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The Pulse

High Yield Pale Ale is Here — Help Amplify Its Impact

5/13/2025

 
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The Minnesota Credit Union Network is excited to continue the launch of High Yield Pale Ale, a limited-edition craft beer, brewed in partnership with Broken Clock Cooperative Brewing, in celebration of 100 years of credit unions putting people first. Even better? A portion of all proceeds will support the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and financial literacy efforts across the state.

​This collaboration offers a fun and meaningful way for credit unions to get involved and share the credit union story with their communities. Here’s how your credit union can take part:


​Bring High Yield to Your Events 
Serve High Yield Pale Ale at your annual meeting, staff appreciation day, member celebration, Foundation event, or Chapter Meeting to bring awareness to the credit union difference. Use this form to connect with Broken Clock about your event.

Help Us Get It on Taps and Shelves 
If your credit union has a business member or community partner that owns a liquor store, bar, or restaurant, we’d love to connect Broken Clock Brewing with them to make High Yield available locally. It’s a great way to support both the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and local small businesses. Use this form to assist with that connection.

Let Members Know They Can Support the Mission
Share the story of High Yield Pale Ale with your members. By purchasing this beer, they’re not just enjoying a locally brewed craft beverage—they’re helping advance financial education in Minnesota. The beer is now available on tap and in cans at Broken Clock; and watch this page for a growing list of additional locations it can be purchased.

To help mark the official launch, MnCUN and Broken Clock Brewing will host a celebratory kickoff event with local media and community partners to highlight the collaboration and its impact at the brewery on May 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Coverage of the collaboration and its community impact will help raise awareness and support for this mission-driven beer.

For additional ways your credit union can leverage the 100th Anniversary, check out our online resource page.

New Statewide Consumer Awareness Campaign to Launch This Summer – It’s a Credit Union Thing!

5/13/2025

 
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​We were thrilled to share a sneak peek of Minnesota’s bold new consumer awareness campaign - unveiled at the 2025 Accelerate Conference. This statewide initiative aims to boost awareness of credit unions and highlight what makes us different—our not-for-profit model, personalized service, community impact, and century of trust.

​​Built around the theme “It’s a credit union thing,” the campaign is designed to spark curiosity and understanding, especially among younger Minnesotans with major life goals on the horizon.
A comprehensive toolkit will be available to member credit unions this summer to support local marketing and engagement efforts. With shareable creative assets, video content, and grassroots strategies, you’ll have everything you need to bring the campaign to life in your community.

​We’re excited about the momentum and can’t wait to share more as materials are finalized. Stay tuned—and get ready to show Minnesotans just how credit unions are in step with them, all the way.

MnCUN Appoints Committee Members

5/13/2025

 
Minnesota Credit Union Network committees are made up of credit union professionals who volunteer their time to serve the Minnesota credit union movement. Representing credit unions of all sizes and from across the state, committee members help to further a variety of objectives from political and regulatory advocacy to awareness and recognition.

​​​​The following people have been appointed to serve on MnCUN Committees by the Board Chair following the application process: 
Advocacy Fund Committee
Kayla Reiffenberger, Chair
Co-op CU of Montevideo

Pat Pierce
City & County CU

​Dana Garrett 
North Memorial FCU
​​​Greg Higgins 
Wings Financial CU

​Mara Humphrey 
MnCUN President & CEO

*Ryan Smith
MnCUN Staff
AHP Board of Trustees
​​Aaron DeJong, Chair 
Red Wing CU

​Jay Gostonczik, Vice Chair
SouthPoint Financial CU

Amanda Ness
Co-op CU of Montevideo

Mara Humphrey
MnCUN
Kris Jacobsen
MnCUN

Jennifer Stedt

North Star CU

Randy Willert
Two Harbors FCU

*Tommy Rempfer
MnCUN Staff
Audit Committee
​Randy Willert, Chair
Two Harbors FCU​​

Greg Worthen
MY CU
Peter Olsen
Ideal CU
​
* Tommy Rempfer
MnCUN Staff ​
Awards Committee
Lisamarie Meyer, Chair
TruStone Financial CU ​

Bridget Petersen
Blaze CU

​​Tracy Hoeschen
Magnifi Financial CU​

Chris Wester
Minnco CU 
Annie Lepper
Minnesota Power ECU

Crissy Roeglin
SouthPoint Financial CU 

Heather Helmbrecht 
St. Cloud Financial CU 

*Julia Miller
MnCUN Staff
Awareness Fund Committee
Dan Stoltz, Chair
Blaze CU

Joel Swanson
Affinity Plus FCU

Bailey Germain
City & County CU
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Alisha Johnson
Ideal CU


