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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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.
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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A Sunrise Banks Passport to the Minnesota State Fair
Summer in Minnesota wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Minnesota State Fair Off Site Link. Between August 21…
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Five Smart Money Habits to Teach Kids Now
Summer is almost over, and kids will be heading back to school in a few short weeks. As they dive…
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How to Spot Financial Scams Before It’s Too Late
Financial scams come in many forms—phony sweepstakes, emails pretending to be from banks, or urgent messages from “loved ones” asking…
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Melina’s Story: Viewing Mental Health from the Teller Window
Over the past several years, many studies point to money and finances as one of the top stressors in the…
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