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

Caption: Cotter senior Liam Michener, left, talks with Winona police officer Eric Mueller during a mock crash Wednesday, April 15, 2012, behind Winona Senior High School. Michener was acting as the driver. , Credit: Andrew Link/Winona Daily News
On this episode of Culture Clique, we visit with one of Winona's finest who went from a career in public relations to an occupation in Law Enforcem...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 19, 2014
  • Length: 32:59
  • Purchases: 1
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we bring you Over The Back Fence - a Community Variety Show. You will be entertained by Buffalo Bill, you will h...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 19, 2014
  • Length: 01:24:57
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on "Don't Cha Know" we visit with Andy Maus from the MN Marine Art Museum. After that, Emily Kurash from Great River Shakespeare Festival...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2014
  • Length: 43:43
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On this episode of The Live Feed, we stop by the acoustic cafe in downtown Winona during MWMF and visit with a creative Indie folk trio from Mankat...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 13, 2014
  • Length: 36:03
  • Purchases: 1
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we take a look at the triathlete, and what it takes to train for an event that has you swimming, biking and runn...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, KVSC, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 11, 2014
  • Length: 27:25
  • Purchases: 3
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On this episode of The Live Feed, we are with Ryan Van Slooten at the 2014 Mid West Music Fest. On this episode we will talk to this singer-song w...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2014
  • Length: 31:51
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On this episode of, Art Beat, we learn about one of the most celebrated festivals in Winona, which is going on it's 11th Season. Find out about the...

Bought by KPIP-LP and KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 10, 2014
  • Length: 15:49
  • Purchases: 2
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On this episode of "Don't Cha Know" we visit with Sara Baskett from the Lanesboro Arts Center. Sara fills us in on a Father's Day tradition that ha...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2014
  • Length: 08:34
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On this episode of The Live Feed, we continue our coverage of Midwest Music Fest 2013 with a band of college friends well known to the area. Member...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 05, 2014
  • Length: 33:38
  • Purchases: 1
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Join us for everything going on in and around Winona this week!

  • Added: Jun 05, 2014
  • Length: 32:31