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Better wi-fi comes with aesthetic cost
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The city of McMinnville has provided free wi-fi to downtown visitors. Antennas now adorn the tops of many downtown buildings, a situation that has drawn discontent from Historic Zoning Commission members. - photo by Lisa Hobbs
Antennas to boost wi-fi reception in downtown McMinnville have collided with historic preservation efforts.