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75 Years, Five Ways to Celebrate! October Kicks It Off ↗
October marks 75 years of BEK! Find out how you can take part in five special projects celebrating our history and our future.
Ghosts, Legends, and Libby Custer: Inside Mandan’s Haunted Fort ↗
Is the Custer House really haunted? Soldiers reported it 150 years ago, and the stories haven’t stopped since. You decide at this year’s Haunted Fort.
Click Smart Tip: Secure Passwords ↗
Your password might be the weakest link in your online security, and hackers know it. Here are 5 simple ways to lock down every account you have.
From Steele, ND to the White House: Irene's Quilts Complete Their Journey ↗
A Steele woman’s quilt made it to the Oval Office and came back with a message President Trump had never written before. Here’s how a Senator kept his promise to a BEK member.
Tick-Borne Diseases: What People and Livestock Owners Need to Know ↗
Could a single tick bite put your family or herd at risk? University of Nebraska veterinary expert Dr. Scott McVey joins Trent to reveal which tick-borne diseases matter most, what emerging threats to watch for, and the simple prevention steps every outdoor lover and livestock owner needs to know.
CO-OP Articles
Solar Outages: What Members Should Know ↗
Each year, during a brief window in the spring and again in the fall, our members may experience temporary interruptions to their television service. This seasonal phenomenon, known as a solar outage, is caused when the sun aligns directly behind a satellite, overwhelming the signal being received by ground-based antennas.
BEK Delivers Continued Commitments During Coop Month ↗
October is always a special one here at BEK. It’s National Co-Op Month, and everyone here at BEK is reflecting on the unique mission and values that set cooperatives apart. For us, this month is more than a celebration; it is a reminder of our responsibility to serve our members and communities with excellence, innovation, and care.
Hidden Stories: WinterFest 2025 - A Celebration of Community and Tradition ↗
Kidder County WinterFest is back for its 31st year! From parades to auctions, discover how this hometown tradition keeps small-town spirit alive and supports local causes.
Hidden Stories: Diving In at 85 - Bismarck Woman Wins Gold at Senior Games ↗
Nearly 80 years after her first swim, Jacque Schauer honors her late husband’s wish and makes history at the Senior Games.
Hidden Stories: Wilton's Soo Line Depot Tells the Story of a Town and Its Tracks ↗
A Japanese pagoda in small-town ND? Discover the rich history behind Wilton’s one-of-a-kind Soo Line Depot and how it’s keeping the town’s railroad legacy alive for future generations.
Hidden Stories: Wishek Sausage - A Legendary Recipe That Still Brings Folks Home ↗
From humble, homemade beginnings to a statewide road tour, this family recipe has become a North Dakota treasure with no plans of slowing down.
Hidden Stories: Back to the Land - Braddock Celebrates 50 Years of Threshing History ↗
Step back in time! Discover how one small town turned a threshing demo into a 50-year tradition that brings pioneer history roaring back to life every September.
Hidden Stories: Rekindling A Community's Spirit and Honoring Lawrence Welk ↗
After heartbreak, a group of women brought music — and community — back to Strasburg. Now, they're honoring Lawrence Welk in a special tribute you won't want to miss
Hidden Stories: Welk Homestead Celebrates Milestones - Special Events to Honor Lawrence Welk ↗
Celebrate 10 years of history at the Welk Homestead with a statue dedication, live music, a PBS documentary, and more! Discover the legacy of Lawrence Welk and ND’s Germans from Russia roots.
Hidden Stories: Pieces of Us - A Community Mural Comes to Life ↗
Kidder County is turning self-expression into a masterpiece! See how students, teachers, and the community are coming together—one tile at a time—to create a mural that tells their unique stories.







