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			<title>Scholarships for South Dakota Students</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20100209_sd_scholarship.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate Bank and the South Dakota Banker's Association will be awarding seven $1,000.00 college scholarships to local South Dakota High School seniors.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:03:15 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Does Debt Consolidation Make Sense</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20100209_debt_consolidation.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are like most Americans, your mail box is filled with offers for credit cards, mortgage refinancing and home equity loans.  Many of those offers stress the benefits of moving existing balances to the new lenders.  While that may sound appealing, especially if the new loan offers an attractive initial interest rate, it is important to consider all the factors associated with debt consolidation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:03:15 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>One Kid at a Time</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20100202_one_kid.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate Bank and KTVQ2 are pleased to offer four (4) $2,000 scholarships to students residing in KTVQ2's viewing area who have demonstrated involvement in working with youth as a paid employee or as a volunteer and have financial need. (Examples include tutoring, Key Club, scouting, Sunday school teaching, etc.) Application postmark deadline April 1st, 2010.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:51:20 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Financial Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091215_safety_tips.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Safeguard your cash, credit cards, debit cards and personal information while shopping for the holidays. With identity theft and fraud on the rise, here are a few tips for financial safety.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:34:58 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Which is Better - A 15 or 30 year Fixed Mortgage</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091215_15or30_mortgage.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the name implies, with a fixed rate mortgage, the interest rate is set at the time you take out the mortgage and remains constant over the life of the mortgage. The monthly payment level also remains constant. Knowing what your payment will be can be reassuring. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:34:58 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Interstate Opens New Branch in Great Falls, MT on 10th Avenue South</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091211_great_falls_grand_opening.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[doors to a new branch at 2601 10th Avenue South in Great Falls, MT on December 8, 2009.  Bill Weber, President of First Interstate's Great Falls market, says he and his staff are excited to share their new home on 10th Avenue with the Great Falls community. "Our new branch is a state-of-the-art facility that accommodates changing business needs and technology advancements, while featuring cutting-edge environmental design, greatly enhancing our customers' banking experience."]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:17:53 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>5,058 Coats were Collected at First Interstate Bank Locations in Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091208_coat_drive.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate Bank, in keeping with its community service values, partnered with One Warm Coat in promoting a national coat drive campaign Tuesday, October 13th - Friday, November 20th. First Interstate Bank Branches promoted and served as drop off locations for new or clean reusable coats that were donated to agencies identified at each branch. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:15:18 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>South Dakota Expected to be One of the First States to Recover from Recession</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091116_sd_economic_outlook.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The South Dakota Economic Outlook Seminar was held Tuesday, November 10th in Rapid City. According to projections presented by First Interstate Bank's Chief Consulting Economist, Dr. Lee McPheters, the South Dakota economy was one of the last states to feel the effects of the current recession and will be one of the first to return to pre-recession levels of economic activity. But the state will lose jobs this year and next year, and unemployment rates in 2010 may match the previous record highs recorded in 1982. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:06:30 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Interstate Participating in Coat Drive</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091019_coatdrive.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate Bank is participating in a statewide coat drive called Coats from the Capitol, a nationwide effort coordinated by the One Warm Coat organization. First Interstate Bank is partnering with First Lady Nancy Schweitzer and the Governor's Office of Community Service, to collect clean, gently used winter coats and jackets as part of the One Warm Coat community service project. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:45:48 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>New First Interstate Bank and Business Center Opens it Doors</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091009_missoula_opening.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[(Missoula, MT) First Interstate Bank's new office and business center in downtown Missoula will open its doors on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.  Mike Hickey, President of First Interstate's Missoula market, says he and his staff are excited to share their new home with the Missoula community. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:33:57 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Establishing Good Financial Habits</title>
			<link>http://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091006_good_financial_habits.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We all tend to develop habits that provide a rhythm or structure to our daily lives.  Once these habits are developed, they can be hard to break.  Building good financial habits can provide a rhythm, or sense of control, for your financial life.  Here are ten good financial habits that can help you build a sound financial foundation and help you reach all your financial goals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:52:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Savings for College Made Easy</title>
