News & Alerts

Image of First Western Partners with FHLB to Award $250,000 to Beyond Shelter Inc.
August 12, 2024
Fargo, ND – First Western Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des...
Image of First Western Celebrates 60 Years of Community Banking
February 7, 2024
First Western Bank Celebrates 60 Years of Community Banking 2024 proudly marks the 60th anniversary...
Image of First Western Announces Purchase of State Bank of Lismore
November 30, 2023
MINOT, N.D. – First Western Bank and State Bank of Lismore, located in Lismore, Minnesota,...
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: Donating my RMD to Charity
January 4, 2022
A feature of a Traditional IRA is that once you reach age 72 (if your...
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: Retirement & HSAs
December 7, 2021
By: Mark Strand, VP Senior Trust Officer Health care expenses are now seen as a...