Broadband expansion in Minnesota's rural Arrowhead Region continues

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Paul Bunyan Communications is continuing to advance its broadband expansion projects across Itasca and St. Louis counties.

A broadband expansion in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region has reached 65% completion in the city of Coleraine, according to a recent update posted by the firm behind the project, Paul Bunyan Communications.

Additionally, work in the city of Bovey set to commence once Coleraine’s project is finished, according to the company.

Meanwhile, in Bearville Township, Paul Bunyan Communications says construction is complete, and fiber splicing is scheduled to start shortly.

Also, in St. Louis County, the internet provider says construction in Sandy Pike and Wuori Township is finished, with fiber splicing underway, and services expected to be available by September.

Other areas such as Alango and Owens Townships are nearing completion, with fiber splicing planned and service anticipated by the end of September.

The update posted on the Paul Bunyan Communications website also mentioned Angora and Balkan, saying construction has started in both locations.

Great Scott Township, with a population of less than 1,000 residents, along with surrounding unorganized areas, will see work begin in September, according to the ISP.

The expansion is part of a larger initiative by Paul Bunyan Communications to extend its GigaZone fiber-optic network to over 3,000 additional locations within Itasca and St. Louis Counties throughout 2025.

Overall, the project is estimated to cost around $7.5 million, according to a local news report, and is supported by the State of Minnesota’s Low-Density Population Grant Program, alongside contributions from Paul Bunyan Communications and local townships.

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