Author: Ally Knudtson

The ability to leverage current events is a dream scenario for modern-day cybercriminals. These criminals use events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to fuel their malicious intent. With the global pandemic comes the desire to stay updated with the most current information. However, it can be...

Throughout the year, scam artists pose as legitimate entities - such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other government agencies and financial institutions in an attempt to defraud taxpayers. They employ sophisticated phishing campaigns to lure users to malicious sites or entice them to activate...

Unison Bank is accepting applications for its annual $1,000 Spirit Scholarship awarded to a qualifying area high school senior for the 2020-2021 school year. However, the application deadline is fast approaching on Friday, April 2, 2021. Unison Bank's '19-'20 Spirit Scholarship Recipient, Karla Sherfy. “Applying for a...

North Dakota native, Troy Gunderson, was selected as local financial institution, Unison Bank’s, featured artist for March 2021. Unison Bank's March 2021 Artist of the Month, Troy Gunderson, stands beside his photographs displayed in the bank's lobby in Jamestown, N.D. Each month, Unison Bank features local artists,...

Chocolate hearts, flowers, teddy bears and Valentine’s Day cards line the shelves of stores each February. However online, heart emojis and thoughtful messages make their way into inboxes – and sometimes, online romance scams too. According to Statista.com, over 32 million Americans are starting their relationships...

North Dakota native, Jodi Fritz, was selected as a local financial institution’s featured artist for February 2021. Unison Bank Artist of the Month, Jodi Fritz. Each month, Unison Bank features local artists, photographers, quilters and creators and their products or services. Since 2013, they have featured 85...

The holiday season has come to an end, but hopefully, you were treated to some of the latest gadgets. It is important to remember that, however impressive the latest iPhone or gaming computer might be, the ability and knowledge to properly secure these devices is...

Security State Bank (SSB) has announced that it plans to merge with Jamestown, N.D. – based Unison Bank. “Since its beginning, Security State Bank has been in the business of serving its communities and customers,” said SSB President Lorren Henke. “We’re confident that will remain a...

A New Year means new dreams and new goals. One financial institution is giving back to the community of Jamestown in a big way this year that will help contribute to local dreams and goals. Pictured from left to right: UJ Vice President of Development &...

Unison Bank has announced that it will award $1,000 in scholarship money for the 2020-2021 school year to qualifying area high school seniors. Unison Bank is proud of its community bank heritage and prides itself on common sense banking, while being responsive to customer needs and...