Educational
Connie Helgerson gains much inspiration from the surrounding countryside of Wisconsin, on road trips, the Tetons of Wyoming, and walking amongst elk herds. The wondrous feeling of capturing the beautiful sights surrounding her with pencil or brush has inspired her for as long as she can remember. Connie uses many media, including pencil, acrylic, oil,…
The Winona Newspaper Project digital archive is celebrating 20 years! There will a presentation, as well as snacks and beverages, in the Darrell Krueger Library at Winona State University on April 21st from 5:30-7 PM. RSVPs are preferred and can be submitted on the official library calendar event page. Want to be included in a storytelling initiative…
Weekly Bar Bingo at 929 Beerhouse & Grill! $1 per card with multiple rounds and chances to win progressive jackpots each week. More players means bigger prizes!
In honor of Earth day (Weds. 4/22), join us for a walk through Prairie Island Park woods and prairie. We’ll begin at 5 pm at the Latsch Shelter (915 Prairie Island Rd) and make our way through the nature trail. We’ll discuss the forthcoming Prairie Island Habitat Plan and efforts to improve the natural areas…
Celebrate Earth Day with us! We’re hosting bedding plant bingo on Wednesday, April 22nd. This event runs from 5:30-8pm, is free to play and we welcome all ages. The game is bingo and the prizes are plants! How fun is that?
Join Nora & Delaney from Happy Dancing Turtle for a guided nature walk, in partnership with the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge! Meet other nature-loving families & individuals as we take a leisurely hour(ish) walk. We’ll observe the many signs of spring, listen for the spring chorus of frogs & birds, learn some fun facts, &…
In Celebration of Arbor Day, the Winona State Landscape Arboretum is hosting Kamala Nair, Associate Curator of Clean Air and Climate at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. What role does community play in climate action? Kamala Nair shows how community-driven efforts can turn awareness into action; revealing the power of connection to shape a more…
Join us for a Puzzle Palooza of pontificating pedagogues providing pedant & poignant presentations on a plethora of puzzles! ————— Talk #1 – Word Building: The Quizzical Quest to Construct a CrosswordBy Analise Zocher Learn how fantastical artificers called cruciverbalists construct the linguistic labyrinths we know as crossword puzzles. See what skill proficiencies you need…
Every spring semester Winona State University (WSU) recognizes the research and creative achievements of our amazing students and faculty mentors through the WSU Research & Creative Achievement Day. Support your friends and classmates or get ready to show off your own poster and talk through your findings with your peers. This event is free and…
All are welcome from beginner to champ. It’s friendly. Break away from just playing your cat and have some fun in the process. Winner receives a $10 gift card and bragging rights. Throw in $2 to be part of a progressive pot. First person to play a perfect hand takes it. If no one has…