Blue Earth County
| Year | 100/20 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #63 – 79.55% | |
| 2023 | #61 – 76.46% | |
| 2022 | #41 – 81.88% | |
| 2021 | #40 – 80.76% | |
| 2020 | #43 – 77.81% | |
| 2019 | #40 – 77.91% | |
| 2018 | #83 – 14.13% | |
| 2017 | #37 – 55.6% |
Household Density
28.2
Number of Providers
20
As of 2025 · Source: MN DEED
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2015 – MVTV Wireless Middle Mile Grant award: $808,080
2024:
- County: Blue Earth, Faribault
Bevcomm (Easton) Telephone
Bevcomm (Easton) Rural MN Lake
Grant: $435,838
Local Match: $1,016,956
Total Budget: $1,452,794
Bevcomm will build an underground fiber broadband network to 101 locations (86 unserved and 15 underserved), offering speeds up to a Gigabit symmetrically with unlimited data, to portions of rural Faribault and Blue Earth Counties. This project will impact 55 farms, 32 households, and 14 businesses. Faribault County EDA has pledged $5,000 and Minnesota Lake Township has pledged $1,000 toward project costs. Bevcomm has to date received 25 state grants, all of which have been successfully deployed and completed on time.
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 1
MN Senate: 15, 18, 22
MN House: 15B, 18A, 18B, 22A, 22B