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Fall Harvest Safety Reminders 2018

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 Implications

Tuesday – Health/Suicide/Opioids
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Respiratory Health and Personal Protective Equipment for Ag Producers

Wednesday – 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 Classroom

Thursday – Confined Spaces in Agriculture
Free Agrisafe Network Webinar: Confined Space – Grain Bin Entry

Friday – 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,

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MVTV Wireless Office Closed for Labor Day

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!

 

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Your 2018 County Fair Schedule

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.

 

2017 Local County Fair ScheduleFair Goat

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**

goat bridge

 

 

See you at the County Fairs!!

 

 

 

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Closed for Independence Day

The MVTV Wireless office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, in observance of our nations Independence Day. 

 

Local Firework Displays and Entertainment

– Spicer – Fireworks over Green Lake

– Worthington – Fireworks over Lake Okabena

– Morton – Morton, MN

– St. Peter – Fairgrounds

– 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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Fraud Alert!

Fraudulent Payment Site:

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

Online Safety:

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’

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Father’s Day

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.

 

For all the love and care,
for all the moments shared,
for all the joys you brought,
for all the things you taught,
You have always made me glad.

 

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Cloud Storage and Computing

How do you manage it all?! …consider the cloud

Event pictures, invitations and thank you’s, mailing lists, great new party recipes… How do you manage it all?! Consider the cloud. 

What is the Cloud?

When you hear that data is being stored or accessed from the cloud, it is a reference to a network of servers that deliver data via the internet rather than from a computer’s local hard drive. …so you can securely access it from ANYWHERE!

As defined by PC Magazine ~ 

The Cloud ~ courtesy of PC Magazine

The word “cloud” often refers to the Internet, and more precisely to some datacenter full of servers that is connected to the Internet. However, the term “cloud computing” refers to the software and services that have enabled the Internet cloud to become so prominent in everyday life.

Is there a cost?

Most applications have a free and paid subscription option. You’ll need to decide which options are necessary for your needs. Often, if you start out on the free service you will see offers for free trials for the paid services. Paid plans can vary from just a few dollars per month to a more expensive Business grade plan. We encourage  you to always read the Terms and Conditions so you are familiar with Acceptable Usage Policies, Cancellation Terms and data extraction options.

The more popular applications are:

Google Documents

Dropbox

iCloud

What are the drawbacks? 

Access to the cloud does rely on an internet connection. 

Privacy can be a concern. Take care to create a secure password and always practice  internet safety to avoid being hacked, scams and cybercrime.

Need help?

Consider attending Market Smarter on June 20th! This event is open to the public and EVERYONE is welcome. Get your tickets today! ‪

#‎marketsmarter2018‬

 

Sincerely,

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‘Connecting Rural Minnesota’

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MVTV Office Closed In Observance Of Memorial Day

On May 28, 2018, the MVTV Wireless Office will be closed but we will continue to monitor the network throughout the weekend. We take this time to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our nations’ freedom.

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, butthe silence of our friends. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

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Congratulations Graduates!

 
Graduation is a time of completion, finishing, an ending, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning for the new graduate.
 

We have arrived at that time of year, when graduating students across Minnesota receive their caps and gowns, and arm themselves with a big grin as they march across the stage to receive their diplomas. Whether a student is finishing up elementary, high school, or college, graduation is an important milestone in their learning journey. Students want their graduation to be a special, memorable occasion and you want to inspire and motivate them to reach their goals. While graduation signals a time to plan for the future, whether it’s more school, a break or entering a new life, commencement is also a time to celebrate accomplishments and reflect.

MVTV Wireless Internet wishes all of you the best of luck, as you continue to move on in life and face new events, adventures, and challenges.

HatsMVTV’s family would like to recognize their 2018 Graduates

Cody Himley – Lakeview High School

Hunter Foote – Jackson High School

Hailey Richter – Lakeview High School

Gavin Maass – Mankato High School

 Trisha Johnson – Orono High School

Devon Girard – Alexandria Tech

 

 

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MVTV Wireless is a non-profit, member-owned corporation. We were founded in 1960 in order to bring television to the Granite Falls, MN area. In April of 1999 MVTV began providing wireless internet service.

Within recent years, MVTV Wireless Broadband Internet Services have expanded to include nearly 30,000 square miles of Southwestern Minnesota. We are serving 6,500+ subscribers and growing rapidly.

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