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SRT Donates $25,000 to Mohall Splash Pad Project

SRT Donates $25,000 to Mohall Splash Pad Project

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MINOT, N.D. – SRT presented $25,000 on February 14 to the Mohall Park District, supporting the city’s capital campaign to replace Mohall’s baby pool with a 1,900 square-foot Family Fun Splash Pad.

A popular attraction for residents of Mohall and surrounding communities, the baby pool fell into disrepair after years of use. The pool was removed in October 2022 to make way for the new splash pad.

“The baby pool provided entertainment for adults and children for decades. Our mission is to keep that entertainment alive for future generations,” said Cheryl Overby, Mohall City Auditor. “The splash pad is a fresh take on our old pool that adds activities, a dynamic space for fun, and visual appeal to our park facilities. We appreciate SRT’s investment in our park and our community,” Overby said.

SRT’s gift goes toward the splash pad’s estimated $199,300 total cost. Site preparation such as water line installation and landscaping incur additional expenses. So far the Mohall Park District has raised $215,000 through a variety of community fundraisers and donations, which speaks to the local support for the project. The district expects to need $60,000 to finish future phases.

“Mohall is a valued community in our region where people can live, work, and raise their families,” said Kristi Miller, SRT Board President. “Recreational amenities contribute to quality of life, and SRT is proud to support this splash pad that will bring enjoyment to area residents of all ages.”

Splash pad construction is projected to begin in May 2023 on the site of the former baby pool. 

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves roughly 8,000 square miles across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.

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SRT Donates $14,000 to Full STEAM Ahead

SRT Donates $14,000 to Full STEAM Ahead

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 MINOT, N.D. – SRT recently presented a check totaling the company’s support of Full STEAM Ahead’s Lego League Explore program.

Since 2019, SRT has donated $14,000 to the program, opening the door for hundreds of kids ages 6-14 to participate for free.

FIRST® LEGO® League is a branch of an international program that encourages kids to develop an early interest in fields related to science and technology.

“It’s been really great for the kids, working through new challenges by building and programming LEGOs. They really enjoy it, and the opportunity is available thanks to SRT,” said Ali Auch, Full STEAM Ahead Executive Director and Founder.

STEAM Teams Powered by SRT learn through exploratory research, hands-on construction, and the use of LEGO elements. The students work together to bring these robotic models to life.

“SRT believes in technology’s potential to improve life for people in our region,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. “When young students pursue knowledge in this discipline, they are on the way to an exciting future and a meaningful education. We see the importance of STEAM in our business daily, and we are proud to support this program for local kids.”

Full STEAM Ahead is a nonprofit organization in Minot, ND that was formed in 2017. Full STEAM Ahead is an umbrella organization that helped meld youth with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. 

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves roughly 8,000 square miles across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.

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SRT Chief Operating Officer John Reiser Retiring

SRT Chief Operating Officer John Reiser Retiring

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 MINOT, N.D. – John Reiser, SRT Chief Operating Officer and Assistant General Manager, will retire November 30 after 26 years with the organization.

Reiser joined SRT as Controller in 1996, then progressed to Director of Accounting before becoming COO/Assistant General Manager in 2003. As COO he led SRT through several pivotal milestones for the cooperative. While SRT was transitioning from a landline phone company to a broadband company, Reiser oversaw day-to-day operations while managing key projects that helped SRT build its state-of-the-art fiber optic network. He also negotiated with national wireless carriers when SRT exited the retail wireless business in 2017, as well as ongoing tower lease agreements.

“We all hold John in high regard for his impressive knowledge of telecommunications, from policy and insurance to contracts and many other aspects of the industry,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. “His ability to view situations with the big picture in mind will be greatly missed.”

A respected voice in the industry, Reiser served nationally on NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association’s Retirement & Security Program and Savings Plan Trust Committee. His legal background and human resources expertise were assets to the national committee and an invaluable resource for SRT employees.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 190 people and serves more than 48,000 customers across north central North Dakota. SRT earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include internet, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.

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November Tech Tip: Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts

November Tech Tip: Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts

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Have you ever closed a tab in your browser and worried you would never be able to find it again? Thankfully, there is a keyboard shortcut that will restore your tab in a couple of clicks: Control + Shift + T

Here are a few other keystrokes to make your life easier:
Copy: Control + C
Paste: Control + V
Undo: Control + Z
Redo: Control + Y
Refresh Browser: F5
Open the Search Bar: Control + E
Search/Find Text: Control + F
Delete words instead of single letters: Control + Backspace
Zoom In/Out: Control + (+) or (-) or Control + Scroll on mouse
Highlight all text: Control + A

Microsoft-Specific:
Minimize all screens: Windows Key + D
Lock your screen: Windows Key + L
Renaming a file: Highlight the file and hit F2

Look out for phishing scams!

Look out for phishing scams!

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What is Phishing?
Phishing is a cyber threat that pretends to be someone you know in an email or text message. They want sensitive information from you such as credit card numbers, usernames, and passwords.

Each phishing email or text will look slightly different, but their message is the same: “Click on this link or something bad will happen.” Lately, these scams are targeting customers’ email service and threatening to disconnect “inactive accounts.”

How to Spot Phishing Scams
Look for typos and spelling errors. For example, if an email says, “STR Email” instead of “SRT Email” in the subject line, this is a red flag. Also, always look at the sender’s email address to see if it appears suspicious. Many phishing emails also have a sense of urgency to their message or contain offers too good to be true.

Messages from SRT will look professional and will provide supporting information directly tied to our official website: srt.com. Don’t be fooled by imposters and bad actors.

What to Do with Phishing Attempts
If a message looks “phishy,” don’t click on the fraudulent links in the message. If you want to be sure, contact your most trusted Internet guru. The SRT Internet Helpdesk can help you. If you’re sure it’s a phishing attempt, move the message to the Spam folder in SRT Webmail or in the SRT Email mobile app. Moving those messages to the Spam folder will help SRT’s spam prevention platform catch those messages in the future. The Spam folder is also self-cleaning.

For more information on how to stay cybersafe, you can visit Cybersecurity | Ready.gov. We will also continue to share the latest tips and trustworthy resources, so visit our website and social media often.