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EXHIBIT 16.1

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	CliftonLarsonAllen LLP CLAconnect.com

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December 6, 2022

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Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

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We have read the statements made by Alerus Financial Corporation pursuant to Item 4.01(a) of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2022, which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We agree with the statements concerning our firm in such Form 8-K.

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/s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

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