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Park River, ND – September 15, 2021 - On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted an Order (FCC 20-100) approving 988 as the three-digit abbreviated dialing code to reach the…

PARK RIVER, ND – August 13, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced August 11, 2021, that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $167 million in 12…

Rural Development Finance Corporation Awards Grant in Polar’s Service Area PARK RIVER, ND / JULY 16, 2021 - Polar Communications is a member of the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC).…

Polar Communications will be retiring its traditional cable television services on June 30, 2023.  Beginning this month, we will be shutting down this service by region and no longer servicing…

Polar announced today that Claire Dummer of North Border High School has received a $7,000 scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). Founded in 1994, FRS is the philanthropic…

Polar Communications announced today they have hired Derrik McRoberts as a Business Technician. He will be responsible for installation and repairs of Polar business services including phone systems, broadband Internet,…

Polar Communications is pleased to announce its 2021 scholarship award recipients. John G. Walters Scholarship This year Polar awarded ten $1,000 scholarships in honor of former Polar General Manager John…

Polar Communications is pleased to announce recent hires Mark Weeks and Jill Sweeney. Mark Weeks began in his position of Facilities Maintenance Technician on April 1, 2021. Mark will oversee…

On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted an Order (FCC 20-100) approving 988 as the three-digit abbreviated dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline starting July 16, 2022.…

Polar Communications announced today they have hired Amy Thorsell as a Customer Service Representative. She will be responsible for responding to all customer inquiries including phone, broadband, or tv services…

Kris Rainsberry has been named Polar Communications’ Eagle Award recipient for 2020. He was nominated for this distinguished award and voted on by his peers, based on the following qualifications:…

Polar Communications recently announced they have awarded 3 schools in their service territory $4,050 in Polar Technology Grants. Polar’s Technology Grant provides funding for PK-12 schools enabling the purchase of…

Kelli Schatz joined Polar’s Managed Services / Extreme IT department on November 2, 2020. Her duties include internal troubleshooting and support and assisting and supporting Polar’s business Extreme IT Managed…