February Beacon Trivia

February 2026

Thank you for participating in last month’s trivia challenge! Congratulations to our winners! They will receive a $5 credit on their next invoice.

Dale Dockter
Corbley Ogren
Kim Gray
Holly Bender
Larry Walth
Michael Krous
Karen Lang
Carol Ogren
Dorinda Rutschke
Cynthia Ketterling
Gloria Wolf
Connie Olson
Shelley Schaefbauer
Mathew Guthmiller
Mark Foss
Janel Eckroth
Bryan McNeal
Lisa Noel
Gina Wiest
Sherri Landsiedel

Now, Let’s Kick Off This Month’s Trivia

Be sure to play this month’s trivia for your chance to win! Good luck, and happy playing!

Please Note: Answers must be submitted by the last Friday of the month.

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.

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

February 2026

An unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. is waiting for rural students. The 2026 FRS Youth Tour spots are filling fast—see why BEK is encouraging local youth to apply now.

Building Smarter Rural Communities Together

February 2026

What does it mean to be a Smart Rural Community? See how BEK’s participation in the national NTCA program is helping to bring smarter technology and stronger opportunity to rural North Dakota.

Click Smart – Stay Cyber Safe

February 2026

Phishing scams are getting smarter and harder to spot. Learn the warning signs scammers use and how to protect your personal information before one click turns into a big problem.