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Get Ready to Make an Impact! CU Forward Day Kick Off Webinar

5/21/2025

 
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Join the Minnesota Credit Union Network and partners as we share exciting details about CU Forward Day 2025 during the informational kick-off webinar on Thursday, July 31 at 10 a.m. We're excited to celebrate a century of service and the people helping philosophy!

​CU Forward Day coordinators, credit union leadership and staff are all welcome to join as we discuss what the day might look like this year. Please register by completing the CU Forward Day participation form. Registered attendees will receive webinar and call-in instructions prior to the session.* 

*Credit union coordinators who have registered their credit union via the CU Forward Day confirmation webform will receive webinar/call-in instructions via calendar invite and do not need to register for this event. 
With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, via email or by phone at (612) 802-7695.

Connect with Regional CU Leaders at Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference

5/20/2025

 
We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the second annual Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference, bringing together credit union professionals from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana for two days of inspiration, learning, and connection.

​Last year’s inaugural event was a hit—this year promises even more! Join us for a robust agenda focused on leadership, innovation, and collaboration in the credit union movement.

​2025 Agenda Highlights Include:
  1. Opening Keynote: Financial Well-Being & Effective Leadership 
  2. Breakout Sessions: Topics on mentorship, advocacy, digital transformation, global credit union engagement, and more
  3. Interactive Workshops: Roundtables, authentic networking, and real-world leadership tools
  4. Networking Reception and Mentorship Celebration Coffee Hour

Date: Aug 05 1:00 PM - Aug 06, 2025 3:45 PM
Location: JW Mariott Mall of America
2141 Lindau Lane
Bloomington, MN 55425
Cost: $449 | Early Bird - July 7
$499 | Regular - Registration deadline: July 29
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​Whether you’re leading a team, mentoring the next generation, or just beginning your journey, this conference will spark new ideas and empower your growth. We can’t wait to see you in August as we continue to build a collaborative credit union leadership community across our three great states.
Register Now

Opportunities to Celebrate 100 Years of Credit Unions

5/20/2025

 
A century ago, Minnesotans came together with a bold idea: what if financial institutions were built not for profit, but for people and started our first credit union. That idea has stood the test of time—and here we are, stronger than ever, still rooted in cooperation, still growing, still serving. 

As we mark this occasion, we invite credit unions to gather, share and celebrate Minnesota’s credit union history.  The 100th anniversary of the first state-chartered credit union in Minnesota is an opportunity to demonstrate our bold, community-focused spirit to members and non-member alike.

Join us! The Minnesota Credit Union Network is pleased to offer resources and opportunities to engage in the celebration all year long:
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Fundraise in Style: Support the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and purchase a polo celebrating 100 Years of Credit Unions. FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Utilize the toolkit: The toolkit will give you everything you need to celebrate a century of community-driven financial services. From social media resources to event ideas, this toolkit is designed to help you share the legacy and impact of Minnesota’s Credit Unions. Let’s make this milestone unforgettable!

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 request High Yield Pale Ale for your next event!

​With Broken Clock donating a 
portion of proceeds from High Yield sales to support the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and financial literacy efforts statewide, that means every pint poured helps move our mission forward!

MnCUN Says Farewell to Randi Sundsmo

4/30/2025

 
Randi Sundsmo
This week we thank Randi Sundsmo, the dedicated Executive Assistant at the Minnesota Credit Union Network, for her service as she starts a new role.

​Since joining us in 2022, Randi has been an invaluable member of our team, bringing her exceptional organizational skills and positive energy to every task. Her contributions have significantly enhanced our operations and fostered a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Randi's departure marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her career as she transitions to a role at a credit union. While we will miss her presence and the unique spark she brought to our team, we are thrilled for her as she embarks on this new journey.

​As we say goodbye for now, we extend our deepest gratitude to Randi for her hard work and dedication over the past few years. Good luck, Randi, and thank you for everything!

