Midstate Communications

11/03/2025

Have you ever heard of Landline Pod? Check out how these parents changed the norm and have given their kids a Landline phone instead of a cell phone. Do you think this could catch on?

10/03/2025

It's been a busy week for the Midstate staff. They still got into the homecoming spirit with a float theme of TV shows and brought the show "The Office" to life on the Kimball float. 😁

The sign says "From THE OFFICE to the end zone...the Wildkats mean business"

10/01/2025

We know everyone is excited to see what annual meeting prizes we are giving out this year, but this little guy showed up at our office today, and we are sure he belongs to someone.

If he belongs to you, can you give us a call at Midstate
605-778-6221

08/20/2025

The game continues for the Midwest today in the LIttle League Baseball World Series!

Watch it LIVE tonight on Midstate TV Channel 115 ESPN @ 6PM

The journey continues for Sioux Falls Little League!!!!

South Dakota defeated Washington 9-0 in an elimination game on Tuesday at the 2025 Little League World Series.

Maxen Snoozy with another elite performance on the mound for Sioux Falls that included 14K’s in 5.1 innings.

South Dakota will play South Carolina on Wednesday at 6 pm CT on ESPN.

📸 | Sioux Falls Little League

08/20/2025

🎓📱 College life is full of new opportunities—and new online risks. From phishing emails to unsecured Wi-Fi, students are prime targets for hackers.

Stay cyber smart this semester with a few simple steps:
✅ Use strong, unique passwords
✅ Enable multifactor authentication
✅ Think twice before clicking suspicious links
✅ Keep your devices updated

Protect your data, your identity, and your future. 💻🔒

👉 Read the full list of Cybersecurity Tips for College Students here: https://web.midstatesd.net/blog/list/

08/11/2025

Today is 8/11 so let's discuss why you should call 8-1-1 before you dig.

->South Dakota 811 is an important part of the state’s public safety system. It protects both our citizens and the utility infrastructure that we depend on to fuel our lives.
->Digging near buried lines is a significant safety risk to you, your family and all people near the worksite excavation.
->Failure to notify South Dakota 811 could make you liable for all costs associated with repairing a damaged utility line.
->Failure to notify South Dakota 811 could subject you to penalties associated with the statute and administrative rules.
->It is illegal to dig before notifying South Dakota 811.

This is a FREE SERVICE that allows you to conduct your excavation in a safe manner.

08/05/2025

🎉 Join us in congratulating our General Manager & CEO, Chad Mutziger! 🎉

Chad has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the SDN Communications Board of Managers. Since 2022, he’s helped guide decisions that support rural broadband across South Dakota, and now he’ll take on an even bigger leadership role.

We're proud to have Chad representing Midstate and helping shape the future of connectivity in our state. 👏

07/28/2025

Ever find yourself turning on closed captions—even when you can hear just fine? You’re not alone!

More and more people are using captions to catch every word, stay focused, or watch quietly.

🟡 Whether it’s late-night bingeing, loud background noise, or just tricky accents—captions help.

📝 Tell us—do you use closed captions? 👇

07/24/2025

🎉 He’s back—and he’s still swinging! 🏌️‍♂️
Adam Sandler returns as Happy Gilmore, the hockey player-turned-golfer we all loved back in the '90s. It's been nearly 30 years since he won the Tour Championship, and now he's stepping back onto the green in a brand-new sequel! 🙌

Look for some familiar faces, including Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald.
Catch the premiere July 25 on Netflix! 🎬

👉 Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alBuSbDUSig

Who else is excited to see what Happy’s been up to? 😄

07/10/2025

Do you help your parents and relatives with their IT concerns? Can you relate? 😂 Simple passwords should be updated and changed! Enjoy this humorous yet funny spin on cybersecurity.