We are committed to the communities that are homes and neighbors to Bremer Banks.

We strive to help build healthy, vibrant communities.

In our vision, healthy communities are places where basic needs are met and mutual regard is prized.

We help communities provide opportunities for all to participate fully.

We give highest priority to opportunities that can move a community forward in powerful ways.

Early lessons from rural libraries and literacy programs

Increased collaboration and fundraising are among the early successes of L³: The Bremer Rural Library and Literacy Leadership Institute. Read more.

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Welcome, La Crosse and Eau Claire!

With the opening of new Bremer Bank locations, we will begin considering applications for grants and program-related investments that serve La Crosse and Eau Claire. Read more

Fergus Falls visit highlights concerns shared by many communities

Community leaders identified a range of goals for Fergus Falls, including creating a path to living-wage jobs. Read more

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Grantee Spotlight

Great Plains Food Bank, Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota

“Ending hunger is a shared responsibility,” says Marcia Paulson, director of marketing and development at the Great Plains Food Bank. “Together we can make a huge impact on the lives of those who are currently hungry or at risk of hunger.”

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