News & Press Releases from NorthWinds FCU
We’re excited about all the happenings at NorthWinds Federal Credit Union that are making the news. Celebrate with us!
News & Press Releases
- September 2026: $24,000 Available in FSC Scholarships. NorthWinds members are eligible for sixteen $1,500 scholarships from the MN Credit Union Foundation. Applying is easy! Visit the Foundation Scholarship Council web page to get started.
- August 2026: The Future Is Here! We’re excited to announce that we’ve changed our name, and we’re making other big changes to better serve our membership. Find out more.
- April 2026: April is Financial Literacy Month! Take some time this month to think about how you can save and spend more wisely. And check out our special resources! Learn more.
- January 2026: Save Big on Tax Prep. Save big this tax time with exclusive member discounts, and enter for a chance to win $10,000 from Love My Credit Union Rewards. Get started here.
- September 2025: A HUGE thank-you to our local business partners and everyone who came to our family-friendly Business Expo at our Shakopee branch. Help us support our local businesses! Find out more about this event.
- September 2025: Thanks to all who attended our Annual Meeting. Learn more.
- July 2025: Introducing TruLync Medicare Advisors. NorthWinds has partnered with the experts at TruLync to offer professional advice as you prepare for your next big step in life. Find out more.
- Upcoming Events We are proud to sponsor and attend many fun, local events throughout the year. Stay up to date with the events we are attending by following our Facebook and Instagram pages.


- Check out our RSS Feed! MoneyEdu and NorthWinds FCU have teamed up to offer a weekly online feed of financial news. Check it out!
- NorthWinds and CARFAX team up to protect you. Before you buy your next car, stop in and get a CARFAX Vehicle History Report™ in our office. Or get it here.
NorthWinds FCU employees or card services will never ask you to verify the following information:
- Personal Information, including member number, date of birth, and social security number
- Full debit or credit card numbers or PIN
- Online/Mobile banking credentials
- A one-time verification code or link that was sent
- “Test” transactions that you did not complete as legitimate
If you receive a phone call, text, or email asking any of these questions, it is best to end all communication. Instead, reach out directly to a Branch or give us a call at 952-445-0888 to assist or review any account concerns. If you feel you’ve been compromised, change passwords for online/mobile banking and call us immediately.



