In fair Winona, where we lay our scene ...The state’s premier Shakespeare festival is back for its 16th season this week, with a full slate of performances for both Bard-lovers and those looking for something a bit different. Doug Scholz-Carls

Getting in the Steamboat Days spirit with Habormaster Dean Beckman

Jun 10th, 2019 10m 19s

Steamboat Days is just a few days away, and 2019 Harbormaster Dean Beckman is ready to get the festivities rolling full steam ahead.This week on Inside Winona, we sat down with Beckman to talk about what to expect from this year's Steamboat Da

Inside Winona With Tricia Wehrenberg

May 27th, 2019 16m 25s

Making sure the Winona Public Library is a destination for children of all ages is an important job, and one Tricia Wehrenberg takes very seriously.This week on Inside Winona, reporter Maddy Heim sat down with Wehrenberg, the youth services li

A train derails in Winona: Here’s everything you need to know

May 22nd, 2019 4m 19s

A Canadian Pacific Railroad train carrying a load of grain derailed near the Franklin Street crossing early Wednesday morning. Here’s everything you need to know. Read the full story and see our gallery of the damage online at https://www.winon

Worried about paying for school supplies? Mandi Olson is here to help.

May 20th, 2019 16m 5s

The school year may be winding down, but just blink and it’ll be September again — which for some students means new clothes, new shoes, new notebooks and folders and freshly sharpened pencils.But for families who can’t always afford it, that

Play explores the disparate lives of two escaped slaves in Winona

May 13th, 2019 12m 20s

At the dawn of the Civil War two escaped slaves made their way to Winona, one found success, the other destitution.In her latest play, “Mister James and Mister Jeff,” retired Third District Court judge and playwright Margaret Johnson explored

Breaking down Winona’s housing market with county recorder Bob Bambenek

May 6th, 2019 26m 24s

Despite a rough start to the year, punctuated by bitter cold and record setting snowfall, Winona’s housing market remains as competitive as ever.This week on Inside Winona, we sat down with Winona County Recorder Bob Bambenek to talk about, am

Your cheatsheet to Mid West Music Fest 2019

May 2nd, 2019 9m 27s

Starting tomorrow night, Winona’s streets are set to come alive with the sound of music with the official kick off of the 10th annual Mid West Music Fest.In this episode of Inside Winona, Daily News editor John Casper Jr. breaks down this year

Inside Winona: Winona’s Guardian Angels

May 1st, 2019 16m 59s

Dial just three numbers and help is only seconds away. In this week’s episode of Inside Winona, reporters Maddy Heim and Tobias Mann explore the lives of Winona’s own guardian angels, the dispatchers working behind the scene to keep the Island

Planning a trip to the Island City with Visit Winona’s Cynthya Porter

Apr 29th, 2019 22m 26s

Cynthya Porter knows how to sell Winona. She can rattle off the festivals, the historic downtown sweet spots and the natural landmarks that residents love and visitors are awed by — like how on a clear day at the Garvin Heights outlook, you ca

Building up Blooming Grounds with Amy Jo Marks

Apr 21st, 2019 18m 38s

If you live in Winona, or even nearby, you've probably visited the cozy corner on Third Street that is Blooming Grounds Coffee House for a cup of joe — or perhaps you prefer its express location on Huff. The mind behind both operations is Amy

Gov. Walz's budget and what it means for Winonans

Apr 17th, 2019 9m 32s

During his first visit to Winona since taking office in January, Gov. Tim Walz spoke before a small crowd of city officials, community leaders and local business owners Tuesday about his proposed biennial budget. During the stop, he stressed th

Renaissance Man — Preserving Winona’s past with Mayor Mark Peterson

Apr 14th, 2019 14m 36s

Mark Peterson is arguably best recognized as the mayor of Winona, but he's been living a double life. For the last 36 years he's worked to save and preserve Winona's history one document, photograph and building at a time. Last week the Winona

Third time's the charm? Exploring Andrew Brenner's plans for Madison school

Apr 10th, 2019 11m 35s

After pulling two proposals to put apartments in the former Madison Elementary school, real estate developer Andrew Brenner, who purchased the building from Winona Area Public Schools in December, says he wants to turn the former school in to a

What to know about WAPS’ budget cuts

Apr 9th, 2019 12m 34s

On April 18, the Winona school board will be tasked with cutting over $2 million from the district’s 2019-20 budget. How might that play out, and how did they get to this point? Get your questions answered on this episode of Inside Winona.

Frac sand and murder, Winona heads to the state Supreme Court

Apr 8th, 2019 10m 12s

This week, the island city will be at the center of two high profile court cases scheduled to begin oral arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court.Tuesday, Ricky Darnell Waiters, who is currently serving out a life sentence for the murder o

From the Chicago ‘burbs to the city council — Eileen Moeller’s journey

Apr 8th, 2019 23m 32s

Last November Eileen Moeller changed the face of the Winona City Council when she unseated 32-year veteran Gerry Krage to take the city's 2nd Ward.Moeller is something of a rising star in Winona's bustling art scene. She is the director of mar

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Introducing 'Inside Winona' a Winona Daily News podcast

Mar 29th, 2019 1m 9s

In early April the Winona Daily News will be unveiling a new podcast, "Inside Winona."If you're looking for the inside track on Winona's latest educational enigmas, county conundrums or criminal cases, Inside Winona is for you. Inside Winona

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