Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Education Technology Grants.  Grants are awarded to educational and non-profit entities with an educational mission to benefit members and customers in the Mid-Rivers service area.  Montana law requires that the cooperative’s Fund for Education, funded with unclaimed capital credit dollars, be used for educational purposes.

Mid-Rivers Communications recently showed its commitment to serving its communities through a holiday partnership with Action for Eastern Montana. This year’s $10,000 will be distributed to families in need within the Action for Eastern Montana and Mid-Rivers Communications service area.  Using a gift certificate, families can shop at local grocery stores to purchase items for a holiday meal to celebrate the season.

Holiday shopping is in full swing, and unfortunately, so are holiday scams. This season, protect yourself and your loved ones by following smart online safety practices. Here are some essential tips to keep your holiday shopping secure and joyful:

Allan Sevier, Mid-Rivers Trustee, has announced his retirement from the Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Board at the end of 2025.

Imagine waking up to a digital nightmare: your identity stolen, your accounts drained, and your privacy invaded by unseen forces. The aftermath of a security breach can be as terrifying as a haunted house – months, even years, spent cleaning up the gory mess left behind by online tricksters.

In today’s connected world, protecting your digital presence is more important than ever. From online shopping to social networking, every action leaves a digital footprint that could be exploited by cybercriminals. These simple habits can reduce your risk and boost your online safety.

Mid-Rivers customers are invited to submit up to five (5) entries each in the Mid-Rivers 2025 Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the front cover of the Mid-Rivers 2026 Montana/Dakota Regional Telephone Directory. The top five submissions will receive a Mid-Rivers Swag Bag and the top submission will receive a one-time $100 bill credit! 

Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is excited to announce it recently released capital credit retirements to patrons totaling $2,090,583.26 for 2025, reflecting portions of the 1996, 1997 and 2024 patronage allocations. Retirement and payment of capital credits is made only if the financial condition of the cooperative permits, as determined by the Board of Trustees. This year’s larger than normal payout is a testament to the strong position of the cooperative.

Dangers are lurking everywhere in your email inbox. The steps you take to navigate that minefield are your last line of defense against the theft of your personal data, your money, and your identity. Before opening that inbox, remember these critical tips:

If you are online, at least one of your account passwords is likely already in the hands of a hacker.  If you’ve been guilty of using the same password for every account for years, you are an easy mark for bad guys. Secure your world from the hassle of hacked accounts – and the threat of big financial losses – by upping your password security game now with these simple tips!