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District 5 Caucus is Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m.

The District Five Caucus will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 at the Helga Community Center.

The purpose of the caucus meeting is to nominate a director candidate or candidates to represent the district on the Paul Bunyan Communications Board of Directors.  The current director from the district is Randy Frisk, Board Vice President and he will be seeking re-election.

Directors serve a five-year term, with District Five’s next term expiring in the year 2024.  Once a person or persons are nominated at the district meeting, up to two names are put onto a ballot and voted on by the general membership of the Cooperative.  Votes are tallied at the Annual Meeting, and results are announced at that time.  Nominees with the greatest numbers of votes from the general membership will be elected Director for the district. This caucus is only open to current members from within District Five.

Please be aware of the cooperative caucus voting rules of one vote per membership and how that applies to married couples, businesses, etc.  This includes understanding who is authorized on your account and therefore eligible to vote at the caucus. Often times a husband or wife may sign up for service but not put the other spouse on the account and establish “joint membership”. In that instance, per the cooperative’s bylaws, only the husband or wife who is on the account is authorized to vote. If you have any questions about your voting eligibility for this caucus, please call our offices.

The Expectations of a Director for Paul Bunyan Communications can be found on our web site at https://paulbunyan.net/cooperative/board-of-directors/expectations-of-a-director/ or on page 49 of the information section in the 2019 Minnesota Gold Telephone Directory. Article III, Section 2.(b) of the Cooperative Bylaws states the required qualifications of a Director which can be found on our web site at  https://paulbunyan.net/cooperative/documents/articles-of-incorporation-bylaws/ or on pages 42-48 of the information section in the 2019 Minnesota Gold Telephone Directory. Please refer to these qualifications when considering nominations for a Director to represent your district or becoming a candidate yourself.

 

Posted: 6 years ago.

Join us at the 52nd Annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Home & Sport Show March 22-24

Join Paul Bunyan Communications at the 52nd Annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Home & Sport show March 22-24 at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids.

Stop by our booth at the show to pick up a free gift while supplies last and check out services like our GigaZone Broadband Internet, PBTV HD, Whole-home DVR, PBTV Everywhere, and PBTV On Demand.

Show Hours are:

Friday, March 22        4-8 p.m.

Saturday, March 23    10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, March 24       10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Posted: 6 years ago.

Red Lake Girls Basketball Makes State Tournament; Quarterfinal Thursday at 11 a.m.

Congratulations to the Red Lake Girls Basketball team on making it to the Minnesota High School State Class A Basketball Tournament!

The Warriors first game will be against Minneota High School at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Maturi Pavilion This game is not scheduled to be televised but can be seen online at http://www.prepspotlight.tv/MSHSL

Should the Warriors win their first game, the semifinal game Friday will be at Noon at Williams Arena. The semifinals and finals are scheduled to be broadcast on KSTC Channel 45 or in 545 in HD (west side) and Me-TV Channel 20 (east side). The championship game is on Saturday at Noon at Williams Arena.

All the Warriors state tournament games can be heard on 96.7 FM KKCQ, PBTV channel 967 or PBTV Fusion channel 1067.

Good luck Warriors from all of us at Paul Bunyan Communications!

Posted: 6 years ago.

Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin Boys Hockey Advances to State Championship Saturday at Noon

Congratulations to the Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin Boys Hockey team on advancing to the Minnesota High School State Hockey Tournament Championship Game!

Our cooperative’s expansion in recent years has enabled us to proudly serve rural areas of the Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin school district.

The Raiders play in the championship at Noon Saturday.  The game will be televised on WDIO, PBTV channel 13 or in HD on channel 513 for customers in Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis County and on KSTC, PBTV channel 45 or in HD on channel 545 for customers in Beltrami, Hubbard, and Cass County.  It can also be seen online at http://www.prep45.com/

All of the Raider games can be heard on KMFY 96.9 FM, PBTV channel 968 or PBTV Fusion channel 1068. It is also streaming live on kozyradio.com

Good luck Raiders from all of us at Paul Bunyan Communications!

