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by CHRIS ROGERS Outside a senior living center this week, a daughter, mother, and son-in-law did something that has been off-limits for months: sit across a table from each other. Granted, it was a long table, covered in freshly disinfec... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER At the historic Pickwick Mill, repairs to the dam connected with the mill are in the works, and community members may support the preservation of the mill and its history by making a donation to go toward dam repairs.... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER As one piece of a building on the campus of Cotter Schools comes down, other parts of a new structure are going up. The Vision 2020 project, or renovations and construction involving the Roger Bacon Building, is pr... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER A tornado between Lewiston and Stockton formed last Sunday amid storms in Southeast Minnesota, one of which resulted in large hail and wind gusts. The storm prompted emergency sirens to blare and the dramatic cloud fo... Full Story
OPINION
Part 52: Japanese-Americans in WWII From: Sergeant Marvin A. Palecek, Muriel E. (Betty) Palecek and their son, Glen Palecek In the last episode, Mom told you about the Japane... Full Story
EDITORIALS
by Winona Health CEO Rachelle Schultz Back to business, sort of. As we gain some breathing space from the onset of COVID-19 to resumption of services to our community, we are also very ac... Full Story
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
by ALEXANDRA RETTER With masks on and hand sanitizer ready for use at the side of the stage, members of the Winona Youth Shakespeare League, a local student-run theater company, are in the final stages of rehearsing for their production ... Full Story
The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools congratulates the 2020 Annual Haake Poetry Award winners! WSHS winners • First place ($100 prize): Franscesca-Rose Meyer and Jack Blahnik • ... Full Story
Congratulations to Hannah Graff for being selected to participate in the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) All-State Choir for the 2020-2021 school year. The MMEA all-state choir camp is normally held the first week of August, but due to C... Full Story
Galesville is celebrating Founder’s Day this year with a virtual event. Watch videos from Old Main, the A.A. Arnold House and groups who were scheduled to perform. View photos and read historical information about Galesville’s Founders an... Full Story
Every spring, two orchestra awards are voted by members of the Winona Senior High School 10th to 12th grade orchestra following criteria established by each organization. This year’s recipient of both awards — the CodaBow Award and the... Full Story
Three junior students from Winona Senior High School have been selected to perform as part of the 2020-2021 All-State Music Ensembles. Each year, hundreds of students from across the state audition to participate in the symphony orchestra, c... Full Story
SPORTS
“To make our way, we must have firm resolve, Persistence, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let up.” - Ralph Bunche Phil Anderson makes his living in Winona as a financial planner... Full Story
Bill Schmidt, son of Frederick and Alice, grew up on a farm south of Renville, Minn., along with brother Rick and sisters Susan, Ellen, and Cathy. His father passed away from leukemia when Bill was an eighth grader. While helping brother Rick on the ... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER The Winona Family YMCA began its first phase of reopening on Monday, June 15. Now, people may reserve a time slot at the Wellness Center, schedule in-person and virtual personal training, as well as virtual and outdoo... Full Story
Ryan Henningson continues to make Winona wrestling history. Just a couple months back, Henningson knocked off defending State Champion Paxton Creese of Shakopee in a thrilling 6-4 decision in the MSHSL Class AAA State Finals at 120 pounds. Henningson... Full Story
Winona community member Joe Montgomery ran 100 miles in April and raised $1,500 for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money was used to purchase gift cards at local Winona businesses to give away to people in need through Volunteer Service... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER Dresses meant for prom may have to stay in closets a bit longer, but local high school seniors are still making the best of their last month of school. Caroline Dahlke, Cal Brinkman and Emily Cierzan are all senior... Full Story
As an eighth grader, Jack Herczeg asked his coach a simple question: “How can I improve?” Five years later, he leaves as one of the most decorated athletes in Winona Senior High School history — and the best swimmer in the state ... Full Story
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