We will be monitoring our system at all times and will work diligently if an outage occurs. Please feel free to call in and leave a brief message at any time if you are experiencing trouble with your service. We will check messages periodically throughout the day.
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Why do we celebrate Veterans Day on Nov 11?
In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.
Why is it important to honor Veterans?
Veterans Day shows respect for those who were willing to give their lives to the country and to serve their country. It shows that we appreciate the veterans. This day is important to me because it is a time to recognize and honor those that have served their country in the armed forces.
People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason. There is however a subtle but important difference between the two. While both honor our military personnel, the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war, while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at anytime, during peace or war. Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
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MVTV Wireless is happy to announce the launch of our new donation based unscrambled UHF television system! This service is available to the area within a 25 mile radius of Granite Falls, MN.
MVTV Wireless’s unscrambled TV system will soon offer over 50 channels. Here is a list of the channels already available.
UHF Television Channel Listing
Click here for a printable list of MVTV UHF Channels.
In order to receive this service, you will need to have an UHF antenna. MVTV Wireless has technicians available for installations and repairs.
If you previously subscribed to our Digital TV Service, click here for conversion instructions: Disconnecting the TV Set Top Box and Channel Tune/Scan for New Unscrambled TV System.
MVTV is requesting a donation of $240 each year (works out to $20/month) per household to make it cost effective to transmit and maintain this service.
If you are interested in receiving and using this service, please mail donations to:
MVTV Wireless PO Box A Granite Falls, MN 56241
Or call 320.564.4807 during our office hours of 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday to donate with a debit/credit card or set up automatic payments.
Tired of paying way too much for channels you never watch? Give MVTV a call at 320-564-4807 for information on installation and related services.
Sincerely,
MVTV Wireless Internet Service
‘Connecting Rural Minnesota’
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Since 1999, MVTV Wireless Internet has focused on communities within SW Minnesota and their need for better broadband internet service options. As a member-owned cooperative, we’ve successfully brought faster, more reliable and affordable broadband where it had never been before. THANK YOU to the Blandin Foundation for your help in sharing our story!
As reported by Ann Treacy, in her Sept 19th Blandin on Broadband post ~ MVTV Wireless helps out Frontier customer after PUC meeting…
MVTV Wireless helps out Frontier customer after PUC meeting
by Ann Treacy
I heard from a lot of people after I posted about the PUC-Frontier meetings last week. Systemically, people in rural areas are frustrated by lack of choice and competition in broadband providers.
I did hear one happy ending story from MVTV Wireless, a provider that offers another option in some areas. Julie Foote, at MVTV, had reached out to someone who gave public comments at the meeting and was able to get them a better connection. I wanted to share the story – especially if it helps connect someone else to the broadband they need. Here is the Q&A on it…
How did Joe connect with you? I reached out to Joe after reading the Blandin Blog. I was able to track him down thru work (googled him and found his LinkedIn account). Joe was surprised by how much attention the article was getting, and seemed to be glad that it was making a positive impact. Joe had never heard of MVTV Wireless Internet but was willing to give us a try. He agreed to allow our tech to check his location for Line Of Sight (LOS).
How were you able to help? Signal was available from our Worthington Access Point (AP), our tech installed the radio and Joe’s family now has 25Mbps!
As a member-owned not-for-profit Cooperative, if we had not been able to find LOS to Joe’s home, we would have tracked it as a ‘miss’ and continued to work on a solution if possible. …cause that’s what coops do. We focus on member needs.
This is how MVTV determines where we need to build/expand to next. Each new community is served due to an expressed need for alternative broadband internet choices. This practice enables us to go where we are needed and not waste resources on areas already being served sufficiently.
What speeds and prices are available? MVTV Wireless Internet provides unlimited fixed wireless broadband internet service at speeds ranging from 5Mbps to 25Mpbs. If a business were to need more speed, our Business Sales Team would work with them to find the appropriate technology for their bandwidth needs and mission critical tech support. For a list of plans, go to https://www.mvtvwireless.com/our-products/wireless-internet/ or call our office in Granite Falls at 320-564-4807. The prices listed are exactly what you pay. …no hidden fees. And we do not have contracts.
And how would someone know if you were available in their area? MVTV serves SW MN and a map of our footprint can be found here: https://www.mvtvwireless.com/our-
products/wireless-internet/coverage-maps/
And/or on a more macro level – are you interested in talking to new service areas? ABSOLUTELY! Since our $1.85M middle mile network upgrade (which was completed last summer), we are now able to offer faster speeds and reach more areas. Since then, we’ve been actively back-filling areas we had not been able to serve in the past. In just one year, we’ve delivered service to dozens of new communities throughout our footprint. Residents and businesses should check back with us if they had tried us in the past. We’ll be happy to send a tech for a recheck at no charge.
Ann Treacy | September 19, 2018 at 7:05 pm | Categories: MN, Rural, Vendors, Wireless | URL: https://wp.me/p3if7-4IV
We are proud to serve our rural communities and look forward to serving you too! Give us a call today, 320-564-4807.
Sincerely,
MVTV Wireless Internet Service
‘Connecting Rural Minnesota’
Fall harvest is just around the corner, whether we’re ready or not. Here are some safety reminders for local farmers AND MOTORISTS!
Motorists Safety:
Remind your family and neighbors… as you approach a vehicle, watch for slow-moving signs, flashing lights and wide equipment when passing.
