by Julie Berling | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Farmers & Merchants State Bank sees students as our next generation of leaders and the future of our communities. Each year, we offer scholarships to help local graduating seniors in pursuing their academic journeys. Applications are now open for the 2026...
by Julie Berling | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of our banking family and for embodying the spirit that makes central Minnesota and our rural communities so special. Your trust, hard work, and commitment to looking out for your neighbors are the...
by Julie Berling | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
We opened our Sauk Rapids location in October of 1995, so this marks our 30th year. How time flies! To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting bank-wide, month-long activities, expressing our gratitude to you, our customers and communities–who all made it...
by Julie Berling | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Just a friendly reminder that our branches will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, as we honor the hardworking people who power our community and whose effort drives our local economy. Labor forms the backbone of prosperity, and every job—big or small—fuels growth,...
by Julie Berling | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) awarded $20 million to hundreds of eligible not-for-profit and government organizations in Minnesota. Farmers & Merchants State Bank was one of the hundreds of financial institution members who...
by Julie Berling | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Summer Beef Tour begins tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 AM. Hosted by the Mississippi Valley Cattlemen’s Association & the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, tour registration is 6:30 AM to 8 AM at the Morrison County Fairgrounds (15575...