Royal Credit Union Recognized Among Minnesota’s Best in Multiple Categories

June 29, 2026

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) was recognized in multiple categories in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best readers' choice poll. Royal received Gold in the Financial Institution – Central Minnesota category, Silver in the Wealth Management category, Bronze in the Credit Union category, and Bronze in the Financial Services Customer Service category.

“We are honored to be recognized by Minnesota’s Best and grateful to everyone who voted for Royal,” said Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union President and CEO. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team members and the strong relationships we are privileged to build with our Members and communities.”

Minnesota’s Best is Minnesota’s premier readers’ choice award program. Started in 2021, the program is open to Minnesota businesses of all sizes, and there is no cost to be nominated, voted for, or named a winner. More than 8,500 businesses, organizations, and individuals competed to be named Minnesota’s Best in 2026.

A complete list of winners is available at MinnesotasBest.com and in the 2026 Minnesota’s Best Winners Guide delivered in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 28.

About Royal Credit Union

Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 340,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. Royal was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 in Wisconsin and Minnesota. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.

About Minnesota’s Best

Minnesota’s Best is a Minnesota Star Tribune Readers’ Choice Award program created by the marketing and advertising department to support local businesses and is not affiliated with the newsroom.  This program was produced with the help of NERUS Strategies LLC and is powered by Optimum by NERUS.