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Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

Walz also earmarked Aug. 7 as "Telecommuter Forward! Day" in Minnesota.

These Minnesota communities have committed to coordinating and partnering with broadband providers, realtors, economic development professionals and others to promote the availability of telecommuting options in their areas.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear how important it is for the state to support telecommuting capabilities,” Gov. Walz said in a press release. “This initiative will help ensure options for remote work expand in our state, improving the quality of life for employees and encouraging economic vitality in communities throughout Minnesota.”

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan also expressed the need for telecommuter-friendly cities.

“The collaboration and support that telecommuter-friendly communities offer are critical to providing the flexibility Minnesotans need in the modern workplace," she said.

Steve Grove, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, said more Minnesotans than ever before are telecommuting for work.

“As we help Minnesota’s economy recover from the pandemic, telecommuter-friendly policies add new opportunities for civic engagement and collaboration among Minnesota’s businesses, entrepreneurs and communities," Grove said.

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