COVID-19 has brought to light the problems with rural broadband. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the issue comes down to access. “For farms, it is tough. Just like when we put in electricity, the farm is often at the end of the line. Farmers are businesses and generate a lot of money and it is important to have broadband.” Petersen participated in the Minnesota Farm Bureau online shop talk program Thursday.
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