KQAL

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KQAL is Winona's radio alternative. KQAL is the only full service, independent radio station in Winona and has been serving the area for over 34 years. There is something for everyone on KQAL. Classical and jazz during the day, rock at night, public affairs and educational programs, and WSU Warrior play-by-play action.

KQAL is operated by the Mass Communication department at Winona State University and is staffed primarily by student volunteers. It has a dual mission: to provide career training for students interested in radio broadcasting as well as to provide the residents of southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin with quality educational and entertainment programming.

Series

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15 Pieces

Daily update of Arts, music and community events for Winona and southeastern Minnesota.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jan 28, 2014
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405 Pieces

Local artists showcasing their craft. Whether it's painting, woodwork, glass, metal, beadwork, drawing, sewing, ect., we'll cover it!

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Oct 05, 2012
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385 Pieces

Culture Clique is a segment that takes a peek into different cultures in the Winona area. Celebrating the diversity of the cultural makeup of Winona, we are not just looking at heritage, but also hobbyists culture, and different ways of life.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Sep 27, 2012
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119 Pieces

Don't Cha Know is all about being in the know about upcoming events in the Winona area, interviews with interesting people, and historically significant places in our neck of the woods - the Winona area of South East Minnesota.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jun 21, 2012
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31 Pieces

Minnesota's connection to the film industry.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Apr 21, 2014
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823 Pieces

Live concert series recorded on location and centered around local and regional (MN) artists. Might sometimes include acoustic in studio performances.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jul 08, 2020
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83 Pieces

In studio interview show centered around local and regional (MN) music releases. Includes music from the featured album and discussion with the artist(s) about the writing, recording and distribution processes. Might sometimes include producers and engineers involved on the featured album.

  • From: KQAL
  • Updated: Jul 08, 2020

Latest Pieces

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Tonight on the Live Feed, we go Mid West Music Fest 2023 with one of our favorite local bands from the cities, Sleeping Jesus. So, if you couldn't ...

  • Added: Nov 20, 2023
  • Length: 39:36
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Folks from the Winona Dakota Unity Alliance dropped by to discuss the upcoming Winona Dakota Gathering event. Original air date: 09/25/23 Don't Ch...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 32:46
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Original air date: 09/11/23 Don't Cha Know is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Min...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 31:22
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Theatre du Mississippi folks talk about their upcoming production of Two Sugars and Room for Cream. Original air date: 02/20/23 Don't Cha Know is ...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 28:39
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Sam Brown, founder of Mid West Music Fest in Winona, MN and Big Turn Festival in Red Wing, MN drops by to talk about the upcoming Big Turn Fest. O...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 33:05
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Sam stops by to tell us about the snowshoeing event put on by the Winona Outdoor Collaborative. Original air date: 02/06/23 Don't 'Cha Know is wri...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 29:24
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Hello Winona and beyond! Tonight we have a special treat for ya in the form of a band known as Prank Williams. You may have seen Chris and Tony per...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2023
  • Length: 54:38
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KQAL's Dylan Alzate sits down with local artist LAN3S on The Sound. Original air date: 05/31/23.

  • Added: Oct 20, 2023
  • Length: 58:17
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People of earth, citizens of the kqal listening area… prepare for a transmission from Minneapolis recording artist, Future Babel. According to the ...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2023
  • Length: 01:01:34
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Tonight on The Sound we bring you local metal gods Descent of Man to talk Metalfest III! Metalfest III is back at No Name Bar again this weekend an...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2023
  • Length: 57:26