Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved an economic development grant to Bully Brew Coffee in Park River, North Dakota. A coffee house offering fresh brewed coffee, specialty drinks, and…
Lisa OlsonSeptember 18, 2023
Rural broadband providers broke ground July 24, 2023, on a series of multimillion dollar projects that will deliver leading-edge fiber broadband technology to rural communities across Eastern North Dakota. A…
Lisa OlsonAugust 10, 2023
Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved a donation to the Neche Park Board. These funds will be used to replace the deteriorating pool building with a new one suitable…
Lisa OlsonAugust 2, 2023
Lisa OlsonJuly 28, 2023
Polar Awarded Grants to Provide Fiber to Portions of Walsh, Grand Forks, Traill, and Steele Counties
Polar was recently awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants to bring broadband Internet service to underserved locations in parts of Walsh, Grand Forks, Traill and Steele counties. The grant…
Lisa OlsonJune 28, 2023
Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved an economic development grant to the Queen City Café, a vital part of the Aneta, North Dakota community. Grant funds will be used…
Lisa OlsonJune 8, 2023
Polar Communications is a member of the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC). As a result, communities in our service area were eligible to apply for a grant of up to…
Lisa OlsonMay 31, 2023
Today Polar Communications announced that Kaylee Kemp, Cavalier, has received a scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). Founded in 1994, FRS is the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural…
Lisa OlsonMay 12, 2023
Named after Polar’s first general manager, the John G. Walters Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each is being awarded to fifteen graduating high school seniors who plan on continuing…
Lisa OlsonMay 1, 2023
Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved a donation to the Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA). This donation will assist with the Icelandic State Park Heritage Connection Trail Project.…
Lisa OlsonApril 20, 2023
Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved an economic development grant to Linn’s TexMex in Park River, North Dakota. A restaurant aimed at bringing the tastes of Texas and Mexico…
Lisa OlsonMarch 20, 2023
The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) is pleased to announce it has approved a 2023 grant allotment of $3,000 per member-cooperative to be used to support community owned entities, non-profits…
Lisa OlsonFebruary 21, 2023
Polar Communications recently awarded Drayton Public School a $2,500 Technology Grant. They will use this grant to implement their project submission, Virtual Reality in Education. From their project narrative submission:…
Lisa OlsonFebruary 17, 2023
Lisa OlsonFebruary 10, 2023
Polar Communications is happy to announce they have hired Trevor Callahan as an IT Specialist. Trevor will work as part of Polar’s managed services team. His duties will include maintaining,…
Lisa OlsonFebruary 8, 2023
Lisa OlsonDecember 6, 2022
Tis' the season for family gatherings, get-togethers, and "what's the WiFi password?" Easily share your network information with your guests using our printable WiFi sign! Click the image to print…
Lisa OlsonDecember 1, 2022
Since 2008 Polar employees have donated over $39,000 to local groups, organizations, and charities through their Casual Clothes for Charity Program. Each month participating employees pay $5 for the opportunity…
Lisa OlsonNovember 28, 2022
Have fun with our holiday coloring contest! One winner will be selected from each age group: Pre-K - Kindergarten, 1-2 grade, 3-4 grade, and 5-6 grade. Each winner will receive…
Lisa OlsonNovember 23, 2022
Polar Communications is pleased to announce that Ryan Rosinski has been promoted to the position of Network Operations Supervisor effective Monday, November 21, 2022. Ryan has been with Polar for…
Lisa OlsonNovember 22, 2022
Polar Communications is pleased to announce that Stacey Loftsgard has been promoted to the position of Facilities Supervisor. Stacey is celebrating her twenty-fifth year with Polar and was most recently…
Lisa OlsonNovember 22, 2022
Lisa OlsonOctober 3, 2022