Connecting the land of 10,000 lakes
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On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Bree Maki, Executive Director,, Office of Broadband Development, Minnesota. She explains why the state was already well on its way to connecting everyone *before* BEAD.
Plus, we find out what state broadband leaders across the country are sharing with one another AND learn about the unique challenges of building out broadband in the land of 10,000 lakes.
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Chapters
1. Connecting the land of 10,000 lakes (00:00:00)
2. 3 years as Executive Director of the MN Broadband Office (00:02:54)
3. Connected Nation's work with Minnesota (00:06:16)
4. Bree's background (00:07:50)
5. Looking towards the future of broadband development (00:10:29)
6. The need for service is rural areas (00:12:25)
7. Planning BEAD (00:16:52)
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