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Local author Ruth Anfinson Bures was drawn to the story of a traveling vaudeville performer who became one of the early ...
14/07/2024

Local author Ruth Anfinson Bures was drawn to the story of a traveling vaudeville performer who became one of the early Winona Municipal Band directors.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

“We continue to have financial and facility needs, and we have listened to our constituents and made changes in the refe...
13/07/2024

“We continue to have financial and facility needs, and we have listened to our constituents and made changes in the referendum questions [since 2023].” - Superintendent Carman

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

Audio recordings from Cochrane-Fountain City School Board meetings will now be shared publicly. The board decided agains...
13/07/2024

Audio recordings from Cochrane-Fountain City School Board meetings will now be shared publicly. The board decided against video recordings or livestreaming.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

The organization providing jobs and education for disabled Winonans celebrated a colorful, new addition to its enterpris...
12/07/2024

The organization providing jobs and education for disabled Winonans celebrated a colorful, new addition to its enterprises: beekeeping.

by CHRIS ROGERS

Letter: "... The theme that resonated most profoundly with me was the way that Hamlet had to keep up a strong public fac...
12/07/2024

Letter: "... The theme that resonated most profoundly with me was the way that Hamlet had to keep up a strong public face even while he struggled with his own insurmountable grief. I could definitely relate."

From: Jenny Hopkins, Ph.D.

More than 200 episodes of “Spirit of Winona” documenting 2000s Winona are now available for free online.
10/07/2024

More than 200 episodes of “Spirit of Winona” documenting 2000s Winona are now available for free online.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

Police were searching for an assault suspect, but there was no active shooter, as one alert claimed.
10/07/2024

Police were searching for an assault suspect, but there was no active shooter, as one alert claimed.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

Winona State University's HOPE Academy gives first-generation students a chance to experience college life while in high...
05/07/2024

Winona State University's HOPE Academy gives first-generation students a chance to experience college life while in high school.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

City staff said the vote was needed so that the city could move forward in discussions with the state to release $7.5 mi...
04/07/2024

City staff said the vote was needed so that the city could move forward in discussions with the state to release $7.5 million for land acquisition and design.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

After 29 years of documenting SMU sports, a degenerative eye disease forced Donny Nadeau move on from his dream job. “Yo...
04/07/2024

After 29 years of documenting SMU sports, a degenerative eye disease forced Donny Nadeau move on from his dream job. “You would be hard-pressed to find someone who has given so much to the university in the last 30 years,” colleague Jim Cella said.

by DEB NAHRGANG, Saint Mary’s University

"For a while, I was really invested in [playing] Hamlet," the Great River Shakespeare Festival veteran said. "But ... af...
03/07/2024

"For a while, I was really invested in [playing] Hamlet," the Great River Shakespeare Festival veteran said. "But ... after a couple years, I just let it go.”

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY and CHRIS ROGERS

Lewiston-Altura's potential $20 million referendum this fall would fund secure school entrances and parking lot safety i...
03/07/2024

Lewiston-Altura's potential $20 million referendum this fall would fund secure school entrances and parking lot safety improvements, as well as gym upgrades.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

Developers hope to open a restaurant and event center at the neighboring former Jefferson’s Pub by the end of this year ...
28/06/2024

Developers hope to open a restaurant and event center at the neighboring former Jefferson’s Pub by the end of this year and the hotel-apartment building next fall.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

Hussain Ali Froogh was at the whiteboard, teaching a math lesson in his home country of Afghanistan, when his world bega...
28/06/2024

Hussain Ali Froogh was at the whiteboard, teaching a math lesson in his home country of Afghanistan, when his world began to completely change.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

City staff proposed allowing more "accessory dwelling units" such as garage apartments and mother-in-law suites. Several...
28/06/2024

City staff proposed allowing more "accessory dwelling units" such as garage apartments and mother-in-law suites. Several Planning Commission members pushed back at some of the suggested rule changes.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

