River Heights council hears update on possible Google Fiber expansion, schedules presentation

Dec 2, 2025

A council member reported a meeting with Google Fiber reps who proposed a citywide upgrade at no cost to the city; timeline discussed includes construction in early Q2 and service late Q2 2026. Councilors raised right-of-way, ditch routing and asphalt-impact concerns and asked for a follow-up presentation.

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River Heights City Council heard a report Dec. 2 about a potential Google Fiber buildout that could expand fiberoptic service citywide. A council member who met with a Google Fiber representative said Google would pay for inspections, permits and installation and expects the project to be cost-neutral for the city.

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