Winona, Minn., organizations seek broadband stimulus money for elderly, disabled and homebound residents

While a number of telecommunications companies are asking for large pieces of the government’s broadband stimulus pie, much smaller institutions that work directly with underserved communities are biding their time in hopes of just a tiny slice of what’s available.

In Minnesota, at least a few organizations are actively petitioning for money to help seniors and the disabled get better acquainted with technology that will help connect with health care providers from the comfort of home, according to a feature published this week by the Winona Daily News...