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The Paycheck Protection Program

Streets have been quiet. Booths and tables in restaurants are empty. Events are canceled. Doors are shut and businesses closed. COVID-19 has painted a bleak picture for small businesses and non-profits across the country. But when lawmakers passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act, help was on the way, and community banks were the ones delivering it.

Ag Banking During COVID-19

First on the Farm

What a difference just a few months can make. By now, we are all feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am not an expert on the subject, and I am going to avoid attempting to imitate one. Instead, I will discuss what I do know.

An Outlook on Prices and Planting for 2020

First on the Farm May 2020

After going for a drive over the weekend, there seems to be potential that this planting season may be better that of 2019. Last year, all the conversation was based around Prevent Plant (PP) and replant and the different scenarios going into the wet year that was 2019.

Meet our 2020 scholarship winners

Once again, we partnered with the South Dakota Bankers Foundation to give away five $1,000 scholarships! The application process involved creating a video showcasing their passion. We always love to see the great work and creativity students put into their videos! We had a wonderful group of applicants this year, and we are excited to introduce you to our winners!

Open and Fund your Next Checking or Savings Account Online with FNB

As a locally owned, community bank, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls is always working to provide top-notch service and bring our customers the latest in banking and financial services. As part of that commitment, we’ve launched a new online account opening platform. Now, you can open and fund a checking or savings account anytime, anywhere.

Every generation has a test

A message from our President and CEO

Things have changed pretty drastically lately. But for us, there’s one thing that won’t change: our commitment to helping our communities. The history of our Bank and the Sioux Falls community have always been connected, and we’re not stopping that now. The past month has been like nothing I’ve ever seen in my 27-year banking history.

Keeping our suits on

First National Wealth Management

One of famed billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s most popular sayings is “You don’t know who is swimming naked until the tide goes out.” The tide, in this case, is stock market returns. When markets are going up, nearly every strategy wins. Risk is consistently rewarded and speculation becomes the norm. This is the “high tide” of investing.

What to do when the stocks go down

First National Wealth Management

One of my all-time favorite investment expressions seems appropriate to talk through right about now. That expression is, “Time in the market is more important than timing the market.” The expression essentially pits two competing investment philosophies against each other – market timing versus buy-and-hold investing.

What you're feeling is normal

First National Wealth Management

As far back as I can remember, whenever I would tell my mom about something challenging I was going through, she inevitably came back with the same stock answer: “This too shall pass.” Man, did I hate that! I wanted her to indulge me in my angst and give me the confirmation I was looking for.

COVID-19 Updates

Monday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. – Our Benson Road lobby is closed. Monday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. – Our Arrowhead lobby is back open. Wednesday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m. – The First National Bank in Sioux Falls will fully support the use of face coverings as part of our commitment to the Safer Sioux Falls Pledge.
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