Board of Directors

Photo, left to right

Dick Staples, Director
Representing District 4
Contact: 320-965-2345

Jolene Vipond, Director
Representing District 1
Contact: 320-284-2490

Bob Leegaard, President
Representing District 3
Contact: 320-528-2470

Tory Belgum, Vice President
Representing District 5
Contact: 320-283-5895

John Kapphahn, Secretary/Treasurer
Representing District 2
Contact: 218-685-4604

Kent Hedstrom, CEO – General Manager
Work phone: 320-986-2013
Home phone: 218-685-4999
Click here to contact Kent directly

Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws

To view the complete Articles of Incorporation, CLICK HERE

To view the complete By-laws, CLICK HERE

To view the 2023 Annual Report, CLICK HERE

Scholarship Opportunities:

Each scholarship applicant must:

Be a graduating high school senior
Be a U.S. citizen
Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
Have at least a C grade point average (GPA)
Express interest in returning to a rural community following graduation
Have a parent/guardian with at least one Runestone Telecom service

Deadline must be received no later than February 14^th, 2025. A signature from our general manager, a member of our board of directors, or a designated employee of Runestone Telecom is required, so please apply early.

Application information:
Foundation for Rural Service: www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
Minnesota Telecom Alliance: https://www.mnta.org/general/custom.asp?page=Scholarship

Foundation for Rural Service (FRS):CLICK HERE
Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) Foundation Scholarships: CLICK HERE