Our History

Proudly serving the area since 1902.

1904

Thomas H. Connolly, a Tara Township farmer at the time, and Leslie Matthews, a Benson banker, and others, later purchased the business from the founder and Mr. Connolly assumed management of the new bank on January 1, 1904.

1907

In 1907 the bank was chartered by the State of Minnesota and renamed the State Bank of Danvers. Under the management of Mr. Connolly, the bank quickly gained the confidence of the people of the community and growth was rapid. By the end of 1908 total deposits of the bank were over $40,000.

1912

In 1912 a two-story building was constructed on the site of the original bank building at the corner of Front and Liberty Streets in Danvers to accommodate the expanding business. Growth of the bank was steady through the years of World War I and after.

Mr. Connolly was an avid automobile enthusiast being one of the first auto owners in the County. In the very early days of the automobile, he and Mrs. Connolly traveled by auto to both coasts of the United States and many of the Western states, usually with another couple or auto caravan that would camp out in tents along the way.

1928

After Mr. Connolly’s untimely death following a tornado in August 1928, his son, Daniel L. Connolly assumed management of the bank. Under his careful guidance the bank survived the “bank holiday” and severe depression on the early ’30’s without financial loss to bank depositors.

1956

By 1956 the bank reached a $1,500,000 deposit mark and outgrew their facilities. A modern one-story brick building was built and occupied by the bank in the fall of 1957. Again, in 1979, the bank moved to a new facility in Danvers, which served as the main office of the bank until 2012.

1999

In July of 1999, the bank opened a new facility in Benson geared to meet the technological challenges of the 21st century. 2002 marked a full century of continuous financial service to the community by four generations of the Connolly family.

2024

In August of 2023 our history continued to evolve when our bank was purchased by Lake Central Financial Inc. located in Annandale, MN. Rooted deep in their local communities and sharing similar community banking values, our customers continue to receive the same excellent service they have for over a century from the staff they already know and love, with the added benefit of additional products and services now available to them. Our staff look forward to many more years of progress and service to our communities. Please see us at one of our locations in Annandale, Benson, Clearwater or Maple Lake for all of your financial needs.

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