Mary Hansen
Mayo Employees FCU

​Miranda Anderson
Mid Minnesota FCU

​Mara Humphrey
MnCUN

Nicholas Mathiowetz
NorthRidge Community CU​
Heather Helmbrecht 
St. Cloud Financial CU 

Christopher Peterson 
St. Paul FCU 

​Vicki Roscoe Erickson
TopLine Financial CU
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​Marty Kelly
TruStone Financial CU

Mary Matheson
Wakota FCU

John Wagner
Wings CU


*Andrea Molnau
Network Staff
CREW Advisory Committee
Mitch Florence
City & County CU

OIivia Brookshire
Embarrass Vermillion CU

Caitlin Brama
Farm Credit Employees FCU

Holden Todd
Ideal CU

Shelbie Jackson
Magnifi Financial CU

​Amy Hendrickson
Mid Minnesota FCU

Kimberly Waltman
​Mid Minnesota FCU 

Serra Waldbillig
Minnesota Power ECU
Jysel Nelson
Mower County Employees CU 

Alison Zaverl-Jylha 
Northern Communities CU 
 
Ashley Goodrich 
Northern Communities CU 
 
Journie Rosenow 
Royal CU 
 
Brady Smith 
SouthPoint Financial CU 

​Max Wagner
Wings Financial CU

*Cynthia Callais
MnCUN Staff
Political Involvement Committee
Steve Ewers, Chair
Members Cooperative CU​

​Cary Tonne
Affinity Plus FCU

Dan Stoltz
Blaze CU

​Pat Pierce
City & County CU​

Tom Coulter
City & County CU

​Kayla Reiffenberger
Co-op CU of Montevideo​​​​

James Kramar
Embarrass Vermillion FCU

​Brent Rempe
First Alliance CU​​
​Brian Sherrick
Ideal CU

Chuck Friederichs
Magnifi Financial CU

Steve Flage
Mayo Employees FCU

Chris Tangen
Mid Minnesota FCU

Doug Hallstrom
Minnco CU

Jason Olsen
Minnesota Power ECU

Greg Worthen
My CU

​Dana Garrett
North Memorial FCU
​Aaron DeJong
Red Wing CU​

Phil Kopischke
SharePoint CU

​​​Jay Gostonczik
SouthPoint Financial CU

Mick Olson
TopLine Financial CU


Dale Turner
TruStone Financial CU​
​
Frank Weidner
Wings Financial CU


​*Ryan Smith
MnCUN Staff
Regulatory Review Committee
Danielle Konrad-Arthur, Chair
City & County CU
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Jessica Volkmann
Affinity Plus FCU​

Justin Burleson
Blaze CU

​Kelly Bechard
Mayo Employees FCU​

Simone Suri
Members Cooperative CU
John Wendland
Minnco CU

Jennifer Stedt
North Star CU

Terry Burn
Northwoods CU

Grant Beardsley
Royal CU

Christopher Peterson
St. Paul FCU
​Angie Jensen
TopLine Financial CU

Randy Willert
Two Harbors FCU

Jacob Weinand
​
Wings Financial CU

*Becky Frederick
MnCUN Staff
State Charter Subcommittee
Greg Worthen, Chair
My CU

Justin Burleson
Blaze CU​​

Pat Pierce 
City & County CU 

Kathy Harrington
Heartland CU

Brian Sherrick 
Ideal CU

Simone Suri
Members Cooperative CU

Nicholas Mathiowetz
NorthRidge Community CU
Terry Burn
​
Northwoods CU

Aaron DeJong
Red Wing CU 

Jay Gostonczik
SouthPoint Financial CU ​

Mick Olson
TopLine Financial CU

Phil Young 
TruStone Financial CU
​
Greg Higgins 
Wings Financial CU 

* Ryan Smith, MnCUN Staff
Women's Leadership Network
​Julie Cosgrove, Chair
Affinity Plus FCU

Christine Cordell
Blaze CU

Tisha Sherdan
City & County CU

Kathy Harrington
Heartland CU

Sue Palen
Mayo Employees FCU
​
Annie Lepper
​
Minnesota Power Employees CU
Megan Hammack
SharePoint CU

Crissy Roeglin
SouthPoint Financial CU

Eunice Adjei
St. Cloud Financial CU

Lisamarie Meyer
TruStone Financial CU

​*Andrea Molnau
MnCUN Staff

Governmental Affairs Updates

5/13/2025

 
House Ways and Means Committee Marks Up Draft Tax Bill: On Monday, the House Ways and Means committee released their draft of the tax bill that will form the backbone of the Republican agenda on tax and spending.

