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Press Releases

Explore this section to learn about the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s various activities and programs. MnCUN’s press releases highlight unique stories of our organization and our member credit unions, providing information about the credit union movement in Minnesota.

2010 Press Releases

July 16, 2010 Minn. league president dispels common CU myths in Twin Cities financial pub

July 1, 2010 Minnesota expands Shared Branching to 33 locations

June 28, 2010 MnCUN informational publication receives national recognition

June 25, 2010 MnCUN web site recognized in national competition

June 18, 2010 Changes to interchange will hurt consumers, Minn. league president says

June 10, 2010 Minnesota CU advocates hit Capitol Hill to denounce interchange legislation

June 8, 2010 MnCUN praises international partnership through formal statement

May 25, 2010 MnCUN VP reelected to Minnesota Jump$tart Coalition Board

May 18, 2010 Minnesotans have higher opinion of credit unions than banks, new survey reveals

April 29, 2010 Minnesota credit union committees recognize key volunteers

April 28, 2010 Minnesota CU Network recognizes Professional & Volunteer of the Year

April 26, 2010 Minnesota CU Network holds Annual Meeting, elects directors

April 26, 2010 Credit unions are a “trusted source” for financial education, Minn. league president says

March 29, 2010 Minnesota League Vice President named to 40 under Forty list

March 26, 2010
Business lending: We all want the same thing, says Minnesota league CEO

March 11, 2010 Minnesota lobby day brings light to credit unions' local priorities

March 5, 2010 Greater Minnesota CU recognized nationally for financial education excellence

March 4, 2010 Minnesota credit union advocates meet with Congress on Captiol Hill

March 2, 2010 Minnesota Credit Union Foundation supports local financial literacy initiative

March 1, 2010 MnCUN President & CEO named to CUNA Strategic Services Board

February 26, 2010 Minnesota CU Network president touts CU safety, educates on CU difference

February 8, 2010 Minnesota policymakers discuss foreclosure legislation with CUs

February 1, 2010 Minnesota league promotes job creation through member business lending

January 22, 2010 Minnesota CU4Kids donate $190,000 to children's hospital

January 19, 2010 Six new, 20 repeat organizations enroll in Minnesota's Vendor Involvement Program

January 13, 2010 Political Caucuses 101: Minnesota CUs learn how to influence local politics

2009 Press Releases

December 15, 2009	Minnesota CU representatives impact legislation during Capitol Hill visit
December 9, 2009	Greater Minnesota CU honored nationally for financial literacy
December 8, 2009	Minnesota CU Professional is honored as CFO of the Year Award finalist
November 24, 2009	Small Business Caucus seeks input from Minnesota CU Network director
November 18, 2009	Minnesota league president touts the CU difference in Twin Cities financial pub
October 27, 2009	Minnesota CU Network and CUDL enter into new marketing agreement
October 23, 2009	Minnesota Campaign School positions credit unions for political spotlight
October 20, 2009	Minnesota Credit Union Foundation adds two new board seats, appoints directors
October 16, 2009	MnCUN Vice President appointed Vice President of state Jump$tart Coalition
October 8, 2009	Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids supports nationally-ranked hospital
October 7, 2009	Local media coverage prompts Minnesota Senate hearing on financial institutions
October 1, 2009	Credit union representatives bring Minnesota message to Capitol Hill
September 23, 2009	Minnesota Credit Union Foundation launches new web site
September 3, 2009	Minnesota Credit Union Foundation elects Board members, table officers
September 1, 2009	Range Inc. joins MnCUN Vendor Involvement Program
August 31, 2009	Minnesota announces statewide Maxwell, Herring & Desjardins award winners
August 20, 2009	Constituents discuss key credit union issues with Minnesota Congressman
August 14, 2009	Minnesota CEO provides credit union prespective on health care reform
July 9, 2009	Minnesota Shared Branching network grows despite recession
July 1, 2009	Minnesota Senate Minority Leader meets with credit union representatives
June 29, 2009	Minnesota Credit Union Network hosts state's Speaker of the House
June 12, 2009	Minnesota Credit Union Network, WOCCU delegation advocates for Paraguayan credit unions
May 5, 2009	Cummins named to National Federal Credit Union Subcommittee
April 24, 2009	Minnesota credit union committees recognize key volunteers
April 22, 2009	Minnesota CU Network recognizes Professional & Volunter of the Year
April 20, 2009	Minnesota CU Network meeting features NCUA and CUNA speakers, elects directors
March 26, 2009	Minnesota CU Network collaborates to link CUs to statewide foreclosure counseling network
March 23, 2009	Credit unions, Minnesota CU Network take part in co-op lobby day in St. Paul
March 20, 2009	Minnesota CU professional receives national business development award
March 6, 2009	28 Minnesota credit unions recognized as the “REAL Deal” in Washington, D.C.
March 4, 2009	Minnesota credit union advocates meet with Congress on Capitol Hill
March 3, 2009	Minnesota CU CEO recognized with CEO of the Year Award
February 20, 2009	MnCUN staffer works to rehab home in New Orleans during governmental conference
February 4, 2009	Minnesota expands number of Shared Branching locations to 27
February 3, 2009	Minnesota Young CU Professionals gain political insight from young legislators
January 30, 2009	National Credit Union Administration takes action to strengthen corporate credit unions -- Minnesota credit unions remain healthy & strong
January 29, 2009	Prominent Minnesota legislators keynote CU Day at the Capitol
January 20, 2009	Minn. CU Foundation’s Credit Unions for Kids donates $155,000+ children’s hospital
January 8, 2009	Minnesota credit unions offer members new vehicle discounts & rebates

