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 & Bluegrass 2012 with a band from "way up north". Low Bridge is comprised of two husband and wife duo's - one fro...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 36:57
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We continue our coverage of Boats & Bluegrass 2012 with a visit and performance by Hurricane Herold with friends Jeff Ray, and Mikkel Beckmen. This...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 43:20
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We continue our coverage of Boats & Bluegrass 2012 with an interview and performance from Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. This group considers themse...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 30:09
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We continue our coverage of Boats & Bluegrass 2012 with a phenomenal fiddler. This musician transforms himself into a one man band by utilizing a u...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 47:01
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we present Steve Kaul and The Brass Kings from Minneapolis MN at Boats & Bluegrass 2012. This group plays their ...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 52:31
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If you like music that you can relate to, with hauntingly intoxicating vocals to back it - then you are in for a real treat. Sarah Kruger straight-...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 31:40
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Out Boats and Bluegrass 2012 coverage continues with Saint Anyway. The eccentric members of the group will tell us about how they came up with thei...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 58:16
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Katey is a bluegrass singer-songwriter from Minneapolis MN that performed at Boats and Bluegrass 2012. Katey blends modern pop sensibilities with f...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 56:42
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Jake Manders is a singer-songwriter born in Minneapolis MN. Jake is an original member of the alternative bluegrass band, The Pistol Whippin' Party...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 55:29
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We continue our coverage of Boats & Bluegrass 2012 with The Fiddle Heirs from St. Paul Minnesota. This group is comprised of four fiddlers hailing ...

  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 59:36