If you’ve been a member of Dakota West for a spell, you’ve probably spoken with Sandy Bakke, the voice of our Card Services department. She’s been a fixture in our Watford City branch for more than a quarter of a century joining us at just the right time in her life. “I was babysitting for more…
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Meet Todd Erickson
“I remember as a kid, they always had cookies. Getting to town was a big deal.” Todd Erickson, our newest Loan Officer, recalled his first visits to his parents’ financial institution when they lived out in the country between Medora and Amidon in southwestern North Dakota. Now Todd is creating new memories for our members more…
Here to Serve, Here to Help: A Message From Our CEO
Since 1941 we’ve been here to serve the hard-working residents of western North Dakota and help you through the tough times, as well as the good. As we begin on our way to the new normal, I want to thank you for your understanding, patience and support over the last two months. Your willingness to more…
Meet Candace Wieger
It’s a tough time to be a health care worker, but for those of us in the community who may need to utilize their service, we are especially grateful for employees like Candace Wieger. When not helping our members at the Washburn drive-through, Candace also volunteers as an Emergency Responder and ambulance driver in the more…
Meet Michala Kueffler
When she started college, Michala Kueffler planned to be a nurse. She studied all through college and even anticipated earning her graduate degree in the health care profession, but life sometimes takes another course. Growing up in Grenora, Michala’s father worked for Dakota West for almost a quarter of a century and when the opportunity more…
