Harwood State Bank is now BankNorth

Arthur, N.D. (December 9, 2024) – BankNorth announced the completion of its merger with Harwood State Bank (HSB).  The location in Harwood, N.D. opened today under the new BankNorth name.

BankNorth’s holding company, First Financial Corp., first announced the acquisition of Harwood State Bank in March 2023, and finalized all regulatory requirements on July 21, 2023.  Harwood State Bank has continued to operate separate from BankNorth until December 9, when the conversion process was completed.   

“We’re delighted to have the Harwood State Bank customers and team members join the BankNorth family,” said BankNorth President James L. Williams III.  “We’ve aligned with a partner in Harwood that shares our core values of exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships within the communities we serve and call home.”

Tom Stennes, President of Harwood State Bank, said, “This transaction will allow us to offer more products and services to our friends and neighbors while staying true to the values that have served us and our communities so well over the last 104 years.”