Will it work? Sometimes, all you have to do is will it, and it works, especially if you are sitting on a work bench. One new bench in town is dedicated to our musings and ponderings about life, success and the legacy we leave behind us. It is also dedicated to a man whose own life reflects these principles put into action.

Kendra Finck recently graduated from the Dakota School of Banking.

Recent reports have identified a check-washing scheme impacting customers who mailed credit card payments to Carol Stream, IL. Over the past several months, some customers reported missing payments, yet their checks had cleared their bank accounts.

When it comes to fraud and threats to your personal and financial accounts, it is almost difficult to know where to begin.

Microsoft never sends unsolicited alerts with phone numbers to fix your computer.

Union State Bank has taken a proactive stance on fraud throughout rural communities. “We take our role seriously, because fraud awareness is a shared responsibility, from us and our customers,” said Kate Weigel, marketing officer at Union State Bank.

Union State Bank wants our customers to know we are here for them when they need us.

I am excited to share some important news with you. After much discussion, reflection, and thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to sell our insurance business to a great family-owned insurance company, the Steffes Agency out of Bismarck. Steffes Agency is a full-service independent insurance agency that has been in the business for over 35 years.