to Duane Buytaert for sharing her gratitude today…
Soon, more money than ever will be available to rural communities looking to build better broadband. We are sharing stories from the frontlines to help motivate and inspire decisionmakers as they do the important work of planning for a tech-connected future in rural Minnesota. Let’s remind them that broadband is important to those who have it and those who don’t. We invite you to share this post on your social channels; tag someone you think needs to hear it. Or – share your own story!
Here’s what you can do:
- Record a short video – I’m thankful for broadband because…
- Post to social media with #MNthanks2broadband
- Tag a friend or favorite community-based organization and encourage them to share why they’re thankful for broadband.
- Get more instructions or contact me to help
Check out more videos as they get posted: #MNthanks2broadband.