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An aerial view of a Hutterite colony in South Dakota.

Join us for the 2025 Hutterite Banking Institute program

As the old saying goes, “the only constant in life is change.” That message is applicable to nearly everyone, but for the purpose of this article, I want to apply it to what we are seeing with Hutterite colonies. While...
Wealth Advisor – Tax Consultant Paula Bindert meeting with a client about selling their business.

Selling your business? Here's your guide to a successful transition

So, you’re thinking about selling your business. What is your “why”? Is it to create a financial legacy? To pass along your business to family? To get the most money from the sale or the best outcome for your employees?...
Phil McInnis, chief investment strategist at Avantis Investors.

Elections and how they impact your money

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Are markets more volatile in an election year? Does the person or party in the Oval Office have any effect on my returns? With the 2024 election right around the corner, the latest episode of our podcast, Common Cents on...
A combine unloading into a grain cart.

Harvest time: A season of new beginnings

First on the Farm Newsletter

In last year’s fall newsletter, I focused on three themes as we approached harvest season: Abundance Reflection Preparation This year feels a little different going into 2025. As such, we’ll focus on one theme that seems relevant to me personally...
American Bankers Association's Practice Safe Checks campaign logo.

Do you practice safe checks? Tips for preventing check fraud

Do you practice safe checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. Actually, they’ve nearly doubled since...
Vicki Stewart, executive director of Employment Disability Resources, with teammates from The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

First National Bank named 'Disability Inclusion Partner' by Employment Disability Resources

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has received the Disability Inclusion Partner award from Employment Disability Resources, a local nonprofit organization that aids businesses in recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals with disabilities. The City of Sioux Falls and Employment...
A woman talking on the phone while browsing on her laptop.

Can you spot a phishing scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact,...
A young couple sitting on the couch looking at a laptop together.

Tax-advantaged retirement accounts: What’s the difference between traditional and Roth?

First National Wealth Management

So, you’ve started a new job. Maybe it’s your first job, or maybe you’ve decided to continue your career with a different company. As you begin your new job, you’ll also be setting up contributions into a retirement account. This...
A tractor pulling equipment through an empty field.

Insuring Your Success – Crop insurance updates going into 2025

First on the Farm Newsletter

Wrapping up 2024 Although it’s still early, I’m seeing and hearing of corn production at or above Actual Production History (APH) levels for multi-peril crop insurance. As I type this article, ironically, both new crop corn and soybean futures prices...
A woman using mobile deposit to deposit a check with her phone.

Ways to make a cash or check deposit

As part of our commitment to serving your financial needs with innovative technology and convenient locations, we offer multiple ways to make a deposit. Whether you’re out running errands and want to stop by the bank, you need to drop...
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