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Aspire Credit Union adds loan processor

Aspire Credit Union announced Kim Bloms at the start of the year as the newest loan processor. Bloms had served as the company receptionist and assistant loan processor before her promotion. Celebrating five years at Aspire Credit Union this February, Bloms is an industry veteran with over 15 years in the banking industry. “I am excited for this new opportunity,” Bloms said. “Working in my previous position as the receptionist/assistant loan processor, I have diverse knowledge of all other departments in the credit union.” Bobbi Hansen, Loan Department manager, was glad ...

Western Agency donates to Glenburn Fire Department

Western Agency presented the Glenburn Fire Department with a $10,000 donation as part of the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation’s Twice Blessed program. By utilizing Twice Blessed, an additional $7,000 will be donated to the Glenburn Fire Department, generating a total donation of $17,000. Glenburn Fire Department’s fire station burned down last year and funds donated through the Twice Blessed program will be used for new equipment that was lost in the fire.

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Crude oil boils Despite the widely held view that energy prices decline as COVID infections spread, the cost of crude and its products staged a massive rally, with crude gaining 6% on the week. Demand was not driving the heat-up, but shortages and long-term supply concerns stimulated the buying. The mysterious rise could be justified by continued reports of the omicron variant causing less severe disease than feared. Steady supply increases from Russia, OPEC producers, and the release of stockpiles from the U.S. should have held crude down, but the rally didn’t stall until Friday. ...

Leinen named Trinity’s associate director of decision support

Elliot Leinen, a graduate of North Dakota State University with a master’s in business administration, has been named associate director of decision support for Trinity Health. He has worked at Trinity for a little over a year as an administrative resident. As associate director of decision support, Leinen will work alongside ancillary and support services to help provide the highest quality services based on best practice. He’ll also support Trinity’s executive team in the decision-making process. “We’ve been pleased with Elliot’s leadership the last few months,” ...

Basin Electric approves credit to member-owners

BISMARCK -- Basin Electric Power Cooperative has announced its board of directors unanimously voted at its December meeting to approve a $30 million bill credit for Basin Electric’s member-owners. “Basin Electric’s structure and governance is based on the cooperative business model, which has proven itself time and again,” said Basin Electric CEO and General Manager Todd Telesz. “The cooperative remains in a solid financial condition and returning capital through various options to our member-owners aligns with our commitment to the membership. This action is a testament to ...