Mid-Rivers Communications’ fiber construction contractor MP Nexlevel has made great progress this year on projects in rural Circle, setting more than one record for distances plowed in a single day.

Most of the summer’s construction has focused on the Circle North and South projects. After the Labor Day break, crews will move back to the Plevna exchange to complete the BLM permitting areas and finish all routes on that project. They will then go back to work on the Circle North project in the BLM areas as weather conditions this fall allow. Crews have been taking extra precautions recently to prevent fires due to dry conditions in the region.

Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. recently returned $2,216,232.28 in 2026 capital credit retirements to patrons, representing portions of the 1997, 1998, and 2025 patronage allocations. Capital credits are retired and paid only when the cooperative’s financial condition allows, as determined by the Board of Trustees. This year’s payout reflects the cooperative’s strong financial position and ongoing commitment to returning value to patrons.

We hear it often: “Protect yourself online.” Most of the time, that advice comes with reminders about spotting suspicious emails or knowing what to do when something lands in your inbox that does not seem right. But potential threats are not limited to email. Social media can also open the door to scams that look harmless at first, whether it is a message from an old acquaintance, a new friend request from someone you already know, or a tempting headline designed to get you to click. In this article, we will look at a few common social media warning signs and how a simple interaction can put your personal information, accounts, and privacy at risk.

Members of Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. gathered in Circle, Montana, on May 27^th for the cooperative’s Annual Meeting. Those in attendance had the opportunity to learn about the cooperative’s financial performance and future, and scholarships were awarded to area students.