On November 18, 2011, Stearns Bank in North Branch donated $2,500 to the North Branch Area Education Foundation. On hand for the “big” check presentation were (l to r): NBAEF President Donna Hubbard, Linda Emery (Stearns Bank), Alan Schulz, (VP/Sr. Commercial Lender, Stearns Bank), NBAEF Secretary Kitty Eichholz and NBAEF Board Member Connie Blomquist.