Winona In The News
The recent Only in Minnesota feature shouts out Winona’s own Great River Bluffs State Park as one of “13 Gorgeous Minnesota Destinations to Visit This Autumn.” Minnesota is good at…
In a recent MN Star Tribune article, writer Kim Hyatt argues that Boats and Bluegrass (and other regional, family festivals like Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, WI) is…
Minnesota Monthly just published its annual fall bucket list, rounding up the state’s best autumn experiences — everything from North Shore gondola rides to haunted hayrides. Out of dozens of…
In their recent e-newsletter, Lake Winona made the cut as one of the best paddleboarding spots in Minnesota! Explore Minnesota’s roundup names paddleboarding as one of the fastest-growing water sports…
Autumn along the Mississippi River is a show-stopper, and few places do it better than the bluff country around Winona, Minnesota. As the hillsides shift into gold, orange, and deep…
Winona just landed on the map for a whole new audience: climbers. Climbing Magazine featured our city in its roundup of underrated, affordable climbing towns, “You Can Still Afford to…
If you’re weighing college towns in Minnesota on cost alone, Winona comes out on top. Median gross rent runs about $882 a month, the lowest of any college town in…
Explore Minnesota’s roundup of the state’s top fall color drives puts the spotlight on a stretch of the state that doesn’t always get top billing: the bluff country of southeastern…
Looking for a group trip that pairs Mississippi River scenery with small-town charm? A recent itinerary from Leisure Group Travel lays out the perfect three-day escape to Winona, Minnesota —…
If you’re looking for a reason to finally visit Winona, Minnesota, a recent Minnesota Monthly feature by John Brandon makes a compelling case: strap on your hiking boots, pull up…
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum received quite a bit of media attention this past weekend in lieu of their 20th Anniversary Celebration. Most significantly, the museum brought the world’s tallest…
Winona was highlighted in a recent Minnesota Monthly feature: “Fringe Benefits – Exploring Minnesota’s borders by bike, from frozen rivers to gravel horizons.” The piece centers on Chase Wark, a…
The recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel feature by Mark Hoffman provides a visual tour of several small Mississippi River towns along the Wisconsin/Minnesota stretch of the Great River Road, showing how…
Minnesota just landed the #1 spot nationally in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips” ranking — here’s why Winona (pictured in Travel + Leisure’s feature photo…
Three Twin Cities theater bloggers — Jill Schafer of Cherry and Spoon, Rob Dunkelberger of The Stages of MN, and Carol & Julie of MN Theatre Love — all traveled…
Winona is making a bid to be known as one of Minnesota’s cultural destinations, and its latest milestone sits inside a restored 1909 Masonic temple. Now called The ARC —…
According to a recent MPR News report by Matt Mikus, Amtrak’s Borealis line, which connects St. Paul to Chicago with a stop right here in Winona, has now carried more…
Recently, influencer MN Bucketlist Mom ventured to Winona for a weekend getaway filled with local flavors, outdoor adventures, shopping, and family-friendly fun. The family visit provided a glimpse into what…
If you’re craving a summer get-away and classical music is your thing, consider booking a weekend in Winona to experience world-renowned artists such as violinist Joshua Bell, Cellist Alisa Weilerstein,…
If you’ve lived in Winona for any length of time, you already know about Bloedow Bakery. But the rest of the country is starting to catch on. Family Destinations Guide…
Mark Zucker, co-founder of the Winona Creators Collective, recently appeared on HBC’s Local Pulse to share a progress update on what could become one of the city’s most exciting community spaces. The verdict?…
Jovy Rockey Jewelry and Saint Croix were included in the “Minnesota’s Best Locally Made Clothing and Accessories” feature of the May 5, 2026 Explore Minnesota e-newsletter. Jovy Rockey is a…
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…
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…