﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:22:05 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Border Bank - News &amp; Announcements</title><link>https://www.border.bank:443/About-Us/News-Blog/rss/category/729/news-announcements</link><atom:link href="https://www.border.bank:443/About-Us/News-Blog/rss/category/729/news-announcements" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Local School Supply Drive Aims to Help Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/local-school-supply-drive-aims-to-help-students-start-the-school-year-ready-to-learn</link><description><![CDATA[ As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Border Bank is once again partnering with local communities to collect school supplies for students in need. The annual School Supply Drive will run ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/local-school-supply-drive-aims-to-help-students-start-the-school-year-ready-to-learn</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-102]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Welcomes Dana Kinde as Senior Vice President, Business Banker in Coon Rapids]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-welcomes-dana-kinde-as-senior-vice-president-business-banker-in-coon-rapids</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Dana Kinde as Senior Vice President, Business Banker, serving clients from the bank’s Coon Rapids location.  

 With more than 20 years of ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-welcomes-dana-kinde-as-senior-vice-president-business-banker-in-coon-rapids</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-101]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Announces Andrew Faken as Market President in Roseau]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-andrew-faken-as-market-president-in-roseau</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Faken to Market President of its Roseau location. Faken succeeds Tim Loven, who retired this month. 

 Faken began his banking career in ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-andrew-faken-as-market-president-in-roseau</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-100]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Announces Promotion of Nicole Hjelden to Mortgage Banker in Fargo]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-promotion-of-nicole-hjelden-to-mortgage-banker-in-fargo</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Hjelden to Mortgage Banker, serving customers from the bank’s Fargo location. Hjelden previously served as a Mortgage Loan Associate and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-promotion-of-nicole-hjelden-to-mortgage-banker-in-fargo</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-99]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Announces 2025 Cultivate Award Winner]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-2025-cultivate-award-winner</link><description><![CDATA[ Each year, Border Bank selects one employee to receive the prestigious Annual Cultivate Award, representing the areas of service, community, and innovation. This year’s recipient is: 

  Brian ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-2025-cultivate-award-winner</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-96]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Staying Ahead of Today’s Top Fraud Threats]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/staying-ahead-of-todays-top-fraud-threats</link><description><![CDATA[ Fraud continues to evolve quickly, and at Border Bank we’re seeing a sharp rise in three major scams affecting both consumers and businesses:  check fraud ,  cryptocurrency investment scams , and  ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/staying-ahead-of-todays-top-fraud-threats</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-95]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Provides Update on Thief River Falls Branch Renovation Project]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-provides-update-on-thief-river-falls-branch-renovation-project</link><description><![CDATA[ Thief River Falls, MN — Border Bank is pleased to share an update on the ongoing renovation of its Thief River Falls branch. As announced last fall, this project is designed to modernize the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-provides-update-on-thief-river-falls-branch-renovation-project</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-94]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Featured in Future Farmer Magazine]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-featured-in-future-farmer-magazine</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Joe Ulwelling 
Chief Credit Officer 
 joseph.ulwelling@border.bank  
 218-463-0786  

 
 I am proud to share that Border Bank and Northern Ag are highlighted in a six‑page feature in ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-featured-in-future-farmer-magazine</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-93]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Hosts Community Education Event on Scams and Elder Exploitation]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-hosts-community-education-event-on-scams-and-elder-exploitation</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank is committed to protecting the people and communities we serve. As part of that mission, we are proud to host an educational event - Safeguarding Communities – Understanding Scams and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-hosts-community-education-event-on-scams-and-elder-exploitation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-92]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Announces Building Renovation to Enhance Efficiency and Customer Experience]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-building-renovation-to-enhance-efficiency-and-customer-experience</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank is proud to announce a comprehensive renovation of its branch in Thief River Falls, aimed at modernizing both the interior and exterior while improving operational efficiency. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-building-renovation-to-enhance-efficiency-and-customer-experience</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-91]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Collects Winter Gear for Families in Need]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-collects-winter-gear-for-families-in-need</link><description><![CDATA[ As the crisp air of fall settles in, Border Bank is once again rallying the many communities it serves for its Annual Winter Warmth Drive, running from  September 22 through October 17 . CEO Kory ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-collects-winter-gear-for-families-in-need</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-90]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Marks 90 Years of Trust, Growth, and Community Commitment]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-marks-90-years-of-trust-growth-and-community-commitment</link><description><![CDATA[ On August 9, 2025, Border Bank proudly celebrates 90 years of community banking—an enduring legacy built on trust, personal relationships, and deep civic engagement. 

