September Beacon Trivia

September 2026

Thank you for participating in last month’s trivia challenge! Congratulations to our winners! They will receive a $5 credit on their next invoice.

Dawn Wuori
Lynette Simons
David Wolff
Joyce Pfeifer
Larry Bjerke
Char Hulm
Dotty Gray
Barb Nieuwsma
Milton Weippert
Corbley Ogren
Karen Lang
Sarah Berndt
Jennifer Meier
Sherry Keys
Julie Just
Lowell Gebhardt
Marietta Eberle
Jennifer Schmidt
Carol Hintz
Taylor Ketterling

Now, Let’s Kick Off This Month’s Trivia

Be sure to play this month’s trivia for your chance to win! Good luck, and happy playing!

Please Note: Answers must be submitted by the last Friday of the month.

101 Years of Kraut and Community

September 2026

One-hundred thirty three gallons of sauerkraut, thousands of hungry visitors, one small town! Wishek's Sauerkraut Day hits 101 years on October 3. Find out why people drive across the country for it.

Message from the CEO

September 2026

Snowed in for four days with no way to reach his family, one founding BEK member vowed to bring telephone service to rural North Dakota.

Behind the Board

September 2026

Married at 19, still farming on the side, and now helping to steer BEK’s future. Meet Charlie Dunbar, the passion for co-ops that keeps him serving.

From Steele, ND to the White House

September 2026

A Steele woman’s quilt made it to the Oval Office and came back with a message President Trump had never written before. Here’s how a Senator kept his promise to a BEK member.

Two Grants, One Deadline

September 2026

Have a project your community needs? Two BEK grant programs close September 30. One deadline, two changes to fund it.

Friday Nights & Fall Spikes

September 2026

BEK TV is bringing you every touchdown and every kill shot this fall, from hometown high schools to college rivalries. Check out the full lineup.

Oh My Gourd!

September 2026

Fall project season is here, but before you plant that tree or set that fence post, there’s one free call that could save you a costly (or dangerous) surprise.

Heading Out of Town?

September 2026

Heading out of town for a while? Don't pay for service you're not using. BEK can pause your phone, internet, or TV for up to a year. Find out how.

Click Smart – Stay Cyber Safe

September 2026

Your password might be the weakest link in your online security, and hackers know it. Here are 5 simple ways to lock down every account you have.