			<link>http://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20091006_savingfor_college.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The costs of sending a child or a grandchild to college are high and getting higher.  Actual costs vary by school, but items to consider are tuition, room, board, books, transportation, and incidentals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:52:37 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Western Bank is now First Interstate Bank</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090929_sd_grandopenings.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Western Bank is now First Interstate Bank. On September 28, 2009, the merger of the two banks was completed and the name officially changed to First Interstate Bank. Throughout the day, ribbon cutting ceremonies and open houses were held at all First Interstate offices in South Dakota to celebrate the name change. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:51:20 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Be Interest Rate Wise</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090811_interest_rate_wise.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interest rates have become a highly visible issue with news stories about rate changes almost everyday.  Much of the press coverage concerns the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Ben Bernanke.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:04:42 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>One of America's Top Performing Banks</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090811_top_performing_bank.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate BancSystem is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 Mid-Tier banking organizations in America for 2009 by US Banker Magazine. Mid-tier banks are those with assets of $2 to $10 billion. This recognition is based on financial performance.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:04:12 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Do You Have an Overall Strategy?</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090811_financial_strategy.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Is the thought of developing a financial strategy, and then sticking to it, overwhelming?  It doesn't have to be that hard.  A solid plan can help you reach your financial objectives and reduce the stress of managing your finances.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:04:12 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>No Summer Vacation for Your Finances</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090626_no_summer_vacation_finances.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While you may be looking forward to enjoying a slower pace this summer, it is not a time to neglect your finances - especially this year.  Before you slip into your summer routine, this article discusses some issues to consider.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:25:22 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Reducing Your Debt Burdens</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090626_reducing_debt_burdens.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Most individuals have debt of one kind or another. It may be a home mortgage, a credit card, a student loan, an auto loan or some other form of loan. Using debt as part of an overall financial strategy can be a good thing. Debt becomes a bad thing when you have too much of it, have the wrong kinds or when its presence causes undue anxiety or bad behavior. This article discusses some ideas to help you make sure you are controlling your debt and not the other way around.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:25:22 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>New and Enhanced Bill Payment is Here!</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/personal/ipay.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Enjoy exciting new features and better cash flow control with our new enhanced versions of I-Pay and I-Payables.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:05:44 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Interstate Announced as Recipient of 2009 Community Spirit Award</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090603_community_spirit.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[(Seattle) -  The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (Seattle Bank) has named First Interstate Bank, headquartered in Billings, Montana, as the recipient of the Seattle Bank's 2009 Community Spirit Award. The award recognizes a member of the Seattle Bank cooperative that exemplifies the spirit of community partnership in creating affordable housing and economic development opportunities within the Seattle Bank's district.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:15:49 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Protecting Against Investment Scams on the Internet</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090526_investment_scam.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Internet has become the communication channel of choice for many investors. It is a convenient way to communicate with investment providers and investigate investment opportunities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 10:10:18 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Build a Solid Credit History</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090526_solid_credit_history.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A solid credit history can be one of your most useful and powerful financial assets.  A record of prudent credit use and prompt payments can enable you to not only qualify for credit when you need it, but it may also enable you to get a lower interest rate on your borrowing.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 10:10:18 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>New and Enhanced Bill Payment</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Enjoy exciting new features and better cash flow control with our new enhanced versions of I-Pay and I-Payables coming soon.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 08:12:20 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Interstate Bank says "No" to Tarp</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090512_no_to_tarp.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate Bank announced today that there is no need for them to participate in the federal government's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). President and Chief Executive Officer Lyle R. Knight says First Interstate simply does not need the funds.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:17:54 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Ideal Deposit Accounts</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090416_ideal_deposits.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You work hard to save and accumulate your money.  Leaving it in the wrong accounts can cost you money.  The right combination of accounts, based on your needs, can help your money work as hard for you as you did to earn it.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:21:53 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Understanding Tax Implications of Home Ownership</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090416_tax_implications_home.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Owning a home can provide financial and income tax benefits as well as emotional satisfaction. While a home is usually viewed as shelter and a place to live, for decades many homeowners saw the value of their homes rise significantly and reaped the gains when they sold their homes. Since most homeowners use mortgages to finance a portion of the cost of the home, the gains were leveraged even more. But, remember that home values do not always rise, as we are currently seeing. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:21:53 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>IRA Opportunities</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090318_ira_opportunity.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are one of the most powerful and flexible tools to accumulate funds for retirement.  Taking full advantage of higher contribution limits, catch-up contributions for older individuals and a wide range of investment types for your IRA can help you reach your retirement goals.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:43:52 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Shredding Personal Documents and When to Dispose of Them</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090318_shredding_documents.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is likely that your trash passes through several stages on its way to a landfill or incinerator.  Every step that occurs once the trash leaves your control has risk that someone will find personal information they can use to cause you harm.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:43:52 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>One Kid at a Time scholarship applications now available.</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/one_kid.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First Interstate Bank and KTVQ2 are pleased to offer four $2,000 scholarships.
