News & Alerts

Image of First Western Bank Supports Their Communities with Volunteer Days
October 2, 2023
First Western Bank is thrilled to kick off their 5th Annual Volunteer Days (October 2nd...
Image of What It Means To Be A Community Bank
March 14, 2023
In light of recent news regarding other large banks across the country, First Western Bank...
Image of Your Money is Safest in the Bank
April 6, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing many concerns. One thing you can count on...
Image of Trust Tuesday: Budgeting 101
December 28, 2021
The Exciting World of Budgets! As we are approaching the end of another year, this...
Image of Trust Tuesday: Cryptocurrency: Genius or Junk?
November 9, 2021
Like just about everything else in this world, it’s a simple question with a nuanced...
Image of Trust Tuesday: Vesting Schedule: What You Need to Know
November 2, 2021
By Shawn Dye, Trust Officer A vesting schedule is an incentive program set up by...
Image of First Western Insurance Acquires Alexandria Agency
October 19, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, MN: First Western Insurance has acquired Dilley Insurance Brokers, LLC of Alexandria, MN. Along...
Image of Trust Tuesday: Protecting an Inheritance from Divorce
October 5, 2021
By: John Stibbe, SVP Eastern ND Trust Manager The good news is the divorce rate...
Image of Trust Tuesday: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? ™
September 28, 2021
Drafting your family’s estate plan can be difficult, with many emotional and financial decisions to...