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FNB Family Friday: Alissa Bootsma

FNB Family Friday

Tell us about your background. Where you grew up, where you went to school, industry experience, your family, and volunteer work. I grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa near the Okoboji Lakes area. I got my Bachelor’s in hospitality management from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN.

Do I have the wrong type of life insurance?

Common Cents on the Prairie™

No one wants to think about dying. Of course, it’s a genuine concern. That’s why life insurance is one of the most important financial decisions we can make, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. There’s lots of jargon and options, which can make it overwhelming and confusing.

New ag banker in Dell Rapids

First on the Farm Newsletter June 2021

The following is a story from the June 2021 edition of our First on the Farm Newsletter.  We are excited to welcome Lane Reecy, the newest member of our FNB Ag Banking team.

Insuring Your Success – June 2021

First on the Farm Newsletter June 2021

The following is a story from the June 2021 edition of our First on the Farm Newsletter.  Drought…. What a difference a year or two can make. It seems like most every newsletter article I have written has centered on rain and the excess moisture we’ve experienced in a wide area for the last number of years.

FNB Family Friday: Nick Ratzloff

FNB Family Friday

Tell us about your background. Where you grew up, where you went to school, industry experience, your family, and volunteer work. I was born and raised in Sioux Falls. After high school, I attended the University of Sioux Falls, where I received my undergraduate degree and MBA. While at USF, I was also a member of the baseball team.

An optimistic look at 2021

First on the Farm

It’s hard to believe that we’ve been publishing our First on the Farm newsletter for four years now. I must admit that it feels as though we’ve been on a bit of a roller coaster ride. From depressed commodity markets, a pandemic, flooding concerns, drought concerns, and the like, it hasn’t been easy for farmers.

Farmers 'N Bankers program updates

First on the Farm Newsletter June 2021

The following is a story from the June 2021 edition of our First on the Farm Newsletter.  We were excited to get Class III started back in April of 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in those plans. Session 1 was postponed until July, and we followed that up with Session 2 in August.

Investing in a low interest rate environment

“More money has been lost reaching for yield than at the point of a gun.” – Raymond DeVoe Jr. Why are interest rates low? One of the most common questions we receive comes from savers, investors, and business owners who are sitting with cash earning close to zero interest.

FNB Family Friday: Emilee Steinbauer

FNB Family Friday

Tell us about your background. Where you grew up, where you went to school, industry experience, your family, and volunteer work. I grew up in Owatonna, Minnesota. I attended St. Cloud State for two years and then finished my Bachelor’s degree at Minnesota State – Mankato.

Downtown Building Updates

From individuals to families to business owners, we’ve been the banking partner for Sioux Falls for 135 years. Part of serving our customers is the buildings we’re located in. We shared in October 2019 that we were beginning some updates to the exterior of our main office building in Downtown Sioux Falls.
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