Minnesota bank performance: 2Q 2013
The ranks of Minnesota's community banks continues thinning but the survivors reported profits of $340 million through the second quarter, up 3.3 percent from a year ago. The modest increase stands in stark contrast to last year's double-digit profit growth. Here's a look at individual bank results through the second quarter of 2013. This FDIC data does not include Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank, TCF Bank or BMO Harris Bank because they are chartered elsewhere.
August 29, 2013 at 7:40PM
The holiday season started slow, and owners say they are worried about January, but several customers say they are purposely choosing independent small retailers this year.
