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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. Meet our members: Northern Valley Communications / James Valley Telecommunications
    Get to know Northern Valley Communications/James Valley Telecommunications. The SDN Communications member-owner company covers parts of northeastern South Dakota, including Aberdeen
  3. 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.
  4. Relive the SoDak Circuit with photos and video of our inaugural esports event
    See photos and video from the inaugural SoDak Circuit esports event where more than 300 gamers converged to compete for cash and prizes in six games.
  5. Meet our Members: Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative
    Interstate Telecommunications coop has served eastern South Dakota for 70 years, first with phone coverage, then cable TV and recently fiber internet. Get to know the SDN Communications member company:
  6. Local family brings love of video games and esports to SoDak Circuit
    Seven members of the Bergan family will be competing at the SoDak Circuit esports events on Sept. 21 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Their passion for video games has been going on since the 1990s when three brothers started hosting tournaments in their house.
  7. How SDN and its member-owner companies power esports
    In the world of esports, where milliseconds can make the difference between victory and defeat, a reliable and high-performance network isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity.
  8. Small-town South Dakota embracing esports at high school level
    In small-town South Dakota, team sports are starting to look a little different.
  9. Collegiate esports seeing steady growth on South Dakota campuses
    Several South Dakota universities and colleges have esports programs. Here's a closer look at all of them:
  10. SoDak Circuit: What to know about free esports event in Sioux Falls
    The free esports event for gamers for all ages is almost here! Don't miss out on playing for a chance to win prizes for playing video games on Sept. 21 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
  11. SDN's summer program offers hands-on experience for five interns
    At SDN Communications, our interns don't just observe — they jump right into the action, working alongside our team as if they were full-time employees.
  12. Minnesota telecom helping SDN Communications level up SoDak Circuit
    Paul Bunyan Communications in Bemidji, Minnesota, is providing tips and advice to SDN Communications for its inaugural esports event.
  13. 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.
  14. Meet our members: Beresford Municipal Telephone Company
    Beresford is home to Beresford Municipal Telephone Co., where they provide high level customer service through telephones, internet, cable TV and surveillance systems. Here's more about the SDN Communications member company.
  15. SDN employee sees the benefit of hands-on opportunities at Mitchell Tech
    “There’s so many different ways you can go with broadband knowledge. There are so many places to take that degree."
  16. 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.
  17. Training lab and virtual software keep SDN team in tip-top shape
    Having a training lab where employees can prepare for situations helps keep SDN Communications at the top of their game.
  18. UPTIME powers Great Bear Recreation Park all year long
    Great Bear Ski Valley’s 2024 snow season was over in 35 days after an unseasonably warm winter, but thanks in part to SDN Communications, the UPTIME lasts year-round at the recreation area.
  19. 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.
  20. From baseball to the Marines, SDN team members bring variety of experiences to the job
    Want to work in the telecommunications industry? You don't have to have a telecommunications background, as three SDN employees can attest.