Winona County
| Year | 100/20 Mbps | 1 Gbps |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #38 – 89.19% | |
| 2023 | #39 – 85.33% | |
| 2022 | #30 – 85.62% | |
| 2021 | #28 – 87.59% | |
| 2020 | #24 – 87.47% | |
| 2019 | #24 – 86.43% | |
| 2018 | #15 – 86.31% | |
| 2017 | #17 – 81.17% |
Household Density
26.8
Number of Providers
16
As of 2025 · Source: MN DEED
Has Worked with Blandin Foundation
Yes
Has Received MN Grant(s)
Yes
2024:
- County: Fillmore, Olmsted, Winona
MiEnergy Cooperative South West Fremont
Grant: $3,164,721
Local Match: $4,747,086
Total Budget: $7,911,807
The MiEnergy Cooperative project will see built Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) in the rural areas Southwest of Fremont, Minnesota located primarily in Winona and Filmore Counties. This project will provide services to 396 addresses, including 342 unserved and 54 underserved, and bridge the digital divide by offering residents access to essential services such as telemedicine, online education, and remote work opportunities. Funding partner Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company is contributing $2,373,543.
2022 – Ace Telephone Association, Inc., $3,218,201.00
MN State Grant awarded in 2021: AcenTek – Rural Peterson Exchange FTTH – GRANT $1,492,096 This last mile project will serve 214 unserved households, 18 unserved businesses, 88 unserved farms, and two unserved community anchor institutions as well as 47 underserved households and five underserved businesses in areas of Fillmore and Winona counties.
2019 – AcenTek – Rural Houston Exchange FTTH – GRANT $2,895,318
2016 – WINONA COUNTY PICKWICK AREA – GRANT: $416,640
2015 – Hiawatha Broadband Communications – Winona County Whitewater Area – Grant Award: $247,000
2015 – Winona County Hiawatha Broadband Communications – Cedar Valley Area – Grant award: $314,450
Government Districts
U.S. Congress: CD 7, CD 1
MN Senate: 20, 26
MN House: 20B, 26A