Submit an application today!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:47:22 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Preparing a Personal Balance Sheet</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090211_personal_balance_sheet.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Taking control of your financial future is a process. And, as with any process, it is important to monitor your progress. One of the best ways for an individual to measure financial progress is to periodically prepare a personal balance sheet.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:21:29 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Make Your Money Work for You</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20090211_money_workfor_you.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Your money is an asset, and it should work hard for you in the same way you work hard to earn it.  While this may sound very general, this article includes ideas to help in putting your money to work for you.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:21:29 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Introducing RSS Feeds</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/support/faqs_rss.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Delivering you promotions and updates wherever you are. Learn about RSS and how to subscribe.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:33:42 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Name Your Terms CD</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/personal/cd_name_your_terms.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Around here, folks don&#146;t like being told what they can or can&#146;t do. We offer CDs in honor of that tradition.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:33:42 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Tips for Preparing a Holiday Budget</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20081217_holiday_budget.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the economy in crisis, many people are scaling back their holiday spending. We have several tips that you can follow to create an effective holiday budget.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:11:21 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Financial Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20081217_holiday_tips.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Safeguard your cash, credit cards, debit cards and personal information while shopping for the holidays. With identity theft and fraud on the rise, here are a few tips for financial safety.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:11:21 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Wyoming Expected to Outperform Nation in 2009</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20081021_wy_economic_outlook.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Wyoming economy will have slower growth in the second half of 2008 and into 2009, according to projections presented by a First Interstate Bank's Chief Consulting Economist, Dr. Lee McPheters. But the state will continue to outperform the nation with stronger job growth and lower unemployment rates. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:26:23 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Slower Growth but No Slump Projected for Montana</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20080916_economic_outlook.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Montana economy will have slower growth in the second half of 2008 and into 2009, according to projections presented by First Interstate Bank Chief Consulting Economist, Dr. Lee McPheters. But neither the nation nor the state will experience job losses like those of the recession of 2001. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:52:06 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Build a Solid Credit History</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/newsletters/article01.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A solid credit history can be one of your most useful and powerful financial assets. A record of prudent credit use and prompt payments can enable you to not only qualify for credit when you need it, but it may also enable you to get a lower interest rate on your borrowing. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:52:06 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>Have an Organized File System</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/newsletters/article02.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There can be a lot of paperwork handling your finances. Each month you will have bills to pay; every year you will file a tax return; you will have receipts for purchases and you will have important documents that deserve special attention. Having an organized system instead of just putting everything into a drawer or box can save time and reduce the stress of not being able to find something when you need it. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:49:58 CST</pubDate>
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			<title>First Interstate Bank to Build New Operations Center in Downtown Billings</title>
			<link>https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/about/news/20080709_ops_center.php</link>
			<description><![CDATA[(Billings, MT) - First Interstate Bank today unveiled its plans for a new Operations Center in downtown Billings. The bank plans to build a 65,000 square foot building on two full city blocks downtown, the 1800 and 1900 blocks of 6th Avenue, across the street from North Park and Head Start. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:27:07 CST</pubDate>
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