Minnesota Credit Unions Celebrate 100 Years at Accelerate 25 Conference

4/24/2025

 
Mara Humphrey presenting at the business meeting during Accelerate 25.Mara Humphrey presenting at the business meeting during Accelerate 25.
The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) celebrated a landmark event signifying a century of service and community impact for Minnesota Credit Unions, the ACCELERATE 25 Conference. Packed with engaging guest speakers, educational sessions, and networking, it was the state’s largest trade show with professional development opportunities for credit union board members and employees. The last three days included speeches from elected officials, credit union leadership, and statewide financial experts. 

​Congressman Brad Finstad joined the conference as a strong supporter and member of a credit union. Congressman Finstad reflected on the community-based model under which credit unions operate, emphasizing “you’re in our communities, you’re a part of our communities, you understand the communities that you serve, and the value that you provide is great.”

​Congressman Finstad mentioned that for this reason and others, his family is proud to be a member of their local credit union. 

MnCUN is excited to share the launch of two services it is providing: CU Law Partners, affordable and expert legal representation to meet the demands of credit unions, and TruLync Medicare Advisors, a service to help members navigate Medicare and save on their annual premiums. 

Also, during the business meeting, the results of the 2025 MnCUN Board of Directors were announced. Aaron DeJong, Red Wing Credit Union, and Dana Garrett, North Memorial Federal Credit Union, were re-elected and Trina Hoff, Northern Communities Credit Union, was elected to a full term after being appointed to fill the remainder of Deb Almirall's term after she retired.

​Finally, the conference celebrated 100 years of credit unions in Minnesota with a 1925-themed anniversary party. Attendees sported their finest roaring 20’s themed outfits and celebrated a century of the credit union advantage in Minnesota. 

2025 Outstanding Professional and Director of the Year Honored

4/24/2025

 
The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) proudly presented the Outstanding Credit Union Professional of the Year and Director of the Year at a ceremony held during the MnCUN ACCELERATE 25 Conference on April 22 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, Minn. These two awards highlight leaders who pioneer and embody what it means to put first the community and financial well-being of Minnesotans. 
The Outstanding Professional of the Year is given to a remarkable person who truly stands behind the “people helping people” credit union philosophy. The 2025 Outstanding Professional of the Year is Randy Willert. 

​​Randy has been the President and CEO of Two Harbors Federal Credit Union (THFCU) since 2012 and has worked at various Credit Unions since 1985. 

​His expertise and dedication to credit unions has been on full display since he took the helm at THFCU. In 2012, THFCU was struggling with little community visibility. Randy oversaw a complete transformation, with Two Harbors Federal Credit Union becoming a flourishing member of our network, serving its members, supporting its community, and contributing to credit unions statewide.  

After receiving his award, Randy reflected on the work credit unions do, saying: "People helping people is not just a slogan -- its really what we do."
The Outstanding Director of the Year Award is given to a credit union board member who best represents the credit union spirit through dedication to, and belief in, the credit union movement. The Outstanding Director of the Year is Daryl Mark. 

Daryl has served on the Red Wing Credit Union Board of Directors for 32 years and has served as Board Chair for 30 years​
​Under Daryl’s direction, the credit union has grown from 4,500 members and $18 million in assets to 9,500 members and $190 million in assets today. For 32 years, Daryl has provided steady, consistent governance, with a practical, member-centered vision for how our credit union functions. 

In accepting his award, Daryl kept the focus on credit union members, emphasizing: "Credit unions big, small and in between, let's remember the main thing, taking care of our members, one at a time."

​"We are proud to honor these great leaders, who have spent their careers contributing to Minnesota's credit unions and their members," Mara Humphrey, MnCUN President and CEO.

Get Ready for an Exclusive Member Benefit!

4/9/2025

 
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We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for MnCUN member credit unions - you'll now have exclusive access to InfoSight360—a cutting-edge compliance tool specifically designed for credit unions.

InfoSight360 is a new integrated platform harnessing the power of three industry-leading compliance products to provide credit unions with a 360-degree view of available resources.