 
 “What began in 1935 as a ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-marks-90-years-of-trust-growth-and-community-commitment</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-89]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank & FHLB Des Moines Award $10K to Middle River Legacy Center]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-fhlb-des-moines-award-10k-to-middle-river-legacy-center</link><description><![CDATA[  Border Bank in Middle River, Minnesota partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $10,000 to the Middle River Legacy Center through the Member Impact Fund  

  Middle River, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-fhlb-des-moines-award-10k-to-middle-river-legacy-center</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-87]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lisa Bergsnev named Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer for Home Improvement Loans]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/lisa-bergsnev-named-minnesota-housing-top-producing-loan-officer-for-home-improvement-loans</link><description><![CDATA[  Roseau & Greenbush, MN  - Lisa Bergsnev, Mortgage Banker, was named a Top Producer by Minnesota Housing for her homeownership program loan production volume during 2024. 

 
 “Border Bank is ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/lisa-bergsnev-named-minnesota-housing-top-producing-loan-officer-for-home-improvement-loans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-86]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Announces 2024 Cultivate Award Winners]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-2024-cultivate-award-winners</link><description><![CDATA[ Each year, Border Bank selects three employees to receive the prestigious Cultivate Awards, representing the areas of service, community, and innovation. This year’s recipients are: 

  Cultivate ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-2024-cultivate-award-winners</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-84]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Agriculture Banking Expert Roger Erbes Joins Border Bank]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/agriculture-banking-expert-roger-erbes-joins-border-bank</link><description><![CDATA[ Jordan Cook, Border Bank Market President in Fargo, North Dakota, announced Roger Erbes has joined the team at Border Bank. Erbes will serve as SVP Ag/Business Banker for the Fargo and Moorhead area ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/agriculture-banking-expert-roger-erbes-joins-border-bank</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-81]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fargo Business Banking Team featured in Growth Leaders Magazine]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/fargo-business-banking-team-featured-in-growth-leaders-magazine</link><description><![CDATA[ We are excited to share an insightful piece from the  FM Spotlight Growth Leaders 2024  magazine, an industry-leading publication that covers the latest trends and innovations in facility ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/fargo-business-banking-team-featured-in-growth-leaders-magazine</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-80]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Invests in Continuing Legacy of Quality Experiences]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-invests-in-continuing-legacy-of-quality-experiences</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank CEO Kory Shae is pleased to share an important development that reflects the bank’s commitment to our customers, employees, communities – and our culture. Effective October 1, current ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-invests-in-continuing-legacy-of-quality-experiences</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-77]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Border Bank Announces Bank-Wide School Supply Drive]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-bank-wide-school-supply-drive</link><description><![CDATA[ Border Bank is excited to announce a bank-wide school supply drive aimed at supporting students and families in need. From July 22 to August 16, all eleven of our branches and our two Northern Ag ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/border-bank-announces-bank-wide-school-supply-drive</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-75]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Anna Stewart named Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer for Home Improvement Loans]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/anna-stewart-named-minnesota-housing-top-producing-loan-officer-for-home-improvement-loans</link><description><![CDATA[  Roseau, MN  -  Anna Stewart, Mortgage Banker in Roseau was named a Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer by Minnesota Housing for their Fix Up home improvement loan production during 2023. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/anna-stewart-named-minnesota-housing-top-producing-loan-officer-for-home-improvement-loans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-74]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie Faken]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Happy Ag Day | Farmers Fuel the Future]]></title><link>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/happy-ag-day-farmers-fuel-the-future</link><description><![CDATA[ It’s Ag Day in America, and we would like to pay special tribute to all farmers and ranchers across America – especially those operating in communities we serve. Border Bank started its roots in ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.border.bank/About-Us/News-Blog/happy-ag-day-farmers-fuel-the-future</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[2f0a8983-be85-45d1-aef6-352d057d9fb4-73]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>