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.

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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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We continue our coverage of Boats and Bluegrass 2012 with Corpse Reviver. This group is a collaborative of bluegrass performers paying tribute to t...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 36:45
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We continue our coverage of Boats and Bluegrass 2012 with Caitlin Robertson and The Dusty Hearts. Robertson describes the style of her music as bei...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 49:43
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Black River Revue performs their own version of folk-bluegrass, drawing equally from both genres songwriting traditions. We visit with the group at...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 30:47
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On this episode of "Art Beat" we visit with Waseca native Rachael Hanel. Rachael's memoir "We'll Be The Last Ones To Let You Down" explores her mem...

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  • Added: May 14, 2013
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 1
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we hear Charlie Parr perform with The Blood Washed Band from the House of Mercy Church in St. Paul at the closin...

  • Added: May 14, 2013
  • Length: 56:23
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We visit with modern bluegrass band, Henhouse Prowlers and feature part of their performance from Boat's and Bluegrass 2012. We'll learn what's cha...

  • Added: May 14, 2013
  • Length: 58:14
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Today with visit with Teague Alexy, a folk musician based in Duluth MN. This individual performed at Boats and Bluegrass 2012 in Winona MN at Prair...

  • Added: May 14, 2013
  • Length: 59:36
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We visit with The Boys and The Barrels from Minneapolis MN and hear part of their set from Boats and Bluegrass 2012 which took place in Winona MN. ...

  • Added: May 14, 2013
  • Length: 48:26
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Wildflower is a folk trio of women from Winona who enjoy writing music and creating unique harmonies together. Their music is best described as fre...

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  • Added: May 07, 2013
  • Length: 31:35
  • Purchases: 1
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Erik Floan, Director of Worship Music & Arts at Central Lutheran in Winona stops by to talk about the "World Organ Day Concert" taking place May 5t...

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  • Added: May 02, 2013
  • Length: 28:19
  • Purchases: 1