Winona featured in “Only in Your State” as one of best little holiday towns
November 25, 2020Winona was featured in the online newsletter, “Only in Your State,” The newsletter provides information on things to do and places to visit across the U.S. Winona was selected as one of nine towns in Minnesota that “looks like something…
Enlightened Equipment of Winona featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune
November 16, 2020Enlightened Equipment, a Winona based company that specializes in lightweight outdoor gear, was featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The article highlights the lightweight sleeping quilts that backpackers use for camping trips. “Founded in 2009, Enlightened Equipment pioneered the manufacture…
Merrimack Canoes giveaway in national spotlight
November 13, 2020How a love letter became a love triangle to save the wilderness “I believe in the medicines of wanderlust.” So begins the now-famous love letter of Patagonia Flyfishing Ambassador Riverhorse Nakadate to the unspoiled wilderness of the Boundary Waters Canoe…
Winona Color Project Featured on MPR’s Art Hounds
The Winona Color Project, initiated by Winona Creative Laureate Sarah Johnson, was featured on Art Hounds, a Minnesota Public Radio podcast. Art Hounds features “three people from the Minnesota arts community to talk about a performance, opening, or event they’re…
This Week in Winona: Nov. 10-15
November 9, 2020Download the printable PDF document here and check out our online calendar. Interested in getting this piece emailed to you at the start of every week? Email info@visitwinona.com and let us know. Highlights: November 10-15 Tuesday, November 10 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Glady D.…
Pandemic Portrait Project on Display in Downtown Storefront Windows
November 2, 2020Over forty students taking fine art photography classes at Winona State University were given an assignment to photograph strangers in a socially-distanced, safe way. This project was inspired and informed by a workshop students participated in virtually with renowned Twin…
Blooming Grounds Coffee House receives Visit Winona’s 2020 Partnership Excellence Award
Visit Winona presented its 2020 Partnership Excellence Award to Blooming Grounds Coffee House to recognize the establishment for its outstanding contributions to the community this year that impact both visitors and residents alike through a virtual presentation and live video…
This Week in Winona: Nov. 3-7
Download the printable PDF document here and check out our online calendar. Interested in getting this piece emailed to you at the start of every week? Email info@visitwinona.com and let us know. Highlights: November 3-7 Tuesday, November 3 Election Day! 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm …
Winona Poetry Walk featured on WXOW
October 27, 2020The Winona Poetry Walk was featured on station WXOW of LaCrosse. Lee Gundersheimer, City of Winona Arts and Culture Coordinator, was interviewed about the Walk and the upcoming Kick-Off event on October 30 at the Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse, 270 W.…
This Week in Winona: Oct. 28-Nov. 1
October 26, 2020Download the printable PDF document here and check out our online calendar. Interested in getting this piece emailed to you at the start of every week? Email info@visitwinona.com and let us know. Highlights: October 28-November 1 Wednesday, October 28 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Beer…
