We are residents of the wonderful city of Nowthen, MN. One of the few drawbacks in this great town (with a population of about 4,500) is the spotty coverage of broadband internet. Some ares have no coverage and other areas have slow or unreliable coverage. Nowthen is sandwiched in between three cities (Elk River, Zimmerman and St. Francis), that all have good access and options. It is unfortunate that so many people in Nowthen do not have the same broadband opportunities. The purpose of this petition is to make the nearby broadband providers and our legislators aware of the situation. There is a very strong demand in the area for it to be improved as soon as possible. We all hope that 2016 will finally be the year that it happens!