As reported by the Farm Market News on Sept 3rd, 2018:
Farmers Need to be as Concerned with Safety as with Harvest, By Mike Jordan
The bulk of harvest-season injuries happen on the road. During an interview with the Heron Lake Ambulance Service:
Most of these accidents involve cars hitting a semi or another piece of farm equipment moving slowly down the road. “People driving and approaching a loaded semi don’t realize the semi is moving much slower than the traffic flow.” says Larry Liepold, Crew Member. ‘Awareness by the public is key.”
Farmer Safety:
PTO safety
Although newer technology has make farming much safer, there are still plenty of accident causing hazards. ~ Things like corn heads slipping off, clothing or limbs caught in power take offs (PTO), field fires, etc. Pre-harvest preparation and ongoing maintenance practices greatly reduce these types of incidences. However, fatigue is often a contributing factor.
The Mayo Clinic has created a list of harvest safety reminders:
Farm safety reminders and tips during harvest season
* Stay rested. Being overtired creates an impaired mental state comparable to intoxication. …
* Take breaks. It’s important to reset and refocus from time to time. …
* Stay hydrated, and don’t skip meals. …
* Work during daylight hours. …
* Carry a first-aid kit with a tourniquet. …
* Follow best management practices. …
* Create a plan.
September 16 – 22, 2018 is National Farm Safety & Health Week. The National Education Center For Agricultural Safety helps us celebrate each day with a FREE webinar:
National Farm Safety and Health Week 2018
Cultivating the Seeds of Safety
September 16-22, 2018
Daily Topics
Monday – Rural Roadway Safety
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: New Immigrants in the Midwest and Agricultural Health ImplicationsTuesday – Health/Suicide/Opioids
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Respiratory Health and Personal Protective Equipment for Ag ProducersWednesday – Child/Youth Health and Safety
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Children and Tractors: Myths, Facts, or “Other”
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Train the Trainer: Hazard Mapping in the Ag ClassroomThursday – Confined Spaces in Agriculture
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Confined Space – Grain Bin EntryFriday – Tractor Safety
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Optimizing the Health of the Female Agricultural Producer
MVTV Wireless Internet wishes all of our members and community partners a safe and prosperous 2018 harvest season!
Sincerely,
MVTV Wireless Internet Service
‘Connecting Rural Minnesota’
In observance of Labor Day, MVTV Wireless will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, 2018. We will continue to monitor our network during the holiday weekend. MVTV Wireless would like to wish you and your families a happy holiday. Thank you for your continued membership!
Salute to you on a Special Day,
For all the hard work you do.
Celebrate with joy this very
very happy Labor Day!
‘Connecting Rural Minnesota’
The county fair boards are working hard to get everything up and ready for a very successful fair season. Many of the
fairs will have new attractions, music and food. Check out all of our local county fairs and what they have to offer this summer.
Get ready for mini doughnuts, walking tacos, and great 4-H shows! We had a blast the last couple of years participating in the fairs and are ready to hit them up again this year. MVTV Wireless is proud to announce that we will be a vendor at twelve local county fairs this year. Jackson County, Nicollet County, Renville County, Kandiyohi County, Redwood County, Murray County, Yellow Medicine County, Chippewa County, Pipestone County, Lac Qui Parle County, Cottonwood County and Lincoln County.
If you are not a typical county fair goer than you are missing out. We enjoy pig races, kid pedal pulls, live animal shows, talent shows, stock car racing and live music. This year many of the 4-H groups will be live streaming the animal judging. Here are a few pictures taken from the county fairs. You can find more exciting fair pictures on our FaceBook.
Brown County – August 8th – 12th
Chippewa County – July 25th – 29th**
Cottonwood County – August 15th – 18th**
Jackson County – July 24th – 28th**
Kandiyohi County – August 8th – 11th**
Lac Qui Parle County – September 6th – 9th**
Lincoln County – August 2nd – 5th**
Lyon County – August 8th – 12th
McLeod County – August 15th – 19th
Meeker County – August 2nd – 5th**
Murray County – August 15th – 18th**
Nicollet County – August 9th – 13th**
Nobles County – August 8th – 12th**
Pipestone County – August 1st – 4th**
Rock County – July 25th – 28th
Redwood County – July 12th – 15th**
Renville County – August 8th – 10th**
Sibley County – August 1st – 5th
Swift County – August 15th – 19th
Yellow Medicine County – July 12th – 14th**
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Local Firework Displays and Entertainment
– Spicer – Fireworks over Green Lake
– Worthington – Fireworks over Lake Okabena
– Prinsburg – 4th of July Celebration
– Granite Falls – Prairies Edge Casino & Resort
MVTV Wireless will be open regular hours on all week except for Wednesday, July 4th.
We will continue to monitor our network and check messages during the holiday. Please call and leave a message if you are experiencing an internet outage.
MVTV Wireless 320.564.4807
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It has come to our attention that there is an online bill pay website that is falsely claiming to be affiliated with MVTV Wireless. The company name is doxo.com and is not an authorized MVTV partner.
To make sure you’re paying MVTV Wireless directly:
* Navigate within our website https://www.mvtvwireless.com/
* Go directly to our bill pay page https://www.mvtvwireless.com/manage-your-account/online-customer-care/
* If using a search engine, verify that the URL (website) in the browser is mvtvwireless.com
* Call or email us if any questions or concerns: 320-564-4807 mvtvsupport@mvtvwireless.com
MVTV Wireless urges you to always check URLs for the ‘s’ in the ‘https:’ of any website when entering personal and confidential information. This indicates it is an encrypted and secure website.
Sincerely,
MVTV Wireless Internet Service
‘Connecting Rural Minnesota’
This Sunday, June 17th, 2018 we get to celebrate the men in our lives. Remind them not just on Father’s Day but every day just how special they really are to you.
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