Martin County Rural Low-Density ProjectMartin County, located in southern Minnesota along the Iowa border, is a highly productive agricultural region with a strong emphasis on livestock production—particularly pork.
Martin County is excessively rural, leading to longer drops to the home, and lower subscriber per mile densities impacting broadband deployment feasibility.
Authored the Largest State Funded Broadband Grant Award in Minnesota History:
This Low Density project by Federated Rural Electric Association in Martin County will see Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) Network to be built in rural Martin County. The project will enhance the quality of life and foster community growth for businesses, farmers, and residents at 457 locations, including 431 unserved and 26 underserved addresses. Funding partners include contributions from Martin County, Lake Belt Township, Rolling Green Township, for a total partner contribution of $800,842.
Martin County Low Density Application
Total Project Cost $10,677,892
State Grant $8,008,419
Cooperative Contribution $1,868,631
County and Townships Contribution $800,842