Press Releases

BEK Communications Cooperative announces the spring recipients of its Community Partnership Program (CPP) and BEK Scholarship Program.

Grit. Strength. Determination. Community. Those aren’t just buzzwords—they define the heart-pounding experience of the 15th Annual Medieval Rush, an adrenaline-charged obstacle race that continues to push limits and bring people together across North Dakota.

A major freedom of the press legal fight is underway in North Dakota, which could fundamentally reshape journalism and whistleblower protections throughout America. BEK TV takes viewers inside the story with the network’s new investigative special report series, InJustice, now available to watch anytime at no charge on the BEK TV+ app.

Once again, you’ve made it clear – BEK TV is your top choice for local television. This year, viewers also gave top honors to BEK TV’s own Dawn Palumbo and Jonah Lantto, hosts of Midwest Murder: True Crime Stories, naming them Best TV Personalities. Their program, which dives deep into gripping real-life crime stories, airs Sundays at 9 p.m. CT.

BEK TV, the station known for producing more local content than any other broadcaster in the Midwest, is once again expanding its powerhouse lineup with a program that viewers are sure to love. My Town is a groundbreaking documentary series written and directed by 3-time Emmy Award-Winning Documentarian and TV Anchor Cory Hepola. With a mission to break down the popular misconceptions of the rural lifestyle, Hepola takes viewers on a journey through 15 small towns across six states, showing why talented people continue to choose rural America as home.

[Bismarck, ND] – Step into the future with BEK TV’s latest sensation: BEK Buzz! This go-to digital hub is where media gets redefined with tailor-made programming, and the stellar access and tools to enjoy it! BEK Buzz features:

BEK TV, the leading television network in North Dakota, is excited to announce the addition of "The Ramsey Show," featuring personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, to its weekday lineup. The premiere episode will be Monday, December 4, at 7 am. The hour-long program can be streamed LIVE and ON DEMAND on the free BEK TV+ app. Download the app here: https://www.bek.tv/bektvplus.

BEK TV, the leading broadcaster in the state, announces its inaugural live coverage of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. The live coverage is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, from 8am to 11 am CT on BEK TV.

Two BEK employees recently attended the Axis Connect and Converge Conference (ACCC) in Kansas City, MO. Axis Communications is BEK’s supplier of surveillance and security cameras. Eric Sauter, BEK Business Development and Sales Manager, and Corey Silvernagel, BEK System Support Engineer, say the conference provided valuable insight into the exciting future of surveillance technology.

Bismarck, ND – The Bismarck Bucks, in collaboration with Scheels Arena in Fargo, are excited to announce their participation in hosting the first-ever ‘Fargo-IFL Gridiron Classic’ this Spring in Fargo. Despite sitting out the 2024 season, the Bucks are determined to keep the spirit of the Indoor Football League (IFL) alive as they prepare for a dynamic return in 2025.

(Bismarck, ND) – Fans won’t miss a moment of the Region 3 North Dakota High School Volleyball Tournament next week, as BEK TV brings all the games to living rooms across the state. The action-packed schedule begins with eight teams, each vying for a chance to advance to the state tournament.

(Steele, ND) – BEK Communications Cooperative is proud to announce its triumphant victory in the "Best of the Best in Barnes County" contest, hosted annually by the Valley City Times Record. BEK was awarded the title in the "Best Internet/Cable Company" category, recognizing BEK's unwavering dedication to enhancing connectivity and fostering community engagement in the digital age.

Trent Loos, Andrew Henderson, and Jim Ferguson, hosts of the popular international “Across the Pond” talk show on BEK TV, have announced a tour in the United States. The “Regaining Control for the Farmer Tour” will serve as an opportunity to connect with Americans and engage in candid dialogues about their top concerns.

BEK Communications Cooperative, a television broadcaster and digital powerhouse, has been awarded the "2023 Premier Technology Business Award" by the Technology Council of North Dakota, known as TechND. Additionally, BEK’s Chief Security Officer and President of Cybernet Security by BEK, John Nagel, was awarded the Chairman’s Award for Excellence, by CyberCon. Both awards were presented on October 4, 2023, at the 6th annual Cybercon conference that took place at Bismarck State College.

In its continued promise to bring new programming to viewers, BEK TV is proud to announce its latest show, “The Culture Crossroads with Andrew Southwick." This program is dedicated to digging into different topics that touch on our beliefs, freedoms, and current events, all from a grounded faith-focused, conservative viewpoint.