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by CHRIS ROGERS Like many small business owners, Laura Slavey and her husband had enough cash in the bank to last The Playground for a couple months. But when would their indoor playground business would be allowed reopen? It was anyone&... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER While walking through Winona Health, inspirational quotes in calligraphy can now be seen. The quotes are meant to provide motivation and comfort for all those who enter the space. Along with the quotes, medical sup... Full Story
OPINION
From: the Most Reverend John M. Quinn Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester In these last couple months, our lives have been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pa... Full Story
EDITORIALS
by Sarah Squires, editor-in-chief, Winona Post It was 20 years ago on a cool autumn night, and I’d just been called in to work at a nursing home in the suburbs of St. Cloud. Th... Full Story
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The show must go on at local art organizations by ALEXANDRA RETTER If comedy and food from Shakespeare’s time ever sounded like the perfect combination, today is a lucky day, because a recent video from Great Rive... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER An octopus who plays the ukulele and wishes to explore the far reaches of the universe in a spaceship is at the center of the tale. This story is the first a local library director read while continuing to open up chi... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER In a New York City hospital, Winona native and vocal performer Amanda Blue is trying to spread some joy by including songs from Disney movies like “Moana” and “Frozen” in the hospital concert s... Full Story
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro has a large array of outdoor programming opportunities for a wide range of age groups. Previously its offerings did not include some of the youngest outdoor adventurers – until now. ... Full Story
Construction crews are installing the forms for the sidewalk that will surround the Every Child’s Dream playground. They are also grading the surface area for installing the subsurface. The huge mountain of fill dirt will be part of the subsurf... Full Story
Emily Auth has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy Award at Saint Anne of Winona, honoring Auth’s commitment to Benedictine’s core values and mission. “I am honored to receive ... Full Story
Households have until July 1 to apply As communities struggle to cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Commerce reminds Minnesotans the state’s Energy Assistance Program still has funds available for ... Full Story
SPORTS
As an eighth grader, Jack Herczeg asked his coach a simple question: “How can I improve?” Five years later, he leaves as one of the most decorated athletes in Winona Senior High School history — and the best swimmer in the state ... Full Story
On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Ridgeway Community School will held its third annual Southeastern Minnesota Youth Archery Tournament. Almost 50 fourth graders to high school students from seven different Southeast Minnesota schools gathered in f... Full Story
The a boys basketball team from St. Matthew’s completed their basketball season by winning five out of their final seven games. The team competed with other WELS schools in a tournament at Martin Luther College of New Ulm and brought home the c... Full Story
The Winona Matmen qualified four individuals for State at the Section 1AAA Wrestling Tournament with Ryan Henningson taking the Section Title at 120 pounds without a close match. Brother Logan Henningson (126 pounds) was knocked off by the top seed, ... Full Story
Winona community member Joe Montgomery ran 100 miles in April and raised $1,500 for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money was used to purchase gift cards at local Winona businesses to give away to people in need through Volunteer Service... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER Dresses meant for prom may have to stay in closets a bit longer, but local high school seniors are still making the best of their last month of school. Caroline Dahlke, Cal Brinkman and Emily Cierzan are all senior... Full Story
by ALEXANDRA RETTER Remember the vibrant, multi-colored cups, soft, flat mats and race against the clock to stack those cups in various formations as quickly as possible in P.E.? For Jesse Horn, this sport — speed stacking — ... Full Story
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