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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.10
 
                    SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
 
     This Separation Agreement and General Release ("Agreement") is made as of
17 of February 1997, by and between Americable, Inc., a Minnesota corporation
("Americable"), and Gary L. Eizenga, a resident of Illinois ("Eizenga").
 
     WHEREAS, Eizenga represents, understands and agrees that his employment
with Americable will be terminated on February 28, 1997.
 
     WHEREAS, Eizenga and Americable desire to fully and finally settle all
issues, differences and actual and potential claims between them, including, but
in no way limited to, any claim that might arise out of Eizenga's employment
with Americable and the termination thereof;
 
     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,
Eizenga and Americable agree as follows:
 
     (1) Americable agrees to provide Eizenga the following payments and
benefits:
 
        (a) After Eizenga's employment termination of February 28, 1997,
            Americable will continue to pay on regular pay days Eizenga's
            current gross salary of $6,865.39 biweekly, less deductions for
            federal income tax, FICA and state income tax, until the earlier of
            February 27, 1998 or at which time Eizenga has become re-employed.
            (i) For purposes of this Agreement re-employed shall include
            acceptance by Eizenga of a new position, consulting arrangement or
            starting his own business. In addition, starting April 1, 1997,
            Eizenga agrees to provide monthly written notice to William P.
            Dease, Americable, Inc., 7450 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN
            55344, as to his efforts to obtain re-employment and the results of
            those efforts. Furthermore, should Eizenga become re-employed as
            defined herein, he shall provide immediate written notice to William
            P. Dease. (ii) Eizenga will be reimbursed up to $15,000 for out
            placement services. However, no reimbursements will be paid until 20
            days following the signing of this agreement.
 
        (b) Eizenga will be eligible to continue his benefit package (medical,
            dental, life, and 401(k) incentive plan), with the same employee
            contribution from Eizenga that he is currently paying, excluding
            participation within the ExecuCare program, from his termination
            date of February 28, 1997, until the earlier of February 27, 1998 or
            at which time Eizenga has become re-employed.
 
        (c) After Americable has completed its obligation to make payments under
            paragraph 1(a) above, it shall pay Eizenga additional compensation
            for twenty days of earned paid time off.
 
        (d) Eizenga will be reimbursed for all normal business related expenses
            incurred through February 28, 1997.
 
        (e) Pursuant to Federal and Minnesota law, Eizenga is hereby given
            notice of his rights to continue his insurance coverage under
            Americable's medical, dental, and life insurance plans at his own
            expense for a period of up to eighteen (18) additional months. This
            period will commence on the first of the month following the
            completion of Americable's election to make payments under paragraph
            1(a) above.
 
        (f) All other items of compensation not specifically mentioned in
            subparagraphs 1(a), 1(b), and 1(c) and 1(d) above, have been
            resolved and are included in said severance pay, and Eizenga has no
            further claim to any other items of compensation or benefits.
 
        (g) Eizenga agrees that he was not entitled to the payments and benefits
            outlined in this paragraph as a result of his employment with
            Americable, but that the payments and benefits are being provided as
            consideration for his acceptance and execution of this Agreement.
 
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     (2) As an essential inducement to Americable to enter into this Agreement,
         and as consideration for the foregoing promises of Americable, Eizenga
         agrees as follows:
 
        (a) Eizenga confirms and agrees that he shall not at any time divulge to
            others or use for his own benefit any proprietary or confidential
            information or trade secrets of Americable obtained during the
            course of his engagement with Americable relating to sales,
            products, customers, accounts, clients, technologies, formulas,
            processes, methods, machines, manufacturers, compositions, ideas,
            improvements, or inventions belonging to or relating to Americable,
            its clients, its subsidiaries, affiliates, successors or associated
            companies.
 
        (b) By this Agreement, Eizenga and Americable intend to settle any and
            all claims which Eizenga has or may have against Americable as a
            result of Eizenga employment with Americable and/or the cessation of
            Eizenga's employment with Americable. For the consideration
            expressed herein, Eizenga hereby releases and discharges Americable,
            its officers, employees, agents, assigns, insurers, representatives,
            counsel, administrators, successors, shareholders, and/or directors
            from all liability for damages or claims of any kind and agrees not
            to institute any claim for damages or otherwise, by charge or
            otherwise, nor authorize any other party, governmental or otherwise,
            to institute any claim via administrative or legal proceedings
            against Americable for any such claims including, but not limited
            to, any claims arising under or based upon the Illinois Human Rights
            Act, Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch 775 sec.sec. 1-101 et seq.; Minn. Stat.
            sec.sec. 363.01 seq., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S. C.
            sec.sec. 2000e et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29
            U.S. C. sec.sec. 621 et seq.; or the Americans With Disabilities
            Act, 42 U.S. C. sec.sec. 12101 et seq.; and any contract, quasi
            contract, or tort claims, whether developed or undeveloped, arising
            from or related to Eizenga's employment with Americable, and/or the
            cessation of Eizenga's employment with Americable. Eizenga and
            Americable agree that by signing this Agreement, Eizenga does not
            waive any claims arising after the execution of this Agreement.
 
