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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. 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:
  5. SDN promotes Greg Robinson to lead West River business development
    Greg Robinson has been promoted to lead business development for SDN Communications in West River South Dakota.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Longtime TrioTel Communications board member retires, leaving a lasting legacy
    For the past 51 years, there’s been one consistent presence at TrioTel Communications: Tom Hueners.
  10. 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.
  11. 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."
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. SoDak Circuit launches free esports event in Sioux Falls on Sept. 21
    SDN Communications and its member companies are launching the the first SoDak Circuit esports event for September. All ages and skill levels are invited!
  18. Meet our Members: Alliance Communications
    Garretson, SD is home to Alliance Communications as they serve portions of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa with personal service through elite fiber-optic technology.
  19. How ConnectSD grants, SDN member companies link rural business owners
    Three South Dakota rural business owners struggled with reliable internet until ConnectSD grants and SDN Communications member companies expanded services.
  20. With nearly 100% buried fiber, SDN promises unprecedented UPTIME
    SDN Communications touts its vast underground fiber-optic cable network. That leads to more UPTIME. Here's why.