Press Release
Minnesota’s tourism industry had another strong year in 2025, according to a new report from Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics. The findings underscore just how central visitor spending…
Winona State University has once again earned statewide recognition in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving honors in three categories for 2026. The recognition marks the second…
Tom Wopat, the original “Luke” Duke from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show will headline the 39th annual Upper Mississippi Jazz Festival – now expanded to three days! Join the La…
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) invites the community and visitors to celebrate its 20th Anniversary Weekend on July 24–26, 2026. The three-day celebration will honor two decades of art…
Now through Wednesday, August 26, advanced, reduced-rate pre-fair admission tickets, Blue Ribbon Bargain Books and Ride & Game Fun Cards, will be sold at the Winona Visitor Center located between…
You’re invited! Winona Area Kitchen Table Celebration & Film Release Community celebration and documentary premiere to honor resident leadership and inspire continued action on housing Engage Winona invites community members…
The Bob Welch Aquatic Center is open for the 2026 season! (Regular Season Closing Date: August 23) Individual Membership (per person): $55.00 Family Membership (up to 6 people residing in the…
Ready to bring your stories to life on stage? Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced writer, or someone with a story to tell, Theatre du Mississippi’s upcoming FREE/pay what you…
How do you get around Winona? Whether you walk, bike, drive, ride transit, use rideshare services, or rely on others for transportation, we want to hear about your experience. Visit…
This summer, the Will Dilg Chapter invites you to join us on the quiet waters surrounding Prairie Island Campground for River Queens — a weekly paddling series rooted in community,…
Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society, invites the public to the first event in the four-part Business & Immigrant Stories on Thursday, June 4 at…
Minnesota is home to a diversity of wildlife and iconic species. Now, a group of the state’s iconic wildlife centers are joining together to promote wildlife education and ecotourism across…
The City of Winona Park and Recreation Department will open its seasonal attraction, Lake Lodge Recreation Center, to the public on Friday, May 15, 2026 with Spring hours through June…
Winona will once again welcome the American Cruise Lines fleet of ships and thousands of passengers in 2026. The American Cruise Lines encompass four distinct boats: American Melody, American Serenade,…
The National Eagle Center is planning an encore to the U.S. Postal Service’s “Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult” commemorative Forever stamp first-day-of-issue ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Following the FREE…
New Adventures with History on the River Educational Cruise Series The Winona County Historical Society’s (WCHS) 2026 season of the History on the River educational cruise series kicks off for…
Spring is here, and so are full hours at the Winona Visitor Center on Huff Street. Stop in and explore everything the area has to offer, from local attractions and…
This spring, visitors and residents alike are invited to experience a powerful piece of American history right here in Winona. The Wenonah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution…
The Winona County Historical Society (WCHS) is hosting the 91st Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Winona County History Center. WCHS members are invited…
Minnesota Marine Art Museum and Winona State University Present Freshwater Sustainability Programs Featuring Artist Tali Weinberg The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) will host two events on March 20-21, 2026…
The National Eagle Center is planning for another fun summer of eagle viewing river cruises aboard Winona State University’s Cal Fremling floating classroom and Treasure Island’s Spirit of the Water. Starting Saturday, May…
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) announces that the exhibition, A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ’Round the World, will close Sunday, March 1, 2026…
The Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns in 2026 for their nineteenth season, presenting a full concert schedule of internationally acclaimed classical artists. The season opens on June 28, 2026 with famed…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – In the southeastern corner of the State of Hockey sits a small town with big hockey dreams. Winona, Minnesota, was one of eleven cities selected to receive…