MINOT, N.D. – SRT joined Trinity Health, and Trinity Health Foundation, on April 25 at the new regional healthcare campus for a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring SRT’s support. The ceremony took place on the third-floor connector, which is named after SRT.

Last summer SRT donated $500,000 to Trinity Health Foundation’s Capital Campaign. In addition, SRT’s fiber network forms the foundation of critical infrastructure for the new facility.

“We cannot meet the needs and expectations to make more possible for this community or the region-at-large without SRT,” said John M. Kutch, President and CEO of Trinity Health, during the ceremony. “SRT has truly been bridging the digital divide in connecting rural communities throughout the region with high-speed fiber. And certainly in Trinity’s case, those connections to and with our patients across the region are prevalent. Trinity Health is deeply grateful, not only for the partnership we have with SRT, but for the incredible philanthropic gift we have received.”

After the ceremony, Trinity Health took SRT employees and board members on a tour of the hospital and the adjacent medical office building. The SRT Connector on the third floor bridges the women’s and children’s floor of the hospital with neonatology, ob/gyn, and other specialties in the medical office building. Seating in the SRT Connector offers patients and visitors a place to reflect, rest, and recharge.

“This area we are standing in will be integral to patient care,” Jeffrey Verhey, MD, Chairman of the Trinity Health Foundation Board, said during the ribbon cutting ceremony. “We are grateful to SRT for their unrelenting support of Trinity Health and our mission.”

Kristi Miller, SRT Board President, added, “The calming natural light and cheerful design of this corridor will provide an inviting care environment for so many families – at so many moments in their lives. SRT, as a community partner and high-tech provider, is proud to support the important work of Trinity Health.”

MINOT, N.D. – SRT is pleased to announce the 2023 winners of five college scholarships. Four winners were awarded the SRT Scholarship for $1,500 each and one winner was awarded the SRT $2,500 Technical Scholarship.

The $1,500 SRT Scholarship recipients are:

• Isabell Buynak of Antler – MLS-Mohall High School
• Magee Rovig of Minot – Bishop Ryan Catholic School
• Preston Kraft of Velva – Velva High School
• Javin Mattern of Mohall – MLS-Mohall High School

Ryker Pederson of Minot High School won the $2,500 SRT Technical Scholarship. He will be attending the University of North Dakota and will major in computer science.

“Every year, we look forward to rewarding area students for their hard work and their accomplishments, both in academics and in the community,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO/General Manager. “These scholarship winners have bright futures ahead of them and SRT is proud to support their goals.”

Applicants for the SRT Scholarship Program were judged on their scholastic performance and achievements, as well as volunteerism and community involvement. Students were required to write an essay discussing how advancements in technology will change how students learn in the future.

The SRT Technical Scholarship can be awarded to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college.

Applicants were required to submit their volunteerism and community involvement, scholastic performance, and an essay describing how they can use their education and technology to reach rural and underserved populations. A letter of recommendation from a community member or educator was also required.