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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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.
How New B Corp Standards Will Impact Sunrise Banks
Earlier this month, B Lab Off Site Link – which administers B Corp certifications – released updated standards for companies…
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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 Off Site Link in St. Paul holds a lot of family history for Adam Kado. He grew…
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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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Vinai: Chef Yia Vang’s “Love Letter” to His Parents
Chef Yia Vang Off Site Link believes in a simple concept when it comes to food: every dish has a…
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Càphin – Serving up Coffee and Community, Vietnamese Style
By Amanda Theisen Jenny and Savio Nguyen both grew up enjoying traditional Vietnamese coffee drinks with their family and friends…
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How the New Markets Tax Credit Program Can Help Neighborhoods Thrive
by Amanda Theisen Helping communities thrive takes a lot of resources. Innovation and creativity can’t happen without people, ideas and…
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Michelle’s Story: “Voting is Your Voice and It Matters”
By Amanda Theisen The 2020 presidential election was anything but a normal election cycle. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging,…
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