Best Internet Providers in Minneapolis, MN

Internet Resources for Low-Income Families in Minneapolis

Whether it’s to participate in school activities, explore extracurricular activities, or apply for scholarships, having access to digital resources is an essential part of modern life. Many low-income families in Minneapolis, however, lack access to working computers and the internet. We put together these lists of digital resources to connect Minneapolis families with the resources they need to bridge the digital divide:

Discounted Distance Learning Devices

• Minneapolis Public Schools: The Minneapolis Public Schools system provides iPads or Chromebooks and a hotspot to families without computers or tablets at home. Families can find out more on the district’s Device Distribution FAQ page. 
• Free Geek Twin Cities: This Twin Cities nonprofit organization refurbishes used computers and resells them at low prices to ensure that lower-income people in the St. Paul and Minneapolis area have access to technology. You can purchase a refurbished laptop from Free Geek’s online store or in-person location for as little as $50. 
• PCs for People: This national organization maintains an in-person store in St. Paul, where individuals who are below the 200 percent poverty level or currently enrolled in a government assistance program can access low-cost computers and accessories starting at $100. The organization also operates an online store for those who cannot visit the in-person location.

Local Refurbished or Discounted Devices 

• Tech Discounts
• Que Computers
• Computronix

Remote Learning Programs

• Science Museum of Minnesota: The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul maintains a collection of online science resources that children can access to learn from home about science issues, covering everything from environmental issues to social injustices.
• Minnesota Department of Human Services: The Minnesota DHS has a child care assistance program for eligible low-income families. This resource gives families a way to find and fund child care for as long as child care assistance is needed. 
• Minneapolis Public Schools: MPS provides a wealth of online learning resources for students. Current MPS students can access digital archives, databases, and e-books by using MPS login information. 

Free Wireless Internet Access in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Library system boosts its Wi-Fi signal so that people can access it from outside the library walls. Here are some of the specific library branch locations in Minneapolis where you can access the internet for free:

• Minneapolis Central Library — 300 Nicollet Mall
• North Regional Library — 1315 Lowry Ave. N.
• Walker Library — 2880 Hennepin Ave.
• Northeast Library — 2200 Central Ave. NE
• Webber Park Library — 4400 Humboldt Ave. N.

Minneapolis has a wealth of digital resources available if you know where to look. Check out our free Wi-Fi coverage map below to find publicly accessible Wi-Fi in a Twin Cities location near you:

Free Wireless Internet Access in Minneapolis, MN

1102 U.S. Courthouse 300 South Fourth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55415

1101 E. 78th Street- Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN 55420

1550 East 78th Street

Richfield, MN 55423

1550 East 78th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55423

1845 E. Franklin Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55404

12901 Foley Blvd

Coon Rapids, MN 55448

11200 Mississippi Blvd

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

5503 Green Valley Drive

Minneapolis, MN 55437

2211 Riverside Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55454

731 21st Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55454