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First Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid in Central Minnesota

Feb 2, 2026

Buying your first home in Central Minnesota is exciting, but first-time homebuyers often make mistakes that cost thousands of dollars. You've saved up for a down payment, started browsing homes near...

Pine Country Bank: The Complete Guide to Community Banking in Central Minnesota

Dec 15, 2025

What Is Community Banking? Community banking means your financial institution is owned and operated right here in Central Minnesota. With branches in Royalton, Little Falls, Rice and Sauk Centre,...

Navigating Minnesota’s Home Mortgage Market: Options and Insights

Nov 10, 2025

The current Minnesota home mortgage market presents a dynamic and multifaceted landscape, offering a diverse array of loan options designed to cater to various financial situations and borrower...

First State Bank of Sauk Centre to Merge with Pine Country Bank

Sep 26, 2024

(September 23, 2024) First State Bank of Sauk Centre and Pine Country Bank jointly announce that First State Bank of Sauk Centre will be merged into Pine Country Bank, with an expected January 2025,...