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Help BEK TV Win ‘Best Local TV Station’ for Fifth Year

Three Hosts Nominated as ‘Best TV Personality’

July 2025

Thanks to your support, BEK TV has officially made it to the voting round for the fifth time in the Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best contest, and we couldn’t be more grateful to all who nominated us!


And to add even more excitement to the announcement, three BEK TV hosts were nominated for ‘Best TV Personality’ by the people: Lori Hinz, Dawn Palumbo, and Jonah Lantto! We’re proud to share that both Dawn and Jonah have advanced to the final voting round. Their dedication to delivering meaningful and engaging content clearly resonates with viewers across the state.


For the past four years, BEK TV has been named 'Best Local TV Station', and last year, Lori Hinz was our first host to be nominated for and named ‘Best TV Personality.’ These wins aren’t just about bragging rights; it’s about standing up for real, honest television. BEK TV is proud to be one of the only uncensored and unscripted networks left in the nation, producing more local sports, news, and opinion programming than any other network in the region. This year alone, BEK TV produced more than 200 sporting events and 30 original shows!


Now, the power is back in your hands. The Best of the Best contest is all about people’s choice, and the people have spoken loud and clear for the last four years. But we need you again!


Beginning July 23 through August 13, the voting round will begin. Voters will be able to cast their votes twice each day during. Voting details will be announced as soon as they are available. To learn more about the Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best contest, visit https://bismarcktribune.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2025/.

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