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SRT Awards College Scholarships

SRT Awards College Scholarships

MINOT, N.D. – SRT is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of five college scholarships. Of more than 100 applications submitted by outstanding area students, four winners were awarded the SRT Scholarship for $1,500 each. The SRT $2,500 Technical Scholarship winner was also selected.

The $1,500 SRT Scholarship recipients are:

  • Jersey Johnson – Minot High School
  • Madison Moberg – MLS Mohall High School
  • Jadyn Sandy – Velva High School
  • Niah Wollenzien – TGU Towner High School

The winner of the $2,500 SRT Technical Scholarship is Dylan McDonald of Glenburn Public School, who will be attending the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and will major in engineering or computer science.

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“SRT awards scholarships to recognize our area students’ exceptional achievements and support their promising college goals,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO/General Manager. “As always, we received many impressive applications. It’s been an honor to see how much this scholarship program impacts area youth and we are happy to play a small role in their success.”

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 technology has impacted their experience as a student, whether positively or negatively, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SRT Technical Scholarship also required students 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. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from a community member or educator was required. This scholarship is unique in that it can be awarded to a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college.

SRT congratulates the winners and wishes all seniors the best in their future endeavors.

SRT Communications, headquartered in Minot, North Dakota, is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. Established in 1951, SRT employs nearly 200 people and serves more than 48,000 customers across north central North Dakota. SRT is committed to bringing the benefits of fiber to rural and urban communities alike and earned the distinction as a Certified Gig-Capable Provider in 2017. Services include internet, TV, phone, and security/surveillance systems for home and business.

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April Tech Tip: What to do with Your Old Technology Devices

April Tech Tip: What to do with Your Old Technology Devices

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Technology is rapidly evolving and the desire to keep up with the latest tech trends is strong. But what should you do with your old devices? Here are a few options that are much more beneficial alternatives to simply tossing the device:

  1. Recycle or trade-in: Best Buy is the nation’s largest tech recycling retailer and offers a recycling and trade-in program. Their online trade-in calculator will let you know if your old device has residual value and offer credit for recycling it. If your device does not have a residual value, they will still accept it and recycle it properly. Not all Best Buy stores have recycling programs but do offer an online trade-in option.

  2. Donate them: If you have a working cell phone or laptop that you are looking to donate, it is great to check with local shelters to see if someone could use it. Access to technology helps immensely with job searching, education, and communication with loved ones.

  3. Return to the manufacturer: Some manufacturers of technology products offer buy-back and recycling programs for their items. Sony, Samsung, Dell, LG, and Xerox are all examples of companies who provide recycling programs for their products. A full list of companies and recycling locations is available at Electronics Donation and Recycling | US EPA.

When looking to recycle or donate old technology, always remember to wipe your device of any personal data. Factory resetting the device is also recommended.

Protect What—And Who—You Love

Protect What—And Who—You Love

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You’ve met the new neighbors and hung the basketball hoop in the driveway. The kids have picked their bedrooms (perhaps with a few fights along the way) and you’ve flipped through seemingly endless paint samples and carpet swatches. You’ve worked hard to build a home and a life that you love, and now it is finally time to sit back, relax, and enjoy it.

Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting moments in any family’s life. But amidst all the milestones, it’s easy to lose sight of one of the less enjoyable, yet most important decisions.

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As a new homeowner, investing in a home security system should be one of the first items on your to-do list—because when it comes to protecting your loved ones, you can never be too careful.

Here are the top five ways that a security system from SRT can keep your home, family, and possessions safe:

1. Stop break-ins before they happen.

Of the estimated 2.5 million burglaries that are committed every year in the United States, more than half are home invasions. With a security system from SRT, if someone tries to break into your home, their movements will set off door and window sensors, glass break detectors, and motion detectors—scaring them off with a screeching alarm and dispatching the proper authorities to your home.

2. Never forget to lock up again.

Have you ever gotten halfway to work, only to wonder if you’d locked the door behind you? You don’t want to leave your home wide open to intruders, but you don’t have the time to turn around and double-check. With smart locks, you can ensure that your home is secure right from your phone.

3. Protect your family from fires and carbon monoxide.

Criminals aren’t the only threat to home security. A complete security system can instantly alert you to the presence of smoke or carbon monoxide, giving you time to get yourself and your family to safety.

But what if no one is home to hear the alarm? Your detectors can be monitored 24/7, so even if you are away, firefighters can immediately be alerted and dispatched to your house.

4. Conserve energy and save money.

In addition to protecting your family from harm, a smart home security system can save you money on your energy bill. With smart home devices, you can turn off lights and adjust your thermostat while you’re away, preventing you from wasting unnecessary energy when you’re not home to enjoy it.

5. Monitor your home at any time, from anywhere.

Whether you want to check in on the dog, keep an eye on the kids, or just make sure that everything’s where it should be, with surveillance cameras, you can monitor your home 24/7. With just the tap of an app, you can view live video, receive notifications, and access video clips on your smart device.

As a new homeowner, the last thing you need is one more box to check. That’s why, at SRT, we make securing your home simple. All you need to do is complete a free security assessment to determine which products are right for you. From there, we’ll take care of installation and maintenance, leaving you time to focus on all the fun parts of homeownership.

And because we are a local provider, if you run into any issues, simply give us a call and one of our technicians will be there right away to ensure your system is running smoothly.

If you’re on the fence about investing in a home security system, remember: you can’t put a price on protecting what—and who—you love. Call SRT at 701.852.8888 to find a package that’s right for your family.