MLEC Fiber plans for busy season

The mild winter weather has allowed for an early start to MLEC (Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative) Fiber construction and installation. Three projects will make MLEC Fiber Internet available to an additional 1,250 homes and businesses.

MCGRATH AREA

Construction is wrapping up on the 100-mile fiber project, passing over 500 homes in the McGrath area. This project was in partnership with Aitkin County Government and was funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Community Development Block Grant. Soon new customers will have access to internet.

PHASE 6

Construction is starting soon on the Phase 6 project. This 60-mile project will pass over 270 homes and businesses in Spencer, Kimberly, Nordland and Glen townships. Funding comes from the Minnesota DEED.

RECONNECT 3

Construction will continue on the USDA Reconnect 3 project located in Crow Wing County in the townships of Bay Lake, Deerwood and Rabbit Lake. This project is divided into two parts and will build over 77 miles of fiber passing over 480 homes.

If you are in any MLEC Fiber project area, you can still sign up for service. Contact MLEC Fiber at 218-429-0433 or online at www.mlecmn.net/fiber.