Winona Restaurants Return in Limited Capacity
June 1, 2020Since Minnesota’s stay at home order began in March, Winona’s restaurants have been limited to take out or delivery service only. While there have been reports that orders have been moving at a great pace, this week will see a…
MMAM Installs new Christy Lee Rogers Exhibition, Offers Virtual Tour
May 28, 2020In the true spirit of “the show must go on”, Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum is continuing to install new exhibitions – even while being closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest show features the work of Christy…
Winona County Historical Society Begins COVID-19 Documentation Project
May 27, 2020We are all experiencing a historic time as we navigate the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis. Local history is your history and The Winona County Historical Society is hoping you can share your story for future generations. While the…
Winona Celebrates Reopening of its Famous Donut Shop
May 26, 2020It’s no secret that one of Winona’s most famous institutions is a little donut shop and bakery. One can find T-shirts in gift shops across town naming three well-known features of the island city: River, Donuts, Bluffs. Indeed, Bloedow Bakery…
Multiple Winona Spots Nab Nominations for ‘Best of the River’ Awards
May 13, 2020Anyone who lives in or who has been to Winona knows that the Island City is a highlight of any trip up or down the Great River Road. Located in the Driftless Area, and on the iconic Highway 61, Winona…
‘Winona Chalk the Walk’ Program Announced
May 12, 2020The Winona Fine Arts Commission launches the Winona Chalk the Walk program for City of Winona residents. Through this program, the Fine Arts Commission strives to provide a creative and fun outlet for the community by offering high-quality art education…
Winona Farmers Market Returns to Levee Park
May 11, 2020A sure sign of spring, even in these unusual times, has returned to Winona. The Winona Farmers Market made its springtime debut in Levee Park this past Saturday, May 9th from 7:30am – 12pm. While many familiar faces and booths…
The Flyway Trail Connector: Bridging the Bluffs
May 1, 2020Cyclists living in and visiting the Winona area have a new reason to rejoice! After years of planning and fundraising, a non-motorized connector bridge/trail from Winona to The Flyway Trail in Wisconsin is nearing completion. This new connection will finally…
City of Winona Launches New Website to Highlight the Work of Local Artists
April 30, 2020The City of Winona’s office of arts and culture has launched a new website, WINONArts.com to highlight our Creative Landscape and to respond to this crisis with Create During Covid. Besides all the ongoing creative activities in our community cataloged…
Shakespeare Festival, Marine Art Museum Team Up for Video Series
We think we speak for everyone -Winona residents, and visitors alike- when we say we are missing the wonderful Winona arts events and attractions during this COVID-19 crisis. We learned recently that the Great River Shakespeare Festival will be taking…
