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When the ice breaks on the Mississippi and the bluffs above Winona start to green, something magical happens — the skies fill with wings. Situated in the heart of the…
Breathtaking bluffs, the mighty Mississippi River, cozy campgrounds — Winona, Minnesota, calls to the wild-hearted with its natural beauty and draws history lovers in with its distinctive downtown’s charms. This…
When winter settles into Winona, the fun doesn’t hibernate; it thrives. Whether you’re looking to shake off cabin fever after work, get the kids out of the house, or planning…
Winter in Winona brings snowy bluffs, frosty air, and the perfect excuse to grab a toasty treat. Whether you’re a student taking a study break, a family exploring downtown, or…
. “One of the Top 20 Places to See Fall Foliage in the US” US News & World Report As the leaf tips start to turn, a pilgrimage begins that…
You’ve come to conquer Winona’s 100 foot ice wall – but there are so many other things to explore while you’re in town! Morning: Fuel up on coffee and a…
Finally, it’s warming up and spring is here. Well maybe finally. We all know Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor, and there has been more than one daffodil…
It’s winter. I know — it’s the kind of season that makes you want to hunker down under a blanket to watch a good movie. Well, here in Winona, we…
So I had an interesting exchange with a young lady recently, and it got me to thinking. She had posted a comment in a social media forum saying that she…
If you’ve ever been within 50 miles of Winona in the fall, than you know this city absolutely could not look more sensational than it does right now. Turn-of-the-century streets…
You know, living here right next to the Mississippi River, it’s pretty easy to begin to take for granted just how freaking fantastic it is. I mean seriously, it’s the…
Let’s face it, Winona is kind of the epicenter of everything that’s good about the Midwest. Sound like puffery? Not a bit. And let me tell you why… I had…
Spring has sprung, and if you are at all familiar with Winona’s annual event calendar, you know that means it is the start of a delightful whirlwind of events that…
You have to admit – it’s kind of amusing that the thing making Winona (and the rest of Minnesota) famous right now is the fact that we can survive. In…
So Winona had an exciting run in the spotlight for the last couple of months – its dazzling scenery splashed across six million television sets a couple of times a…
It’s pretty freaking glorious to be us in Winona right now. I mean, it usually is, but now especially. If you’ve looked at a travel mag lately, heck, even a…
If laughter is good for the soul, then after last night I’m pretty well cured of anything that ails me. I finally got my act together and got to the…
Dear Music lovers and Music Curious, You may have heard a little something about this already, but Winona is about to be bursting with music, and I want to give…
It’s time, people, and God knows we’ve been waiting. In case you haven’t heard, clear your calendar for Sunday afternoon and head over to the Winona County History Center to…
Know what makes Winona great? Well, a lot of things, but man do we ever have some good donuts. Not just good donuts, but the kind of good that people…
It’s cold. I know – the kind of cold that makes you want to hunker down under a blanket to watch a good movie. Well, here in Winona, we like…
It occurred to me recently that if suddenly every road and airstrip leading to Winona was shut down, we would still be eating pretty well here. Strange thought, I know,…
So I’ve been thinking some deep thoughts lately about our lovely little city of Winona and I’ve arrived at a fundamental question – the chicken and egg kind that has…
When you live in a town for long enough, everywhere you go conjures up a memory, and when enough of those are good memories, then you just fall in love…