Avalon: A New Chapter for a Historic Reference Library Building in St. Paul
For nearly 100 years, the historic James J. Hill Reference Library Off Site Link anchored the area overlooking Rice Park…
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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.
In the News: How Can I Budget for Back-to-School Expenses?
Originally published as an interview on KARE 11 by CeCe Gaines. This version was edited and repurposed by Sunrise Banks….
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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 27…
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How CDFI Bank Deposits Can Strengthen Your CRA Strategy in 2026
Financial institutions seeking to meet their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations have a powerful and often underutilized option: placing deposits…
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In the News: Have You Done a Mid-Year Financial Check-In?
Originally published as an interview on KARE 11 News by CeCe Gaines. This version was edited and repurposed by Sunrise…
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The Developer’s Journal: A Tale of Transformation in a Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood
Throughout the Marcy-Holmes district of Minneapolis, you’ll find pockets where old factories and warehouses once reigned supreme. But as many…
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The Coven Richfield: Bringing Co-Working and Community Building to the Twin Cities Suburbs
Longtime residents of Richfield may recognize the brown building at the corner of 65th St. and Nicollet Ave. S as…
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Inside the Project: NEON Collective Kitchens
This week, the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) Off Site Link celebrated the grand opening of its new Collective Kitchens…
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How it Works: Building Credit with our Credit Builder Program
In an interview with KSTP-TV Off Site Link, anchor Paul Folger spoke with Jean Chalifoux Kiely, EVP Director of Consumer…
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Laura’s Story: Guiding Customers on the Net Zero Banking Path
Laura Wildenborg has had a passion for the outdoors and sustainability as far back as she can remember. Early in…
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