Anjali’s Story: Putting Global Hospitality and Minnesota Nice into Action
If you visit the Washington branch of Sunrise Banks on a regular basis, there’s a good chance you have crossed…
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Amanda Theisen
Communications Manager
Amanda Theisen is the communications manager at Sunrise Banks. She manages all internal, external and social media initiatives for the bank and is the managing editor for Stories from Sunrise. Prior to joining Sunrise Banks in 2023, Amanda held communications/PR roles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Sun Country Airlines. She also won four Emmy awards during her time as a senior TV news producer at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Our Sunrise Community: Catching Up with Malik Rucker of V3 Sports
At Sunrise Banks, our customers play a central role in creating thriving, vibrant communities. We are proud to share their…
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PAR365 Golf: Introducing the Game to New Audiences
Sometimes, a very long car ride can lead to your next great idea. That’s how the concept for PAR365 Golf…
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New Simpson Community Shelter Centers Human Dignity for People Experiencing Homelessness
There’s been an encouraging trend in Hennepin County when it comes to the number of unhoused residents. According to the…
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My Own Words: Black History Month — Memory, Movement, and the Long Arc Toward Dignity
My Own Words is an occasional blog series where Sunrise Banks employees share the life experiences that have shaped their…
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Inside The Stella: the Challenges of Turning an Office Tower into Homes
In his 2025 State of the City address Off Site Link, now-former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shared his administration’s…
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Banking on Values Day 2025: Shaping the Future of AI and Banking
This blog post was originally published on the Global Alliance for Banking on Values website Off Site Link. Sunrise Banks…
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Indian Health Board: Creating Healthier Outcomes for Urban Indigenous Communities
Across the country, American Indian communities face some of the worst health disparities and outcomes across all racial and ethnic…
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Crescent Cove: A Place of “Light and Love” for Children with Life-Limiting Health Conditions
In Minnesota, more than 7,000 children live with what’s known as a “life limiting” health condition. These can be rare…
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How Strong Banking Relationships Can Guide Nonprofits Through Uncertain Times
The first six months of 2025 have been an anxious time for nonprofits across the country. Many charities have had…
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