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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On this episode of, Art Beat - we visit with an individual who penned a book about Minnesota politics during the span of 1968 through 1978. The boo...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 27:42
  • Purchases: 2
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Today on Art Beat, Brianna Klapperich visits with local soapmaker Penny Kroplidlowski on the art of creating clean. You may know Penny as the owner...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 28:26
  • Purchases: 2
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On this episode of, Art Beat - we feature a group of senior art students from Winona State University who designed and constructed a group senior a...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 20:12
  • Purchases: 2
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Today on Art Beat we have a man who has been respected though out our community and provided years of entertainment. Dave Gudmastad, also known as...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 23:53
  • Purchases: 2
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Today on Art Beat we visit with a Minnesota Children’s literature writer who is also considered a reader, teacher, thinker, and advocate. This indi...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 20:40
  • Purchases: 2
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On 12-12-12 The Minnesota Marine Art Museum with Great River Shakespeare Festival hosted a holiday party. Since the museum and the festival are par...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 17:29
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Pianist Mimi Blais from Montreal, Quebec Canada received several nicknames during her career, the female Victor Brogue, The Céline Dion of the keyb...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KSRQ, and KVSC


  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 29:55
  • Purchases: 3
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with an individual whose work is the main attraction at The Lanesboro Arts Center. The exhibit is entitled "M...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 16:14
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on Art Beat we interview Kevin Irkhe, a studio art major at Winona State University. Kevin discusses how he challenges the ideas of symbo...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 10:07
  • Purchases: 2
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On this episode of Art Beat, we visit with Joni Finnegan, a southeast Minnesota artist with a deep appreciation and love of nature. Joni creates "e...

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  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 21:16
  • Purchases: 1