Ann Treacy
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Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (https://t.co/gLuydCY6vc). Also hosts a radio show of @MostlyMN
St. Paul Minnesota
Joined April 2007
MN Public Broadband Alliance Meeting Dec 2025: National view from Gigi Sohn
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The MN Public Broadband Alliance is an organization for communities (such as counties) that are seeking better broadband. They host a monthly meeting for members, which includes a presentation from…
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5 Questions with Daguerreotypes on debut album, This Is My Way to Tell You That Everything Is Real and Happening Right Now @MostlyMn
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Daguerreotypes is a prolific musician who is releasing his debut, double-album, This Is My Way to Tell You That Everything Is Real and Happening Right Now. It is a rich album and rumor has it the n…
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Year End Broadband Update from the Office of Broadband Development: notes and video
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The Office of Broadband Development gave a year end review this morning. They spoke about what’s happened in the last year, which focused on BEAD. The big news is that they are still waiting to get…
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BEAD funding addresses access to broadband but not devices, skills or affordability
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Doug Dawson reports on the shortcomings of BEAD when trying to reduce or eliminate the digital divide… One of the big glaring weaknesses of BEAD was that the enabling legislation and the NTIA rules…
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How Trump Executive Orders shape Federal AI regulation and override State actions
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The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society outlines how Trump Executive Orders shape federal AI regulation and override State actions. They outlines actions, plans and deadlines as well as a …
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5 Questions with Benjamin Cartel on Hanukkah Rocks at The High Hat on Dec 20 @MostlyMn
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Enough about Christmas, I know about Christmas – but I love an opportunity to see how Hanukkah Rocks with Benjamin Cartel at The High Hat on Dec 20. Also, it’s an opportunity for me to …
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Mostly MN Music with Whiskey Rock n Roll Club – playing Mortimer’s Dec 17 @MostlyMn @girlatrockshows
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The last show of the semester is always bittersweet. But it’s way more sweet than bitter when you end with Mark Devaraj and Taylor Carik from Whiskey Rock n Roll Club. We invited them to talk about…
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5 Questions with Dish-Pit Violet on self-titled album releasing Jan 1, 2026 @MostlyMn
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I was thrilled to get this new musical introduction to Dish-Pit Violet, an artist whose work I have appreciated in the past and might like even more now. The new album sounds joyful and upbeat and …
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EVENT Dec 17: ILSR's Digital Equity Unwrapped: A Look Back at a Challenging Year – and the Hope That Remains
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Looks like a nice year-ender from the Institute for Local Self Reliance… The end of the year may be winding down, but the digital equity community is gearing up for one last big Building for …
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EVENT Jan 13-15: Clearfield launches Tribal broadband technician training program in Brooklyn Park MN
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Telecompetitor reports… Tribal residents will have access to certified broadband training through fiber optic equipment company Clearfield Inc.’s new Tribal Broadband Training Initiative. The…
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EVENT March 9-11: MTA 2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show
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The MTA Conference is always a good one… MTA 2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show March 9-11, 2026 | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel | Prior Lake, MN At the MTA Convention, you’ll have the opportun…
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Fewer headaches thanks to telehealth resources for Deer River students
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KAXE reports… For some Deer River students, seeing the doctor means a full day out of school. “Most of it is transportation and getting up to Cass Lake for an appointment, if they have one,” …
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“Pretty Sweet Tech: Data Center 101 for Librarians”
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I learned about this on an online forum, but I found it interesting. Here’s a description from the YouTube description… Recorded on September 24, 2025. NCompass Live – Special monthly episode…
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How does the NATIONAL Broadband map rank your MN county for broadband access to a 1000/100? (2025)
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In preparation for the 2025 County Broadband Profiles, I’m looking at the county ranking for broadband access. I am looking at STATE and NATIONAL data. (Read more about why.) Below is information f…
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How does the NATIONAL Broadband map rank your MN county for broadband access to 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up? (2025)
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In preparation for the 2025 County Broadband Profiles, I’m looking at the county ranking for broadband access. I am looking at STATE and NATIONAL data. (Read more about why.) Below is information f…
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