Bank Member News
April 2026
Drake Bank Welcomes Justin Franxman as AVP, Commercial Banker
March 2026
The Bank of Elk River Promotes Bill LaVigne to President
Grocery Grab sprints to the checkout for a good cause
Randy Dorn Named To ICBA Board
January 2026
Peters Promoted to First National Bank Minnesota President
Community Bankers Financial Services Names Curt Smallbrock President & CEO
Drake Bank Promotes Chelsey Martin to Retail Banking Supervisor
Over $15,000 Donated through CorTrust Cares Jeans Day Program
Citizens Bank Minnesota Celebrates 150 Years of Community Banking
Janesville State Bank Promotes Sean Finley to President
Minnesota Lakes Bank Announces Market President and Internal Promotions
Grand Rapids State Bank Announces Internal Promotions
December 2025
Steve Wellington Named a 2025 Minnesota Icon Honoree
Market Financial Hires Kyle Haugen as Financial Adviser
November 2025
Top Women in Finance 2025: Katie Wahlquist
Top Women in Finance 2025: Justine Seidel
Drake Bank Welcomes Rich Lerew as VP, Commercial Lender
2025 Outstanding Women in Banking: McKinzie Hopkins
2025 Outstanding Women in Banking: Loretta Carlson
2025 Outstanding Women in Banking: Deb Kneisl
October 2025
Fast 50: Granite Bank makes The List's top 5
First State Bank and Trust Welcomes Diane Wallenta
BankIn Minnesota Names Rich Jones as President and CEO
Stephanie Scarrella Named a 2025 Super Mortgage Professional
Co-branding with local bakery lifts new accounts for First State Bank of Rosemount
Community Banking Advocate Bernie Gaytko Named to ICBA Federal Delegate Board
September 2025
Star Bank Recognized for Supporting & Elevating Women in Leadership
Drake Bank Promotes Janet Alland to Senior Vice President, Banking and Treasury Services Manager
First State Bank and Trust Launches Your Account Your Cause Campaign
August 2025
Community Bankers Raise $4,290 for Bemidji Nonprofit
Premier Bank Minnesota Opens New 37th Street Branch in Rochester, MN
Hopkins Graduates with Honors from GSBC, America's Premier School for Community Bankers
Drake Bank Recognized as 2025 SBA Minnesota Lender for Assets between $250MM -$500MM
Greg Raymo Named Chairman of the Board at BankIn Minnesota
First State Bank and Trust Bayport Bash
July 2025
Patrick Segler Named Executive Vice President of Keen Bank
Drake Bank Welcomes Patrick O'Connor as VP, Treasury Management Officer
CorTrust Bank Partners with FHLB Des Moines to Award $180,000 to 17 Causes in Minnesota
June 2025
Security State Bank Announces Bernie Knutson as New President
United Bankers' Bank Welcomes Scott King-Ellison as Director of ALM Strategy
United Bankers' Bank Names New CEO and President
Northeast Bank Appoints New Executive Vice President Chad Lindgren
Drake Bank and FHLB Des Moines award $20,000 to Local Community Organizations
Justin Robinson Named a 2025 Notable Banking and Finance Leader
May 2025
Minnesota Community Bankers Head to D.C. to Advocate for Local Economies
April 2025
United Bankers' Bancorporation, Inc. Announces New Board Members, Honors Retiring Director
March 2025
Passion for community banking drives transition to new role
Drake Bank Promotes Tegan Dornink, Hailey Lewis, and Brianna McCarthy
Drake Bank Welcomes Ted Sirianni, Chief Banking Officer, to Senior Management Team
February 2025
CorTrust's Season of Giving Campaign Drives Charitable Donations
BankIn Minnesota endorses ICBA's plan for new Congress, administration
Luminate Bank Welcomes Josh Eifert as Chief Financial Officer
January 2025
New Market Bank Hires Becky Wilson as Senior Mortgage Loan Officer
Over $17,000 Donated Through CorTrust Cares Jeans Day Program
CorTrust Bank Promotes McKinzie Hopkins to Executive Vice President
Grand Rapids State Bank Announces Internal Promotions and New Hire
Grand Rapids State Bank Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Minnesota Lakes Bank Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Justin Gode Promoted to Chief Credit Officer of Citizens Bank Minnesota
December 2024
Drake Bank Promotes Daniel Batten to Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
Citizens Bank Minnesota Announces Retirement of Tim Hoscheit After 38 Years of Service
First State Bank Southwest's Greg Raymo Retires as CEO, Remains on Board
November 2024
First State Bank and Trust's Zeien Earns Chartered Financial Analyst® Designation
First State Bank and Trust Welcomes Will Reinhardt
October 2024
Stephanie Scarrella Named a 2024 Super Mortgage Professional
Market Title Adds Director of Finance and Executive Closer to Growing Operations
September 2024
Dickson recognized for 50+ years in banking
August 2024
Drake Bank Welcomes John Sander as VP, Commercial Banker
Drake Bank Welcomes Michael Wier to its Board of Directors
Drake Bank Recognized as 2024 SBA Minnesota Lender for Assets Below $250MM
Drake Bank Welcomes Frank Inamagua as VP, Commercial Banker
Falcon National Bank & Jacobs Financial Partner to Expand Services to Customers
First State Bank Southwest Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
Baer Paine Takes the Helm of BankIn Minnesota Board of Directors
July 2024
Keen Bank Celebrating 150 Years with Customer Appreciation Event August 22
Citizens Bank Minnesota - Justin Gode announced as next Chief Credit Officer
June 2024
Keen Bank Celebrates 150 Years of Thriving Together
Drake Bank Participates in the First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund
May 2024
First National Bank Minnesota Welcomes Lyrene Huey as Chief Operating Officer
April 2024
Drake Bank - Janet Alland Named a 2024 Notable Woman in Banking and Finance
WNB Financial Announces Promotion of Chris Callahan
March 2024
Premier Bank Minnesota Welcomes Troy F. Zabinski to its Board of Directors
Northeast Bank Empowers Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners with Monit's Business Insights
New Market Bank Hires Kari Johnson as Assistant Vice President and Prior Lake Branch Manager