Posted: 6 years ago.

March is National FoodShare Month

March is National Foodshare Month and Paul Bunyan Communications is proud to continue our tradition of donating to every food shelf within or near our service territory again this year.  Minnesota FoodShare’s March Campaign generates half of all the groceries distributed at Minnesota food shelves each year.  The food and money that are received in the month of March are partially matched by Minnesota Foodshare.  We encourage you to make a donation this month to your local food shelf too and help those less fortunate right here in northern Minnesota!

To find your local food shelf, visit www.mnhungerpartners.org

Local food shelves that Paul Bunyan Communications contributes to include:

 Grand Rapids Area Food Shelf

https://www.secondharvestncfb.com/

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

https://www.bcfsmn.org/

Cass Lake Food Shelf

335-7837

Northome Community Food Shelf

897-5747

Redby Community Food Shelf

679-3530

Walker Food Shelf

547-1713

Deer River Area Food Shelf

246-2500

Trinity Lutheran Food Shelf of Laporte

224-2200

Hubbard County Food Shelf

732-1282

Posted: 6 years ago.

Register now for the 4th Annual Paul Bunyan Communications Pick It March Mania Challenge

Register now for the 4th Annual Paul Bunyan Communications Pick-it March Mania Challenge, a free online contest for participants to pick the winners for the big 2019 college basketball tournament for a chance to win a credit on a Paul Bunyan Communications account.

The top 10 finishers will win a credit on their Paul Bunyan Communications account. First place winner will receive a $500 credit, second place is a $250 credit.

Participants can register for the contest at http://paulbunyan.pickitchallenge.com/   Register anytime but remember to come back to make your picks after the tournament teams are determined on Sunday, March 17.

The first official game of the Pick It March Mania Challenge is Thursday, March 21 so be sure to make your picks before the first game!

The 4th Annual Pick-it March Mania Challenge is a fun and free way to interact with others in northern Minnesota and enjoy a little friendly competition.  Must be 18 years of age or older. Limit one entry per person. Prizes not redeemable for cash. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. See Pick It March Mania Challenge website for complete contest rules.

Posted: 6 years ago.

BHS Wrestling to go for 3rd place in State Tournament at 5 p.m. Watch Online

Congratulations to the Bemidji High School Wrestling team on making it to the Minnesota High School State Wrestling Tournament!

All of the team tournament matches are Thursday, February 28 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The tournament is not scheduled to be televised but matches can be seen online at http://www.prepspotlight.tv/MSHSL

The Lumberjacks defeated Forest Lake in their quarterfinal match and  advance to the semifinal match Shakopee which they lost. As a result, the Lumberjacks will wrestle for 3rd place at 5 p.m.

For more information on the tournament visit https://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/activitypage.asp?actnum=424

The individual State High School Wrestling Tournament is Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.

Good luck Lumberjacks from all of us at Paul Bunyan Communications!

 

Posted: 6 years ago.

Join us at the 24th Annual NMBA Builder’s Home & Cabin Show March 8-10 in Grand Rapids

The Northern Minnesota Builder’s Association will hold the 24th Annual Home & Cabin Show March 8-10 at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids.

Be sure to stop by the Paul Bunyan Communications exhibit at the show to pick up a free gift while supplies last and learn more about our services including GigaZone Broadband Internet, Whole-home DVR, PBTV Everywhere, On Demand and PBTV HD.

Show Hours are:

Friday, March 8          3-7 p.m.

Saturday, March 9      10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, March 10       Noon-4 p.m.

This event is sponsored in part by Paul Bunyan Communications and includes booths featuring a wide variety of products & services, a silent auction, and a chance to win over lots of prizes!  For more information or to register, visit www.nmbuilders.com

Posted: 6 years ago.

