Michael Bradley

Minnesota Local Governments Challenge FCC’s Authority on Broadband

A coalition of Minnesota local governments filed comments with the FCC, asserting that federal preemption of local authority is unsupported.…

10 months ago

Minnesota Cities Tell FCC it has No Authority over Broadband and Limited Authority to Preempt Telecom Regs

Earlier today a coalition of Minnesota Cities, including the League of Minnesota Cities, filed comments in the FCC’s Notice of…

11 months ago

How to Access Cold Weather Rule Assistance in Minnesota

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has announced that Cold Weather Rule protections are now in effect from October 1,…

1 year ago

New Pilot Reduces Electricity Costs in “Energy Burdened” Neighborhoods

Xcel Energy customers in certain Minnesota neighborhoods may soon see a reduction on their electric bills through a new Automatic…

1 year ago

First Broadband Franchise Ushers in a New Era in Franchising

The South Washington County Telecommunications Commission has signed a pioneering broadband franchise agreement with Intrepid Fiber Networks, enabling the construction…

1 year ago

Assistance Available to Access Broadband and Phone Services

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is highlighting the federal Lifeline program during Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week (Sept.…

1 year ago

How T-Mobile’s USI Deal Affects Local Broadband Policies

Background T-Mobile has reportedly moved to acquire Minneapolis-based U.S. Internet (USI), a regional fiber and wireless internet provider with a…

1 year ago

Minnesota’s First Stand-Alone Battery Energy Storage Project Approved

Overview The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has officially approved the site permit for the Snowshoe Energy Storage Project. It…

1 year ago

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