Press Room

Woodbury, MN. April 25, 2025 – Ideal Credit Union is proud to announce a 92% year-over-year increase in funds raised during its 2025 Chain of Hearts campaign, benefiting Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare through the Credit Unions for Kids initiative. The campaign ran from January 14 to February 28, uniting employees, members, and local communities in support of children with complex medical needs.

Woodbury, MN. March 14, 2025 – Ideal Credit Union is proud to announce member Emily Anderson has won a $1,000 scholarship from The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC). Anderson was one of 18 post-secondary students selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year.

Woodbury, MN – Craig Lundquist, a financial professional at Ideal Wealth Advisors located at Ideal Credit Union, has been appointed to the Senior Advisor Leadership Team (SALT) with TruStage™. This distinction is awarded to a select number of financial professionals working through credit unions with TruStage who demonstrate a consultative approach with their clients, exceptional sales productivity and leadership within their credit union and among their peers.

Woodbury, MN. February 13, 2024 – Ideal Credit Union is honored to be named one of the 2025 Great Workplaces in Minnesota by Twin Cities Business Magazine. This recognition highlights Ideal Credit Union’s commitment to fostering a strong workplace culture centered on dedicated employees who reflect our core values of service to members and the community.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of Minnesota’s Great Workplaces,” said Brian Sherrick, CEO of Ideal Credit Union. “I often say Ideal Credit Union isn’t the biggest credit union in Minnesota, but we always strive to be the best— and this recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to that goal.”