Apply Today for A Trip to Washington, D.C.

Spots Filling Fast!

February 2026

Spots are filling quickly for the 2026 Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Each year, the FRS brings students from across the country to our nation’s capitol for an unforgettable week of learning, leadership, and exploration. This June, the FRS is welcoming 100 students and 25 chaperones.

BEK is an FRS member and encourages youth within the BEK service area to register for the trip. Although registration doesn’t officially close until April 1, spots are quickly filling up.

The Youth Tour will take place June 1–5, 2026, and is open to students ages 15–17 at the time of the tour. This unique experience focuses on how our federal government works, including legislative and agency processes. It also highlights the critical importance of broadband in connecting rural America to the rest of the world. Along the way, students get to explore our nation’s capital, meet new friends from rural communities across the country, and build skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.

For all the details about the trip, visit the FRS Youth Tour page.

Hidden Stories Among Us

February 2026

A fragile letter written by a young soldier in 1953 resurfaced in a North Dakota mailbox, reopening memories of war, family, and a story that refused to stay lost.

Message from the CEO

February 2026

Rural is who we are. Find out how new technology, communication, and care solutions are making life easier in the small towns we call home.

Love in Action

February 2026

BEK loves to give! This February, learn the best ways to request support for your hometown projects through grants that help rural communities grow, innovate, and thrive.

BEK TV Helps Lift Local Nonprofits

February 2026

BEK TV is teaming up with Giving Hearts Day! See how our sports broadcasts are boosting local nonprofits ahead of Feb. 12, one of the region’s biggest days of generosity.

Billing Made Simple

February 2026

Auto Pay dates are changing for BEK customers beginning March 3. One payment date, easier billing, and a chance to earn a $5 credit. Here’s what every member needs to know.

Apply Today

February 2026

Scholarship deadlines are coming fast! BEK is offering thousands of dollars to help local students take their next step. Don’t miss your chance, and learn which scholarships you may qualify for.

Front-Row Seats to Local Hoops on BEK TV

February 2026

Big games. Big moments. BEK TV is bringing District 2 Region 1 basketball from Valley City and Jamestown straight to your screen.

What’s On Your Mind? With Scott Hennen

February 2026

Heads up, viewers! What’s On Your Mind? has a new start time on BEK TV. Find out when to tune in and why this straight-talk show is still a must-watch.

Behind the Board

February 2026

From farm fields to fiber networks, Ed Everson’s journey is pure rural North Dakota. Meet the BEK Board Director whose life, work ethic, and belief in fiber put members first.

BEK Earns Top Cybersecurity Honor for 3rd Year

February 2026

BEK just won a national award for the third year in a row, and it affects your home, business, and even BEK TV. Find out why cybersecurity in rural ND matters now more than ever.