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

Karen Von Guten Retires from United Bankers' Bank (UBB) USource, Ellie Oehrlein Hired to Lead HR Consulting Team

Randy Dorn Named To ICBA Board

January 2026

PB Family Bancshares, Inc., Hastings, MN Announces Agreement to Acquire Gateway Bank, Mendota Heights, MN

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

United Bankers' Bank Announces Partnership with Metriciti to Bring Commercial Loan Processing Platform to Community Banks

First State Bank and Trust Bayport Bash

July 2025

Patrick Segler Named Executive Vice President of Keen Bank

Minnesota Community Banks Drive $20 Million Boost for Local Nonprofits Through FHLB Des Moines Partnership

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

Northeast Bank partners with FHLB Des Moines to award $292,000 to area nonprofits through Member Impact Fund

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

Keen Bank Partners with FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund to Award $10,000 to Oak Hill Community Connection

Northeast Bank Appoints New Executive Vice President Chad Lindgren

Drake Bank and FHLB Des Moines award $20,000 to Local Community Organizations

BankIn Minnesota President & CEO Jim Amundson to Step Down in July, Take Role at United Bankers' Bank

Justin Robinson Named a 2025 Notable Banking and Finance Leader

Keen Bank Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Awards Bethlehem Inn $10,000 through Member Impact Fund

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

United Bankers’ Bank Announces the Upcoming Retirement of Jim Nowak, Vice President and Director of ALM Strategy

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

First State Bank and Trust Welcomes Team Mela from Malta for the Fourth Annual World Snow Celebration

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

Barb Fugate Retires as United Bankers’ Bank (UBB) CIO, Craig Bantz Appointed as new Chief Information Officer

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

RiskScout Partners with United Bankers’ Bank to Launch Comprehensive BSA/AML Solution for Community Banks

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