The Tristate Mentorship Match is a 12-month program designed to build, grow, support, and inspire credit union professionals in their careers and commitment to the credit union movement. It envisions relationships based upon commitment, common goals and expectations, and mutual trust and respect -- relationships that allow both the mentee and mentor to grow in the process.

​​This program is a partnership of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions, and the Wisconsin Credit Union League. We aim to expand our reach and bring our collective members a rich and diverse opportunity to network and grow. You’ll get to select if you prefer a Minnesota match or a match from another state. Apply by August 16, 2024​.

​The Minnesota Credit Union Employee Benefits Plan is an association health plan through which Minnesota credit unions and credit union service organizations (CUSOs) can offer health benefits to their employees. The plan utilizes the cooperative model by allowing eligible credit unions and CUSOs to come together, as if they were one large employer, to purchase and offer benefits. By coming together like this, credit unions and CUSOs have more bargaining power, can reduce cost and risk volatility by spreading those costs and risks over a larger group, and have more options to offer employees and their families.

​To qualify, a credit union must be based in Minnesota and a member of the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN). A CUSO is eligible if it is partly owned by a MnCUN Member credit union and is headquartered in Minnesota. For more details and to request a quote, please visit the Minnesota Credit Union Employees Benefits Plan page.

Those who have obtained the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation are required to recertify every three years to ensure that knowledge about financial counseling is current. 

CCUFC professionals in Minnesota have the option to receive re-certification with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation. This opportunity includes a virtual refresher training provided by CU Difference on September 12 from 2:30-4:40 pm, and a copy of the CUNA Financial Counseling Certification Program Update ebook. 

​The deadline to register is August 16, 2024. With questions contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director MnCU Foundation.

This summer, MnCUN contacted all candidates running for elected positions in Minnesota to inquire about their views on credit union issues. We invite you to review the survey results and see where the candidates stand. If you are unsure of which elected officials represent you or your credit union, visit the GREAT website. 

​​The Minnesota State Primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, and early voting by mail or in person is underway. The primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election. This November, one U.S. Senate seat, every Congressional seat, and every Minnesota House of Representatives will be up for election. 

​The Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder provides voting location and information for your precinct including candidates and questions on the ballot.

​Contact Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Smith or Director of Political Advocacy Cynthia Callais with questions.

Last week at the Credit Union Financial Education Network 2024 Conference in Reno, NV, four Minnesota credit unions received national recognition for their financial education efforts: 

Northern Communities Credit Union 
Asset Size $150 million or less 
1st place Most Adults Reached 
​1st Place Most Adult Presentations

HomeTown Credit Union
Asset Size $150 million or less
2nd Place Most Adult Presentations
2nd Place Most Students Reached
2nd Place Most Student Presentations

Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Asset Size $500-$999 million
2nd Place Most Adult Presentations
3rd Place Most Adults Reached

TopLine Financial Credit Union
Asset Size $500-$999 million
3rd Place Most Adult Presentations

Overall, during the most recent report year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024), here is how Minnesota ranked among states that submitted data:  

• Minnesota Total Adults Reached – 6,044
• Minnesota Total Adult Presentations – 306
• Minnesota Total Youth Reached – 18,423
• Minnesota Total Youth Presentations – 771

 
Additionally, Minnesota took 4th place for total youth presentations overall!
 
Samantha Neumann with Northern Communities Credit Union and Jodi Slais with Wings Credit Union were elected as North Regional Coordinators with on the Executive Committee and Trysh Olson was re-elected as Chair.

CUFEN (formerly known as NYIB)'s mission is to equip the credit union industry to provide financial education opportunities for all ages.

Register to report your financial education presentations with CUFEN! The information is used by the Minnesota Credit Union Network to promote community service efforts and the Credit Union Advantage to consumers and elected officials.

On July 30, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Department of the Treasury invite public comment on a proposed rule to establish data standards to promote interoperability of financial regulatory data across these agencies.