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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Dr. Johnathan Locust, Associate Vice President of Equity & Inclusive Excellence joins KQAL's Doug Westerman on Don't Cha Know to discuss the import...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2023
  • Length: 23:40
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This week on the Live Feed, we return to Boats and Bluegrass 2022 for a live performance by Maygen and the Bird Watchers. Staring with their debut ...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2023
  • Length: 54:58
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Today on The Sound we are joined by Rochester based artist, Fires Of Denmark as he presents his new album: "Fires of Denmark Presents Volume 1". Fi...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2023
  • Length: 38:50
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This Thursday on Culture Clique KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez visits with Marcia Ratliff, the Executive Director of Engage Winona. Engage Winona is a loc...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2023
  • Length: 22:01
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KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez Meets with author Najib Azad who has lived in Afghanistan where he worked as a spokesperson for the former Afghan president...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2023
  • Length: 15:22
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KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez meets with Mai'a Williams to discuss her project, Blooming Underground. Blooming Underground is a centers on their relation...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2023
  • Length: 26:03
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Boats annnd…! Tonight, on The Live Feed we take you to Boats & Bluegrass 2022 with The Potluck String Band. From the twin cities, Potluck String Ba...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 37:03
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Many songs have a story to tell. Sometimes this message is clear other times it’s not. Sometimes it would be nice to know what the artist was think...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 36:08
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Boats annnd…! Tonight, on The Live Feed we take you to Boats & Bluegrass 2022 with Dig Deep. From over the river in Wisconsin, Dig Deep keeps Surpr...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 42:55
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Few can remember a time without the internet. Many of you are listening to this at our website KQAL.org. However, the internet is a lot like an une...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 13:20