​​To get access, email MnCUN Director of Director of Facilities and Technology Scott Shoberg: [email protected]
InfoSight360 Features
  • Compliance Summaries: Easy to read summaries for 14 major operational areas ensure you are always up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements.
  • FAQs: Access over 850 answers to the most common compliance questions, tailored for your operations.
  • Checklists: Streamline your compliance tasks with strategic operational checklists.
  • Calendar: Manage deadlines like a pro with a comprehensive compliance calendar.​
  • Videos: Deepen your understanding through engaging videos on key compliance topics and best practices.
  • State-Specific Information: Navigate over 30 state-specific topics, with resources available for all 50 states.
  • Regulation Links: Seamlessly access crucial laws and regulations with direct links.

MnCUN Convenes 2nd Annual Fraud Prevention Summit

3/19/2025

 
Last week, the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) convened the second annual Fraud Prevention Summit. Nearly 90 attendees from over 35 credit unions from across the state participated.

The event served to connect credit unions with law enforcement, regulatory, and service vendor representatives engaged to combat financial fraud from their respective areas of expertise.

This included expert presentations on emerging fraud trends, preventive and remediation resources, and small group discussions for attendees to share information and resources. Speakers included:
  • Safe Senior Financial Protection Act: Lisa Lovering, Senior Financial Exploitation Investigator; MN Department of Commerce
  • Fraud Prevention: Michael Burke, Senior Robbery and Crisis Management Consultant; SHAZAM
  • Fraud Detection and Prevention Product Demos: ACUTE Technology Solutions, Optimize Cyber,  and Payrailz Fraud Monitor.
  • ​Fraud Schemes: Tony Ofstead; Director/Chief Law Enforcement Officer; MN Commerce Fraud Bureau

"Fraud is a persistent and evolving threat for consumers, businesses and financial institutions. Credit unions are embracing a collaborative approach to prevent and address fraud with regulatory and law enforcement partners," said Mara Humphrey, President & CEO of MnCUN.

Join the MnCUN Fraud Task Force​

MnCUN is announcing the formation of credit union peer fraud taskforce to combat fraud proactively across Minnesota. The goal is to leverage resources and share information to cooperatively combat fraud more effectively.

What to expect:
  • Quarterly Meetings: Share experiences, resources, and information to stay ahead of evolving forms of fraud.
  • Collaboration: The group will regularly engage with law enforcement representatives and other relevant regulatory authorities. 
  • Dedicated Minnesota Community Page: Post real-time questions and issues related to frauds and scams.
  • Focus Areas: Protect credit union members, prevent Elder and Vulnerable Person Financial Exploitation and prevent harm to credit union operations.

Participation details:
Who Should Attend: Open to all credit union staff.
Cost: Free to attend

Dates and registration:
The task force will meet on the following dates from 2-3 p.m. via webinar. Follow the links for more information and to register:
  • May 20th
  • August 19th
  • November 18th

With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email.

ACCELERATE 25 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Shawn DuBravac

3/12/2025

 
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​Early bird registration closes this Friday for ACCELERATE 25, being held April 21–23 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. You won’t want to miss this landmark event celebrating a century of service and community impact for Minnesota Credit Unions, along with engaging guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, the state’s largest credit union tradeshow and opportunities to support great causes. 

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We're pleased to welcome acclaimed futurist and trend caster, Dr. Shawn DuBravac, who will share the Tuesday keynote Economic Insights: Navigating the Future. In today’s turbulent economic environment, leaders face unprecedented challenges, from persistent inflation to shifting conditions to an uncertain political landscape. These issues are compounded by geopolitical risks and evolving market dynamics. Dr. DuBravac will provide a critical exploration of the U.S. economic landscape tailored for credit unions.

DuBravac is an internationally-recognized thought leader, delivering pragmatic and provocative insights on the trends, technologies, and paradigms transforming the globe. He is president of the Avrio Institute, who helps leaders prepare for uncertain and divergent futures. Clients include Fortune 100 and Global 1000 companies, scrappy start-ups, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Grounded in economics, DuBravac served over 12 years as chief economist for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the U.S. trade association representing more than 2,000 consumer tech companies, and owner and producer of CES. DuBravac writes extensively on disruptive technological shifts and has been widely published on the topics of technology, finance, and economics. His analysis has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Washington Post, Wired, Los Angeles Times, Barron’s and on-air with CNBC, Bloomberg, NPR, CBS, and other media outlets.
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Early bird pricing for the conference ends March 14. 

Register Now
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