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THE SERIES SO FAR
Feb. 17: Technology in Jackson County took a big step forward when the collaborative effort to bring better broadband service to county residents was bolstered by a federal government pledge of $12.7 million in stimulus money.
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March 4: With the news that their grant application was successful, representatives from the member cities of the Southwest Minnesota Broadband Group gathered in Lakefield to make plans for the next step in bringing the fiber project to reality.
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March 26: Jackson City Council members face three fiber-related considerations: whether to adopt a resolution for a franchise agreement to provide fiber optic services to the community, approve a voting membership in the Southwest Minnesota Broadband Group and form a joint powers agreement.
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May 13: Jackson City Council ratifies a joint powers agreement as a voting member; Mayor Mitch Jasper anticipates groundbreaking in August and offers to bring fiber to every home initially unless the landowner opts out.
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June 8: The Southwest Minnesota Broadband Group board meets for the first time and lays groundwork for the road ahead.
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