Author: Bank of North Dakota

Bismarck – Bank of North Dakota (BND) is celebrating 100 years this month. In honor of its centennial anniversary, the Bank is holding special events including a celebration at its location, a College SAVE promotion, and the launch of TheBNDStory.nd.gov. These events complement the previously released “The Bank of North Dakota | From Surviving to Read More

Bismarck – In celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2019, Bank of North Dakota (BND) has released a limited edition commemorative coin available in pure silver or antique brass. Only 750 silver coins and 650 antique brass coins are available for purchase online at bnd.nd.gov/store through the Dakota Institute collection, managed and marketed by Bismarck Read More

Bismarck, ND – Just one month before entering its 100th anniversary year, Bank of North Dakota has released the book, “The Bank of North Dakota – From Surviving to Thriving.” It is the third book ever written about the only state-owned bank in the country and chronicles the Bank’s first century, covering a history rich Read More

Cyber scammers don’t take any time off for the holiday season. In fact, they’re working overtime to take advantage of the spirit of giving. Giving to them, that is. By now consumers know that packages left outside their homes are up for grabs by package pilferers. Consider those the good old days. The latest cyber Read More

It’s that time again and it’s never a bad thing to remind everyone about good security practices for keeping your money and identity safe during Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday shopping. Cyberthieves are just as excited about this time of year as everyone else. That’s because they can make off with a Read More

BISMARCK – Bank of North Dakota (BND) announced the sale and transfer of the federal student loan portion of its student loan portfolio to North Texas Higher Education Authority (NTHEA). The transfer will be complete in the first quarter of 2018. BND continues to own, offer and service its state-sponsored student loans that are used Read More

October has long been known for baseball playoffs and Halloween. Add one more item to the list in North Dakota: College Application Month. More than 80 high schools across the state will host College Application Month events to assist seniors with their first applications to college. It is projected that more than half of the Read More

It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. To help care for the children of a growing city like Bottineau, it takes much more. Like many communities in North Dakota, Bottineau has seen an increasing demand for childcare and preschool services as new families move in to take advantage of opportunities Read More

Justin Voll, President of First International Bank & Trust, remembers a time when the future of Watford City’s veterinary business was in question. The city’s longtime veterinarian had closed his practice after experiencing health issues. “Watford City was lucky enough to have a longtime vet, Dr. Nelson, in town for many years. There was uncertainty Read More

Ashley Decker won’t be offended if you call her a “crunchy hippy.” In fact, it’s a term she embraces. As the owner and operator of Whole Life Wellness, she’s looking to introduce more people in Grand Forks and beyond to the benefits of organic Fair Trade clothing and bedding. “We’re looking not only at the ethics of Read More