     (3) Eizenga has been informed of his rights to rescind this Agreement as
         far as it extends to potential claims under Minn. Stat. sec.sec. 363.01
         et seq. (prohibiting discrimination in employment) by written notice to
         Americable within fifteen (15) calendar days following his execution of
         this Agreement. To be effective, such written notice must either be
         delivered by hand or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,
         addressed to Mr. William P. Dease, Americable, Inc., 7450 Flying Cloud
         Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, delivered or post-marked within
         such fifteen (15) day period. Eizenga understands that Americable will
         have no obligations under this Agreement in the event such notice is
         timely delivered and any payments made as of that date pursuant to
         paragraph 1, above, shall be immediately repaid by Eizenga to
         Americable.
 
     (4) Eizenga has been informed of his right to rescind this Agreement as far
         as it extends to potential claims under the Age Discrimination in
         Employment Act, 29 U.S. C. sec.sec. 621 et seq. by written notice to
         Americable within seven (7) calendar days following his execution of
         this Agreement. This Agreement shall not become effective or
         enforceable until the seven (7) day period has expired. Eizenga
         understands that Americable will have no obligations under this
         agreement in the event such notice is timely delivered and any payments
         made as of that date by pursuant to paragraph 1, above, shall be
         immediately repaid by Eizenga to Americable.
 
     (5) Eizenga has also been informed that the terms of this Agreement shall
         be open for acceptance by him for a period of twenty-one (21) days
         during which time he may consider whether to accept this Agreement.
 
     (6) Twenty days after the execution of this agreement, Americable will make
         payment to Eizenga in the amount of $25,000 in full satisfaction of
         Eizenga's rights under the Stock option and Repurchase Agreement of
         December 2, 1996. Eizenga understands that he has no further right to
         any stock or options under that agreement or otherwise. Eizenga further
         understands that he is bound to comply with the 6 month agreement not
         to compete contained in Paragraph 13 (a) of that agreement.
 
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     (7) The terms of this Agreement shall remain strictly confidential between
         the parties hereto, and shall not be disclosed to third persons unless
         required by law.
 
     (8) Eizenga understands and agrees that effective February 28, 1997, he
         will no longer be authorized to incur any expenses or obligations or
         liabilities on behalf of Americable.
 
     (9) Eizenga agrees that effective February 28, 1997, he shall:
 
        (a) Discontinue the servicing of any of Americable's clients, and the
            use of any property, facilities, and services provided by
            Americable;
 
        (b) Discontinue the use of any and all client lists, cases or contacts,
            unless a written agreement thereon provides differently;
 
        (c) Return to Americable equipment, customer lists and other documents,
            and any other property of Americable;
 
     (10) Eizenga agrees that he will refrain from making any statements,
          whether written or oral, which are disparaging of Americable, its
          directors, officers, employees, agents, or representatives. Eizenga
          acknowledges that in the event he makes any such disparaging
          statements, Americable shall have no further obligation to make any of
          the payments set forth in paragraph 1 above. Americable agrees that it
          will refrain from making any statements, whether written or oral,
          which are disparaging of Eizenga.
 
     (11) This Agreement shall not in any way be construed as an admission by
          Americable that it has acted wrongfully with respect to Eizenga or any
          other person, or that Eizenga has any rights whatsoever against
          Americable. Americable specifically disclaims any liability to, or
          wrongful acts against Eizenga or any other person, on the part of
          itself, its directors, its employees, its representatives or its
          agents.
 
     (12) This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with
          respect to the subject matter hereof. Eizenga hereby affirms that his
          rights to payments or benefits from Americable are specified
          exclusively and completely in this Agreement. Any modification of, or
          addition to this Agreement must be in writing, signed by Americable
          and Eizenga.
 
     (13) This Agreement constitutes a contract enforceable against either party
          and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the
          State of Minnesota. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to
          violate any applicable law. If any part of this Agreement is construed
          to be in violation of a state and/or federal law, then that part shall
          be null and void, but the balance of the provisions of this Agreement
          shall remain in full force and effect.
 
     (14) Eizenga hereby affirms and acknowledges that he has read the foregoing
          Agreement and that he has been advised to consult with an attorney
          prior to signing this Agreement. Eizenga agrees that the provisions
          set forth in this Agreement are written in language understandable to
          him and further affirms that he understands the meaning of the terms
          of this Agreement and their effect. Eizenga represents that he enters
          into this Agreement freely and voluntarily.
 
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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their
signatures below.
 
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                                                        Gary L. Eizenga
 
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