Houston County News

01/03/2025

Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

Trump was convicted in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records in an alleged scheme to hide a hush money payment to p**n actor.

01/03/2025

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker after dramatic floor vote

Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting. He pushed past GOP holdout and got a boost from President-elect Donald Trump.

01/03/2025

Winona police searching for driver of 'suspicious' vehicle that led officers on chase

Winona police officers pursue a suspicious vehicle in a five-mile chase, seeking to identify the driver and locate the owner.

01/03/2025

Covid-19 still present, potential wave expected. Wastewater surveillance shows increase in viral activity.

01/02/2025

Minnesota State College Southeast unveils new 3D SE monogram, welded by students.

01/01/2025

From childhood sledding to grandchildren's sledding, these winter memories will warm your heart.

12/30/2024

At St. Luke Hall, the vibrant energy of Cotter’s elementary community shines through the dedication of its teachers. Here, teaching goes beyond lesson plans and grades — it’s about forming

12/29/2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care.

12/28/2024

Discover the surprising truth about Christmas calories and their unique properties. A new study reveals shocking findings.

12/24/2024

Bluff Country Hidden Heroes members deliver gifts to children in Winona, Houston and Fillmore counties. Over $9,000 spent on presents, thanks to donations from businesses and fire departments.

12/23/2024

In every community, individuals and families face unexpected challenges. Whether it’s an urgent need for housing, emergency services, weatherization, senior care, or putting food on the table, life’s uncertainties often

12/21/2024

Discover the touching poem by a mother with agoraphobia, symbolizing hope and renewal. A message of love, peace, and kindness for the holiday season.

12/20/2024

House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

It passed 366-34 after dropping President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

12/20/2024

Winona school board votes to reconfigure elementary schools

Winona Area Public Schools to reconfigure public elementary schools. Kindergarten at Goodview, 1st-4th at Jefferson and Washington-Kosciusko.

12/17/2024

Adam Fravel sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering Winona resident Madeline Kingsbury

Adam Fravel sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury. Fravel found guilty of four murder charges.

12/13/2024

The Chad Erickson Ice Rink in Riverside Park opened Wednesday and will run through the duration of the Rotary Lights display.

12/13/2024

At Riverway Learning Community, education goes beyond academics. With a student-centered approach that values the whole child — mind, body and spirit — Riverway is more than a school; it’s

12/13/2024

Exploring the history and impact of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in NFL players. The risks and controversies of the sport.