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First on the Farm Newsletter

As the calendar page turned to another year this January, we were met with weather that we haven’t seen in many years. Inclement weather like this adds stress to everyone, but it is especially hard on ag producers.

Taking turns chasing your dreams: A tale of two entrepreneurs

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Small business owners Karen and Mike Bankowski both have an entrepreneurial spirit, but raising two kids while building their businesses requires balance (and money). On the latest episode Common Cents on the Prairie™, these high school sweethearts get honest about juggling work and family, surviving the effects of COVID on small businesses, and funding the passions that became their livelihoods.

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.

Business on the road: What it’s like to run a business from the cab of a truck

“Growing up in a small town, I understood how grocery stores and hardware stores and people got their goods — and that was by a truck.” Fred Kobold, owner-operator at Kobold Trucking in Mitchell, knew what he wanted to do in life from a very young age. That was to drive a truck.

Treat yourself, build some wealth — how to optimize your year-end bonus

First National Wealth Management

As another year comes to a close, I hope you have an opportunity to look back on 2022 and reflect on your goals met, mistakes made, accomplishments earned, and everything in between.

Giving back in 2022: Community Card program recap

With your help, we’ve given $41,821.49 back to local schools through our Community Card program this year! Every time you use your FNB Community Card for a credit purchase, we donate a portion of that amount to the school on your card. Since 2012, the schools on our roster have earned nearly $300,000.

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!

Taking stock on money, happiness, and dying regrets

Common Cents on the Prairie™

The value of compound experiences, the continuum of YOLO (“you only live once”) versus deferred gratification, and the fallacy of enough — Dr. Jordan Grumet has learned a lot from his dying patients about money, happiness, and end-of-life regrets.

Investment management 101: Account options for long-term financial planning

First National Wealth Management

Are you trying to save up for the retirement of your dreams, or maybe even to start your own business? Whatever your reasons for investment planning, there are many different solutions to help you reach your goals.

The surprising similarities between Hallmark movies, cryptocurrency, and asset bubbles

I have a confession to make: I love Hallmark movies. I truly do. You can make fun of me all you want — and trust me, people do — but I’m not about to change my mind.
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