Municipal

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

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

MACTA Files in Support of NATOA Against Unfair Industry Claims

Today, the Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators (MACTA), representing 105 cities and 9 townships, has urged the Federal Communications…

1 year ago

NATOA Defends Local Governments at FCC Against Unfair Industry Claims

Date: July 13, 2025 The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) is standing up for local governments in…

1 year ago

This Is the Way: Local Franchising to Ensure Equal Access to Broadband

Earlier this year my article, “This is the Way: Equal Access to Broadband Through Municipal Franchising,” was published in Municipal…

1 year ago

Minnesota Statute Changes for Public Notices in 2025

Effective May 24, 2025, Minnesota Statutes § 331A.10 has been amended to provide clear guidance to cities when a designated qualified…

1 year ago

Balancing 5G Small Cell Deployment and Local Control

In 2019, Vince Rotty and I wrote an article on 5G small cell policy. Our article was originally published in…

1 year ago

Werner, Bradley Make National Presentations

Nancy Werner and Mike Bradley, the partners of Bradley Werner, LLC, both made presentations to national audiences in June.  On…

1 year ago

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