2008 Press Releases

November 24, 2008	“No More Minnesota Nice.” Minnesota launches fraud campaign
October 29, 2008	Minnesota credit unions weigh in on hotly-contested Congressional race
October 24, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network hosts fraud- fighting workshops
October 23, 2008	Three Minnesota credit union reps named to “Top Women in Finance” list
October 22, 2008	Minnesota’s Southwestern Chapter packs 22,000+ meals for children
October 16, 2008	Gov. Pawlenty, President Bush proclaim Oct. 16 Credit Union Day
October 8, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network hosts Shared Branching Forum
September 3, 2008	Minnesota CU Network adds radio to safety & soundness campaign
September 29, 2008	Minnesota Hike the Hill group touts credit union safety and soundness
September 23, 2008	Minnesota announces statewide Maxwell, Herring & Desjardins award winners
September 15, 2008	Minnesota CU Network, U of M Extension honored with national partnership award
September 8, 2008	Minnesota Senator addresses 375+ at MnCUN Fall Conference
September 3, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network hosts Summer Soiree to thank delegates
September 2, 2008	Credit unions & supporting groups gather to hand over house keys to veteran
August 26, 2008	Strunk & Associates, L.P. joins MnCUN Vendor Involvement Program
August 19, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Foundation elects new Board members, table officers
August 15, 2008	2008 Republican National Convention, supporting groups host “Volunteer Day” to landscape home for wounded Iraq vet
August 13, 2008	AHCU’s Achtenberg honored by National Youth Involvement Board
August 11, 2008	Minnesota credit unions surpass $150,000 fundraising goal
July 1, 2008	Minnesota CUs discuss CUBTRRA and national issues with Congressman Walz
June 26, 2008	Republican National Convention Committee, Supporting Groups Host “Build Brigade” to Construct Home for Wounded Iraq Veteran
June 20, 2008	Minnesota CU professionals learn Paraguayan CU philosophy
June 9, 2008	Minnesota Hike the Hill brings CU issues to the Capitol
April 28, 2008	Youth Focus Group 101
April 28, 2008	Homes for Our Troops groundbreaking coverage
April 22, 2008	Paraguayan CU professionals visit Minnesota to learn about CU regulations
April 18, 2008	Minnesota credit union committees recognize key volunteers
April 17, 2008	Diekmann and political expert present at MnCUN's Annual Meeting
April 16, 2008	Minnesota CU Network recognizes Professional & Volunteer of the Year
April 15, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network elects new directors at 2008 Annual Meeting
April 1, 2008	Minnesota brings number of shared branching locations to 22
March 31, 2008	CLS becomes 20th organization in Minnesota’s Vendor Involvement Program
March 28, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network welcomes international professionals
March 12, 2008	80+ Minnesota credit union representatives lobby Congress at 2008 GAC
February 27, 2008	Bill Raker to vice chair national credit union task force
February 26, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network trains political advocates
February 25, 2008	Young legislators address Minnesota Young Credit Union Professionals
February 22, 2008	Minnesota war veteran to receive new home - Credit unions, Republican National Convention, others teaming up for service project
February 20, 2008	Minnesota puts grassroots principles into action at annual CU Day at the Capitol
February 8, 2008	Serving on the school board gives FIC member insight
February 5, 2008	Minnesota credit unions help raise domestic abuse awareness
February 4, 2008	Minnesota Credit Union Network adopts new mission & core values statements
January 28, 2008	Minnesota candidate for U.S. Senate tours credit union, meets with representatives
January 16, 2008	Minnesota opens its 20th shared branch location
January 9, 2008	Caucuses aren’t just for Iowa: Minnesota CUs learn the importance of caucusing