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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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.
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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Duck Entertainment: The All-Claw Machine Arcade with a Modern Asian Twist
Unlike dimly lit old-school arcades, walking into Duck Entertainment feels fresh, bright and happy. Decked out in yellow lights and…
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The Link Between Financial Stress and Mental Health
Financial stress can come in many forms — unexpected car repairs, a job loss, foreclosure or a life-changing illness. Regardless…
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Jenna’s Story: Loving the Thrifting Lifestyle
Jenna St. Marie got into thrifting at a very young age. Inspired by her mom and their many Goodwill runs,…
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How New B Corp Standards Will Impact Sunrise Banks
Earlier this month, B Lab – which administers B Corp certifications – released updated standards for companies to achieve B…
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Every Meal Invests in Solar Power to Power its Hunger-Fighting Mission
Every Friday during the school year, thousands of students in the Twin Cities take home extra food for the weekend…
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The Developer’s Journal: How Adam Kado is Reviving a St. Paul Rental Property
The Midway neighborhood in St. Paul holds a lot of family history for Adam Kado. He grew up and went…
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NEON Embarks on a “Pioneering Experience” with Collective Kitchens in North Minneapolis
Finding access to fresh, healthy food options can be a challenge for people in North Minneapolis. The area is considered…
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The Mali Center: Embedding Health, Wealth and Wellness into St. Paul’s North End Neighborhood
Athletics, wellness and community are a huge part of Tyrone Minor’s life. Growing up in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood, he…
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