Kara Tesch, Author at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

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Harvest season road safety

Silage harvest has begun, and soybean harvest will soon be following in parts of South Dakota. Because of this, we have seen an increase in farm equipment on the road, including tractors, combines, grain carts, silage choppers, and silage trucks. For producers, this is one of the busiest times of the year.

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Harvesting drought-stressed crops

First on the Farm Newsletter

This year’s weather has really taken a toll on area producers’ crops. In many cases, it has also taken a mental toll on producers themselves. It’s easy to want to hit the fast forward button on 2022 and start getting ready for 2023.

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Receive an all-around banking experience at our remodeled Downtown branch

What happens when a bank that’s been serving the Sioux Falls community for more than 135 years decides to remodel its 46-year-old Downtown office and branch? In our case, the result is enhanced customer service and a modernized space that turns “a trip to the bank” into an experience.

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Insuring Your Success – September 2022

First on the Farm Newsletter

For much of South Dakota, the 2022 crop year has been full of extremes. The northeast part of the state had a lot of prevent plant acres due to too much rain; the west and southeast parts of the state have areas with severe drought.

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Planning for 2023: An agricultural forecast

First on the Farm Newsletter

According to The Kiplinger Letter, we can expect a slow-growth economy in 2023. This may come as no surprise to you, as many producers are feeling the effects of inflation on their inputs, groceries, and everything in between. The U.S. housing sector has already shown signs of a slowdown with housing starts decreasing.

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How to have "the talk" with your parents

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Your parents might be approaching the age when you need to have “the talk” with them. Award-winning personal finance journalist Cameron Huddleston shares some tips on the latest episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™ that will help you have that “talk” with your parents…about money, of course.

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2022 Visa NFL Sweepstakes

This sweepstakes has ended. Check our blog next year for details on the 2023 Visa NFL Sweepstakes! It’s time to break out your favorite jersey and swipe on some eye black — because football season is back!

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Sioux Falls native, Augustana alum joins our Business Banking team

This year has been full of milestones for our newest Business Banker, Blake Chesley. The Sioux Falls native and Augustana University alum graduated with his M.B.A. in May, celebrated his one-year anniversary with the Bank in June, and earned a promotion to Business Banker in July.

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High school graduates joining the workforce: Do these 4 things with your money

This piece is part of a three-part series on money considerations for graduates. Read about money considerations for high school graduates attending college, or stay tuned for money considerations for college graduates.

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How to change your money destiny and reduce financial stress for good

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Money is the #1 stressor for 63% of Americans. But, what if it didn’t have to be? On the latest episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™, I sat down with Dr.

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