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MidCountry Bank Names Jim Loe as Next President and CEO
September 3 – MidCountry Bank is pleased to announce that Jim Loe has been named the bank’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Jim will succeed Steve Meads, who announced his retirement earlier this year after serving as President and CEO since September 2010...
How to Take Care of Your Business in Inflationary Times
Running a business is never dull. Every day brings a new challenge and opportunity. One of the biggest challenges is managing economic uncertainties, not the least of which is contending with inflationary pressures. With rising prices of goods and services and less...
Honoring Those Who Served: MidCountry Bank Supports The Wall That Heals
Giving back to our communities is an important part of how MidCountry Bank makes a difference. This August, our team was proud to support The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, during its August 6–9 visit to White Bear...
MidCountry Bank Welcomes Brenda Neuenfeldt as VP – Senior Commercial Banker
MidCountry Bank is pleased to announce that Brenda Neuenfeldt has joined the organization as Vice President – Senior Commercial Banker. Brenda brings extensive commercial lending experience, a passion for building relationships, and a strong commitment to helping...
Join MidCountry Bank For COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAYS
At MidCountry Bank, we believe strong communities are built on connection, support, and gratitude. That’s why we’re excited to host Community Appreciation Days—a special celebration to thank our valued customers, neighbors, and friends! Join us at your local...
How an Entrepreneur Turned a Side Hustle Into 5 Businesses
SBA 504 financing to support growth and seasonal cash flow In the early 2000s, Joe Valdes had a good paying job managing multiple Twin Cities-area restaurants. It was, he said, a great role that gave him control of his schedule and the flexibility to manage his teams...
MidCountry Bank Announces Planned Retirement of President and CEO Steve Meads
MidCountry Bank announced today that President and CEO Steve Meads will retire at the end of 2026, concluding a distinguished banking career spanning 40 years. Meads has served as President and CEO of MidCountry Bank since September 2010. During his tenure, he has...
Important Things to Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit Before You Borrow
There are so many benefits of owning a home, like having control over where you live and the opportunity to build equity in a valuable asset. That equity also offers another benefit – the ability to borrow to finance life’s expenses with a home equity line of credit...
April is Community Banking Month
At MidCountry Bank, we’re proud to be more than a bank—we’re your neighbors, partners, and biggest supporters. Every loan, every account, and every conversation helps strengthen the communities we call home. Your money stays local supporting businesses, helping...
Chief Risk Officer Michelle Lejcher named Notable Woman in Banking and Finance
MidCountry Bank Chief Risk Officer Michelle Lejcher has been named a Notable Woman in Banking & Finance by Twin Cities Business. This distinction recognizes outstanding leaders in the industry, highlighting women who manage significant assets, drive innovation,...