End of Minnesota Legislative Session Looms: The budget process is moving along in Saint Paul as well and the House and Senate have been busy with the various pieces of the state’s financial plan.
Full Article: Members Only

Bob Gerads Appointed to Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Board

5/13/2025

 
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The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation (MnCUF) has welcomed Bob Gerads, President & CEO of Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union, to its Board of Directors. Gerads steps into the role previously held by Trina Hoff, who was recently elected to the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) Board of Directors.

MnCUF, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1969 by the Minnesota Credit Union Network, is dedicated to empowering credit unions and the communities they serve.
​The Foundation supports financial well-being through grants, community partnerships, professional development, and disaster relief initiatives. Its work is guided by a seven-member board representing credit unions of all sizes and regions across Minnesota.

In addition to advancing the Foundation’s core pillars of financial education and professional growth, the Board also provides oversight to the Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) and Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) committees.

Since joining Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union in February 2023, Gerads has led the organization with a focus on sustainable growth and community engagement. His previous leadership roles at Falcon National Bank and Central Minnesota Credit Union further reflect his commitment to driving growth, community engagement, and financial stewardship. Outside of his professional role, he is an active member of the Christian Business Men’s Connection and has volunteered in youth and high school sports for over 20 years—highlighting his passion for mentorship and community involvement.

​With his blend of industry experience, principled leadership, and dedication to service, Gerads is well-positioned to support and advance the Foundation’s mission. 

Thank You For Supporting the FSC Silent Auction!

5/13/2025

 
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The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation’s Scholarship Council (FSC) hosted their annual Silent Auction at Accelerate 25, raising over $8,500! All proceeds from the Silent Auction will go towards funding the next round of credit union member scholarships. A BIG thank you goes to everyone who bid on items and to those credit unions and vendors who donated auction items or funds to the scholarship program. We couldn’t offer such an impactful scholarship program without your support! 

​Looking ahead, the scholarship application for the 2025-2026 school year will open in September. Check the FSC page for updates!

Save the Date for the 2025 Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference: Aug. 5-6 at the Mall of America

5/7/2025

 
Save the date for the second annual Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference, happening August 5–6, 2025 at the JW Marriott, Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Registration will open May 15th.

After an overwhelmingly positive response to last year’s inaugural event, this year’s conference will continue the momentum with fresh ideas, dynamic speakers, and purposeful networking – welcoming credit union professionals from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana. The 2025 agenda highlights include:
  • Josh Roberts & Gerry Singleton on financial well-being and effective leadership
  • Linda Cohen on kindness, authenticity, and graceful communication
  • Shari Storm with actionable strategies to recruit, retain, and mentor talent
  • Christie Kimbell from Filene on digital innovation for credit unions
  • and more!

​The event will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, mentorship celebration, a networking reception, and hot topic roundtables—all designed to empower leadership and connection in our credit union community.
Save the date and watch for registration to open May 15th!

Governmental Affairs Updates

5/7/2025

 
MnCUN Meets with U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach: The Minnesota Credit Union Network Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Smith and Co-op Credit Union President and CEO Kayla Reiffenberger, and Magnifi CEO Chuck Friedrichs met this morning with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach to stress the importance of preserving the credit union tax status. 

​
Minnesota House Passes Commerce Omnibus Policy and Finance Bills: The budget process is moving along in Saint Paul as well and the House and Senate have been busy with the various pieces of the state’s financial plan.
Full Article: Members' Only

Credit Unions in the News

5/7/2025

 
Learn more about the outstanding programs, new initiatives and well-deserved recognition received by your peers recently:​ 
  • ​May Retirement Date Set for Toro Credit Union President/CEO Grant Johnson, 
  • Royal Credit Union partnering with local non-profits for diaper drive, 
  • Youth Hockey Teams Raise over $20,000 for Gillette Children's, 
  • Seniors at Rock Ridge enjoy learning how to budget during Bite of Reality event, 
  • ​Minnco Credit Union Raises Money for Gillette Children’s Hospital
  • Amara Mackey (Ideal Credit Union) Named 2025 Women in Business Honoree by Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal
Got news of your own? Send stories, pitches, press releases and published articles to MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller.
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