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Willmar Council Advances Fiber-Optic Deal Amid Concerns

2/20/2025

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The Willmar City Council is pushing forward with negotiations for fiber-optic services in the Industrial Park, aiming for a deal with Charter Communications by March 3. This decision comes after two years of planning the Connect Willmar Initiative, but worries about costs and service quality linger, with some councilors advocating for private sector involvement instead of a city-led investment.

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Story summary

The Willmar City Council is pushing forward with negotiations for fiber-optic services in the Industrial Park, aiming for a deal with Charter Communications by March 3. This decision comes after two years of planning the Connect Willmar Initiative, but worries about costs and service quality linger, with some councilors advocating for private sector involvement instead of a city-led investment.