“This is not funny. Why are you laughing?” 😝 — Sandbar Storytelling Festival Storyteller in Residence Katie Knutson perf...
27/06/2024

“This is not funny. Why are you laughing?” 😝 — Sandbar Storytelling Festival Storyteller in Residence Katie Knutson performing "Why Bear Has a Stumpy Tail" for children at the Winona Public Library

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

From the summery, nostalgic costumes and sets of "Much Ado About Nothing" to the stark tones of "Hamlet," Great River Sh...
27/06/2024

From the summery, nostalgic costumes and sets of "Much Ado About Nothing" to the stark tones of "Hamlet," Great River Shakespeare Festival Sound Designer Jeff Polunas said, "Nothing is on there by accident, and everything is very intentional."

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

Local ambulance services that have struggled to maintain enough staff and volunteers said the one-time funding is a nice...
25/06/2024

Local ambulance services that have struggled to maintain enough staff and volunteers said the one-time funding is a nice shot in the arm but not a long term solution.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

Liam Dammen said scouting taught him that progress requires consistent effort.
24/06/2024

Liam Dammen said scouting taught him that progress requires consistent effort.

by CHRIS ROGERS

According to investigators, a witness was with the defendant when he allegedly fired a gun at a passing car.
20/06/2024

According to investigators, a witness was with the defendant when he allegedly fired a gun at a passing car.

by CHRIS ROGERS

“If you were to say, ‘We want to make sure we’ve got Black history in the curriculum here,’ we’ve got to start with peop...
20/06/2024

“If you were to say, ‘We want to make sure we’ve got Black history in the curriculum here,’ we’ve got to start with people that are here [locally].” - History educator Ernest Crim III

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

You can catch the next concert tonight at 8 p.m. as Winona's bandshell celebrates 100 years of music in the park.
19/06/2024

You can catch the next concert tonight at 8 p.m. as Winona's bandshell celebrates 100 years of music in the park.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

Homer Township residents voted in March to save the historic town hall. Now, the Town Board may be moving in a different...
14/06/2024

Homer Township residents voted in March to save the historic town hall. Now, the Town Board may be moving in a different direction.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

After voters turned down a $39M facilities referendum last fall, the district is planning a more modest ballot question ...
14/06/2024

After voters turned down a $39M facilities referendum last fall, the district is planning a more modest ballot question this November.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

School Board member Karl Sonneman cast the lone no vote, arguing the district could get by with less money in reserve.
13/06/2024

School Board member Karl Sonneman cast the lone no vote, arguing the district could get by with less money in reserve.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

Judge Buytendorp wrote that because of extensive pretrial publicity and substantial community involvement, a fair trial ...
12/06/2024

Judge Buytendorp wrote that because of extensive pretrial publicity and substantial community involvement, a fair trial cannot be had in Winona County.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

Find the full schedule of events, parade lineup, parking and shuttle info, and more.
12/06/2024

Find the full schedule of events, parade lineup, parking and shuttle info, and more.

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Winona city staff said the quarterly sewer availability charge will more than double by 2028.
11/06/2024

Winona city staff said the quarterly sewer availability charge will more than double by 2028.

by GABRIEL HATHAWAY

No candidates filed for the District Three School Board seat representing central and eastern Winona, which is currently...
11/06/2024

No candidates filed for the District Three School Board seat representing central and eastern Winona, which is currently held by Stephanie Smith.

by ALEXANDRA RETTER

Two Ukrainian Americans will stop in Winona tonight during their bicycle ride across the U.S. to raise awareness and fun...
11/06/2024

Two Ukrainian Americans will stop in Winona tonight during their bicycle ride across the U.S. to raise awareness and funds to benefit Ukraine.

Ukrainian Americans Oleksandr Koroliuk and Ganna Bubnova will stop in Winona during their bicycle ride across the U.S. to raise awareness and funds to benefit Ukraine. They plan to stop

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