News & Alerts

Image of Trust Tuesday: Retirement & HSAs
December 7, 2021
By: Mark Strand, VP Senior Trust Officer Health care expenses are now seen as a...
Image of First Western Bank & Trust Is Spreading “100 Cheers” Again This Christmas
December 3, 2021
‘Tis the season for sleigh bells, holiday showcases, exchanging gifts with family and friends, and...
Image of Trust Tuesday: The Golden Rule (and unique will provisions)
November 30, 2021
Most people recognize the Golden Rule as “Do unto others as you would have them...
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 First Western Bank & Trust Gives Back with Volunteer Days
October 14, 2021
First Western Bank & Trust (FWBT) has partnered with local charities, non-profits, and other organizations...
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...