Winona In The News

Minnesota Marine Art Museum featured on KTTC

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Director of Communications Caitlin Crouchet sat down with Jess Abrahamson of Midwest Access last week to share all that goes on during the MMAM Seasonal Saturday…

Post Bulletin feature: Great Views along the River in Winona

John Sievers with the Post Bulletin recently visited Winona with his wife Beth to check out some of the city’s spectacular views along the Mississippi River. Their first stop: scaling…

Travel writer @knead.to.roam spends the Weekend in Winona

A few weekends ago, Minnesota-based travel blogger Antonia (@knead.to.roam) spent two days exploring Winona with her family — here’s what she had to say! Day 1 kicked off on the…

Pedaling Minnesota along the Mississippi River Trail (MRT)

Dreaming of warmer days ahead? Check out Have Fun Biking’s recent blog post: A Minnesota adventure tour, pedaling along the Mississippi River Trail. Whether you’re new to biking or a…

USA Today 10BEST: Vote now for Winona as the Best Small Town in the Midwest!

Winona has been nominated for Best Small Town in the Midwest as part of USA TODAY 10BEST’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The Midwest is known for friendly people and unforgettable small…

Sanborn Canoe Co. feature: “Minnesota’s Best Home Decor and Furniture Designers”

Explore Minnesota compiled some of “Minnesota’s Best Home Decor and Furniture Designers” in their recent February e-newsletter, and Winona’s own Sanborn Canoe Company was featured! “Does anyone need a custom-made…

Explore MN’s Best Coffee Shops: Blue Heron Coffeehouse

In their recent February e-newsletter, Explore Minnesota included Blue Heron Coffeehouse on the list of “10 of Greater Minnesota’s Best Coffee Shops.” As the article mentions, Blue Heron Coffeehouse is…

MN Monthly feature: Finding the Unusual in Southeast Minnesota

In a recent feature by Marilyn Jones of Minnesota Monthly, readers are invited to explore the unexpected side of Southeast Minnesota—a region where scenic beauty and small-town character intersect with…

Blooming Grounds Coffee House & Acoustic Café featured in Coulee Region Women magazine

In the FebMar2026 publication of the Coulee Region Women’s magazine, “Friends and Coffee: The Perfect Blend” written by Cherie Johnson features two of Winona’s local favorites. The article highlights how local…

World Atlas features Winona as on of Minnesota’s 9 Best Retirement Towns

In a recent article, World Atlas featured Winona as one of Minnesota’s 9 best retirement towns. Nestled along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota, Winona is framed by dramatic limestone…

Climbers travel nationwide to scale Winona’s massive Ice Park

When winter settles along the Mississippi River, Winona’s Ice Park comes alive with climbers traveling from far beyond Minnesota to scale its towering frozen walls. In a recent article, the…

Winona, and MMAM, shine in statewide 2025 arts scene

Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) was recognized by MinnPost as one of the standout “moments of awe” from Minnesota’s 2025 arts scene, underscoring the museum’s growing reputation as a…

An Inside Look with KSMQ at The ARC: Home of the Historic Masonic Theatre

Welcome to The ARC — Winona’s oldest & newest hub for the arts A vibrant new chapter of Winona culture is now on full display with the opening of The…

Winona Ice Park gains regional media attention as it opens for the 2026 season

Winter returns to southeastern Minnesota with one of its most thrilling outdoor experiences as the Winona Ice Park opens for the 2026 season. Situated high above the Mississippi River within…

Have Fun Biking features “four season fun” at Winona’s Bluffside Park

Photo credit: Minnesota Trails Winona’s bluff country recently added a thrilling new dimension for mountain bikers — and it’s not just for summer. Have Fun Biking founder Russ Lowthian took…

44 North hotel opens in downtown Winona

Winona just got a little more welcoming! The city’s newest hotel, 44 North, has officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting celebration on November 12, 2025, marking the grand finale…

Two Winona companies included in Round 2 of “Coolest Thing Made in MN” competition

Minnesota companies have a long history of innovation, creating some of the “coolest” products to fuel our economy. As the state’s manufacturing trade association and home of the Minnesota Manufacturers’…

Flyway Trail extension now connects Winona to Wisconsin trail system

Phase two of the paved, pedestrian path the Flyway Trail is now complete after years of planning. Starting in Winona, the Flyway Trail runs across the Highway 43 bridge and historic…

MN Star Tribune: Winona is ‘hip little town’ painting its canvas as a creative capital

Winona’s flourishing arts scene was championed in a May 7, 2025 feature in the Minnesota Star Tribune titled “How an industrial city along the Mississippi River transformed into an arts…

Winning innovations emerge during Make48 competition at Minnesota State College Southeast

The hum of innovation filled the halls of Minnesota State College Southeast May 2-4, 2025 as young minds tackled a vital challenge: “Safety in Manufacturing.” Sponsored by Fastenal, the Make48 event saw seven enthusiastic…

Great River Road receives 2025 National Byway Partnership Award

The National Scenic Byway Association is proud to recognize the Great River Road and the Mississippi Parkway Commission with the 2025 Byway Partnership Award, celebrating a multi-state collaboration that is…

Winona State recognized as a 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education

Winona State University has earned recognition as a 2025 Tree Campus Higher Education for the eleventh year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation. Tree Campus Higher Ed, a…

Visit Winona announces Kate Carlson as New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Visit Winona is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Carlson as the new Executive Director, effective immediately.   After an extensive search that drew…

Winona Visitor Center now open seven days/week for 2025

Spring heralds full open hours at the Winona Visitor Center at 924 Huff Street where visitors and residents alike can find information about Winona area attractions, restaurants, lodging properties and more.…