Runestone Telecom Association

08/27/2026

Better Internet for our rural areas starts with you! Runestone Telecom is evaluating interest in a potential fiber Internet project in rural portions of Traverse County and Kandiyohi County, but before we move forward, we need to hear from local residents, farms, and businesses.
Is faster, more reliable, and more affordable Internet needed at your property?
To help prepare for future fiber optic projects, we need as many eligible locations as possible entered into Minnesota’s Broadband Line Extension Connection Program website.
Please let them know you need better internet!
1️⃣ Visit complete our form here to add your name to our list: https://form.jotform.com/262385035416052
2️⃣ Once you click Submit, you will be redirected to the Minnesota’s Line Extension Connection Program website. There you will enter the address of the property needing better Internet service.

Please make sure to share this information with your neighbors. Here is the link directly to the MN DEED program website: Minnesota Line Extension Program _FINAL
Entering your address in the MN Line Extension Connection Program website is a crucial step for Runestone to help bring better internet to your homes and businesses!
Don’t wait! ⏰ Respond by September 15!
🔗 www.runestone.net
☎️ 320-986-2013
Runestone is a local, member-owned cooperative, serving West Central and Central Minnesota since 1949.

08/26/2026

We'll see ya at the Traverse County Fair !

Runestone Telecom Association Dumont Saints

08/21/2026

🌽 Broadband is growing right alongside agriculture.

From corn and soybeans to sugar beets, wheat, edible beans, sunflowers and more, technology continues to change the way farming gets done in rural Minnesota.

Today, auto-steer technology is used on 50% of crop acreage in the U.S. Ag technology - including farm management software, drones, remote sensing, smart irrigation and automation - can help farmers lower input costs while increasing yield and productivity.

As a Smart Rural Community℠ provider, Runestone Telecom understands that a strong broadband network isn't just about connecting homes. It's about supporting the technology, businesses and farms that keep our rural communities moving forward.

Nationally Recognized. Locally Invested.

08/19/2026

Come visit our booth at the Traverse County Fair ! Ask your questions, sign up for our drawing for Twins tickets & get some RTA swag! :)

08/18/2026

🎉Hey Wheaton! 🎉

We make it easy to get connected! Friendly & local staff will answer your call AND get you connected. We live & work in the communities we serve.

NO contracts, NO construction fees, and NO connect fees.

We give back capital credit checks (refunds) to our customers AND give back to the communities we service.

We can port your landline phone so you can keep your existing phone number.

📞Call us for details!

➡️Go here to sign up: https://runestonetelecom.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=c310874363f449518e956df69a471739

City of Wheaton

🤔 You Have Fiber... Now What?

If you're in the City of Wheaton and had Runestone Telecom install fiber optic cable to your property, you are ready be connected to the future of broadband - you just need to activate it!

With Runestone fiber, you can enjoy:

⚡ Fast, reliable internet with speeds up to 1 Gig
📺 Smooth streaming, gaming, and video calls
📞 Local telephone service with number portability
🚫 No contracts
💲 No hidden fees
📍 Local customer service and support from people who live and work in your community

Getting started is easy. Simply complete a service application on our website and we'll contact you about the next steps.

Even if you've been happy with your current provider, now is a great time to see what a local fiber network can offer.

Ready to activate your fiber connection? Complete your application today 👉 https://runestone.net/wheaton-service-application/

Questions? Give us a call—we'd be happy to help!

City of Wheaton, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Wheaton,MN

08/13/2026

📍 Do you live or own a business in Stearns, Traverse or Kandiyohi County? Enter your address!

Minnesota’s Line Extension Connection Program helps identify homes and businesses that may need improved broadband access. Registration is open for future funding rounds.

Even if you’re unsure whether your location qualifies, we encourage you to enter your address. Your registration helps show where broadband connections are still needed and may help bring future opportunities to your area.

🏠 Residents and businesses can register.

Need help completing the application or prefer a paper form?
☎️ Call 651-259-7610
📧 Email [email protected]

➡️ Visit the Line Extension Connection Program webpage to enter your address and learn more.
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a3dcfe08e2dd431ca64d266a74414825?portalUrl=https://gis.connectednation.org/portal&width=800

It only takes a few minutes—and getting your address on the list is an important first step!

08/12/2026

We want to feature YOU!

📸 We'd love to feature YOU!

Some of our favorite stories come from the people and businesses we have the privilege of serving.

Whether you're running a business from your shop, helping your kids with homework, working from home, streaming family movie nights, or staying connected with loved ones... we'd love to hear how Runestone Telecom fits into your life.

Share a favorite photo of your family, farm, business, or team in the comments (or send us a private message) and tell us how our fiber Internet (or other service) helps keep you connected.

With your permission, we may feature your story in a future social media post or newsletter!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your everyday moments! :)

08/11/2026

Happy 811 Day! Today we recognize the origin of the one call 811 phone number and how our community continues to come together in an effort to dig safely.

We also recognize the technological progress we've made and invite our followers to visit our website to test our streamlined online ticketing system at gopherstateonecall.org.

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Flekkefest- Elbow Lake Parade on Saturday! Thanks to Kent & his family for representing Runestone Telecom Association !