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Multi-Gig Internet Service to Expand in Southeast Minnesota Cities

Hiawatha Broadband Communications is continuing its build out of Flight Fiber throughout the state.

Kelcie Lee

Kelcie Lee

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Multi-Gig Internet Service to Expand in Southeast Minnesota Cities
Photo from Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) website.

Feb. 26, 2026 – Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) announced plans to bring multi-gig Flight Fiber internet service to southeast Minnesota cities. 

HBC is expanding multi-gig speeds to provide 2 Gig and 5 Gig options for faster internet for both households and businesses. A variety of construction is already underway in some Minnesota’s cities, including Winona, Red Wing, Lake City, Farmington, Hastings and Empire. 

As a Minnesota-based broadband provider and entity of the Schurz Broadband Group, HBC said it hopes to continue providing next-level broadband to the state, including faster speed, higher capacity for more devices and increased reliability.

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