Cable Television
News Flash!
Digital Cable TV and High Speed Internet is coming to Town!  On February 27, 2007, Charter Communications announced that they are undertaking a multi-million dollar upgrade program that includes much of Pelican Township.  Digital and Hi-Def TV, Cable Internet and eventually Telephone service will be offered to all properties in the town that now have access to cable tv service.  To inquire about this, call Charter at 829-1021.

Last Year's News
The Heartland Cable Commission held a Directors Meeting on December 7, 2005 and created a grant program where each member community could apply for a grant up to $5,000 for new community based projects.  Five grants were awarded in that amount to the Cities of Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point and Jenkins and the Townships of Pelican and Jenkins.

Cable TV Service Complaint?
The Cable Commission has a toll-free phone number for complaints regarding cable TV service that the provider, Charter Communications, has not solved.  If you are having problems getting your problem resolved and have contacted Charter at least two times without success, please call 218 568-4691 and leave your name, address and phone number plus the date of  your call and a commission member will get back to you within a few days.  This voice mail number is NOT monitored.

Cable Commission Meetings
The public is invited to attend all Cable TV meetings and provide input and share their thoughts regarding the operation and maintenance of the Cable Television System.  Programming concerns will be forwarded to the Cable Company for their review.  Issues of service quality are of concern to the Commission. 

The Commission does not directly regulate the Cable Franchisee but rather enforces the Franchise Agreement that allows the Cable Company to provide service to residents to the cities of Breezy Point, Pequot Lakes and Jenkins and Pelican and Jenkins Townships. 
Maybe you didn't know it but Pelican Township has entered the world of high-tech.  Cable TV service is available in many parts of the Township from Charter Communications, based in Brainerd.  Emergency notifications including weather alerts are sent to viewers through the Cable TV programming.  Coverage of our meetings is not currently available on Cable TV.  A variety of programming options are offered.