2019 Scholarship Opportunities from Paul Bunyan Communications

Paul Bunyan Communications is committed to the communities we serve and provides over $40,000 annually in scholarships to local students within our service territory.  We also offer local students the chance to apply for one statewide industry scholarship and one national industry scholarship.  If you are a current high school senior or a student at one of the local post-secondary institutions, you can apply to win a Paul Bunyan Communications Scholarship!

High School Scholarships

Each year, our cooperative provides at least 2, $500 scholarships to 12 area high schools within or near our service territory.  The application process, winners, and distribution of funds are handled by each high school independent of Paul Bunyan Communications.

Bemidji High School, Bigfork High School, Blackduck High School, Cass Lake High School, Deer River High School, Grand Rapids High School, Kelliher High School, Laporte High School, Northome High School, Park Rapids High School, Red Lake High School, and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School

Paul Bunyan Communications Scholarships are available at Bemidji High School, Bigfork High School, Blackduck High School, Cass Lake High School, Deer River High School, Grand Rapids High School, Kelliher High School, Laporte High School, Northome High School, Park Rapids High School, Red Lake High School, and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School

To apply for the Paul Bunyan Communications Scholarship at one of these high schools, please speak to the high school counselor or career service office.

Post-Secondary Scholarships

In addition to High School Scholarships, Paul Bunyan Communications provides scholarship opportunities to the following post secondary institutions: Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, Itasca Community College, Red Lake Nation College, Leech Lake Tribal College, and Oak Hills Christian College.

Bemidji State University

There are several scholarships totaling over $20,000 annually available to students attending Bemidji State University that are current members of Paul Bunyan Communications or a parent/legal guardian is a member.  Applications are available in the BSU Admissions Office.  Deadline for applications is February 1, 2019.

Northwest Technical College

One $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a NTC student that is a current member or who has a parent/legal guardian that is a member of Paul Bunyan Communications. Applications are available in the NTC Admissions office or online at www.NTCmn.edu under scholarships. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2019.

Itasca Community College, Red Lake Nation College, Leech Lake Tribal College and Oak Hills Christian College

One $500 scholarship is awarded annually at Itasca Community College, Red Lake Nation College, Leech Lake Tribal College and Oak Hills Christian College to a student that is a current member or who has a parent/legal guardian that is a member of Paul Bunyan Communications.

To apply for the Paul Bunyan Communications Scholarship at one of these post-secondary institutions, speak to the Admissions or Career Service office at the school you attend.

Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation Scholarship

Minnesota Telecom Alliance FoundationPaul Bunyan Communications participates in the MTA’s scholarship program which awards five $2,000 scholarships to Minnesota high school seniors each year.

The application for 2019 can be downloaded at https://www.mnta.org/ and must be turned in to Paul Bunyan Communications no later than March 1, 2019.

A telecom alliance panel reviews each application and selects the finalists based on applicants’ grades, academic achievements and extra-curricular activities.  Preference to receive the scholarships is given to students who have an interest in telecommunications technology and rural communities.

The Foundation is part of the Minnesota Telecom Alliance, a trade organization representing 86 telephone companies and cooperatives in the state.

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

Minnesota Telecom Alliance FoundationPaul Bunyan Communications participates in the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) scholarship program which awards 30 $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors throughout the country each year.

Applications can also be downloaded from the FRS web site at https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships

Completed applications should be sent directly to FRS, postmarked no later than March 1, 2019.  Applications postmarked to FRS after this date will NOT be accepted.

Please note the applicant or their parent/legal guardian must be a member of Paul Bunyan Communications (PBC) Cooperative to apply through PBC and that a signature of a PBC employee is required to be considered eligible.

Established in 1994, FRS, in cooperation with the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), seeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life throughout Rural America by advancing an understanding of rural telecommunications issues.  In keeping with its mission, furthering the education of rural youth is one of the foundation’s primary focuses. Our cooperative, Paul Bunyan Communications, is a member of NTCA and is proud to support FRS in this worthy endeavor.

Posted: 6 years ago.