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  1. Venture Communications steps up to help first responders in rural communities
    Venture Communications, an SDN Communications member-owner company, helps support area ambulances in its territory. Recently, Venture gave a $5,000 gift to help pay for an ambulance.
  2. ITC REDI program strengthens rural communities by supporting new businesses
    From a bakery to a day care, the ITC Rural Economic Development Inc. (REDI) program has helped businesses get their start in small South Dakota communities since 2000.
  3. What you need to know about the games we're playing at SoDak Circuit
    SoDak Circuit is approaching quickly, here's what you need to know about the games we have and the rules for how they will be played.
  4. More than 'just' videogames: How esports fosters friendships, teamwork
    Esports is a rapidly growing sport in the state of South Dakota, this sport builds more than just a competitive mindset. Friendship and teamwork go hand in hand with esports.
  5. SDN Wi-Fi trailer provides UPTIME at community events
    Keep an eye out this summer for the SDN Communications Wi-Fi trailer at events across the state. The trailer is powered by SDN's member companies and can provide internet for thousands of people.
  6. Record numbers of sculptures fill Downtown Sioux Falls for the annual SculptureWalk
    A beautiful exhibit that has made downtown Sioux Falls come to life for over twenty years is now breaking records as the largest annual public display of sculptures in the world.
  7. Scouting legacy at SDN lives on: Eagle project adds viewfinder at Sioux Falls overlook
    SDN Communications was one of the sponsors of an Eagle Scout project at Great Bear Recreation Park in memory of former CEO Mark Shlanta.
  8. SDN employees give back to area youth through Junior Achievement
    Each year, a dozen employees from SDN Communications share their time and talents with students in the Sioux Falls School District through the Junior Achievement program.
  9. SDN Communications helps teachers bring innovation to the classroom
    To help teachers in the Sioux Falls School District, SDN Communications donates annually to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation’s Public School Proud Grant program.
  10. SDN anthem video taps into light to showcase potential of network
    SDN Communications partnered with Fresh Produce to tell its story — its anthem — by traveling across the state and finding the light that powers the network.
  11. Dakota State CybHER camp trains next generation of cyber experts, leaders
    The Dakota State University CybHER Camp is the largest girls-only residential camp of its kind in the country. Here's how one camper's experience went:
  12. Mitchell Tech College honors SDN as one of top employers for graduates
    SDN Communications has the 10th highest rate of hiring Mitchell Tech students out of 32 businesses being recognized.
  13. SDN member companies make a difference through ICAN campaign
    ICAN offers SDN Communications member companies a chance to promote local charities and events through its "I CAN Make a Difference" campaign.
  14. SDN sponsors SculptureWalk with elegant 'Law Maker'
    SDN Communications has been a longtime supporter of the Sioux Falls SculptureWalk, and the 2023 piece is from an artist from Phoenix.
  15. Scenes from the Sioux Falls Airshow and Thunderbirds
    The Thunderbirds and more than a dozen other planes took to the skies at the Sioux Falls Airshow on Saturday. See photos and videos from the event:
  16. SDN helps send youth to Washington, D.C., through FRS
    The Foundation for Rural Service sends youth to nation's capital every year to learn more about country's history and telecommunications industry.
  17. SDN provides a vehicle to the world of STEM
    SDN Communications has donated time, money and resources to South Dakota STARBASE for several years. The program teaches STEM to underserved students.
  18. Dakota State University student named first SDN Communications Scholar
    The first SDN Scholar recipient is a student in the field of cyber security at Dakota State University.
  19. SDN employees and local businesses help local United Way reach its goal
    Putting contests, incentives and sweet treats - SDN Communications' internal United Way Committee organizes the company’s campaign. They set goals, plan fun events throughout the week and create incentives to give such as paid time off, primo parking spots and Heart Club swag.
  20. Keeping healthcare accessible in rural South Dakota
    Horizon Health Care operates 32 clinics in 22 communities across South Dakota, providing crucial healthcare to rural residents. SDN Communications and its members want to make sure Horizon can continue this important work.