Bank Vice President Accused of Theft

A bank vice president in Steele is accused of taking $17,000 from multiple organizations over ten years.

Rhonda Binder could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of misapplication of entrusted property.

Binder worked at Northland Financial and stole some of the money from sports and charitable groups.

Binder told authorities she has paid the money back.

She’s due in court on June 15.