Minot, N.D. – SRT announced today that they are supporting Full STEAM Ahead’s First Lego League Jr. program for children ages 6 to 10. This inaugural program in Minot will allow even more children to get involved with Full STEAM Ahead’s robotics programs. The program will kickoff on Tuesday, Sept. 10^th at 4:30pm on the 3^rd floor atrium of Swain Hall on the Minot State University campus (500 University Ave. West, Minot).

Teams of six will work together for 12 weeks and follow a curriculum based off the 2019-2020 theme called “Boomtown Builders”. Each team will explore the growing needs and challenges of people in the community and try to solve a problem that makes life easier. Through exploratory research, hands-on construction, and use of LEGO elements, each team works toward building a model and creating what’s called a “Show Me” poster for a presentation at the end of the program.  

“Currently, there is a First Lego League program in Minot geared towards ages 11 to 16, but nothing for younger children. This new program will allow kids to build an even earlier interest in science, technology, engineering and math,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO and General Manager. “As a technology company, we understand the importance of this education track because we see it daily in our business, and we are proud to sponsor this new program for kids in our area.”

“We are helping children develop a passion and an interest in robotics at a young age. When children explore concepts behind programming and building robots, all while working together as a team, they learn so many life skills. We are proud to partner with and be powered by SRT!” said Ali Auch, Full STEAM Ahead Executive Director and Founder.

Each team has a coach, a Minot State University student in the teacher education program. These coaches will oversee the program and help the kids meet their goal of building a motorized model.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 40,000 customers.

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 arts with science, technology, engineering and math.

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Minot, N.D. – Four directors were elected to the SRT Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot, with three new faces joining the SRT Board. Directors elected to serve a three-year term included the following: District 1, Allan Engh (Incumbent) from Sherwood; District 2, Tom Jespersen from Velva; District 3, Stuart Rothe from Newburg; and District 4, Benjamin Robertson from Minot.

The Board also held a reorganizational meeting in which the following board officers were decided: President, Allan Engh; Vice-President, Kristi Miller; Secretary/Treasurer, Deanna Klein; and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Stacey Diehl.

“SRT welcomes the three new members to the board, and congratulates Allan Engh on his re-election as Board President,” said Steve Lysne, CEO/General Manager. “Each of our board members bring unique qualities and experience to the table, and SRT looks forward to working with the new directors and getting them up to speed on the telecommunications industry.”

Over 2,500 people attended the Annual Meeting which, in addition to the business meeting, also included a complimentary meal, entertainment by Too Old To Stand and a kids activity zone.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.

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MINOT, N.D. – SRT Communications will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot. The event takes place from 4:30 – 8:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to elect SRT’s Board of Directors and review the financial statements of the cooperative.

The theme of this year’s meeting is “Technology For Every Generation.” This theme showcases SRT’s efforts to bring the best communications technology products and services to all our members. SRT’s products and services will be on display and SRT employees will be on hand to answer questions. A complimentary meal will be catered by Homesteaders from 5:00 – 7:00pm with musical entertainment from Too Old To Stand taking place in the meeting room from 5:30 – 7:00pm. Prize drawings will follow the meeting, including $500 cash, $250 gift certificates and much more.

“The annual meeting is an exciting event for the cooperative as it brings together member owners from across our territory,” said Steve Lysne, SRT General Manager/CEO. “It’s important for us to share our message about the cooperative’s financial position and what the vision is for the future.”

In addition to everything present for adults, there will also be a Kids Zone with inflatables, snacks, and prize drawings for kids.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.

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MINOT, N.D. –

SRT and the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) are proud to announce that Téa Boeckel from Our Redeemer’s Christian School and Cody Frounfelter from TGU-Granville High School will be attending the FRS Youth Tour, an all-expense paid educational tour to Washington, D.C., taking place the first week of June.

Téa and Cody were selected by their schools to represent SRT and North Dakota as they learn about the regulatory process and impact of legislative decisions on the telecommunications industry in rural America. They will have the opportunity to visit many historic sights, the U.S. Capitol, and the Supreme Court along with 110 other high school students from across suburban and rural America.

“This is a unique opportunity for these two students to join fellow high schoolers from across the United States and gain a first-hand look into how regulatory decisions are made within government, and how this relates to telecommunications in their home communities,” said Steve Lysne, SRT CEO/General Manager. “We hope they are inspired to be even more active in their communities and possibly spark a career interest in telecommunications.”

The FRS Youth Tour is celebrating its 25^th Anniversary this year. FRS is sponsored in part by telecommunication companies, including SRT.  FRS is the philanthropic branch of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, of which SRT is a member.

SRT Communications located in Minot, North Dakota is the state’s largest telecommunications cooperative. SRT services include Internet, Security, TV, Phone and Business Services and has served north central North Dakota since 1951, employs nearly 200 people, and serves over 48,000 customers.

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