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Office Closure Notice: Memorial Day 2026
Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. As we honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect and give thanks. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. For immediate assistance, our 24/7 Help Desk is available at 800.247.2706. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.
Director Retirement - 49 Years Of Service
We are honored to celebrate the retirement of Underwood Director Paul Beckman. Paul is retiring after serving on the Park Region Board of Directors for 49 years. He played an invaluable role in guiding our cooperative to where it is today, and we are ever grateful for his dedication and commitment to our infrastructure and community. When asked by GM/CEO Dave Bickett to comment on his retirement at the 2025 Park Region Annual Meeting & Customer Appreciation Event, Paul simply said “it’s been a ride.” It has
Spring Spruce Up
Our Maine central office got a much needed makeover, courtesy of Facility Maintenance Tech Kevin Fladhammer, Electrician/Systems Installer Erik Anderson, and Combination Technicians Joe Ouren and Dustin Oster.
Are You Ready to Start Digging?
Safety is in your hands. Every Dig. Every Time. What is 811? 811 “Call Before You Dig” is the national call-before-you-dig phone number and was created to provide you with a nationwide, easily accessible resource when you are digging. Every dig requires a call. If you plan to do any digging, you must call 811 or visit your state 811 center’s website (in Minnesota, www.gopherstateonecall.org) to request location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags. Doing so will protect you from
What Would You Buy with an Extra Ten Dollars?
What would you buy with an extra $10? Movie tickets, clothes, or fishing jigs? Sign up for autopay & e-billing with Park Region and you’ll get a $10 credit on your next bill. If you only sign up for one option, you will receive a $5 credit on your next bill. Simply stop by one of our offices to sign up or visit www.parkregion.com/bill-pay/ to access the Automatic Payment Form. Return the form to one of our offices, or mail to PO Box 277, Underwood, MN 56586.
2025 Park Region Annual Meeting & Customer Appreciation Event
UNDERWOOD, MN – Park Region hosted over 400 members and customers at their 2025 Park Region Annual Meeting and Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Underwood Public School. Doors opened at 5pm with an Underwood Lion’s pork chop dinner served in the commons area. Members and customers then made their way to the gym to register for the meeting, visit with staff and board members, see product demonstrations and more. At 6:30pm, Park Region’s Business Operations Manager Ashley Schauff
National Safe Digging Month
April is National Safe Digging Month, and we’re here to remind you that safe excavation starts before you break ground. Minnesota law requires excavators to contact Gopher State One Call (GSOC, Minnesota’s 811) before digging either online, by phone, or using the GSOC app. Contacting 811 and waiting for utility markings helps prevent injuries, service disruptions, and expensive delays. Make 811 your first step on every job. Learn more and submit tickets online for free at www.gopherstateonecall.org.
Fiber vs. Satellite In Rural Areas
As your local technology provider, we aim to continue expanding our high-speed fiber network into rural areas. In remote areas, sometimes the only available “fast” option is satellite internet. However, satellite internet isn’t always quite as powerful as it may appear. Here are 3 examples of fiber’s advantages over satellite: 1. Speed Fiber: Up to 1Gbps (1000Mbps) download AND upload. Satellite: Typically 25-150Mbps download, much lower uploads. What this means: Fiber is equipped to handle multiple
Save The Date Annual Meeting
Park Region is thrilled to announce the date of the Annual Meeting and Customer Appreciation Event which will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Underwood Public School. Doors will open at 5pm. Enjoy a famous Underwood Lion’s pork chop with all the fixings in the commons area, then make your way to the gym to register for the meeting, visit with staff members and our Board of Directors, see product demonstrations, and more. The Annual Meeting will begin at 6:30pm, followed by numerous prize
What Would You Buy?
What would you buy with an extra $10? Movie tickets, clothes, or fishing jigs? Sign up for autopay & e-billing with Park Region and you’ll get a $10 credit on your next bill. If you only sign up for one option, you will receive a $5 credit on your next bill. Simply stop by one of our offices to sign up or visit www.parkregion.com/bill-pay/ to access the Automatic Payment Form. Return the form to one of our offices, or mail to PO Box 277, Underwood, MN 56586.