We are a member of the Northern Minnesota Builders Association and had a great time at their Battle of the Builders Cornhole Tournament!

It was a fun day of friendly competition, connection, and community.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the event a great one!

Congratulations to the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference : NMRC on its Grand Opening of the NorthSTAR Center at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds!

We were excited to see this incredible new space come to life! It was great to see so much creativity, teamwork, and innovation in one place.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make the NorthSTAR Center a reality.

We’re proud to support opportunities like this that inspire young people, strengthen our community, and create exciting possibilities for the future!

Paul Bunyan Communications and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are promoting Lifeline Awareness Week, September 7-13.

Access to local emergency services and community resources is vital to all residents. Lifeline helps low-income consumers connect to the nation’s voice and broadband networks, find jobs, access health care services, connect with family and call for help in an emergency. For some, being connected can be the difference between social connection and complete isolation.

Paul Bunyan Communications wants residents to get and stay connected and promotes Lifeline throughout the year to raise awareness about the program that provides assistance to those who need voice and/or broadband services but can’t afford it.  “Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week,” September 7-13 is another opportunity to highlight this very important assistance program.

Federal Lifeline Program

This program offers a $9.25 monthly discount on one of the following services per household:

• Landline telephone service
• Wireless telephone service
• Broadband internet service

Tribal Benefit Program

Households on Tribal lands may qualify for additional support:

• Tribal Lands Lifeline: Up to $34.25/month off landline, wireless, or broadband service
• Tribal Lands Link Up: A one-time credit of up to $100 for installation or activation fees

Please note that these tribal discounts apply to only one service per household.

To get started, individuals must first confirm their eligibility by visiting https://www.lifelinesupport.org.

We’re expanding to over 2,400 locations in central Aitkin County this year including the City of McGregor and we’ll be at McGregor Wild Rice Days on Saturday, September 5.

Plan to stop by the vendor fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and visit with us about our cooperative, services, and pick up a free gift while supplies last!

We are a proud new member of the McGregor Chamber of Commerce and sponsor of 2026 Wild Rice Days.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday.

As always, 24 hour emergency repair will be available.

As more customers look to Paul Bunyan Communications for fast reliable internet and entertainment options, the cooperative is pleased to announce its new relationship with DIRECTV.  Your DIRECTV service can run over your GigaZone Internet & WiFi service, there is no longer a satellite dish required!

As a retailer of DIRECTV, Paul Bunyan Communications GigaZone broadband customers can watch local, national and premium channels anytime, anywhere on their phone, tablet or television. https://paulbunyan.net/residential/internet/gigazone-streaming/

“We have heard the call for a convenient way to use our fast, reliable internet for subscription streaming services, local channels and thousands of on demand titles all in one place. This service also provides access to more than 7000 apps, like HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video on an exclusive DIRECTV Gemini device.” said Leo Anderson, Paul Bunyan Communications Chief Technology officer.

DIRECTV packages start at 90+ channels for the basic package with the premium package offering more than 185+ channels. All packages come with local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC affiliates (where available) and all packages include premium channels for 3 months free, like HBO Max, SHOWTIME and more. DIRECTV is available to all Paul Bunyan Communications residential internet subscribers.

Paul Bunyan Communications is offering a series of free training sessions to help members better understand how streaming video works, explore the various streaming options, and how to get started. Whether members are new to streaming or simply looking to choose the best options for their viewing preferences, the cooperative’s local team will provide hands-on guidance. To see the free class schedule and sign up visit https://paulbunyan.net/pbc-academy/ 

We’re your local broadband cooperative and you can find us at the the Itasca County Fair August 20-23.

Stop by our booth to pick up a free fast charging power cube!  We hope to see you at the fair.

Help fill the bus with school supplies!

Paul Bunyan Communications is a United Way of 1000 Lakes Stuff the Bus donation site. Bring your new school supply donations to our Customer Service & Technology Center at 510 SE 21st Street, Grand Rapids and help local students head back to school ready to learn.

To learn more about the Stuff the Bus program visit https://uwlakes.org/stuff-the-bus/

Every donation makes a difference!