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Native American Day Office Closure

Midstate Communications offices will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Native American Day.

Our offices will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

We appreciate your understanding and wish our members, customers, employees, and communities a safe and meaningful holiday.

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Sun Spots May Affect TV Service October 7–11

If your TV picture suddenly freezes, becomes blocky, or disappears for a few minutes between October 7 and October 11, the sun may be to blame!

Twice a year, in the spring and fall, a natural event called sun interference, often referred to as "sun spots," can temporarily affect television service across the United States—not just here in South Dakota. TV providers nationwide experience this same phenomenon, and there's nothing wrong with your TV or equipment.

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Scammers are getting smarter, but a few simple habits can help keep you and your information safe.

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October Midstate Messenger: Cybersecurity Tips, Co-op Month & More

The October 2026 edition of the Midstate Messenger is here, featuring helpful cybersecurity reminders, cooperative news and updates from around Midstate.

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Microsoft Publisher Is Going Away — Here’s What You Need to Know

If you use Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters, flyers, business cards, church bulletins, labels, calendars, or other projects, an important change is coming.

Microsoft is ending support for Publisher in October 2026.

But that does not mean every copy of Publisher will suddenly stop working on October 1. What happens depends on which version you have.

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Come Join Us for Midstate’s Annual Meeting

Midstate Communications invites all cooperative members to join us for our 74th Annual Meeting of Members on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Kimball High School Gymnasium.

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Midstate Welcomes Travis Gant to the Board of Directors

Midstate Communications is pleased to welcome Travis Gant to our Board of Directors.

Travis was appointed during the August 24th board meeting to fill the position left following the passing of longtime board member and President Bob Creasey. Travis will serve in this position through October 1, 2027.

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September Midstate Messenger: Annual Meeting, Community News & More

September is here, and there is plenty happening at Midstate Communications!

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Simple Tech Rules Every Family Should Talk About

Phones, tablets, gaming systems and laptops are a regular part of family life. Kids use them for school, entertainment, games and staying connected with friends.

But with so much time spent online, it can be difficult for parents to know where to draw the line.

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Your Router May Be the Weakest Link in Your Home Network

When most people think about online security, they think about antivirus software or avoiding suspicious emails.

But what about your router?

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