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The First National Bank in Sioux Falls' downtown building on a snowy day.

2023 year in review

2023 certainly wasn’t an easy year for banks across the country, and 2024 is already on track to have its own set of challenges — both new and continuing. But as we’ve said many times before, we truly have the...
Deb Thompson holds a mug of tea while standing in First National Bank's Hall of Presidents.

Tea With Teammates

Deb Thompson

After 37 years, Deb Thompson has some stories to tell. She's spilling the tea about her time at First National Bank ahead of her retirement.
First National Bank employees in their Habitat for Humanity shirts at the 2023 Women Build event.

Supporting local communities in 2023: Volunteering and charitable giving recap

Giving to others is one of the most important — and rewarding — facets of the holiday season. Here at FNB, our teammates have been extra busy with giving back to and volunteering at local organizations such as Sharing Christmas,...

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Sally Chapman

Sally Chapman is spilling the tea about what it's like to be on the front lines of First National Bank's award-winning workplace culture.
Lisa Hochhalter and her family pose for a picture near a body of water at the bottom of a rocky cliff.

A steady hand as the industry evolves: The Advantage Network's Lisa Hochhalter

This article was originally published in the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota’s magazine, “The Bottom Line.” No one works alone in a network. This is especially true for Lisa Hochhalter, Lead Advantage Specialist for The Advantage Network. The Advantage...
Interns from The First National Bank in Sioux Falls pose for a group photo at Feeding South Dakota

First National Bank interns learn the value of giving back with Feeding South Dakota outing

Interns at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls don’t just gain valuable work experience — they also gain their fair share of life experience. That’s because we instill our FIRST Values (Family, Independence & Innovation, Relationships, Stewardship, and Teamwork)...

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Jacquelyn Benda

Jacquelyn Benda joins us to spill the tea on buying a new house, starting a new job, and being a newlywed all within a year and a half.
FNB response to recent bank failures

The Strength of Our Community Bank

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls began its long-term commitment to the Sioux Falls area in 1885. The oldest bank chartered in Sioux Falls owes its longevity to a combination of service, stability, innovation, and family involvement. Over the...
A snow-covered eagle statue in downtown Sioux Falls.

2022 year in review

Well, having a foot of snow dumped on us was certainly the most South Dakota way to start the new year. And as we were clearing off the sidewalks and cleaning out the parking lots of our branches, I took...
A large group of FNB teammates posing for a photo in downtown Sioux Falls.

Pulling back the curtain on our award-winning workplace culture

So…it’s no secret that we are really proud of our culture around here. And it just so happens that we recently won an award for our outstanding workplace! On December 6, the Sioux Empire Society for Human Resource Management awarded...
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