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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.